The Rock 2000 turns 25 with epic celebration ahead

AUCKLAND, Today: Get ready to rock! The Rock 2000 is celebrating 25 years this September with an epic line-up of local and international acts and a Kiwi rock royalty supergroup!

To mark the milestone, Australian rockers Wolfmother will headline at Auckland’s Spark Arena, supported by Kiwi legends Head Like a Hole.

For the first time, the NZ Rock All Stars will perform, featuring Damian Alexander (Blindspott), Shelton Woolright (Blindspott), Jennie Skulander (Devilskin), Nail (Devilskin), Julia Deans (Fur Patrol), brothers Laughton and Fran Kora (Kora), Neil Fraser (Villainy), Paul Russell (Midwave Breaks, Supergroove), Richie Allen (Kora, Heavy Metal Ninja’s) and Andy Kerr (I Am Giant)

They’ll play the biggest hits from the past 25 years and some of their own chart-toppers. Known as “Bogan Christmas” by fans, this event started in 2000 and is a highlight for every Rock listener.

On Friday, September 13, thousands of rock fans will gather in Auckland to hear the top 20 songs and enjoy a night of musical mayhem.

“In 2023, more than 100,000 people voted, with listeners from all over the world. We aim to go bigger and better each year.” – Brad King

The Rock 2000 countdown starts on August 19, playing the top 2000 songs as voted by listeners over four weeks.

Brad King, The Rock Content Director, says: “Thousands of hours of work go into the countdown and live event every year. It’s literally blood, sweat, and tears for The Rock whānau but it’s also the thing we do every year which truly pays homage to what we love – rock music and our listeners.”

“In 2023, more than 100,000 people voted, with listeners from all over the world. We aim to go bigger and better each year. This year, being our 25th birthday, we’re doing something really special. I can’t wait – tickets are gonna go super quick this year so don’t miss out.”

Key Dates:

• Tickets: On sale from Friday 14 June, 9 am via Ticketmaster.
• Voting: Starts Monday 22 July until Sunday 11 August at therock.net.nz.
• Countdown: From Monday 19 August to Friday 13 September on The Rock and rova.
• Live Event: Friday 13 September from 3 pm at Auckland’s Spark Arena.

The Rock 2000 Live is brought to you by our mates at Tradestaff.

• therock.net.nz