GREENSTONE NEWS

MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday, October 16 - THE SUMMER CONCERT TOUR returns in January 2026 with the announcement today by Greenstone Entertainment of their eagerly awaited artist line-up.

The original ‘wild one’ of rock, IGGY POP along with the Queen of Rock JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, HOODOO GURUS and Kiwi favourites, ZED will headline the Summer Concert Tour 2026.

The Summer Concert tour will hit Taupo’s Amphitheatre on Auckland Anniversary Weekend Saturday, January 24 and Whitianga’s Sherriff Block Arena on Monday, January 26 with the final destination at Wānaka’s Three Parks Outdoor Arena on Saturday, January 31.

Amanda Calvert, Greenstone Entertainment CEO said; “We know our Greenstone members and fans have been extremely patient while we have been actively working behind the scenes to secure a killer line-up for this summer, today we couldn’t be more excited to finally reveal the international artists and local stars who we truly feel will elevate our stage with their presence.  Iggy Pop and Joan Jett are quite simply pure rock royalty; we are thrilled to welcome them back to Aotearoa, The ever charismatic Hoodoo Gurus and pop/rock hero’s ZED, we just know will have our audiences singing along to their many hits.  It’s going to be such a special tour, we can’t wait to see you all again.”

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Considered by many the ‘Godfather of Punk’ Iggy Pop is widely acknowledged as one of THE most dynamic stage performers of all time. He has built a legendary career filled with both critical acclaim and fanatic cult success. This year alone Iggy has performed numerous festival and headline dates across Europe followed by a recent North American tour, he has also just been confirmed for 2026’s Coachella Music Festival.

A fearless and legendary rock front man known for his outrageous, unpredictable and physically demanding stage performance, Iggy’s recent set lists have focused on his classic material with songs like ‘T.V. Eye’, ‘Raw Power’, ‘The Passenger’, ‘Lust for Life’ and fan favourite, ‘Real Wild Child’ as well as showcasing songs from his 2023 album ‘Every Loser’.

A 2020 recipient of a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, Iggy’s career spans punk pioneer, pop star and elder statesman, marked by iconic albums, collaborations (notably with David Bowie) as he continues to charge fearlessly at life itself.

Iggy Pop said; “I am knocked out by the chance to come and rock hard and enjoy the incredible summer in beautiful New Zealand; mountains, lakes, beaches and good times, oh hell yeah! I am bringing the world's greatest rock band and a full bag of everything I know how to do, and the songs I can offer, from hard rock to rock pop.”

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Joan Jett grew up during a time when Rock ‘n’ Roll was off limits to girls and women, but as a teenager, she promptly blew the door to the boy’s club right off its hinges. After forming her band with the Blackhearts in 1979, she has had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics ‘Bad Reputation’, ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’, ‘I Hate Myself For Loving You’, and ‘Crimson and Clover’.

With a career that has spanned music, film, television and Broadway and humanitarianism Joan Jett remains a potent force and inspiration to generations of fans worldwide.

Described as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Godmother of Punk”, Joan Jett  is celebrated for her rebellious spirit, fierce performances, and raw powerful music. Jett along with her band The Blackhearts will be coming to Aotearoa in 2026.

‍I’m thrilled to be playing in New Zealand and performing for the fans there, really looking forward to it!” said Joan Jett.

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Formed in Sydney in 1981, the Hoodoo Gurus hold a singular place in Australian and indeed international Rock ‘n’ Roll history. Renowned for their inventive and witty songwriting, dynamic live shows, and fusion of garage rock, pop and psychedelia. The band boasts 9 x Australian ARIA Top 20 albums, 9 x ARIA Top 40 singles and a host of multi-platinum albums – they’re mainstays of the live scene with their string of pop-rock hits, ‘My Girl’, ‘I Want You Back’,’Bittersweet’, ‘Like Wow – Wipeout,’ and their biggest single, ‘What’s My Scene?’ which has become ingrained in Australian culture. The enduring significance of Hoodoo Gurus is reflected in sell-out tours with the band continuing the celebration of their 40^th Anniversary through their ‘Back to the Stoneage’ tour that highlights their debut album.

The Hoodoo Gurus release the 40^th Anniversary deluxe set of their album ‘Mars Needs Guitars’ tomorrow, October 17.

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ZED were an essential part of the soundtrack to New Zealand life between 1999 and 2004, amassing an impressive ten Top 40 hits during the height of their career. The band — still performing with their original line-up — has matured into a powerhouse live act. With the release of their new album Future Memory, ZED continue to deliver the anthemic, hook-laden sound that defined a generation. Fans can expect timeless favourites like ‘Renegade Fighter’, ‘Hard to Find Her’, and ‘Glorafilia’, alongside fresh new material that reaffirms their place as one of New Zealand’s most enduring rock bands

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GREENSTONE SUMMER CONCERT TOUR DATES:
Taupo - The Taupo Amphitheatre - Saturday, January 24 (AK Anniversary Weekend)
Whitianga - Sherriff Block Arena - Monday, January 26  (AK Anniversary Weekend)
Wānaka - Three Parks Outdoor Arena - Saturday, January 31

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The Greenstone Members 48 hour official pre-sale begins Tuesday, October 21 at 8.00am.

