Hi Folks
Another fantastic weekend was had at the Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival 2025 May 9th, 10th and 11th. Big thank you to Michael and Ashley Tipping and their crew for producing such a successful festival and for inviting us to be a part of it. Well done to you all. Lots of thank you’s to do. The Mountain Mist Band, what can we say. We are so grateful for your support and dedication to our music. Thank you Richard, Ivan and Tiny and also their partners Susan, Naomi and Loie. Love you all. Thank you to the wonderful audiences at each venue that continue to support not only ourselves but all of the amazing artists that performed during the weekend. So awesome to see so many familiar faces and to catch up with old friends and share such wonderful memories of not only this festival but of the many years spent in one another’s company performing on the New Zealand country music scene. Many many joyful reminisces. Thank you to Yvonne, Donna, Jo and Craig for simply being there for us if and when needed. Thank you.
Thank you to all the sound techs that gave their time and expertise during the festival and especially to those at the venues we played at; Ben – Paihia Sports Bar, J Mac – Kingsgate Hotel, Mike and Charise – Twin Pines and Scott – Scenic Hotel great work and dedication from you all. Thank you all.
Can’t forget the Sponsors of our beautiful accommodation at Waterfalls Estate over looking the incredible Haruru Falls. Thank you Campbell, Michael and team. Your support is very much appreciated.
We had a memorable and enjoyable final night dinner at CBK with our band and their partners and joined by our very dear friends the amazingly talented “Te Whanau” Whanau; Jesse, Jane and Ngakau Robson and the ever beautiful Millie Eltringham. What a way to see the weekend off. Thank you everyone for being a part of our musical journey. We look forward to seeing you all next year or around the country music traps in the interim. Until then stay safe, look after yourselves and remember to keep it country.
Gigs coming up in June and July include the 60’s Up Convention at the Distinction Hotel Whangarei 14th June, Kamo Club Dance Section Wednesday 2nd July, South Waikato Country Music Awards, Putaruru Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th July and the Special Olympics Fundraiser concert Sunday 27th July, Kamo Club featuring our guest artist, Dennis Marsh MNZM. Hope to catch with you at one of these events.
Best wishes
Annette and Kim
