In 2022 throughout Aotearoa we have experienced incredible enthusiasm for original songwriting and live music with the young musicians who have come to play. After what has been a hard 3 years for the music community, it's been heartwarming and encouraging to see such a high standard throughout the regions. The National Final is a night to witness this talent live for the first time since 2019!
The Top 10 acts performing are:
BANDS
Funkadelic - Manurewa High School
Tribe 801 - Wesley College
Sounds Of La Salle - De La Salle College
2k Rhythm - Tolaga Bay Area School
TABS - Rotorua Boys High School Talya Tamariki - Tamaki College
Turanga Tane Rebels - Gisborne Boys High School
Stay In It - Palmerston North Girls High School
SOLO/DUO Destiny Tilialo - Papatoetoe High School Nga Rau Mahara - Gisborne Girls High School
Support from:
Smokekfree HPA, Ministry of Education, The Rockshop, Creative NZ, Ministry of Youth Development, Lion Foundation, SkyCity Community Trust, NZ Music Commission, APRA, NZonAir, and ZM
What Happened to Mary-Anne? is the story of Mary-Anne and her insatiable adoration for the power of rock. It is electric! It is dramatic! It is loud and sometimes obnoxious and everything you want at a rock and roll concert AND MORE!!!
A riotous comedy play with a dark twist, never before heard original songs and far too much lycra.
The smash hit solo show that dazzled London’s West End arrives for one night only
It’s Austen’s 250th birthday bonanza and you’re invited to the ball! Join Penny Ashton, Lori Dungey & Greg Ward as they improvise a musical with with song, dance and passionate hand holding.
