Stompin' on the Quomps

Stompin' on the Quomps is a music festival situated in the picturesque surroundings of Christchurch Quay.

In the early 1990s the late Suzette Sulley, the Council Arts Officer, conceived the idea of a community concert. With the involvement of the leader of the local big band Adrian Dwyer, the concept of hosting a community concert on Christchurch Bandstand was born.

In its formative years, the event was part of Christchurch Regatta, sponsored by The Regent Centre, the audience comprising of a handful of people, and a dog. 

Rapidly the event outgrew the regatta, becoming what is today one of the largest events in Christchurch's calendar.