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Bryan Adams Announces New Zealand Concert Dates for 2025 Tour
More FM is pleased to announce the return of Bryan Adams with his highly anticipated So Happy It Hurts Tour, set to take place in New Zealand in February 2025.
With a storied history of performing in Australia since 1984, Adams has earned a reputation as a beloved live entertainer in the region. Known for a series of chart-topping hits across more than 40 countries, his iconic songs include ‘Summer of ’69’, ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’, ‘Heaven’, ‘Run To You’, and more.
Adams has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance and nominations for three Academy Awards and five Golden Globes. He is also recognized as a Companion of the Order of Canada and has collaborated with renowned artists such as Tina Turner, Sting, Rod Stewart, and Mel C.
Joining Adams on this tour as a special guest is English singer and songwriter James Arthur, who will be performing in Australia and New Zealand for the first time. Arthur has gained global recognition as one of the top streaming artists, boasting over 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Currently on tour in Europe, Bryan Adams recently launched his independent label, Bad Records, releasing a limited edition double A-side 7” and a digital single featuring the songs ‘Rock And Roll Hell‘ and ‘War Machine‘. Additionally, he has re-recorded some of his classic hits for a double album titled ‘Classics‘ and has released a box set from his residency at The Royal Albert Hall.
The So Happy It Hurts tour will kick off with two shows, one in Christchurch and one in Auckland, in February 2025. Fans are advised to secure their tickets promptly due to the high demand expected for these performances.
Presale tickets will be available for 24 hours starting Monday, September 2, or until the allocation is exhausted. General sales are set to begin on Wednesday, September 4, with specific times available on the official website.
The concert dates are as follows: February 1, 2025, at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch, and February 4, 2025, at Spark Arena in Auckland.