New Zealand's nationwide, live, original music, youth event giving young musicians the opportunity to perform live in a professional setting, in venues from Northland to Southland.
Smokefreerockquest 2023, powered by Rockshop, aims to motivate young musicians to strive for success, to realise the opportunities available in music careers, and to encourage their peers to support original New Zealand Music.
The founders Glenn Common and Pete Rainey were honoured with the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2013, and the Taite Music Independent Spirit award in 2021. They continue to lead the team that now runs this New Zealand institution.
Rock Quest Promotions Ltd has grown considerably since its beginning over 35 years ago.
The company is an Aotearoa owned and operated organisation that exists to serve creative youth and their communities. The team, spread over Nelson and Auckland, is committed to creating opportunities for rangatahi nationwide to participate in a high-quality arts experience and develop their skills.
Alongside Smokefreerockquest, the team at Rock Quest Promotions also runs Smokefree Tangata Beats, Rockshop Bandquest, Showquest, Toi, OnScreen, and Stills.
Smokefreerockquest is New Zealand’s only nationwide, live, original music, youth event. Now in its 34th year, the series of over 40 events reaches audience numbers in excess of 10,000 every year.
Founded in 1989 by music teachers Glenn Common and Pete Rainey, Smokefreerockquest has now become a New Zealand institution.
Smokefreerockquest aims to motivate young musicians to prove their ability and realise the heights they can reach in their music careers, and to encourage their peers to support original New Zealand music.
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HEATS:
Tickets are available at the door of the event, with a cash and an eftpos option.
$10 for students, $15 for adults. Free for under 5's and for teachers supporting their school acts.
FINALS:
Tickets are available at the door of the event, with a cash and an eftpos option.
Most regions will have tickets available ahead of the event available online, and we'll have links available closer to the time.
$10 for students, $20 for adults. Free for under 5's and for teachers supporting their school acts.
We’ve been talking to a bunch of amazing NZ artists about their musical journey and songwriting process. They have generously shared their knowledge, experience, tips and advice.
We are always adding to our collection of artist profiles - from the likes of No Comply, Tomorrow People, Kaylee Bell, There's A Tuesday & heaps more! These profiles are written by the artist especially for YOU - the Smokefreerockquest participants and next generation of musicans!
We are extremely grateful for our wonderful sponsors.
Without them, Smokefreerockquest would not be possible.
EHARA KOE I A IA!
We’d love to hear from you:
Instagram - @rockquest
Facebook - @rockquest
YouTube - @rockquest
Email us – help@smokefreerockquest.co.nz
Phone us – (03) 545 6574
Write to us –
Rock Quest Promotions Ltd
PO Box 568, Nelson
Media inquiries: georgia@rockquest.co.nz
Sponsorship inquiries: kelsey@rockquest.co.nz
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