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Evermore were a rock band formed in Feilding, New Zealand, in 1999 by brothers Jon, Peter and Dann Hume.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Evermore were a rock band formed in Feilding, New Zealand, in 1999 by brothers Jon, Peter and Dann Hume. The trio later based themselves in Australia and released several albums before becoming inactive in 2014.

History

Evermore formed in Feilding in 1999 and initially performed under the name Electro. The band relocated to Australia, first settling in Sydney and later moving to Melbourne. Through radio play and album releases in the 2000s, they gained wider recognition in Australia and New Zealand.

Musical style

The band was associated with alternative rock and pop rock, with later descriptions also placing them in indie rock. Their music often featured melodic songwriting and layered arrangements.

Recognition

Evermore received industry recognition in both Australia and New Zealand. They earned seven ARIA Music Award nominations and won two New Zealand Music Awards. The band also won an APRA Silver Scroll songwriting award.

Later activity

The group did not perform publicly after late 2014 and became inactive. Following the hiatus, each member pursued solo and other music-related projects.

Key facts

  • Evermore formed in Feilding, New Zealand, in 1999 as a trio of brothers.
  • The band relocated to Australia and gained critical success with multiple ARIA nominations and New Zealand Music Awards.
  • Evermore became inactive after 2014, with members pursuing solo projects.

Frequently asked questions

What is Evermore?
Evermore was a New Zealand-born rock band made up of brothers Jon, Peter and Dann Hume.
Where did Evermore come from?
The band formed in Feilding, New Zealand, and later operated from Australia.
When was Evermore formed?
Evermore was formed in 1999.
Who were the members of Evermore?
The core members were Jon Hume, Peter Hume and Dann Hume.
What genre was Evermore?
They were generally described as alternative rock, pop rock and indie rock.
Is Evermore still active?
No. The band became inactive in 2014 and has not performed publicly since late that year.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evermore_(band)
    Supports: Formation, members, origin, years active, awards, inactivity.
  2. NZ On Screen — https://www.nzonscreen.com/music-artists/evermore/
    Supports: Origin in Feilding, relocation to Australia, awards, and career milestones.
  3. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/evermore-mn0000155081
    Supports: Band identity, lineup, genre classification.
  4. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/dk/artist/evermore/4072294
    Supports: New Zealand origin, formation year, lineup, and genre.