Raglan band Abstract Fish Lungs had a successful night at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Hamilton in late June. The judges awarded them second place and while they might have preferred top spot, it’s the top two bands who are both eligible for the National final – although they still have to submit a video to impress another set of judges before confirming they’ve made it.
The judging process concludes in July and after that the the top 30 bands that have made it into the national finals will be announced. If the band successfully advances, they will proceed to the finals scheduled for September 23.
Fans of Abstract Fish Lungs will be able to see them play in Raglan soon too as they are one of eight acts signed up for the Whāingaroa Talent Factory which will be held on Saturday 8th July in the Town Hall. The acts have attended mentor sessions with professional musicians already and will have a week to prepare for the big night.
