Logan Forster is preparing to perform solo.
The Rotorua 16-year-old is getting ready to take part in the regional heats of the Smokefreerockquest next weekend.
Logan sees himself as the future of Kiwi music, and he and other competitors are all ready to emerge, fittingly, during New Zealand Music Month.
Logan is used to performing with his brother and the duo have posted several videos of themselves performing on website YouTube as The Forster Brothers.
He described their style as acoustic soul rock - similar to John Mayer and Ed Sheeran.
"I will be performing solo at rockquest," he said. "It will be a bit different not performing with my brother, but I am looking forward to the challenge."
The Rotorua heats of the competition will be at the Convention Centre on May 13.
The top 12 bands go on to the regional finals on June 15 and the top bands nationwide go on to the NZ finals at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton on September 22.
At stake is a prize package that includes a NZ On Air new recording and music video grant worth over $10,000, a place on the NZ On Air Kiwi Hit Disc, musical gear to the value of $10,000 from NZ Rockshops, radio promotional support for a single and video play on youth music channel FOUR.
There is also the Mainz Scholarship for outstanding musicianship, the Apra Lyric Award, the Lowdown Best Song Award and the Smokefree Women's Musicianship Award.
The link between Smokefreerockquest and New Zealand Music Month is significant, according to founder and director Pete Rainey.
"We're into our 24th year and it's the enduring nature of the event that makes its role in Kiwi music so significant - for some people it's a springboard to huge success, while for others Smokefree rockquest is a tool in their roles as music's unsung heroes," Mr Rainey said.
"I'm talking about the likes of Kimbra acknowledging our role in her journey to success, right through to the music teachers who use this event as a prime motivator for at-risk students."
Logan said he thought it was appropriate the event was held during New Zealand Music Month.
"It kind of represents the country and the good music we produce. It also gives aspiring artists a chance to get exposure."
Other New Zealand Music Month initiatives in Rotorua are music clinics with some of the country's best music talent.
The Rotorua District Council, Waiariki Institute of Technology's Academy of Music and Singing and Rotorua Lakes High School have teamed up to offer young musicians and song writers the opportunity to work with some established music artists.
Workshops, which are aimed at youth aged between 15 and 24, are being hosted by Rob Paterson, Ben Fulton, Jan Hellriegel, Mickey Ututaonga and Michael Barker.
Rotorua District Council arts officer Kiri Jarden said the workshops were "a great opportunity to learn new skills, advance your understanding of song writing and performing and of careers in the music industry".
The workshops are being held on May 19 at Rotorua Lakes High School from 10am until 4.30pm and cost $5. Spaces are limited and those interested need to register.
To register or for more details about the workshops contact Kiri Jarden on (07) 351 8154 or email arts@rdc.govt.nz