Organiser of the annual Gibbston Valley concert, Greenstone Entertainment, has regrettably announced the concert's cancellation for 2022.

"With much regret and after 12 consecutive years, we must announce today that we are not going to be able to run our annual Summer Concert Tour in 2022."

"We have been working hard behind the scenes and had confirmed a fabulous international line-up for 2022 some time ago. Covid restrictions lead us to delay our announcement, as we didn’t feel it was appropriate to go on sale without knowing where we would be with the restrictions around the border, MIQ, lockdown levels and subsequently the traffic light system," Greenstone Entertainment chief executive officer Amanda Calvert said.

The Summer Concert Tour had previously been postponed from the usual January dates to March dates for 2022.

"During 2021 our extensive work to develop a bespoke MIQ solution was unfortunately not successful. We had anticipated that by March (given what was happening around the rest of the world) that we could expect some form of home quarantine to be available, which would have been acceptable to the artists."

"We understand that our loyal customers will be disappointed and we value your support."

"We always strive to deliver outstanding quality events, and great live music but unfortunately this year that was simply not going to be possible."

Greenstone Entertainment CEO, Amanda Calvert says: "There has been huge anticipation and enthusiasm from fans to find out more about our 2022 tour, and we’re saddened to have to make this announcement."

"With the current border restrictions, and the uncertainty surrounding the new Omicron variant, our international artists are not willing to spend 10 days in a managed quarantine facility."

Organisers said they recognised the importance of the concert to the Queenstown Lakes district, not only from the economic benefit it generates, but also the hundreds of local staff and suppliers that are engaged and the many local groups and charities which rely on event fundraising.

Thank you for your support and patience during these trying times, and we look forward to rocking again with you in 2023.

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