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COMING SOON:
Howl, Neon Love, Rat Vs Possum, Rise and Fall, King Khan & The Shrines, The Fumes, The UV Race - LP Launch
Ding Dong Lounge - is Melbourne's underground & alternative rock'n roll bar that delivers live eclectic local, national & international rock, hip-hop & electro to salute you!! The Ding Dong Lounge is the sister bar to New York City's very own Ding Dong Lounge, & is nestled in the centre of Chinatown, Melbourne - Australia.
Ding Dong is also FREE ENTRY from 12AM EVERY NIGHT we are open (Excluding 'Weekender') after the bands - until late on weekdays - & 4AM on weekends, starring a host of young DJ’s spinning the decks w/ vintage & contemporary rock to salute you!
SOME INTERNATIONAL BANDS THAT HAVE ROCKED THE STAGE HERE: Melvins, Mark Lanegan, Mike Patton, The Ting Tings, Winnebago Deal, Peaches, Silversun Pickups, The White Stripes, Mondo Generator, Pierced Arrows, Hawnay Troof, Peter Pan Speedrock, The Kills, 5,6,7,8’s, Dresden Dolls, Bob Log, Death From Above 1979, The D4, Weird War, Dwarves, The Dears, King Brothers, David Ford, Scribe, Moving Units, Bambi Lee Savage, Guitar Wolf, Supersuckers, The Black Neilson, Goldrush, Japanther, Black Panda, Ratatat, Whirlwind Heat, Thalia Zedek, John Schooley, Die! Die! Die!, Immortal Lee County Killers III, H-Block, Kelly Stolz, Ariel Pink, Softlightes, Jamie T, Plan B, Mike Patton, Bar MacKinnon, Sweet Velvet C, Punkasila, Bucketrider, The Script, Fiction Plane, Dead Moon, Mint Chicks, The Mixologists, Tokyo Police Club, Jackson United, Nick Oliveri, & RTX to name just a few!! AFTERPARTIES WE'VE HAD IN: Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, The Bronx, MGMT, The Mars Volta, Peaches, Ladytron, Queens Of The Stone Age, Cypress Hill, Sting, Muse, The Killers, Justin Timberlake (band), Sevendust, Heaven & Hell, Eagles Of Death Metal, Guns N' Roses, Ian Brown, Louis XIV, Pink (band), AFI, Antiflag, Mr Bungle (band), AIR, Vampire Weekend, Helmet, The Distillers, Mclusky, Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, Michael Buble (band/crew), CHK! CHK! CHK!, Secret Chiefs 3, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Vampire Weekend.
SOME NATIONAL BANDS THAT HAVE ROCKED THE STAGE HERE: Airbourne, Wolfmother, The Living End, Midnight Juggernauts, Bliss n Eso, The Cops, Rowland S. Howard, The Exploders, Red Riders, Children Collide, Shihad, Mammal, Kisschasy, Horsell Common, 67 Special, Dernrutlidge, Behind Crimson Eyes, The New Christs, Hugo Race, Salmon, Pinky Beecroft & the White Russians, Mc Phrase, Daniel Merriweather, Bit By Bats, Van She, Cut Copy, Spencer P. Jones, The Scare, X, Sixfthick, Skybombers, Kesband, Gentle Ben & His Sensitive Side, Bugdust, Hard-Ons, Gentle Ben & His Sensitive Side, Cockfight Shootout, Legends Of Motorsport, Dallas Crane, The Casanovas, The Pictures, Ben Lee, Klinger, The Spazzy’s, Wolf & Cub, Young & Restless, Johnny Casino’s Easy Action, Hoss, British India, Mandy Kane, Lowrider, The Winnie Coopers, Ground Components, The Kill Devil Hills, The Drones, Kamikaze Trio, Digger & The Pussycats, The Tremors, Ian Rilen & the Love Addicts, Magic Dirt, The Night terrors, Soft Tigers, Baseball, Devastations, My Disco, Zombie Ghost Train, Sinshifters, Wild Turkey, Hell City Glamours, The Bakelite Age, The Presets, Faker, Mach Pelican, Dappled Cities Fly, Blood Duster, Muscles, Dynamo, The Town Bikes, The Mess Hall, Snap! Crakk!! Expatriate, Gareth Liddiard (The Drones), Little Red, The Grates, The Specimens, The Morning After Girls, End of Fashion, The Go-Set, Bumblebeez, The Nation Blue, Kram (Spiderbait).
