The enchanting vocals of Georgia Lines will headline the third of 18 free concerts in this summer’s Music in Parks series.
Georgia will be supported by popular artists Fin Rah Zel, Fan Club, and Rumpus Machine in a concert in Auckland’s city centre on Saturday 18 January. Time and place details on Our Auckland here.
Chart-topping singer / songwriter, Georgia was awarded Breakthrough Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards (AMA's) in 2022. She is bringing her catchy R&B-infused pop to Aotea Square, a venue that has made a name for itself in music folklore over decades.
Don’t miss this iconic summer music series playing across the region throughout summer. In 2025 it returns to the city centre after a five-year absence, thanks to funding from the city centre targeted rate. Read more about Music and Movies in Parks at OurAuckland.
And for the second free concert in Aotea Square this summer, diary 20 February for the Music in Parks After Work Special with Anna Coddington. Learn more on OurAuckland here.
Anna Coddington, musician.
The venue’s backstory
Looking back at the history of music in Aotea Square, three big anniversaries converge.
Fifty years ago Split Enz first played at the Town Hall, on the edge of the square – it was 1975. In December 1984, 40 years ago, the square was the tipping point for the Queen Street riots after local bands Herbs, DD Smash and The Mockers had entertained the crowd.
In 2005 a Shihad gig inadvertently damaged part of the square, and the roof of the carpark below. The huge crowd’s energetic dancing caused an overload on the now-reinforced surface.
Fast forward twenty years to 2025 and Georgia Lines will play a more mellow vibe for Music in Parks’ return to the city’s arts quarter, where organisers agree ‘history never repeats’!
Georgia Lines’ global career
Reading Georgia’s bio, it’s clear that this artist is emerging as a prominent figure in the New Zealand music scene. She is establishing herself as a household name at home, and her star is rising globally.
Known for her infectious personality and chart-topping hits, Georgia has captivated a steadily growing fanbase. She recently played seven showcases with her band at SXSW, receiving 5-star reviews.
Strengthening her global footprint further, she has inked a deal with the prestigious US booking agent Wasserman Music and her success story has expanded with the release of her recent singles Monopoly and Romeo.
Monopoly claimed the coveted #1 spot as the most added song to radio in Aotearoa, and carved a consistent presence in the top 10 airplay charts for four consecutive weeks.
Romeo secured its own milestone, topping the charts and dominating New Zealand's airwaves throughout the summer of 2023/24.
Music and Movies in Parks
Aucklanders are invited to gather friends and whānau and pack a picnic rug or grab a meal or snacks from one of the many eateries in midtown: Aotea Arts Quarter| Heart of the City.
And as the season unfolds, head to parks around the region for a fun-filled season of free outdoor entertainment. After 32 years of Music in Parks, later joined by Movies in Parks, Auckland Council is set to deliver a show-stopping lineup of concerts and screenings.
Councillor Richard Hills, chair of the Auckland Council Policy and Planning Committee, celebrates the sense of community, diversity of music talent, and free family fun these events provide for Aucklanders over summer.
“With a wider and more diverse range of events than ever before, including performances from top local artists and blockbuster movies, these events reach far and wide across Tāmaki Makaurau and offer something for everyone to enjoy,” he says.
“This much-loved series of free events is a fantastic way to make the most of the long summer days and nights with your loved ones and enjoy our beautiful city affordably.”
Transport
A number of events happening in and around the city’s waterfront on 18 January will mean there is limited parking and potential road closures. Auckland Transport (AT) would like to encourage you to consider using public transport for this event.
Visit AT’s online Journey Planner or download the AT Mobile app today, then sit back, relax and take the stress out of attending city events this summer.
