Celebrating the first 10 DF events the only way we know how, by bringing the greatest 6 bands who have ever graced a Dougfest stage. And with an event of this size, the only place that can hold all of this is at the illustrious Double Whammy.
Keeping in the nostalgic theme, this event is priced at the same price as a single Dougfest 1 night (fuck inflation)
First up we have Cootie Cuties, who have been an integral part of every Dougfest, co-headlining every single one of them since 2023. They've also opened for Amyl and the Sniffers, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes, Murphys Law and many many more influential punk bands.
Next we have Barracks, the band that got back together and co-headlined Dougfest 2, a band that didn't play a show for 7 years and yet the whole crowd knew the words.
Then we have hosts and secret headliners for Dougfest 1, Dougfest Junior and Dougfest 2, the only rappers on the entire lineup, Hamilton finest - Thief n Zard.
Up next is The First Child, the technical emo post hardcore band that headlined our first ever emo night in 2024. They have since opened for emo legends Anberlin
Then we have the legends that they are, Static, who opened up Dougfest 1 with a stripped back acoustic set after their drummer broke their ankle, did a redemption set at Dougfest 2, then finally headlined Dougfest 3, as well as headlining dougspace Emo Night 3, and then going on to win Battle of the Bands NZ 2026 (and winning a tour of Japan too)
Truly are one of the best bands in the country
And headlining the headliners event is none other than Crooked Royals. Somehow headlined Dougfest 2 to a very packed Last Place Bar, a few months after touring Europe/UK and selling out arenas. Genuinely one of the greatest live bands this country has ever seen
Dougfest and Whammy Bar operate under a no dickhead policy. Racism, homophobia, bigotry, xenophobia or any dickheads will not be tolerated. We have the right to reserve entry so that this event and space is a safe environment for all.