CONTACT DETAILS:
DING DONG LOUNGE - MELBOURNE
18 MARKET LANE - CHINATOWN
MELBOURNE 3000
Ph: +61 3 9662 1020
Fax: +61 3 9662 1018
Email: info@dingdonglounge.com.au
Capacity: 400
Web: www.dingdonglounge.com.au
Myspace: www.myspace.com/dingdonglounge
VENUE BOOKER:
INDRA & BOSMA
Email: bookings@dingdonglounge.com.au
VENUE MANAGER/LICENSEE/BAR:
SUNNY KING
Email: dingdong_lounge@hotmail.com
OPENING HOURS:
WEDNESDAY - 8PM TIL LATE
THURSDAY - 8PM TIL LATE
FRIDAY - 8PM TIL 4AM or later
SATURDAY - 8PM TIL 4AM or later
SUN-TUES - Available by request...
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR:
- Showcases
- Afterparty's/post launch's
- Video/photo shoots
- Private functions
- Comedy
- Theatre
- Interviews
- Media/Product launches
- X-Mas Parties
HOW TO GET HERE:
The venue is off Bourke St – In between Russell & Exhibition St in Chinatown - Melbourne CBD.
Trams - closest stop Crn Market Lane/Bourke St.
Carparks - undercover paid parking Bourke/& Russell
Walking - from Parliament 2mins - Flinders St station is approx 10mins.
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DING DONG LOUNGE - NEW YORK CITY
929 COLUMBUS AVENUE - NEW YORK CITY
Ph: 0011 + 1 212 663 2600
Email: info@dingdonglounge.com
www.dingdonglounge.com
'PRE-SALE TICKETS ON SALE NOW'
14/11 THE UV RACE
www.dingdong.oztix.com.au
12/12 RISE AND FALL
www.dingdong.oztix.com.au
4/1 KING KHAN & THE SHRINES
www.dingdong.oztix.com.au
OZTIX - 1300 762 545
Retail outlets include:
MISSING LINK / OZTIX only
Basement 405 Bourke St
Melbourne
ph. 03 9670 8208
www.missinglink.net.au
GREVILLE RECORDS
152 Greville St
Prahran
ph. 03 9510 3012
www.grevillerecords.com
POLYESTER RECORDS
288 Flinders Lane
Melbourne
ph. 03 9663 8696
www.polyesterrecords.com
'VOTED TOP 10 BEST VENUES!' Ding Dong has been voted in the Top 10 best live venues in Melbourne - Herald Sun. Check them out! TOP 10 VENUES
'MAILING LIST' *Sign up for Ding Dong's weekly mailout with TICKET GIVEAWAYS, SECRET GIGS, DD NEWS & FEATURED EVENTS! Join mailing list via our website. www.dingdonglounge.com.au
‘ATTENTION BANDS: GETTING GIGS…’ As a general rule please DO NOT send me myspace messages regarding gigs – can you please shoot me a detailed email with your myspace link (please DO NOT email MP3's), bio, availability, marketing/promotion action plan, contact details & line-up if you have one in mind…thanks, much appreciated!! If something suitable comes up, i will be in touch. Email: bookings@dingdonglounge.com.au
'N.B. EARLIER SHOWS' Please note – all Ding Dong gigs will be running earlier from now on – so remember to get down early!!
'LIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE – POSTED!' I have been tracking down and archiving live footage (taken from punters) here at Ding Dong and have now posted including; Mike Patton, Mondo Generator, The Ting Tings, Silversun Pickups (USA), Children Collide, X, Airbourne, Mammal, The Go-Set, Martin Martini & The Bone Palace Orchestra, Hugo Race & The True Spirit. If you have any live footage please get in touch!
‘VENUE FOR FUNCTION HIRE’ Ding Dong Lounge is available for private hire for functions day & night, including catering if needed. For; Afterparties, Tour parties, Private birthdays, Xmas parties, corporate, showcases, media/label launches & video/photoshoots.
'DING DONG FACEBOOK'
Add Ding Dong as a friend on Facebook to keep up with news, photo's & gigs. featured events, photo archive, players wanted classified, links, and gig guide. www.facebook.com (Australia Network - as a person profile)
‘LINKS PAGE ON WEBSITE’ Hey guys, I'm in the process of setting up a links page on the DD website featuring; music retail, recording studio’s, rehearsal studio’s, photographers, engineers, lighting, dd myspace/facebook links, ticketing outlets etc. Hope you find it helpful - stay tuned...www.dingdonglounge.com.au
'FREE ENTRY AFTER 12AM!!' Ding Dong is FREE ENTRY from 12AM EVERY NIGHT that we are open (Excluding 'Weekender' only).
