Trauma Party / Turn on the News / Krane Spader

Name: Trauma Party / Turn on the News / Krane Spader
Start: 2026-03-20T20:30:00+13:00
End: 2026-03-20T23:30:00+13:00
Location: Ding Dong Lounge

Fri, Mar 20

Ding Dong Lounge

Three bands, one chaotic night at Dead Witch — Krane Spader, Turn on the News, and Trauma Party unleashing raw riffs, loud energy, and pure rock‑and‑roll mayhem in the big smoke.

Trauma Party / Turn on the News / Krane Spader

Time & Location

Mar 20, 2026, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

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

More Details

Three bands, one loud night in Tāmaki, all going down at Dead Witch.

Krane Spader — the seven‑piece formerly known as Where You Wig Out — return with a new moniker, fresh material, and the same unhinged charm.

Turn on the News storm up from Rotorua to show the big city how it’s done.

Waiheke's own post punk undesirables Trauma Party.

Happy Hour hits 7–8PM and 12–1AM, with discounted house drinks to get the night moving.

The food menu runs all night, serving Korean Fried Chicken, Jalapeño & Cheese Bites, Curly Fries, and more.

Ticket Details

General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
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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
Jalapeño & cheese bites
Curly fries
…and plenty more late‑night fuel right through till close.

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