RocKwiz

RocKwiz
GenreQuiz show
Created by
Written by
Directed byPaul Drane
Presented by
Starring
Theme music composerThe RocKwiz Orkestra
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons15
No. of episodes185 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Joe Connor
  • Ken Connor
  • Peter Bain-Hogg
Production locationsSt Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Editors
  • Chris Ward
  • Samuel Frederick
Running time60–90 minutes
Production companyRenegade Films
Original release
NetworkSBS (2005–2016)
Fox8 (2023)
Release31 January 2005 (2005-01-31) – 25 June 2016 (2016-06-25)
24 February 2023 (2023-02-24) –
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RocKwiz is an Australian television live music trivia quiz show, focused on rock music and featuring different guest artist musicians who perform live in each episode. The show was co-created by Brian Nankervis, Peter Bain-Hogg, and Ken Connor.[1][2] It was originally broadcast on SBS and premiered in 2005 also on Foxtel's Max but now airs on Foxtel. The 14th season, which was the final season aired by SBS, premiered on 7 May 2016.[3][4] Season 14 consisted of 7 episodes, recorded between February and April 2016, with the theme "RocKwiz Salutes The Legends".[3] The final episode aired on 25 June 2016.[5] The series won the 2007 AACTA Award for Best Light Entertainment Television Series[6] and was nominated in the same category three times, it was also nominated for a Helpmann Award.[7] On February 3, 2019 it was announced that SBS would no longer be commissioning any more TV episodes although the live touring shows would continue.[8] In 2023, a new series was commissioned by Foxtel, with some changes to the format including a focus on more recent music and filming in a studio.

In October 2022, it was announced the series will be revived by Foxtel and will air on Fox8 in 2023 with eight 30 minute long episodes.[9][10]

  1. ^ Harrison, Penny (23 July 2011). "Inside story: At home with Brian Nankervis". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  2. ^ Leys, Nick (23 April 2012). "Ten questions for Brian Nankervis". The Australian. Retrieved 20 May 2014.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ a b Knox, David (8 March 2014). "Renewed: RocKwiz". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  4. ^ Knox, David (26 April 2016). "Returning: RocKwiz". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  5. ^ Knox, David (22 June 2016). "RocKwiz: June 25". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 29 April 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  6. ^ "AACTA Awards - Winners & Nominees". Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Past nominees and winners". Helpmann Awards. Archived from the original on 3 May 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  8. ^ Jenke, Tyler (4 February 2019). "Beloved music game show RocKwiz has been cancelled". The Industry Observer. Archived from the original on 8 May 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  9. ^ Knox, David (16 October 2022). "Foxtel revives RocKwiz in 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  10. ^ McCabe, Kathy (16 October 2022). "RocKwiz saved with new TV reboot on Foxtel". News.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2022.