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Sidetracked at Rockquest National Finals

Last week, we, Sidetracked, had the amazing opportunity to compete at Smokefree Rockquest National Finals 2026 alongside 7 of New Zealand’s best up-and-coming young bands. This year’s National Final was the first to be held in Wellington since 2005. Travelling to such a cool city like Wellington together as a band was an adventure in…
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BIG NEWS! – Stage to Studio Gig – Sidetracked & Friends – 10 Oct!

An awesome fundraiser gig at the Te Atatu South Community Centre with a huge lineup of local bands – 10 October, 2026
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MEDIA RELEASE: Auckland Band Sidetracked Heads to Smokefree Rockquest National Finals in Wellington.

Of more than 1,000 bands, only 8 were chosen to be national finalists and have the opportunity to perform at the National Band Finals on Friday, 18 September in Wellington and Sidetracked are the only Auckland band selected to perform! The band line-up features Ruby (lead vocals + rhythm guitar), Tuva (lead guitar), Jimmy (drums),…
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Sidetracked is a five-piece indie/rock/alternative band from Te Atatū, West Auckland. We formed after meeting at Te Atatū Intermediate, and we’ve been playing together ever since.
The band was formed, nurtured and supported by Tatmuze legends John Kennedy and Izak Kennedy, and now we’re getting coaching from the Lila School of Bands. more more more….





