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The battle for the final heats up as four more bands take the stage in a clash of sound, skill, and stage presence. Semi-Final Two promises high stakes, electrifying performances, and the chance to see who will earn their spot in the grand final.Semi-Final Two of the Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2025 brings four powerhouse acts to the stage, each battling for a place in the final. After a season of heats and crowd-tested performances, these bands are ready to elevate their sets and bring everything they’ve got. Expect genre-spanning intensity—from intricate progressive metal to raw punk energy, crushing riffs, and high-octane rock theatrics.
Earthscraper (Progressive Metal)
Earthscraper return to dazzle with their signature mix of progressive metal, metalcore, and power metal. Expect shifting time signatures, soaring choruses, and head-turning riffs that combine technical skill with larger-than-life stage energy. Fans of complex, heavy music will find themselves fully immersed.
Master Frank Fu (Kung Fu Metal)
Master Frank Fu blend high-octane metal with theatrical martial arts-inspired performance. Combining precision musicianship with stage spectacle, their shows are both technically impressive and wildly entertaining—a fusion of skill, sound, and showmanship that commands attention.
Monolith (Metal)
Monolith deliver relentless metal power, crushing riffs, and commanding stage presence. With a focus on heaviness, precision, and raw energy, their set promises to push the intensity and keep the crowd fully engaged from first note to last.
Pony (Rock / Punk / Indie)
Pony mix rock, punk, and indie sensibilities into an energetic, dynamic performance. Infectious hooks, driving rhythms, and raw charisma define their stage presence, making them a band that thrives on live connection and leaves the audience buzzing long after the set ends.
Doors open at 8PM, first band hits at 8:30PM. Early bird presales are $10, general admission presales are $20, and door sales are $25 if presales don’t sell out.
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Whether you’re a devoted fan or just scene-curious, Semi-Final Two is the night to catch tomorrow’s breakout acts before they hit the big time.
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Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street,Auckland, New Zealand
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