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Music News - Smokefreerockquest  - National Final Preview

Smokefreerockquest  - National Final Preview

09 September 2019 - 0 Comments

Over 800 bands and solo-duos acts have played off in 22 towns and cities around New Zealand with the best of the best set to take the stage in Auckland on Saturday September 14 in this year’s national final of Smokefreerockquest.

It’s the 31st year for the veteran talent-finder of New Zealand music, with success stories ranging from Marlon Williams to Kimbra and Aldous Harding to Joel Little.

Chris Mac, the bass player of Six60, has been heavily involved in the programme for the past four years. He says with the talent in this year's national finalists it is anyone's game:“Every year I am blown away the talent of the national finalists, and this year is no different. Each act has their own unique sound and feel. I am excited to see them all perform.”

The top seven Smokefreerockquest bands to play off are:

PARK RD - Auckland Central
stacked - North Shore
Seperateky - Manukau

Sit Down In Front - Gisbourne

Arlo Mac - Napier

The Sneaky Caribbean Monk Seals - Chirstchurch

Haven - Central Otago

The top three solo duos are:

Brody & Ben - North Shore
Silika and Russell - Manukau

There’s a Tuesday - Canterbury

The National Final will be held at the Bruce Mason Centre, start time is 7pm (with doors open from 6.30pm), tickets $10 for students or $20 for adults from Ticketmaster or at the door.




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