Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025 - Tīmaru, East Coast/Tairāwhiti, Canterbury, North Shore, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

We’re back with the third instalment of Smokefreerockquest and Showquest 2025 webisodes, and this week’s episodes are full throttle. From heartfelt songwriting in Timaru to stage-shaking energy in Tairāwhiti and a packed house in Christchurch, the music scene is alive and well across Aotearoa. North Shore brought polish and passion, with returning acts showing serious growth and confidence.

Meanwhile, Showquest lit up the stage in Rotorua and Bay of Plenty, with backstage moments, bold storytelling, and big crowd energy captured in every frame. Whether you were in the room or cheering from afar, these young creatives delivered.

East Coast/Tairāwhiti

Canterbury

North Shore

Rotorua

Bay of Plenty

Come back next week for more exciting webisodes.

With thanks to the, NZ On Air, Ministry of Education NZ, Ministry of Youth Development, World of WearableArt (WOW), ZM, Rockshop NZ, The Wright Family Foundation, The Lion Foundation, Four Winds Foundation, Rotorua Trust, Aotearoa Gaming Trust, Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund, Rotorua Lakes Council, and all our regional supporters.