Greenstone Entertainment has announced its lineup for the annual Summer Concert Tour at Gibbston Valley, which featured Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear.

On the 15th year anniversary of the summer concert, Cold Chisel will be celebrating 50 years since its first New Zealand tour, and Icehouse 45 years.

The 2025 Summer Concert tour will play in Queenstown on January 18.

Greenstone Entertainment’s Summer Concert tour has been a regular fixture on the Southern Lakes summer concert calendar.

“The Summer Concert Tour has cemented itself as an annual pilgrimage where friends get together and enjoy some of the best music of our lifetime,” Greenstone CEO Amanda Calvert said.

Australian rock royalty Cold Chisel will be bringing their 50th anniversary tour, ‘The Big Five-O’ across the ditch to celebrate with a Kiwi summer. 

After lead singer Jimmy Barnes underwent open heart surgery in 2023, the rocker said he never thought he’d see these milestone performances come together. 

“The Big Five-0 is a landmark moment,” he said.

“There have been plenty of times where I never thought I’d live to see this day so I’m going to make the most of it. I can’t wait to celebrate with my mates and with all the fans who have been such a big part of our story. We’re gonna smash it!” 

Guitarist and singer Ian Moss has reassured fans they’ll hear the most popular hits in the setlist. 

“There are a minimum of 15 songs that our audience demands to hear. This time we’ll be playing all of them plus we’ll be throwing in lots of musical surprises,” he said.

Iconic Australian band Icehouse continues to play to sell-out, capacity audiences around the world.

“We loved touring New Zealand in 2017 with the Summer Concert Tour and can’t wait to be back again to be part of the 15th year celebrations in January,” lead singer Iva Davies said.

Since the release of her first single ‘Drive’ in 1996, Bic Runga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine) has been awarded almost every musical honour in New Zealand, including the APRA Silver Scroll songwriting award. 

“I’m excited to be part of the Summer Concert Tours 15th year celebrations. I can’t wait to perform alongside an iconic lineup of artists that I’ve admired for so long,” Bic said.

Leading ‘90s alternative rock band Everclea has sold over six million records and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has no plans to slow down. 

“We’re stoked to be joining a lineup of such legendary acts. It’s been seven years since we’ve been to New Zealand and we couldn’t be more excited to get back and connect with our Kiwi fans and to be included in this awesome festival,” Art said.

Summer Concert Tour ticket sales for the general public will be on sale from 12pm Monday July 1, but locals in Wānaka can secure limited locals tickets from 9am Thursday, June 27 from the Wānaka i-Site.

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