A special LOCAL’s only presale commences 9.00am Tuesday, October 21 until the allocation of tickets is exhausted, outlets below;

• ‍Taupo – Taupo Visitor Information Centre ‍
• Whitianga – Whitianga isite Information Centre & Pauanui Information Centre‍
• Wānaka – Queenstown isite Visitor Information Centre & Wānaka isite Visitor Centre

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With General public tickets on sale Thursday, October 23 at 9.00am.

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Stay tuned for the latest updates and announcement information. Sign up to Greenstone Members to access presale tickets and other rewards such as ticket giveaways, upgrades and more.

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ABOUT GREENSTONE ENTERTAINMENT

Greenstone Entertainment is dedicated to bringing the best live music experiences to New Zealand, creating unforgettable festivals held in breathtaking locations across the country. Known for showcasing world-class talent in stunning outdoor venues, Greenstone Entertainment continues to set the standard for premier concert experiences in New Zealand. Over half a million music fans have enjoyed a Summer Concert Tour over 16 years.

For media inquiries contact: Bridget de Launay                                                                              

Email:  bridget@delaunayenterprises.co.nz

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Featuring the all-star line-up of COLD CHISEL, ICEHOUSE, BIC RUNGA and EVERCLEAR, the 2025 tour attracted a phenomenal attendance with over 40,000 music lovers flocking to one of the shows held in Queenstown, Taupō and Whitianga over the last two weekends.

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FAREWELL TO GIBBSTON VALLEY

The only South Island show was held for the final time at the Gibbston Valley venue on a sweltering hot Central Otago day as Greenstone Entertainment now seeks a new home for future concerts in the South. The tour then moved to Taupō and the beautiful lakeside venue of the Taupō Amphitheatre, with the final stop at The Whitianga Waterways Arena marking a celebratory return to the Coromandel after four year’s absence.

Greenstone Entertainment who are renown for delivering high-calibre events upheld their 15 year reputation as fans remarked on 2025 being one of the strongest line-up of iconic artists yet. Others praised the fantastic atmosphere, the range of vendors and the overall seamlessness of the day.

Furthermore, reviews for the 2025 tour have been unanimously outstanding.

The NZ Herald said; “Cold Chisel brought their acclaimed 50th Anniversary Tour to New Zealand after wowing audiences throughout Australia, the ageless pub rockers have only enhanced their reputations as Australasian rock royalty.”

“In their 51st year together, (Jimmy) Barnes and (Ian) Moss have an obvious and enduring chemistry….. Barnes’ performance of Choirgirl is as soulful now as it was in 1980 and Moss’ cover of Georgia (Ray Charles) was utterly spectacular.”

Stuff added: “Music powerhouses Cold Chisel, Icehouse wow crowds……it was a sea of sun hats, deck chairs and an enthusiastic crowd of attendees there to soak in the sounds of music powerhouses Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear.”

The Otago Daily Times commented; “Eight years after last performing at Gibbston, (ICEHOUSE) frontman and founder Iva Davies, in particular, sounded as good as ever as he performed an array of their hits, including Hey Little Girl, Electric Blue and, to the audience’s delight, Great Southern Land.”

At the close of the tour, Amanda Calvert, CEO of Greenstone Entertainment said; “Our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible artists who performed on the 15th Anniversary Summer Concert tour. Cold Chisel who bought their milestone ‘The Big-50’ tour to New Zealand; ICEHOUSE who joined us for one more ride following their 2017 run and to our new friends, everclear and Bic Runga, we had a blast!. And, special thanks to the 40,000 fans who sang and danced their days off, we are endlessly grateful for your continued support. We look forward to bringing you another epic line-up of artists in 2026, so stay tuned.”

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Please find the new timings for the Summer Concert Tour in Whitianga

• 10:00am Car Park Opens
• 11:00am Express, Corporate, VIP and Greenstone Club Entry Open
• 12:00pm Main Gates Open
• 12:30pm Vegas Brown
• 1:30pm Everclear
• 3:00pm Bic Runga
• 4:30pm ICEHOUSE
• 6:00pm Cold Chisel
• 7:30pm Concert Ends

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We are expecting weather to improve and are forecasting rock n roll and good times at the Whitianga Waterways.

Please dress and drive to the conditions and we will see you all soon for the final stop of the Summer Concert Tour.

Once again, Taupō was a ripping, sell-out event with 17,000 music lovers packing the magnificent lakeside venue.

Opening the 7 hours of back-to-back music were Auckland teenage band Rumpus Machine who performed a selection of epic classic rock songs alongside their originals.

American rock band everclear wasted no time cracking into their performance of mid-90’s hits including ‘Father of Mine’, ‘Wonderful’, ‘Everything to Everyone’ rounding off their tight set with arguably their biggest song ‘Santa Monica’.

Next up, Bic Runga delivered a flawless performance, her ‘pure’ vocals resonating across the crowd who were treated to a selection of Bic’s biggest hits including ‘Something Good’, ‘Bursting Through’ and of course ‘Drive’.

