Key Career Facts
Winner of three New Zealand Music Awards and 10-time nominee
Winner of APRA Silver Scroll with Midnight Youth
Writer of ten Top 40 New Zealand radio hits including solo singles Bad Philosophy and One Day Alone
Released three top 10 albums in New Zealand in succession
Published author of children’s book Sing Like A Unicorn
Presented three nationally-aired television shows (Popstars 2021, Smokefree Rockquest, Bguided TV)
Played Simon Zealotes in Auckland Theatre Company's production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
The unmistakable voice of Jeremy Redmore has played an important role in the fabric of New Zealand music ever since his songs first made their mark on the airwaves in 2008.
Whether it’s been as the singer and chief songwriter of rock band Midnight Youth, or as a solo folk, pop and children’s music artist, Redmore has always had a knack for creating memorable songs that energise and capture the imagination of listeners.
His journey so far has encompassed four full-length albums, three Aotearoa Music Award gongs, a Silver Scroll, 10 top-40 New Zealand radio hits, over 22 million online streams and shows from China and Singapore to London, Berlin and Los Angeles.
A completely self-taught musician, Redmore found success after joining Midnight Youth at age 23. Their debut album, The Brave Don’t Run, saw the band crowned with the Best Group and Best Rock Album gongs at the New Zealand Music Awards in 2009 along with an APRA Silver Scroll for their hit song The Letter. They played on Big Day Out’s main stage as the sun set, Rhythm and Vines as the clock ticked past midnight, performed at iconic venues like the Viper Room and Whisky A Go Go and became the first band to open for the All Blacks. However, after an EP and two albums Redmore decided to leave the band for new challenges as a solo artist.
A self-produced top-10 album, an opening slot for Ed Sheeran, a lead part in Auckland Theatre Company’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar and roles presenting two nationally-broadcast TV shows quickly followed before Redmore moved to Canada to explore life in a different set of shoes.
After a six-year hiatus from releasing music, Redmore returned with an artistic tour-de-force: The Brightest Flame. A concept album that seamlessly integrated its cinematic sound with visual story-telling. The result was a release that wowed listeners.
2021 saw Redmore return to TV screens as a presenter for Popstars while broadening his creative exploits with a children’s picture book, Sing Like A Unicorn, that aims to inspire and encourage individuality and self-awareness via the joys of singing. It’s first edition sold out within two weeks of release and inspired a song and award-winning animated music video of the same name.
Throughout his journey, Redmore has been a keen supporter of upcoming creatives, never shying away from taking risks in collaborating with unproven entities. Likewise, his work as a mentor for the New Zealand Music Commission and Rockquest have been constant and passionate inclusions in his diary.