SmokefreeRockquest

The Nelson Regional Final of Smokefreerockquest, 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 2024, 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.

Stalls (downstairs): General Admission tickets. Some seats removed to make room for dancing.
Dress Circle (upstairs): allocated seating.

The 12 bands performing at the regional final are:

• Tizzy from Nayland College
• Tuesday Band from Nayland College, Nelson College for Girls and Nelson College
• Soundtrap from Waimea College
• Tyko from Waimea College
• Solace from Garin College and Nelson College
• Frog from Garin College
• Finessed from Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls
• Salisbury Rd from Waimea College and Waimea Intermediate
• Imperfect Circles from Motueka High School
• Mercy Killing from Waimea College
• East Avenue from Nelson College for Girls
• Shedheads from Nelson College and Garin College
• Chaos from Nelson College for Girls