Whanganui, New Zealand
KESSEL
Alternative rock from Whanganui, New Zealand. Loud guitars, big choruses, and a live show built to fill the room.
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Upcoming Shows
10 Years of Kessel
Porridge Watson30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, 4500
Ten years to the week since we played our very first gig, we’re going back to where it started. Porridge Watson occupies the same room that was The Arena in November 2016 — the night a hundred people turned up to see what the fuss was about, and the fire brigade turned up because the support band’s smoke machine set off the alarm.
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Past Shows
The Commercial Hotel
We had a triumphant return to an old stomping ground when we played at the last real pub in the city. Quart bottles, loud music and a great crowd! Thanks to the team at The Comm for having us, we’ll be back soon!
Rock the Hills 2
Another great fundraiser event organised by some passionate locals with a love of all things music!
Rosemary’s Bar
Following the successful Asgard gig we were invited to play a follow up show in support of Say or Do’s upcoming release with Danny Rascal. The gig really went off and we even had some troopers come to see us down from the Waikato for the night. Awesome bands, awesome night. Thanks Taupo.
Asgard Alt-Rock Takeover
A great crowd come out in New Plymouth for an awesome night of live music at the newly opened Asgard. Will a real musicians club vibe the night was enjoyed by all as they were treated to a stacked line-up of killer bands including Say or Do, Kessel, Girl I Wanna Be and Late for Life Drawing.
Vintage Weekend Caboodle
Whanganui's biggest weekend was a smashing success once again and we were thrilled to be asked to play the main stage for a prime mid afternoon spot! It was great to also play for a few friends that had travelled and not see us before. A great day had by all!
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August
Lyric Video
August
Live at Lucky
Fire on the Radio
Live
High Score
Live at Citizens
August
Live at AEB
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Who we are
The Band
Kessel are a five-piece alternative rock band from Whanganui, New Zealand. Loud guitars, big choruses, and songs about the people you meet along the way.
We played our first gig in November 2016 and have been at it ever since — pub back rooms, festival stages, fundraisers and the odd private party, up and down the lower North Island.
Everything we've recorded and just about every show we've played is on this site.