The instantly recognisable, lush vocals of ICEHOUSE founder and lead singer Iva Davies had the Taupō audience swooning as ICEHOUSE delivered a brilliant performance of timeless hits including ‘We Can Get Together’, ‘Crazy’, ‘Hey Little Girl’ and ‘No Promises’.

And then, the wait was over for COLD CHISEL, as long-time band mates Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss and Don Walker took to the stage for a blazing gig with the crowd at once on their feet to dance to their classic hits such as ‘Flame Trees’, ‘Khe Sanh’ and ‘Bow River’.

The Greenstone New Zealand shows are a continuation of Chisel’s ‘The Big Five-O’, 50th Anniversary Australian tour, the reviews both sides of the Tasman have been outstanding.

The NZ Herald said; “If 10/10 is maximum effort, Barnes rates an 11 – with facial expressions that most of us reserve for standing on Lego.”

As the day came to a close,17,000 fans left satiated after yet another concert event to remember.

Amanda Calvert, CEO of Greenstone Entertainment commented; “Taupō is always like a homecoming, it’s where the Summer Concert Tour became a tour. Today was a phenomenal day of entertainment with the four consummate acts delivering incredible performances. We can’t wait to do it all again in Whitianga on Sunday, come join us.”

The final 2025 Summer Concert Tour show will perform in Whitianga tomorrow, Sunday, January 26 Tickets are still available and can be purchased at greenstoneentertainment.co.nz or at the gate.

Photo credit: Below Media / Greenstone Entertainment

GREENSTONE SUMMER CONCERT TOUR 2025
COLD CHISEL | ICEHOUSE | BIC RUNGA | EVERCLEAR
Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
Saturday, January 18
Taupo Amphitheatre, Taupo
Saturday, January 25 (Auckland Anniversary Weekend)
Whitianga Waterways, Whitianga
Sunday, January 26 (Auckland Anniversary Weekend)

Full Summer Concert tour information and ticketing available at greenstoneentertainment.co.nz

Media Contact:
Bridget de Launay / de Launay Enterprises
Email: Bridget@delaunayenterprises.co.nz
Mobile: 021 630 622

After a summer plagued with unseasonal weather, Queenstown turned on a stunning summers day with a 14,000 plus strong crowd of jubilant concert goers flocking to see the formidable line-up of: COLD CHISEL, ICEHOUSE, BIC RUNGA and EVERCLEAR.

After 15 years, today also marked the last time the Greenstone Summer Concert was held at Gibbston Valley Winery as Greenstone Entertainment now seeks a new home for what is undoubtedly the highlight of the Southland Summer events calendar as well as generating significant business and income for the region as a whole.

With a tradition of supporting local artists, Cromwell five-piece MISTEP opened the concert with a cracking performance exhibiting evidence of a promising career ahead.

First of the three international acts, US rock band, everclear fronted by Art Alexakis, made their welcome return to New Zealand performing an array of popular 90’s classics such, “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine” and “Everything To Everyone.”

Moving tempo the divine Bic Runga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine) lit up the stage, bathing the audience with a pick of luminous songs such as “Drive”, “Sway” and “Something Good.”

ICEHOUSE formed by Iva Davies, the band’s lead singer and musical creative force were a highlight of the 2017 Summer Concert Tour returning this year with an impressive set of their hit songs “Great Southern Land”, “Hey Little Girl”, “Electric Blue” and “We Can Get” that truly transcend generations.

Fresh from their sell-out, 23 date, 50th Anniversary, ‘The Big Five-O’ tour of Australia, rock royalty Cold Chisel delivered a blistering performance with a set that spanned their entire song catalogue including their massive hits “Flame Trees”, “Khe Sanh” and “Bow River” bringing the day to a penultimate climax.

As the sun set, elated fans departed the stunning Queenstown location having experienced a concert event to remember.

Amanda Calvert, CEO of Greenstone Entertainment commented; “Today’s Queenstown Summer Concert served up an epic line-up of truly exceptional artists across different genres resulting in a magnificent day of entertainment. We are so thrilled to close out our partnership with Gibbston Valley Winery on such a high. We are excited for next weekend’s shows in Taupo and Whitianga and encourage anyone who is looking for a tremendous day out to join us, you won’t be disappointed!.”

The 2025 Summer Concert tour will perform in Taupo on Saturday, January 25 followed by Whitianga on Sunday, January 26 – with the Taupo and Whitianga shows conveniently falling on Auckland Anniversary weekend. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at greenstoneentertainment.co.nz

Photo credit: Below Media / Greenstone Entertainment

GREENSTONE SUMMER CONCERT TOUR 2025
COLD CHISEL | ICEHOUSE | BIC RUNGA | EVERCLEAR
Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown
Saturday, January 18
Taupo Amphitheatre, Taupo
Saturday, January 25 (Auckland Anniversary Weekend)
Whitianga Waterways, Whitianga
Sunday, January 26 (Auckland Anniversary Weekend)

Full Summer Concert tour information and ticketing available at greenstoneentertainment.co.nz

Media Contact:
Bridget de Launay / de Launay Enterprises
Email: Bridget@delaunayenterprises.co.nz
Mobile: 021 630 622