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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.

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

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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