Region
Venue
Date
Rotorua - Heat
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
10th May
BOP - Heat
Baycourt Theatre
11th May
Waikato - Heat
Clarence St Theatre
12th May
North Shore - Heat
Auckland Girls Grammar
17th May
Auckland Central - Heat
Auckland Girls Grammar
18th May
Manukau - Heat
Auckland Girls Grammar
18th May
Northland - Heat
Whangarei Boys High
19th May
Auckland Solo/Duo - Final
TAPAC
26th May
Manukau - Final
Auckland Girls Grammar
7th June
Northland - Final
Forum North
8th June
North Shore - Final
Auckland Girls Grammar
14th June
Auckland Central - Final
Auckland Girls Grammar
15th June
Rotorua - Final
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
20th June
BOP - Final
Totara St Live
21st June
Waikato - Final
Clarence St Theatre
22nd June
East Coast / Tairawhiti - Heat
War Memorial Theatre
17th May
Hawkes Bay - Heat
TBC
18th May
Manawatu - Heat
Globe Theatre
19th May
Wairarapa - Final
Caterton Event Centre
24th May
Wellington - Heat
Sacred Heart Coll PAC
25th May
Taranaki - Final
TSB Showplace
30th May
Manawatu - Final
Globe Theatre
7th June
Wellington - Final
Sacred Heart Coll PAC
8th June
Whanganui - Final
Royal Whanganui Opera House
14th June
East Coast / Tairawhiti - Final
War Memorial Theatre
21st June
Hawkes Bay - Final
Toitoi Arts Centre
22nd June
We’ve been talking to a bunch of amazing NZ artists about their musical journey and songwriting process. They have generously shared their knowledge, experience, tips and advice.
We are always adding to our collection of artist profiles - from the likes of No Comply, Tomorrow People, Kaylee Bell, There's A Tuesday & heaps more! These profiles are written by the artist especially for YOU - the Smokefreerockquest participants and next generation of musicans!
Words can't fully capture just how proud we are of this year's Smokefreerockquest.
From 900 entries down to the top 10, we've had the privilege of hearing so many incredible original songs.
Down here in Aotearoa we may have a small population, but we have a deep love for the arts and consistently punch above our weight on the global stage with the talent we nurture here. It’s clear that this is just the beginning of a long musical journey, not only for this year’s top 10 but for many of the performers who took part in this years Smokefreerockquest.
We will admit that we are quite tired now - but more than that, we are already feeling so pumped to do it all over again next year, the 38th Smokefreerockquest!
- RQP team, 22 Sept
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!
It says it in the title! Here you’ll find a step by step guide to how region-wide and nation-wide aspects of the programme work.
Read MoreHere you’ll find 2024 dates, the team behind Smokefreerockquest, history (including past winners and where they're from!), and FAQs
Read MoreCheck out the awards up for grabs at our regional and national Smokefreerockquest events. Along with the placings for the top bands and solo/duos, we also have songwriting and musicianships awards.
Read MoreYou've got to be in it to win it!