Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2003 9:59 am

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The Smoke Free Rock Quest for 2003 will be starting again shortly with the National Final taking place in Auckland on 11 October.

This year a Pacifica Beats National Final will also take place in Wellington on 6 September.

We will be adding more information about this to muzic.net.nz when the venues become announced - until then, you can download an application form from http://www.coke.co.nz/ - there is no entry fee this year.

Watch this space and more details will be revealed.

RE: Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003
Posted: Thu Apr 3, 2003 2:17 pm

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Full details for the Smoke Free Rock Quest have now been posted up at http://www.coke.co.nz/

The entries close:

Southland & Otago - Wednesday 2 April
Rest of South Island - Thursday 1 May
North Island - Monday 19 May

Awards Include:

National Winner:

- 2 songs recorded and produced at York Street Studios, Auckland (songs will be released on the cokesmokefreerockquest websites).
- Vouchers to the value of $10,000 (inc. GST) supplied by the NZ Rockshop, Direct Imports NZ Ltd and The Electric Factory Ltd.
- Roland, Boss, Fender, Zildjian, Tascam, Mapex, V.S., Squier, Edirol, Digitech and Marshall branded equipment.

Second Place:

- Vouchers to the value of $5,000 (inc. GST) supplied by the NZ Rockshop and their suppliers.
- Roland, Boss, Fender, Zildjian, Tascam, Mapex, V.S., Squier, Edirol, Digitech and Marshall branded equipment.
- 2 songs recorded and released on the cokesmokefreerockquest websites.

Third Place:

- Vouchers to the value of $3,000 (inc. GST) supplied by the NZ Rockshop and their suppliers.
- Roland, Boss, Fender, Zildjian, Tascam, Mapex, V.S., Squier, Edirol, Digitech and Marshall branded equipment.
- 2 songs recorded and released on the cokesmokefreerockquest websites.

Lyric Writers' Award:

- $500 cash

Smokefree Best Vocals Award:

- Regional Finals: $150 cash
- National Finals: $1000 cash

This award aims to encourage bands to work at improving the quality and consistency of their vocals.

Smokefree Award for Women's Musicianship:

- Regional Finals: $150 cash
- National Finals: $1000 cash

Contempo Musicianship Award Tertiary Tuition Scholarship:

Please refer to next post...

- To the value of $3,000

Coke Stage Image Award:

- Regional Finals: #100 cash
- National Finals: $500 cash

The Coke Stage Image Award is awarded to the group with the best image at each regional final, and at the national final. The idea of the award is to help your group focus on its image, stage presentation and the actual performance of your music.

The award will be judged on how your group relates to the crowd, costumes, props, design and energy dynamics on stage.

Energy dynamics are more than just jumping around on stage or dying your hair blue. They are about using drama techniques and your groups energy dynamically on stage. The judges want to see you using the space, making contact with the audience and holding their attention throughout the performance. You will also be marked on the originality of your on stage image, so try to think outside the square.

Coke Original Song Award:

- Regional Finals: $100 cash
- National Finals: $500 cash

This award is given to the individual or group who demonstrates fresh, new and exciting musical ideas at each regional and national final.

Tearaway Costume Design Award:

You don't have to be associated with a band to enter this award.

- Draw, sketch or pain (either on paper or computer). Judging will be based on the quality of the ideas, and not the medium you use. You work should either be in colour, or the colours should be indicated.

- We're looking for costume designers, suitable for an individual performer or a group. The performer/group does not have to actually exist, although its fine if they do, of course!

- Monthly awards of $50 for the best designs received between April and August. The best monthly designs will also feature in Tearaway Magazine, and on http://www.tearaway.co.nz/

- Top Award : Monthly award winners will then be eligible for the Supreme Award, of $300 cash, to be announced at the National Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest Final in October.

National Final competitors will receive travel and accommodation to a total value of $8000!

Coke Anthem Award:

- Travel and accommodation
- Per diems to cover food and general expenses
- Premium recording facilities
- Top engineer and producer
- $500 fee to the band or artist
- Mentoring and guidance from one of Coca-Cola's agencies

Smoke Free Pacifica Beats:

There is a seperate entry form for the Pacifica Beats this year, you can get this from your school's music teacher.

More information can be received by phoning Pete or Glenn on (03) 545 6574.

Natcoll Website Design Award:

- $500 cash
- Be in the draw to win a Diploma in Website Design Scholarship valued at $6,400.

