After months of incredible mahi, unique storytelling, and powerful performances across the motu, we’ve reached the pinnacle of this year’s Smokefree Tangata Beats journey. ✨
Celebrating kaupapa Māori and Pacific cultures, this national final will showcase 10 outstanding acts - 2 solo-duos and 8 bands - who have earned their place on stage through creativity, passion, and powerful original music.
✨ Finalists:
Levol Y – Manurewa College (Auckland – Tāmaki Makaurau)
The Saplings – Hagley College & Christchurch Girls’ – Te Kura o Hine Waiora (Christchurch – Waitaha)
Crown – Alfriston College (Auckland – Tāmaki Makaurau)
IWI – Gisborne Boys’ High School (Gisborne – Tairāwhiti)
Kotahi te Rā – Rotorua Boys’ High School (Rotorua)
Lights Go Out – Te Kura Waenga o Rutherford, Whanganui High School, Cullinane College (Whanganui)
Manawhenua – Flaxmere College & Tamatea High School (Hawke’s Bay – Te Matau-a-Māui)
Nesian 8 – Manurewa High School (Auckland – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Ngā Kai Kiore – Ngā Tamariki o Ruatāhuna, Kākahu Ruatāhuna (Bay of Plenty)
Revival – Aorere College (Auckland – Tāmaki Makaurau)
Join us at the ASB Waterfront Theatre for this years Smokefreerockquest National Final!
Link below for tickets -
