Celebrated Kiwi Artist Bic Runga at Whitianga Summer Concert 2025
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Celebrated Kiwi Artist Bic Runga at Whitianga Summer Concert 2025

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Celebrated Kiwi Artist Bic Runga at Whitianga Summer Concert 2025

Celebrated New Zealand musician Bic Runga, known for her soulful voice and timeless hits, will be gracing the stage at the Whitianga Summer Concert in January 2025 as part of the event’s 15th-anniversary celebrations.


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A Legacy in New Zealand Music

With a career spanning nearly three decades, Bic Runga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine) has earned an unparalleled reputation in the New Zealand music scene, collecting an impressive twenty Tui Awards, including four for Best Female Vocalist and three for Best Producer.

Runga’s debut single, "Drive," released in 1996, marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. Her debut album of the same name was certified seven times platinum, featuring the iconic hit "Sway." Her follow-up album, Beautiful Collision(2002), achieved an incredible eleven times platinum status and produced beloved tracks like "Get Some Sleep," "Something Good," and "Listening For The Weather."

Her influence extends far beyond New Zealand. Bic Runga’s music has reached audiences worldwide, with her songs featured in international film soundtracks and her albums receiving acclaim across Europe, Asia, and North America.

In 2016, Runga was honored with the Legacy Award at the New Zealand Music Awards and inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.

Celebrating 15 Years of Summer Concerts

Runga expresses her excitement about joining the Summer Concert Tour’s milestone event: “I’m excited to be part of the Summer Concert Tour's 15th-year celebrations. I can’t wait to perform alongside an iconic lineup of artists that I’ve admired for so long, at some epic summer locations right here in Aotearoa!”

Be sure to catch Bic Runga at the Whitianga Summer Concert in 2025, where she will deliver a performance that resonates with fans old and new.

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