After some 12 years and around 120 concerts at the Kauaeranga Hall, Peter and Keri Revell are taking a back seat in the future of Kauaeranga Music as mayoral duties for Peter take a priority.
“Having been elected as Mayor of the Thames-Coromandel District in October last year, my discretionary time needs to have a different balance now,” Peter said.
Stepping in to lead Kauaeranga Music in the future is Jeremy Fitzsimons, a fellow resident of the Kauaeranga Valley who has had connections with the Valley for over 35 years. Jeremy is a noted musician and in taking on Kauaeranga Music brings not only his own passion for live music, but also many well-established connections and relationships within New Zealand’s music industry.
“When I heard that Peter and Keri were needing to step back, I along with a number of the Valley residents quickly agreed that the music must continue,” Jeremy said.
And continue it will.
The first gig for Kauaeranga Music for 2026 will take place on Saturday March 14th @ 7:30pm with You, Me, Everybody, a band hailed as New Zealand’s first Bluegrass Supergroup.
Their formation generated immediate buzz and their debut performance—opening for The Felice Brothers at Auckland’s Tuning Fork during the Americana Fest—was quickly followed by a studio session for their self-titled debut EP in early 2020.
Their success saw them nominated for Best NZ Folk Artist at the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards.
“I am excited to begin this new era with Kauaeranga Music with such an iconic act, and it will ensure that Kauaeranga Music’s reputation for quality live music from local, national and international musicians will continue to shine,” Fitzsimons says.
