History

Publicity Shot 2009

Publicity Shot 2006

Brian's Ready Steady RocKwiz. The Espy 2005

Cast of the 2007 Rockwiz Christmas Show at The Palais

From the first pilot shoot at Chapel Off Chapel in 2002

RocKwiz History

RocKwiz LIVE! Is the natural extension of the TV show. A live theatrical touring show with Julia, Brian, the Orkestra, special mystery guests, and punter contestants from the crowd on the night.

Over 200 live shows have been presented in theatres, entertainment centres, wineries, and festivals across Australia between 2010 and 2023, with more planned for the future.

RocKwiz was born in 2002 when Renegade’s Ken Connor and Peter Bain-Hogg met with comedian Brian Nankervis to conceive a TV show that combined their mutual love of live music and pub trivia.

The format came together quickly and a pilot was planned and shot at Chapel Off Chapel in mid 2002 with Brian as host. The very entertaining pilot was shopped around but rejected by every network. A change of management at SBS gave the opportunity to re-present the format and it was met more favourably and it was agreed to proceed and to look for a new host. Enter Julia Zemiro!

Ratings were solid and reaction was more than favourable so further episodes were ordered, establishing a pattern of annual commissions that produced over 180 episodes between 2005 and 2016.