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Rockshop Bandquest – Bay of Plenty Region Day 2

Thu

27 Aug

2026

Presented by the Wright Family Foundation, and powered by NZ Rockshop, the programme is run by RQP Group (Rockquest Promotions) - the team behind Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, and Showquest performing arts competitions. Rockshop Bandquest is Aoteaora's live music event for Primary and Intermediate aged school students. In its fifteenth year, the programme annually hosts hundreds of young bands in venues throughout the country. The kaupapa is to encourage Primary and Intermediate aged musicians onto the stage; learning through experience and developing their performance skills alongside their teamwork, communication, goal-setting and leadership skills. Rockshop Bandquest is designed for students who are not quite at the point of writing their own songs yet, to give them a chance to get up on stage and get a taste for it. Entrants get to perform in a supportive and encouraging competition format, with a focus on education, inspiration, and entertainment. Only the schools listed below are scheduled to attend this venue. Please check your school's allocation before travelling

Otonga Road Primary School
Pāpāmoa College
Aquinas College
Tahatai Coast School
Maungatapu Primary School
Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School
Bethlehem College

All other schools are performing at Holy Trinity on August 20th. Prices Adult: $21.50 Child: $10.75

Location

Baycourt Theatre

Event Dates

August 27, 2026

6:30 pm

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