Wairarapa

RESULTS 2022

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

The full list of awards for the Wairarapa region:  

Band 1: Captivated, Wairarapa College

Band 2: Dragonfly, Wairarapa College

Band 3: Not Yet, Rathkeale College

Solo/Duo 1: Meg Hunter, Kuranui College

Solo/Duo 2: Blue Tempest, Kuranui College

Smokefree Tangata Beats Award: The FA, Solway College

Best Vocals: Katie Harris and Jade Bradnock of Dragonfly, Wairarapa

Musicianship (jointly awarded): Trumpet/Violin player of The FA, Solway College

Musicianship (jointly awarded): Peter McGruddy (bass) of Fifth Dimension, Chanel College

ZM Best Song: Not Yet, Rathkeale College (2nd song)

APRA Lyric Writers’ Award: “Back Then” by Charlie Matthews of Not Yet, Rathkeale 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.