AVA & LEOV is an acoustic duo based in Tāmaki Makaurau, with Avalon Hewitt on guitar and vocals, and Jessie Leov on keys, vocals and percussion. Formed in 2019, AVA & LEOV play hits from across the decades spanning all genres. Bringing together over twenty years in the music industry and a diverse musical background as performers and music-makers, AVA & LEOV are passionate about delivering a compelling live music experience. Their long friendship and strong musical kinship lends a unique, soulful dynamic to the music they perform.
After a hiatus completing postgraduate studies – between them they hold two masters degrees specialising in music therapy and composition – Jessie and Avalon are excited to be making music together again. They have performed in venues across Auckland including The Beer Spot, The Beekeepers Wife, Red Shed Palazzo, Fantail and Turtle, The Riverhead, Sweat Shop, Coops Corner Pub, Portland Public House, as well as cruise ship residencies. Jessie & Avalon have their own sound gear and can travel across the Auckland region and beyond as needed.

Their repertoire includes music by:
- Adele
- Amy Winehouse
- Billie Eilish
- The Beatles
- The Black Keys
- Carole King
- The Cranberries
- Cyndi Lauper
- Dolly Parton
- Daniel Caesar
- Elvis Presley
- Fleetwood Mac
- Fur Patrol
- Foster the People
- Goodshirt
- Harry Styles
- The Kooks
- Otis Redding
- The Pixies
- Roberta Flack
- Sam Smith
- Tame Impala
- Taylor Swift
- and more!
Get in touch now to book AVA & LEOV for your venue, function or event!