**Iggy Pop is featuring at the Taupō Summer Concert.**

The line-up for January’s Summer Concert has been announced with Iggy Pop and Joan Jett featuring.

The concert at Taupō Amphitheatre on January 24, Auckland Anniversary Weekend features Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Hoodoo Gurus and Zed.

Local’s-only presale tickets go on sale on October 21 at 9a, from the Taupō Visitor Information Centre and general sales begin on October 23.

The line-up announcement is a bit later than usual.

Greenstone Entertainment CEO Amanda Calvert says fans have been “extremely patient” while they worked to secure a “killer line-up”.

“We couldn’t be more excited to finally reveal the international artists and local stars who we truly feel will elevate our stage with their presence.

“Iggy Pop and Joan Jett are quite simply pure rock royalty; we are thrilled to welcome them back to Aotearoa.

“The ever-charismatic Hoodoo Gurus and pop/rock hero’s ZED, we just know will have our audiences singing along to their many hits. It’s going to be such a special tour, we can’t wait to see you all again.”

In a statement about the line-up Greenstone Entertainment says Iggy Pop is considered by many to be the ‘Godfather of Punk’.

“Iggy Pop is widely acknowledged as one of the most dynamic stage performers of all time. He has built a legendary career filled with both critical acclaim and fanatic cult success.

“This year alone Iggy has performed numerous festival and headline dates across Europe followed by a recent North American tour, he has also just been confirmed for 2026’s Coachella Music Festival.”

Iggy says he’s “knocked out by the chance to come and rock hard and enjoy the incredible summer in beautiful New Zealand; mountains, lakes, beaches and good times.

“Oh hell yeah, I am bringing the world's greatest rock band and a full bag of everything I know how to do, and the songs I can offer, from hard rock to rock pop.”

The Summer Concert tour will hit Taupo’s Amphitheatre on Auckland Anniversary Weekend Saturday, January 24 and Whitianga’s Sherriff Block Arena on Monday, January 26 with the final destination at Wānaka’s Three Parks Outdoor Arena on Saturday, January 31.

The Greenstone Members official 48 hour pre-sale begins Tuesday, October 21 at 8am.

Greenstone’s statement says Joan Jett grew up during a time when Rock ‘n’ Roll was “off limits to girls and women”

“But as a teenager, she promptly blew the door to the boy’s club right off its hinges. After forming her band with the Blackhearts in 1979, she has had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics ‘Bad Reputation’, ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’, ‘I Hate Myself For Loving You’, and ‘Crimson and Clover’.

“With a career that has spanned music, film, television and Broadway and humanitarianism Joan Jett remains a potent force and inspiration to generations of fans worldwide.

“Described as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “Godmother of Punk”, Joan Jett is celebrated for her rebellious spirit, fierce performances, and raw powerful music.”

“I’m thrilled to be playing in New Zealand and performing for the fans there, really looking forward to it,” Joan says.

Formed in Sydney in 1981, the Hoodoo Gurus are renowned for their inventive and witty songwriting, dynamic live shows, and fusion of garage rock, pop and psychedelia.

The band boasts nine Australian ARIA Top 20 albums, nine ARIA Top 40 singles and a host of multi-platinum albums.

“They’re mainstays of the live scene with their string of pop-rock hits; ‘My Girl’, ‘I Want You Back’,’Bittersweet’, ‘Like Wow – Wipeout,’ and their biggest single, ‘What’s My Scene?’ which has become ingrained in Australian culture.

The enduring significance of Hoodoo Gurus is reflected in sell-out tours with the band continuing the celebration of its 40th Anniversary through their ‘Back to the Stoneage’ tour that highlights their debut album.

The Hoodoo Gurus release the 40th Anniversary deluxe set of their album ‘Mars Needs Guitars’ on October 17.

ZED were an essential part of the soundtrack to New Zealand life between 1999 and 2004, amassing an impressive ten Top 40 hits during the height of their career.

The band — still performing with its original line-up — has matured into a powerhouse live act.

“With the release of their new album Future Memory, ZED continue to deliver the anthemic, hook-laden sound that defined a generation.

Fans can expect timeless favourites like ‘Renegade Fighter’, ‘Hard to Find Her’, and ‘Glorafilia’, alongside fresh new material that reaffirms their place as one of New Zealand’s most enduring rock bands.