Greenstone Entertainment are proud to present the return of the Summer Concert Tour to the stunning Whitianga Waterways, Whitianga, on Sunday, January 26 2025 - Anniversary Weekend. The 2025 all-star, powerhouse bill will feature renowned artists: COLD CHISEL, ICEHOUSE, BIC RUNGA and EVERCLEAR in one mammoth anniversary celebration as Cold Chisel celebrate 50 years, Icehouse 45 years since their first New Zealand tour and the festival 15 years.

COLD CHISEL: "The Big Five-0 is a landmark moment. 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!”  Piano player and chief songwriter Don Walker said the band was going all out. ‘We’ll be doing a set which reaches back across our whole song catalogue, which should all make The Big Five-0 a tour to remember," 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."

ICEHOUSE: “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.”

BIC RUNGA: “I’m excited to be part of the Summer Concert Tours 15th year celebrations. I can’t wait to perform alongside an iconic line up of artists that I’ve admired for so long, at some epic summer locations right here in Aotearoa!” 

EVERCLEAR: “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”, adds Art Alexakis.