For this award you will need to complete a Natcoll Website Design entry form and design and construct a website for a band entered in the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003.

Entry forms will need to be sent to the following address:

PO Box 568
Nelson

RE: Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003
Posted: Mon Apr 7, 2003 11:31 am

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ConTempo Scholarship Information

ConTempo is a NZ collective of tertiary providers in contemporary popular music (folk, jazz, rock and related musical styles), as well as media-related education, hence the title 'ConTempo' (Contemporary Tertiary Educational Music Providers Organisation).

The winner of The ConTempo Scholarship will have up to $3000 (inc GST) paid towards the fees of their choosen Tertiary Music Industry Programme. The winner will have up to four years to claim this scholarship. The winner may add money to this scholarship to enrol in the programme of their choice. (Normal application criteria will apply). The winner will be able to attend one or more of the programmes below in the following centres:

AUCKLAND : MAINZ (Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand), a division of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Greymouth

- Certificate in Audio Engineering and Music Production:

Auckland, Greymouth or Christchurch - 34 weeks full time.

The New Zealand music, recording and post production industries require a high level of expertise. This programme is the first step towards a career in these industries. (Diploma also available in Auckland and Christchurch).

- Certificate or Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance:

Auckland only - 34 weeks full time.

The certificate and diploma programmes focus on performance, while also covering other areas of the music industry.

- Certificate in Special Event Production:

Auckland only - 34 weeks full time.

With a strong practical focus, this course covers live sound, lighting, stage management and other aspects of the industry. SAE (School of Audio Engineering). NB For all courses you will need School Certificate and be 17 years of age or over.

- Diploma in Audio Engineering:

18 months part time or 9 months full time.

Learn both the technical and creative sides of the recording process.

- Multimedia Producer Course:

6 months full time.

Introduces students to software and hardware used in production of multimedia CD-ROMs, from concepts to production.

- Studio Sound Certificate:

6 months part time.

Provides basic skills necessary in sound recording studio or MIDI suite.

CHRISTCHURCH:

- Diploma in Jazz (EQL 7), Diploma in Commercial Music (EQL 6) or Bachelor of Music:

Christchurch Jazz School - 2 years full time.

Study in strongly practical, performance-oriented jazz and rock styled courses with solid theoretical bases, leading to a third year under the umbrella of the University of Canterbury culminating in a Bachelor of Music degree.

NB students who have not successfully completed the stage 2 courses may choose to continue onto complete the EQL 7 degree equivalent Diploma in Jazz. For information on all courses, facilities, staff, events, visiting clinicians and performers check out our website at http://www.cpit.ac.nz/

HAMILTON:

- Bachelor of Media Arts Degree Programme

Waikato Institute of Technology - 3 years full time.

Majoring in Commerical Music, Production or Songwriting. Within the Media Arts Department you will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative projects with Arts and Media students in disciplines such as Moving Image, Graphic Design, Photography, Painting/Sculpture, Journalism and PR/Advertising. Projects can involve Sound for Film, Installations, Multimedia Development for CD-ROM and Internet and Television and Radio Advertising.

A feature of this programme is the industry based projects which give students the commercial hands on experience. For information on courses, facilities and staff check out http://www.wintec.ac.nz/

NELSON:

- Certificate of Contemporary Music Performance:

Nelson School of Music - 1 year full time.

This certificate is a practical, hands-on tertiary level programme. The main focus is rock, pop and related music styles. The programme is specifically designed to prepare musicians for work in the music industry, and the programme aims to meet the needs of students with a passion for music.

Qualification: Certificate of Attainment - NZQA local approval. Courses lead onto other tertiary institutions. Contact person David Naylor, Course Director, Nelson School of Music, 48 Nile Street, Nelson.

Phone: (03) 548 9477; Fax: (03) 548 7782 or E-mail: [email protected]

WELLINGTON:

- Diploma of Music (Level 7):

Whitireia Polytechnic.

Degree is equivilent to Diploma in Rock, Jazz and Commercial Music (Level 6) and Certificate in Rock, Jazz and Commercial Music (Level 4).

Whitireia Polytechnic is Wellington's largest Polytechnic offering comprehensive training in Music Peformance, Recording, MIDI, Songwriting, Composition, Music Theory, Analysis and Ear Training and Music Industry studies.

