Bic Runga

Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s most treasured musicians — a songwriter and performer whose voice is woven into the soundtrack of Kiwi life. Known for her crystalline vocals and timeless melodies, she has spent more than two decades creating songs that feel both intimate and universal.

Her 1997 debut album Drive changed the face of New Zealand pop. Songs like Sway and Drive captured complex emotions with simplicity and grace. The album went multi-platinum at home, and Sway found its way onto Hollywood film soundtracks, carrying her songs far beyond Aotearoa.

In 2026, she returns with Red Sunset, recorded in Paris in the winter of 2025. Bic’s gift has always been her ability to turn personal truths into shared experiences, inviting listeners into her gentle, thoughtful, and beautifully human world.

This tour will see Bic Runga performing songs from the new album alongside beloved classics from her celebrated catalogue — from “Drive” and “Sway” to “Beautiful Collision” and beyond.

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