Heat
June 23, 2022
Opera House
Finals
Video Submission Deadline
Massive congrats to everyone who participated in this year's Whanganui regional Smokefreerockquest, and to those moving onto semi-finalist selection.
The full list of awards for the Whanganui region:
Band 1: The Picnic List, Whanganui High School
Band 2: Just Peachy, Whanganui High School
Band 3: The AMPS, Whanganui High School
Solo/Duo 1: Ata and Ngarimu, Whanganui Girls' High School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tupoho
Solo/Duo 2: Protaganist, Whanganui High School
Smokefree Tangata Beats Award: Ata and Ngarimu, Whanganui Girls' High School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tupoho
Best Vocals: Monkfish, Whanganui High School
Musicianship (jointly awarded): Strïthe, Whanganui City College (full band)
Musicianship (jointly awarded): Drummer of VETO, Cullinane College
ZM Best Song: Neon Deluxe, Whanganui High School (Song 2)
APRA Lyric Writers’ Award: Te Ata Hāpara Rerekura of Ata and Ngarimu, Whanganui Girls 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.
We’re all about making this process as straightforward and smooth sailing as possible for you. We are just a phone call or email away if you have any questions!
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