Rockquest
Rockquest turns 35!
A big milestone for Rockquest! The event, which has involved more than 11 thousand school students across more than 700 schools is celebrating 35 years. Co-founder and director Pete Rainy talks to… Audio
My Current Song: Sam Bartells - 'Sign'
New Zealand rock-country musician Sam Bartells has just released 'Sign', the second single off his upcoming EP, Let's Go, due out early October. Audio
Skinny Hobos - live in session
Guitar and drum duo Skinny Hobos bring straight down the barrel rock and roll to the RNZ Studio. They speak to Yadana Saw about taking their big drums and big riffs to the provinces. Video, Audio
The Mixtape: 30 Years of Rockquest
Glen Common and Pete Rainey founded the Smokefree Rockquest in Christchurch in 1989. Now in its 30th year, the competition is still going strong with over 800 bands entering in 2018. In this RNZ Music… Video, Audio
The Manurewa High band heading to the national finals of Smokefree Rockquest and Tangata Beats
We visit Manurewa High School to meet the talented young musicians from Mit Eldnar - an 11-piece band headed for the national finals of both Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats. Audio
Rockquest/Pacifica Beats 2016
The national finals for the Smokefree Rockquest and Pacifica Beats are this weekend in Auckland and RNZ celebrate 28 years of music by bringing together students from this years final with Te Awanui… Audio
Broods - Evergreen
We cross-examine the Nelson-born brother and sister of Georgia and Caleb Nott amidst a busy release schedule that sees them drop their Joel Little-produced debut album Evergreen one continent at a… Audio
Broods
Nelson duo Broods have recently signed a worldwide deal with Capitol Records in Los Angeles. It's a big jump from winning the Rock Quest in Hamilton as The Peasants two and half years ago. Nick… Audio
Rockquest 2011 Winners: Peasants
Georgia Nott from Smokefreerockquest 2011 winners Peasants talks with Emma Smith about the win. Audio
