For teenage rock and pop musicians, there are two major national events on the calendar – Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Pacifica Beats. One time Rockquest competitor Anthonie Tonnon goes backstage at both events.
Head Chef, winners of the 2014 Smokefreerockquest. Photo: Supplied
Rockquest is often the first step on to the national stage for up and coming bands. Its alumni include musicians in groups as disparate as Broods and Die! Die! Die!.
Auckland Girls Grammar group Soulful 7 won first place in the 2014 Smokefree Pacifica Beats national final. Photo: Supplied
Smokefree Pacifica Beats, which grew out of rockquest, is a chance is a chance for young musicians to reflect Aotearoa's unique culture and position in the South Pacific.
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