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
Things just got personnel. Dick and his band of generic employees are back. It’s time to restructure - ahem, again - with a completely new show of riotous musical sketch-comedy from the team that brought you the runaway 2024 hit, H.R. The Musical.