'SOUND SYSTEM' The system includes 4 x EV X-Array XN cabinets which significantly increase the power of the system and its throw, & is processed by 2 x EV DX-38 system processors. The system is now stereo 4way. The monitor system has also been upgraded to include 3 x pairs of wedges, a new drum fill, & extra mics/DI’s, stands & leads. In addition to this, we have expanding our stage lighting rig including a new control surface, including 24par 56 units. So Ding Dong is going to be rock’n even harder!! Email me for full tech specs...
‘NEW YORK CITY’ Did you know we have a sister bar in New York?! If you’re heading over go & check it out. Go to our website for details.
'DING DONG WEBSITE'
Go to our updated website to check our featured events, photo archive, players wanted classified, links, and gig guide. www.dingdonglounge.com.au
'BAND MEMBERS WANTED CLASSIFIED'
We have now created a specific page on our website dedicated to bands looking for lost or needed musical soul mates. Send an email to; info@dingdonglounge.com.au with: Your band's photo/logo, band name, player needed, influences, bio, myspace & contact details.
'DING DONG PHOTO'S'
*Looking for any Ding Dong photo's; bands, crowd, staff to update our website archive. Please email to; info@dingdonglounge.com.au
With the success of Cherry (Melbourne's first CBD rock'n'roll bar) comes The Ding Dong Lounge - the sister bar to New York City's very own of the same name.
The Ding Dong Lounge is filling the void in Melbourne's rock'n'roll scene - sure we got the venues and plenty of bands that want the limelight, but now comes a mid-sized venue that can be your after work drinking hole or a place to see some of the scene's best local and international bands.
The Ding Dong Lounge is nestled in the centre of Chinatown, but never before has a rock bar existed on this strip. The emphasis is on good music, definitely no electronica and stars a host of young DJs spinning the decks with everything from The Ramones, Television, T-Rex, The Runaways, AC/DC, Turbonegro, Iggy & The Stooges and a stack more vintage and contemporary rock to salute you.
According to one of the bar's owners Bill Walsh, Cherry has outgrown its capacity to cater for its rock'n'roll crowd - there's just too many thirsty rock pigs wanting to pack the one den. But now its surrogate sister on the block, The Ding Dong Lounge, has joined the stable to lend a hand. "Instead of waiting for someone else to open up another rock bar we thought we would do it," says Walsh.
Rock'n'roll has stomped all over LA's Sunset Strip and New York's Bowery and East Village for decades. It's indeed obvious that rock fans in Melbourne have craved a similar social set-up - a hangout that exists outside of pubs and extends beyond alternative radio stations. Ding Dong isn't claiming to rewrite history and it doesn't preach to be the new cool - it's simply a venue that's helping keep rock where it needs to be. "We have identified a need in Melbourne for a larger rock'n'roll bar which encompasses all things Cherry including good drinks, friendly staff and great music. All this will be prevalent at the Ding Dong Lounge," says Walsh.
The Ding Dong Lounge in New York City is a dimly lit bar, decorated in band posters, cuckoo clocks, cosy corners and a spacious dancing area. Beer is poured from taps that are made from used guitar and bass necks. Bands that have played there include the Demolition Doll Rods, Cosmic Psychos, The Real Kids and the Lyres.
According to Steve Naidich, who owns Ding Dong New York with partner Bill Nolan, their bar is one of a last dying breed in the city. "It's really old school New York - people in the know, "know". There are no neon signs outside, there's no advertising, and no fanfare. But once you've found it, you're back every night, you're telling everybody you know about it. That's what keeps people coming back."
Walsh was approached by his New York friends Bill Nolan and Steve Naidich to open a sister bar in Australia - they chose Melbourne because it is driven by the same sophisticated rock appreciation that NYC is renowned for.
"We liked the New York connection because of the similarities in good music, they are both stylish cities and people in both places have a similar taste in this kind of venue," says Walsh. "The Ding Dong Lounge in the two greatest cities on the planet? What's not to like? But not sure that we like the idea of putting vegemite in the Bloody Mary's," says Naidich. "We're working on a Ding Dong Bagdad!!"
The concept of a rock bar is just that, a concept to many fly-by-night opportunists, but the Ding Dong is something more than a concept. "There will always be a need for the counter-culture place to be subverse and rock out," says Naidich. "It's punk versus disco. The real trend in NYC right now is the fancy lounge. But there's something phoney, fly-by-night about these places. They're not going to be around in five years."
"There's so many electronic lounge bars in Melbourne," adds Walsh.
FREE ENTRY AFTER 12AM EVERY NIGHT...(excluding 'Weekender' only)
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