Ding Dong Lounge

23/10/2026

Your voice matters. If you’re eligible to vote but not enrolled, this is your last chance to get sorted this weekend. Have a say in the future of Aotearoa. Head to vote.nz

23/10/2026

We have some spots open in the Mic Drop Karaoke Battle upstairs at Dead Witch tonight. Head on upstairs when you arrive and speak to our host Skin McMahon to enter. Cash prize up for grabs!

23/10/2026

If you're keen to pop in before Avenged Sevenfold tonight for a drink, we're open from 6pm with Happy Hour til 8pm. Join us

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

🖤 ALT. POP NIGHT at Dead Witch.

Falling To, The New Romantix and Missing HQ bring electronic indie sounds, melancholic melodies and punchy pop-punk to the stage.

📅 Saturday 28 November | 8pm
📍 Dead Witch, upstairs at Ding D**g Lounge

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at dingdongloungenz.com/tix

**gLounge

22/10/2026

Dark is the night

22/10/2026

HEAT 1 RESULTS

Congratulations to Mistress and Jetval, the first two bands through to the semi-finals of the Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition 2026!

Thanks to everyone who came along to support the bands and Auckland's original music scene.

Heat 2 hits Dead Witch next Wednesday, 28 October. Who will join them?

**gLounge

21/10/2026

Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition specials are here!

🔥 Blazin Cooler
🥃 Fireball Old Fashioned

Both just $10, available exclusively on Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition nights throughout October and November.

Catch the bands, grab a drink and support Auckland’s original music scene.

**gLounge

21/10/2026

TONIGHT: Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition 2026 kicks off.

Four Auckland acts take the stage at Dead Witch tonight, playing original music and competing for a share of more than $11,000 in prizes.

Featuring Mistress, Jetval, Sonshine Unit and Lee Connor and the Walks of Life, Heat 1 is your chance to discover new music, back local bands and see who makes it through to the semi-finals.

The competition has backed Auckland's original music scene since 2014, and it starts again tonight.

Wednesday 21 October
Dead Witch, upstairs at Ding D**g Lounge
Doors and music from 8pm
Early Bird $5 | Presales $10 | Door $15

Get your tickets now and bring a mate.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.dingdongloungenz.com/event-details/ding-dong-lounge-band-competition-2026-heat-1-2026-10-21-20-00

**gLounge

20/10/2026

JUST ONE FIX + NEURAL DECAY | DEAD WITCH

The night before Iron Maiden and Megadeth play their first show back in New Zealand, Auckland metal bands Just One Fix and Neural Decay take the stage at Dead Witch, upstairs at Ding D**g Lounge.

Formed in 1998, Just One Fix are long-standing figures in the local metal scene, with a sound spanning thrash, groove, death and doom metal. Joining them, Neural Decay bring a younger take on thrash, influenced by Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.

Tickets
Early Bird: $10
General Admission: $15
Door sales: $20

Super Members get 50% off presale tickets.

📍 Dead Witch, Ding D**g Lounge, Auckland city centre.

**gLounge

19/10/2026

THIS WEEK AT DING D**G LOUNGE

TUES 20 OCT — Rātū

Comedy Open Mic — Dead Witch, starts 8:30PM

Closed for private function until 7PM

WED 21 OCT — Rāapa

Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition — Heat 1

JetVal

Mistress

Lee Connor and the Walks of Life At Dead Witch

THURS 22 OCT — Rāpare

Jam Night — Dead Witch, from 8PM

Jukebox Thursdays — Ding D**g Lounge

FRI 23 OCT — Rāmere

Mic Drop Karaoke Battle — Dead Witch

Avenged Sevenfold Unofficial Afterparty

DJs Witchtripper & Salty Rocker At Ding D**g Lounge

SAT 24 OCT — Rāhoroi

X3nO’s Pre‑Halloween Rave — Dead Witch

Rock n Roll Karaoke — From midnight, hosted by Skin McMahon

5 Seconds of Summer Unofficial Afterparty

DJs r3y & Party Moth At Ding D**g Lounge

SUN 25 OCT — Rātapu

Bogan Blowout

Neural Decay

Brackenwood Coven

Bottom of the Barrel At Ding D**g Lounge & Dead Witch

DJ Not Blitz Da Maori At Ding D**g Lounge

HAPPY HOURS

6PM–8PM + 12AM–1AM

3 min from Te Waihorotiu

**gLounge

19/10/2026

5SOS UNOFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

Just seen 5 Seconds of Summer at Spark Arena? Don't let the night end there.

