Two Dunedin bands make Rockquest finals for second year running
Two Dunedin-based bands, Deaf Raccoon and Talking Furniture, have secured spots in the Smokefree Rockquest national finals for the second consecutive year. Local music advocates view this achievement as evidence of a thriving and increasingly influential music scene in the city.
Why it matters
It highlights the growth of regional arts and culture scenes and their ability to produce competitive talent on a national stage.
Two Dunedin bands making the Smokefree Rockquest national finals for the second year running is being celebrated as a sign the city’s music scene is making waves across New Zealand. Deaf Raccoon, comprised of John McGlashan College and Logan Park High School students, and Talking Furniture, made up of Bayfield High School students, were among the eight finalists announced on Friday. It is the second year in a row Deaf Raccoon has been a finalist. Last year was also the first time two bands from Dunedin made it to the finals together with SEEK HELP!, of Queen’s High School, claiming third place. Dylan Stringer, 17, of Talking Furniture, said it was hard to comprehend being one of eight bands selected from the 1000 or so entries.
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