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The Collective

Tue, Sep 23

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Ding Dong Lounge

Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, this night hits different. Familiar faces, new sounds, and a room that always makes space for you. Come feel what the scene’s built on.

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Sep 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – Sep 24, 2025, 12:00 AM

Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Some nights remind you why you fell in love with live music in the first place. This is one of them.


The Collective takes over Dead Witch, the upstairs venue of Ding Dong Lounge, for a night of raw, student-led sound from the University of Auckland. Mountainside, Echoes, Late Submission, and Sad Pantz deliver original tracks, reimagined covers, and the kind of energy that hits different when the room’s packed with people who care. These sets are built for the moment, not the algorithm. Doors to Ding Dong Lounge open at 7pm, with happy hour running from 7pm to 8pm. Dead Witch doors open at 8pm. Second happy hour kicks off at midnight. T & C apply. Ask at the bar for details.


Tickets are $10 online, $15 on the door. Super Members get 50% off. Come hungry. Ding Dong Lounge’s full food menu will be running all night, with…


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  • General Admission

    Access to Dead Witch and Ding Dong Lounge

    NZ$10.00

    GST included

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At Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch, we are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment that is free from all forms of bullying and harassment, including but not limited to gender-based discrimination, racial discrimination, and unlawful discrimination or violence.

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By purchasing tickets or door sales to any of our events at Ding Dong Lounge, or Dead Witch, you agree to our zero-tolerance policy towards any form of bullying and harassment. We reserve the right to refuse entry, remove individuals from the venue, and/or involve the police if necessary. Our team will determine, at their sole discretion, what constitutes these behaviors.

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If you or anyone else experiences or witnesses any behavior that causes discomfort or unease at any of our events, please speak to the venue Duty Manager. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels safe and welcome at Ding Dong Lounge, and Dead Witch.

HAPPY HOURS

7–8PM and 12–1AM
Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
Ask our bar staff for details

FOOD MENU ALL NIGHT

Korean Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese Bites, Broccoli & Cheese Bites, Curly Fries, Onion Rings and more available throughout.

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