It is designed for people wishing to work in the music industry in New Zealand and overseas. Contact: Manny Abraham, Programme Manager on Phone: (04) 237 3100. Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Private Bag 50910, Porirua, Wellington.

CONDITIONS:

The winner of this Scholarship will be selected from the National Finalists. The Scholarship is subject to the winner demonstrating appropriate levels of competency at a designated institution. The judges' decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. The Scholarship monies will be held in trust by ConTempo until such time as the winner enrols in the programme of their choice at which stage, on application, ConTempo will pay fees directly to the chosen tertiary institution.

RE: Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003
Posted: Mon Apr 7, 2003 11:47 am

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Further Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003 information:

All bands entering the Smoke Free Rock Quest have the opportunity to have a bio placed on http://www.tearaway.co.nz/ - send your information to the following address:

E-mail: [email protected] (Subject: Rockquest Profiles)
Tearaway Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest Profiles
PO Box 473
Wanganui

Phone: (06) 349 0049
Fax: (06) 345 8881

(Remember you can also have your profile listed on the muzic.net.nz artist page - if you are interested send us a message via our contact page.)

Smoke Free Rock Quest Rules:

1. All contestants must be enrolled in and attend a school for at least 16 hours a week, and be no older than 19 years of age on 23 April 2003. You may be asked to supply proof of eligibility. (School means secondary, area, intermediate, primary or correspondence school).

2. All students 16 and over are required to sign the entry form or if under the age of 16, must have the signature of their parent or guardian on the space provided in the entry form, giving consent to us to release contestant information and images to media and sponsors.

3. Any entrant, defacing or destroying Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest property or property/venues used by the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest will be disqualified and held accountable for damages. This includes PA equipment, recording studios, heats and final venues, accommodation venues, as well as any place used for photo shoots or interviews (eg radio stations etc)

4. At Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest you are representing your school. It is important that you adhere to your school's policies regarding behaviour in public. If in doubt seek the guidance of your teachers.

5. Any student can enter in up to two bands, of which only one band can be eligible for Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest and only one band can be eligible for Smoke Free Pacifica Beats. You may enter the same band in both competitions.

6. Performances at the Regional Finals must not exceed 7 minutes in duration. At the heats, contestants are to perform one song only.

7. Each group is limited to one pre-programmed part, as well as a drum track.

8. By entering this competition, all entrants are making a declaration of their Smoke Free status, and will be required to formalise this at the heats (see details under the rules).

9. The use or possession of alcohol, cigarettes or illegal drugs by any group member at any Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest event will result in the instant disqualification of their entire group.

10. Contestants are required to gain approval from the organisers to use props, clothing or equipment bearing product branding of products other than those of our sponsors. Approval will not be withheld unless the organisers believe the security of the event sponsorship is at risk. This does not apply to the normal name branding appearing on musical instruments. If in doubt, please ask!

11. By virtue of entry the entrant agrees to hold the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003 and its agents idemnified against any breach or infringement of copyright or rights held by any third party/parties, and the entrant undertakes to observe all such rights statutory or otherwise.

12. By virtue of entry the entrant agrees to hold the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003 and its agents idemnified against any claim or liability for loss or accident resulting from any individual's involvement in the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003 event.

13. The Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest does not condone censorship. The Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest does support the New Zealand Music Industry and therefore urges entrants to consider the commercial appeal of the material they write. While not wanting to put constraints on the creative process of songwriters we would like to point out that sexually explicit lyrics or lyrics that may offend may not have commercial potential and therefore may not suit this competition. Judges for this event are drawn from the New Zealand Music Industry. Entrants are urged to consider this point carefully when writing original material or choosing cover songs.

14. The judges' decision will be final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.

Smoke Free Declaration:

Smoke Free supports the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003 to give ermeging musicians the opportunity to play their sounds to crowds throughout the country. Because the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003 groups are the essence of the event, we ask that they respect the smoke free status of the event.

All group members will be asked at the heats to read and sign a smoke free declaration stating the following: As an entrant in the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest, I understand that for interviews, heats, regional and national finals, press conferences, TV or radio appearances, gigs or any activity associated with the event, it is a requirement for me to be smoke free. If I, or any of my group members, fail to comply with this declaration I understand that it will result in the group's immediate exclusion from all parts of this event.

For more information on the Coke Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003 you can request a booklet from:

[email protected]

RE: Smoke Free Rock Quest 2003
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