Head to Ding D**g Lounge on Saturday 24 October for an unofficial after party with DJs r3y and Partymoth downstairs, spinning late-night tunes while karaoke kicks off at midnight upstairs at Dead Witch.

Whether you're still buzzing from the show or ready to sing your heart out, keep the night going at Auckland's dedicated rock bar.

Saturday 24 October | From 10:30pm
$5 presales | $10 on the door
Karaoke from midnight at Dead Witch.

See you after the show.

**gLounge

19/10/2026

AVENGED SEVENFOLD AFTER PARTY

Not ready for the night to end after Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed and Cambria and Thornhill at Spark Arena?

Head to Ding D**g Lounge on Friday 23 October for an unofficial after party with DJs Witchtripper and Salty Rocket downstairs, plus karaoke upstairs at Dead Witch from 11:30pm.

Friday 23 October | From 10:30pm
$5 presales | $10 on the door

Keep the night loud. See you on the dancefloor.

Three minutes from Te Waihorotiu Station

**gLounge

18/10/2026

We've only got space for 1 more band. Who's keen?

ALL HEATS ARE NOW FULL EXCEPT THIS WEDNESDAY!

The remaining spots in Heats 2, 3 and 4 of the Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition 2026 are now gone, but there's still time to get involved!

If you want to compete this year, you need to play this Wednesday 21 October. If you haven't entered yet, this is your only chance to be part of the competition.

Since 2014, we've been giving bands the chance to compete, get noticed and win some great prizes. Don't miss out!

Be quick. Enter your band now:
https://dingdongloungenz.com/band-competition

**gLounge

18/10/2026

ALL HEATS ARE NOW FULL EXCEPT THIS WEDNESDAY!

The remaining spots in Heats 2, 3 and 4 of the Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition 2026 are now gone, but there's still time to get involved!

If you want to compete this year, you need to play this Wednesday 21 October. If you haven't entered yet, this is your only chance to be part of the competition.

Since 2014, we've been giving bands the chance to compete, get noticed and win some great prizes. Don't miss out!

Be quick. Enter your band now:
https://dingdongloungenz.com/band-competition

**gLounge

17/10/2026

INK BATTLE COCKTAIL SPECIALS — $10 EACH

Join us tonight at the Ding D**g Lounge Ink Battle and check out our two cocktail specials, available for one night only.

Jerry Collins (left)
Sailor Jerry with lime lemonade. Fresh, zesty and refreshing.

Cherry Chika (right)
Sailor Jerry with Coke and raspberry. A fruity twist on a classic.

Both just $10 each, available tonight only.

Don't miss the Ink Battle. Come down to Ding D**g Lounge tonight and catch the action.

**gLounge

16/10/2026

We've got just 6 spots left in the Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition 2026. Enter your band now if you're keen to be part of this.

15/10/2026

Look mum we're on TV!

Big Red Day took over Seven Sharp this week and we're pretty chuffed to have made the cut.

Check out the story featuring the band, their day jobs and a bit of Friday night rock 'n' roll at Ding D**g Lounge.

📺 Watch the full story below

Big RED Day appear on national television in New Zealand on Seven S...

15/10/2026

MIC DROP KARAOKE BATTLE

Think you've got the vocals to back it up? Put them to the test.

We're taking karaoke to the next level on Friday 23 October, with three rounds of competition, live judging and prizes up for grabs at Dead Witch.

Hosted by Skin McMahon, with a proper live sound setup, stage monitors and lyrics screens, this is your chance to get on stage and prove yourself.

Rock, metal, punk, emo, indie, alternative or anything else. All genres are welcome.

🏆 First prize: $100 cash + an $80 Ding D**g Lounge dining voucher, with dining vouchers also up for grabs for second, third and fourth place.

📅 Friday 23 October
8pm–11:30pm
Dead Witch, upstairs at Ding D**g Lounge

Entry is free, but registration is required. You'll need to submit at least five song choices when signing up.

Ready to take the mic?

Register here: dingdongloungenz.com/mic-drop-karaoke-battle

**gLounge

15/10/2026

HEAT 4 IS FULLY BOOKED!

Our 4th heat of the Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition is now fully booked, but there's still time to get your band in!

We have just a couple of spots left in Heats 2 and 3, and only 3 spots remaining in Heat 1.

Since 2014, we've been giving bands the chance to compete, get noticed and win some great prizes. If you want to be part of the action, now's the time to enter.

Don't leave it too late. Once the remaining spots are gone, entries are closed.

Enter your band now: https://dingdongloungenz.com/band-competition

14/10/2026

MEET LEO OLMOS AKA LAST TENGU FROM SUNSET TATTOO

This Saturday, Leo Olmos from Sunset Tattoo joins the judging panel at the Ding D**g Lounge Ink Battle!

