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− | [[image:Hgarticle018.jpg|right|thumb|City Weekend article on ''Handsome Geoffrey'''s national Rockquest win, October 1998]] | + | [[image:Hgarticle018.jpg|right|thumb|City Weekend article on the ''Handsome Geoffrey'''s national Rockquest win, October 1998]] |
− | The ''Rockquest'' is a "battle of the bands" style competition for secondary school bands. It began life as a local Christchurch event in 1988. In 1990 it became a nationwide competition, including Waikato and four other regions. ''Smokefree'' began its association with the event in 1991, which has continued ever since. Notable alumni of the competition include ''Bic Runga'' (1993), ''Anika Moa'' (1998), ''Evermore'' (2000), ''Nesian Mystik'' (2000) and ''The Have | + | The ''Rockquest'' is a "battle of the bands" style competition for secondary school bands. It began life as a local Christchurch event in 1988. In 1990 it became a nationwide competition, including Waikato and four other regions. ''Smokefree'' began its association with the event in 1991, which has continued ever since. Notable alumni of the competition include ''Bic Runga'' (1993), ''Anika Moa'' (1998), ''Evermore'' (2000), ''Nesian Mystik'' (2000) and ''The Have (2002). <br> |
− | Hamilton bands that have competed at the ''Rockquest'' at either a regional or national level include [[ | + | Hamilton bands that have competed at the ''Rockquest'' at either a regional or national level include [[Handsome Geoffrey]], [[Death of a Monkey]], [[Valhalla]], [[No Thrills]], [[Nozzle]], [[Grinners]], [[Diastop]] and [[Atomic Garage]]. Most successful was [[Handsome Geoffrey]], who won the 1998 national event. |
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