The two top bands will join the region’s top solo/duos, and Smokefree Tangata Beats award winner, in submitting footage for selection as national finalists.
The top Tairāwhiti solo/duo acts selected were Junior Pelea from Tolaga Bay Area School (first), and R&D from Lytton High School (second).
In Smokefree Tangata Beats category, Boys’ High band Turanga Tane Rebels were declared the winners closely followed by Ngā Rau Mahara from Girls’ High School.
The Smokefreerockquest national final will be held at Auckland Q Theatre on September 16, following the Smokefree Tangata Beats national final at the same venue the day before.
The regional final event is being held at the War Memorial Theatre, Saturday, June 24, start time 7pm, tickets $20 adults and $10 students from Ticketek (plus booking fee) or the door on the night.
Top 12 bands to play off at the
Tairāwhiti regional final:
Turanga Tane Rebels
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Ngā Rau Mahara
Gisborne Girls’ High School
Rising Revolution
Tolaga Bay Area School
The Generators
Ilminster Intermediate, Wainui Beach School, Gisborne Intermediate, Gisborne Boys’ High School
NSRB
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Pray 4 Summer
Gisborne Boys’ High School & Campion College
Ant
Ilminster Intermediate, Lytton High School, Gisborne Intermediate
Kisum
Gisborne Girls’ High School
Fire Hydrant Water Hose
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Dad’s Garage
Gisborne Girls’ High School
CLCS
Gisborne Boys’ High School
Eleventh Hour
Gisborne Girls’ High School
