They're a new band but they're full of confidence ahead of tonight's Smokefreerockquest.
Contraband is one of 17 acts taking part in the Wanganui regional final of Smokefreerockquest.
The band consists of Te Paerata Tichbon (vocals and guitar), Aaman Merchant (guitar), Ryan Peralta (keyboards), Finn Brown (bass) and Mitchell Brett-Atkins (drums). All are students from Wanganui High School.
The five-piece alternative rockers have only been together for two months but as Mitchell described it, "we have good chemistry".
Despite their recent arrival on the scene, the performers are aiming for the top.