STAGE 2 is a free admission rock gig for youth (aged 13-24 ONLY), featuring five up-and-coming bands across Auckland. STAGE 2 will be held on Friday the 21st of August at Shore Junction, kicking off from around 7:15pm and finishing at 9:30pm. Expect a night of lasting fun and impressions from bands playing genres of hardcore rock, dream-punk, metalcore, and rock, with original songs alongside covers from your favourite bands.
Featured bands at STAGE 2 will be...
Estatica from Northcote, playing sounds reminiscent of Guns N Roses, Van Halen, and The Beatles, and are bringing a fun upbeat atmosphere to the line up that will leave a smile on your face.
Fugue of Glendowie College, although they might be new, we're stoked to host them for their first gig on the North Shore. Expects some alternative rock originals and covers, preparing to leave a lasting impression and show people what they’re about!
Central Auckland-based band with members from Western Springs and St Kentigerns, Crying Ivy have played together for about two and half years, and have put out three songs over their time together. Expect to be impressed by their experimental song writing and wicked stage presence!
Gauge, coming from Rangitoto and Long Bay College. Be prepared to hear raw energy, intense vocals, and hardcore riffs from the five-member band, playing a combination of metalcore and hardcore music.
Aortic a four-piece dream-punk band from Glendowie, bring raw, grungy riffs and melodic vocal hooks to the stage. The band have played together since June 2024, putting on shows at Big Fan and your occasional dingy basement.
