Otago / Ōtākou

RESULTS 2022

Massive congrats to everyone who participated in this year's Otago regional Smokefreerockquest, and to those moving onto semi-finalist selection.

Full list of awards for the Otago region:

Band 1: Súe Chef, John McGlashan College

Band 2: Sense of Time, King’s High School

Band 3: The Sapphire Skies, St Hilda's Collegiate

Solo/Duo 1: Keira Wallace, Taieri College

Solo/Duo 2:  Rylan Urquhart, John McGlashan College

Solo/Duo 3: Emily Esplin, Otago Girls' High School

Smokefree Tangata Beats Award: Valletta, Taieri College

Rockshop Electronic Performance: Isaac Randel, Logan Park High School

Best Vocals: Sylvie Harper of The Sapphire Skies, St Hilda’s Collegiate

Musicianship: Valletta, Taieri College (full band)

ZM Best Song: Black Tomato Sauce, Taieri College

APRA Lyric Writers’ Award: “Teenage Apocalypse” by The Manipulators, Taieri College

Regional prize list:

1st Place Band wins $500 Musical equipment from the Rockshop, and is moving onto Semi-finalist selection

2nd Place Band wins $400 Musical equipment from the Rockshop, and is moving onto Semi-finalist selection

3rd Place Band wins $250 Musical Equipment from the Rockshop

1st Place Solo/duo wins $250 Musical Equipment from the Rockshop, and is moving onto Semi-finalist selection

2nd Place Solo/duo wins $100 Musical Equipment from the Rockshop, and is moving onto Semi-finalist selection

If your band has placed 1st or 2nd in the region, you will hear what happens next via email today. The selection process for Top-30 (Semi-Finalists) will happen from the videos you have already submitted, and the announcement will be on 5 August. These Top-30 will be invited to perform at one of the three semi-finals held from 19 - 23 August. More info on this is to come, announced alongside the top acts going through.

Certificates and prizes will be sent to the contact you put on your entry form.

If you have any questions or issues send us an email to help@smokefreerockquest.