Originally from Chile, Leo has over seven years of tattooing experience from Perth, Australia, and specialises in traditional and neo-traditional tattoos.

Inspired by metal, punk and goth subcultures, dark fantasy, horror, gaming and pop culture, his work combines bold, timeless designs with a personal twist. Think monsters, medieval fantasy and classic traditional ink.

Leo tattoos at Sunset Tattoo, 238 Karangahape Road, where you can check out his work and book your next piece.

THE INK BATTLE IS THIS SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER!

Prizes include:
$500 Sunset Tattoo voucher for Best Overall
$100 Sunset Tattoo voucher for every category winner
Ding D**g Lounge dining vouchers

Think your ink deserves a trophy? Or have a tattoo you wish you'd never got? There's still time to enter!

Entry is $5 per tattoo and every entrant receives four tickets to the event.

ENTER THE INK BATTLE:
dingdongloungenz.com/ink-battle

BOOK WITH LEO / EXPLORE SUNSET TATTOO:
www.sunsettattoo.co.nz

Ding D**g Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland City Centre
Saturday 17 October
3 minutes from Te Waihorotiu Station

**gLounge

13/10/2026

BOGAN BLOWOUT | LABOUR WEEKEND SUNDAY

Chuck on your crusty band shirt, round up your mates and get your sorry arse to Ding D**g Lounge for a two-level heavy music takeover!

UPSTAIRS AT DEAD WITCH Neural Decay, Brackenwood Coven and Bottom of the Barrel bringing the heavy riffs.

DOWNSTAIRS AT DING D**G DJ Blitz Not Da Maori keeping the tunes cranking between bands.

FIVE BLOODY BUCKS TO GET IN! $5 presales. $5 on the door. Super Members get FREE presales.

Sunday 25 October
From 8:30pm
Ding D**g Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland

It's Labour Weekend, mate. Monday's problem can wait.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Link in the bio

**gLounge

13/10/2026

THIS WEEK AT DING D**G LOUNGE

TUES 13 OCT — RATU

Comedy Open Mic — Dead Witch, 8:30PM

Jukebox Tuesdays — Ding D**g Lounge

WED 14 OCT — RAAPA

Board Games Night — Ding D**g Lounge

All Standard Tap Beers on Special

THURS 15 OCT — RAPARE

Jam Night — Dead Witch, from 8PM

Jukebox Thursdays — Ding D**g Lounge

FRI 16 OCT — RĀMERE

Psychowolf, Noah Nite, Blood Buffalo — Dead Witch
$25 entry

Freaky Friday DJs Trix & Blitz Da Maori — Ding D**g Lounge
$5 entry

SAT 17 OCT — RĀHOROI

Ding D**g Lounge Ink Battle — Win a $500 Sunset Tattoo voucher + $100 prizes for every category winner

DJs Drew Bang & Bendezu + the crew from Sunset Tattoo judging the ink
$5 entry

Letra Luna, Grapehouse & Red — Dead Witch
$15 entry

Rock n Roll Karaoke from midnight Hosted by Skin McMahon

HAPPY HOURS

6PM–8PM & 12AM–1AM
3 min from Te Waihorotiu

**gLounge

13/10/2026

Entries close next Tuesday!

Entries are now open for the 2026 Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition, offering Auckland bands the chance to win professional recording, a...

12/10/2026

AUCKLAND BANDS: ENTRIES CLOSE NEXT WEEK!

The Ding D**g Lounge Band Competition 2026 kicks off next Wednesday, and we're looking for bands ready to get involved.

With more than $11,000 in prizes up for grabs, there's plenty to play for, including:

• A professionally produced single at Parachute Studios
• A professionally produced music video
• $1,000 cash for the winning band
• Street advertising, custom artwork, studio mentoring and more

HEAT 1: WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER
Free entry for Heat 1. Heats 2, 3 and 4 cost $20 per band.

Two bands from each heat progress to the semi-finals, with the grand final taking place on Saturday 5 December.

Entries close Tuesday 20 October, so get your application in now.

Enter your band here: https://www.dingdongloungenz.com/band-competition.

A massive thank you to our competition sponsors and prize contributors: Dave Rhodes Productions, Parachute Studios, Imaginary Friends, Indium Design, Phantom Billstickers, ACT UP Entertainment, Ding D**g Lounge, Dead Witch, Ion Guitar Works and Epic Engraving. Thanks for supporting Auckland's live music scene.

**gLounge

actupentertainmentnz
Ion Guitar Works Epic Engraving Muzic.NZ