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Tribute show, ‘Elton John vs Billy Joel’ | Forum North
New Zealand’s hit tribute show ‘Elton John vs. Billy Joel’ are back on the road as they announce their epic 2025 national tour!
It’s time to sing your heart out with Rocket Man vs Piano Man!
New Zealand’s award-winning tribute show, Elton John vs. Billy Joel, is back for another epic national tour in 2025! After captivating tens of thousands of concertgoers across the country with numerous spectacular Sell-out performances, in 2023 & 2024, Cam & Sam are taking their powerhouse show to even more towns and cities across New Zealand. Featuring grand pianos, dazzling costumes, complete with all the unforgettable hits, this is a must-see event for music lovers of all ages.
Over the past few years, Cam & Sam have delighted Elton John and Billy Joel fans nationwide, earning rave reviews and a loyal following. Since debuting the show in 2022 at the New Zealand Hospitality Eat, Drink, Play Festival—where they won the Best in Play award—they have performed to more than 20,000 people across Aotearoa.
In 2024 alone, they covered thousands of kilometres and sold out multiple theatres and live venue spaces, bringing their hit show to cities, towns, and regions across the motu. Now, in 2025, they’re set to go even bigger, bringing Elton John vs. Billy Joel to new destinations, as well as returning to fan-favourite locations. Whether you’ve seen them before or are experiencing the show for the first time, get ready—Cam & Sam are coming to a town near you!
The critically acclaimed show is presented by professional musicians Cam Crawford and Sam Hyde—better known as Cam & Sam. Both accomplished performers, they have spent decades mastering their craft, earning NZ Music Chart successes, and performing on stages across Australia, Europe, Asia, the USA, and throughout the pacific aboard luxury cruise liners. Their passion for live music and their love of Rocket Man and Piano Man legends Sir Elton John and Billy Joel led them to create this electrifying show, which has been meticulously refined to deliver an authentic and unforgettable experience.
The duo are also incredibly proud to have an all NZ cast & crew, bringing this show to all of Aotearoa.
Let’s be honest—Elton John and Billy Joel need no introduction. With a combined 30 billion Spotify streams and over 450 million records sold, their music has shaped generations of fans worldwide. This tribute show honours their legendary catalogue, featuring all the biggest hits, including Rocket Man, Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Crocodile Rock, Tiny Dancer, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, River of Dreams, We Didn’t Start the Fire, It’s Still Rock ‘n’ Roll to Me, and many more!
Don’t miss your chance to experience this spectacular celebration of two of music’s greatest icons, performed by New Zealand’s own world-class tribute duo.
Tickets: www.camandsam.co.nz/elton-vs-billy
Website: www.camandsam.co.nz
Facebook: @EltonBillyNZTribute
Elton John vs Billy Joel 2025 National Tour – Tickets and info HERE
11th April – War Memorial Theatre – Gisborne
12th April – Toitoi Opera House – Hastings
23rd May – Baycourt Theatre – Tauranga
24th May – Plaza Theatre – Putaruru
14th June – Cossie Club – Upper Hutt
19th July – Solway – Masterton
29th August, Petone Club – Petone, Lower Hutt
20th Sept – TSB Showplace – New Plymouth
9th Oct – A Rolling Stone – Christchurch
10th Oct – Caroline Bay Hall – Timaru
11th Oct – Oamaru Opera House – Oamaru
14th Nov – Forum North – Whangarei
15th Nov – Turner Centre – Kerikeri
Tickets: www.camandsam.co.nz/elton-vs-billy
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