Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025 - Northland, Auckland, Manawatū, Whanganui, Hawke’s Bay

We’re taking you behind the scenes at the Smokefreerockquest and Showquest regional finals, with our first round of webisodes for 2025.

Catch up with this year’s talent and discover heartfelt performances and backstage shenanigans.

Each final saw a huge amount of skill, musicianship, performances and songwriting on display.

Watch the regional finals from Auckland (Solo/Duo), Whanganui, Manawatū, Tangata Beats Tāmaki Makaurau (with a special encore from last year’s regional and national champs Topshelf), Northland, and Hawke’s Bay.

Northland

Tangata Beats Tāmaki Makaurau

Whanganui

Manawatū

Hawke’s Bay

Come back next week for more exciting webisodes.

This series has been made with the support of NZ On Air.

Thanks to funders, supporters and partners Ministry of Education NZ, Ministry of Youth Development - New Zealand, ZM, Rockshop NZ, The Lion Foundation, Four Winds Foundation, Eastern & Central Community Trust, Four Winds Foundation & Hastings District Council.