Auckland’sGoth Night returns to Ding Dong Lounge on Friday, 17 January2025, promising an unforgettable evening of dark music andconnection. Taking over both levels of the venue, the eventfeatures live performances upstairs at Dead Witch and DJs inthe main bar, offering distinct atmospheres for every shadeof goth. From brooding darkwave to post-punk and goth rock,the night delivers a carefully curated soundtrack that hasmade Goth Night a staple of the undergroundscene.
Headlining the evening is Sounds Like Winter, apost-punk band from Sydney celebrated for their dynamicsound, which blends loping basslines, sharp guitars, andtribal rhythms. Known for addressing the absurdities ofmodern life, the band offers a fresh, raw take on the gothand post-punk genres. This Auckland performance is a rareopportunity to see them in an intimate venue before theytake the stage at Wellington’s the following night.
Another band, traveling toAuckland specifically for this event, will be announcedsoon, adding to an already stellar lineup. On theground floor, a roster of Auckland’s most experienced gothDJs will keep the energy dark and captivating. The Doctor, astaple of both the city’s alternative scene, will bejoined by regulars Gravedigger and Passion Crypt, who havebeen integral to every Goth Night event both in Auckland andbeyond.
Ravebat and Gaga Exterminator round out the lineup,spinning a heavy focus on darkwave alongside goth classicsand underground gems. With two levels of music a.
