Get ready for an unforgettable evening of award-winning local talent!
Join Cleo & Co at the Lyttelton Arts Factory for a special fundraising concert supporting local rising star Cleo Fitzgerald on her journey to the NZCMA Entertainer of the Year competition in Rotorua. It's also the perfect excuse to bring together some of Canterbury's finest musicians for one incredible night of live entertainment.
Sharing the stage with Cleo is celebrated local violinist, composer, and performer Fiona Pears, alongside award-winning country music artist and NZCMA Youth Ambassador Josh Keating. Also joining the lineup is the exceptionally talented 2025 MLT NZ Gold Guitar Award winner Maddison Connor. Backing the show with their signature energy and modern country sound is the ever-popular Florida Man Band, guaranteeing a night full of great music and good times.
Lyttelton's own Cleo Fitzgerald is one of New Zealand's most exciting young music artists. She burst onto the national stage after being crowned Overall Junior Winner at the 2025 MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards in Gore, and performed as a soloist at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park. In 2026, she continued her remarkable rise, winning the Junior Section of the Arapera Country Music Awards, appearing as a guest artist at the NZ Gold Guitar Finals, proudly represented New Zealand at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia, and will compete at the 2026 NZCMA Entertainer of the Year Awards this October.
Known for her powerful vocals, captivating stage presence, and versatility across country, pop, gospel, and musical theatre, Cleo continues to impress audiences wherever she performs.
Come along for an evening celebrating outstanding local talent, award-winning performances, and the future of New Zealand music. Your support will help Cleo take the next step on her musical journey while enjoying an unforgettable night of entertainment.
