In the late 1950s he attended Stratford High School, which he says is when his music career began.
“I was in a band called The Night Owls. We played at local events but eventually broke up and went our separate ways.”
Trevor always knew he wanted to be a musician.
“My mum and dad were good singers so I think that’s where I get it from. I completed an apprenticeship at Egmont Garage in Kaponga and after that, I spent a long time thinking about what I wanted to do. I knew it was music but I needed a backup just in case.”
In 1969 he crossed the ditch to Australia, spending two years as a motor mechanic on the Hydroscheme in Tasmania. Once he had completed his contract in the early 1970s, he followed the music to Melbourne.
“I was only here for a year but I performed a few shows. I then moved to Sydney, got myself a good agent and the work hasn’t stopped since.”
Trevor has performed on cruise ships and at several venues across Australia.
“My music has taken me all over the world.”
At the Taranaki Country Music Festival, Trevor is performing his Elvis tribute act. He says although that act is all about impersonating someone else from another country, he will also pay homage to his Māori heritage as he will also perform as himself, singing Māori songs.
“It’s a part of me that sets me apart from other country musicians.”
He looks forward to performing at the festival and catching up with family and friends.
“I’ll have a lot of supporters in the audience and I can’t wait to see them all again.”
