Bic Runga — Quick Facts
Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s most treasured musicians, a songwriter and performer whose voice is woven into the soundtrack of Kiwi life. Known for her crystalline vocals and timeless melodies, she has spent more tha
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Where
The Deaf Institute
Manchester
Manchester
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Highlights
About this gig
Bic Runga is one of New Zealand’s most treasured musicians, a songwriter and performer whose voice is woven into the soundtrack of Kiwi life. Known for her crystalline vocals and timeless melodies, she has spent more than two decades creating songs that feel both intimate and universal.
Her 1997 debut album, ‘Drive’, changed the face of New Zealand pop. Songs like ‘Sway’ and ‘Drive’ captured complex emotions with simplicity and grace. The album went multi-platinum at home, and ‘Sway’ found its way onto Hollywood film soundtracks, carrying her songs far beyond Aotearoa.
The youngest inductee into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, Bic’s influence can be heard in a new generation of New Zealand musicians who grew up with her songs on the radio and saw in her a model of artistic independen
Venue: The Deaf Institute, Manchester
More info: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/event/bic-runga/
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About Bic Runga
Bic Runga headlines this Manchester gig on Saturday, 13 June 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
Part of the Manchester live music scene.
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