PiKA PiKA PARTY: Unofficial Overload Pre-party
Fri, Sep 25
|Ding Dong Lounge
Kick off Overload weekend with a high-energy night of J-rock, J-pop, J-core and underground idol culture, featuring ACEMETRiC, Yomika, Hitokiri, SleepyJ and Zorbo, plus cosplay, J-fashion and spot prizes.
Time & Location
Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
Kick off Overload convention weekend with a night of Japanese music, pop culture and underground energy at Ding Dong Lounge on Friday 25 September.
ACEMETRiC make their Ding Dong debut, bringing the influence of Tokyo's underground idol scene to the stage with a mix of J-pop, metalcore and EDM. Expect cute choreography, heavy sounds and plenty of audience interaction from the four-member alt-idol group.
Yomika brings an anime, J-pop and J-rock-inspired performance, blending dreamlike soundscapes with storytelling and a distinctly theatrical approach.
Hitokiri are a five-piece Auckland J-Rock/J-Metal band bringing Japanese rock energy to the local scene, with catchy melodies, powerful riffs and an energetic live show.
Then the DJs take over.
SleepyJ brings energetic J-core and anisong beats, before Zorbo makes their DJ debut with a high-energy set of hardstyle, metal and hyperflip to close out the night.
Ticket Details
Early Bird
Sale ends
Sep 08, 12:00 AM
NZ$10.00
GST included
General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
Goes on sale
Sep 08, 12:00 AM
Total
NZ$0.00
About Ding Dong Lounge
Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, featuring two spaces: Ding Dong Lounge downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.
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26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD
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R18 venue
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Food available all night
Food & Drinks
Grab a bite before, during or after the show. Our kitchen is open all night, serving crowd favourites including Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more.
Happy Hours
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7pm–8pm
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12am–1am
Our commitment to a safe venue
Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch are committed to creating a respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, unwanted sexual behaviour, discrimination and violence. If you experience or witness behaviour that makes you uncomfortable, please speak to our Duty Manager.
