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
Bright Sky - Scots College, Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre, Wellington East Girls' College, Rongotai College (Wellington)
Mystery - Alfriston College (Manukau)
Smoked Paprika - Hillcrest High School (Waikato)
Stay in it - Palmerston North Girls' High School (Manawatu)
The Jehts - Christchurch Girls' High School, Christchurch Boys' High School, Avonside Girls' High School (Canterbury)
Their there - Mt Maunganui College (Bay of Plenty)
This Machine Means Murder - Western Springs College (Auckland Central)
SOLO-DUOS
Grace & Leigh - Albany Senior High School, Kristin School (Online/North Shore)
Micah - Mt Maunganui College (Bay of Plenty)
Zac & Maddison - Garin College, Waimea College (Nelson)
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
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