Competing at Band Quest this year our four bands gained a number of outstanding awards.

On the 23rd of August, four bands from He Tīwai Mātruaranga Heaton Normal Intermediate competed in a Band Quest Heat held at Shirley Boys High School.

All of the bands performed with enthusiasm, energy and stage presence. They had a fun night and a number of our bands came away with group or individual awards from the evening. Stage Fright, one of our Year 7 Bands took the supreme award for the evening scoring 1st place. This means they are now able to enter the national finals and compete to be the national champions against 37 other bands from around the country. This is a huge honour and a great opportunity for these young musicians.

It was an outstanding evening. We are very proud of all our bands and the way that they have developed this year. A big thanks needs to go to Matt Hall, our tutor, and Sam Colvin, our teacher in charge of bands, who does all the work behind the scenes to make these groups happen. Also thank you to all the parents who support their children and came along to support our bands on the night.

A list of the awards are below. Congratulations everyone.

- First Place:  Stage Fright from Heaton Normal Intermediate School (Pictured)‍ Yr 7 band Charlie Rm16, Oscar Rm12, Emerson Rm11, Sam Rm15, Ryo Rm12

- Best Original Song:  The Hexagons from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Mathew Rm5, Luci Rm5, Evie Rm18, Irene Rm5, Archie Rm5 and Maddie Rm18

- Best Vocalist (jointly award to): Stage Fright from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Sam Rm15 and Emerson Rm11

- Best Vocalist (jointly award to): Zenith from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Ayshanie 'Rm5 and Zahra Rm18

- Musicianship Award: The keyboard/guitar player of Stage Fright from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Ryo Rm12

- Killer Guitarist Award: The lead guitarist of No Strings Attached from Heaton Normal Intermediate School -Max Rm15

- Rock Solid Bassist Award: The Hexagons from Heaton Normal Intermediate School - Luci Rm5