Selwyn Sounds 2027 line-up revealed with Dave Stewart Eurythmics and Bic Runga
A decade after the idea sparked in a local pub, Canterbury music festival Selwyn Sounds has unveiled its line-up for its landmark 10th festival.
In what is expected to be the biggest event yet, Selwyn Sounds 2027 will feature Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, featuring Vanessa Amorosi, alongside ABC and Australian new-wave icons Pseudo Echo, who rose to international fame with their hit version of Funky Town.
A range of Kiwi favourites will also take to the stage, including Bic Runga, Hello Sailor, Goodshirt and White Chapel Jak.
The Saturday, March 6, festival marks the 10th edition of Selwyn Sounds, which has grown from a local idea sparked during a conversation in a Lincoln pub into one of the South Island’s staple summer music events.
Headliners Dave Stewart Eurythmics featuring Vanessa Amorosi will be performing iconic global hits such as Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), Would I Lie to You? and Here Comes the Rain Again.
Their appearance at Selwyn Sounds will be their only New Zealand show.
Also joining the line-up are British pop favourites ABC.
Led by Martin Fry, the band rose to global fame with album The Lexicon of Love and hit singles including The Look of Love and Poison Arrow, becoming one of the defining acts of the 1980s.
Festival co-founder David Parlane said reaching the 10-festival milestone was a proud moment.
“When we started Selwyn Sounds, we simply wanted to create a great day out for people who love live music,” Parlane said.
“To now be celebrating our 10th festival and welcoming 10,000 people to Lincoln is incredibly rewarding.”
Parlane said the list of performers for 2027 was the “biggest” yet.
“This is the biggest line-up we’ve had, and we’re excited to bring together a mix of international acts and Kiwi favourites that we know our audience will love,” Parlane said.
The announcement follows a record-breaking year for the festival, with the 2026 event selling out in just eight weeks – the fastest sell-out in Selwyn Sounds’ history.
The festival has also become a significant supporter of local community groups, returning more than $45,000 to schools, sports clubs and volunteer organisations through fundraising partnerships from the 2026 event alone.
Parlane said the festival “has always been about more than music”.
“The support we receive from volunteers and community groups is a huge part of what makes Selwyn Sounds special, and we’re proud to be able to give back each year,” he said.
Pre-sale tickets will be available from July 21, with general public sales opening on July 23.