The Exponents, Mount Maunganui pop superstar Stan Walker and the heavenly voice of Breaks Co-Op will headline this year's Classic Hits Winery Tour at the Wharepai Domain.

The 8th annual Classic Hits Winery Tour 2014 will be in Tauranga on Friday, February 14 as one of 17 shows nationwide from Tutukaka in the north, to Invercargill in the south.

Stan Walker, The Exponents and Breaks Co-Op will perform at this year's Classic Hits Winery Tour.

Since performing their first ever gig on vocalist Jordan Luck's 20th birthday, The Exponents have earned an unparalleled reputation for iconic, smash-hit laden, sing-along live shows, performed to generations of fans up and down New Zealand.

The Exponents' four founding members have come together and will be bringing all of their hits along with a very special stage show designed specifically for the tour, say promoters.

Filling the middle slot and fresh from a sell-out nationwide tour is Stan Walker. A formidable live performer with a raft of hits that rivals even The Exponents, Stan Walker is quite simply a musical force.

Stan will be bringing his full live stage show to the wineries and not only will he be performing all his well-loved hits, he will be introducing songs from his stunning new album ‘Inventing Myself', including singles Take It Easy, Bulletproof, Inventing Myself and the brand new Like It's Over.

Completing the three-band line up is Breaks Co-Op, returning to the stage for the first time since their massive hit ‘The Otherside' ruled the airwaves and singles chart a few years ago.

Featuring the incredible velvet and honey voice of Andy Lovegrove, Breaks Co-Op have a brand new single Sounds Familiar out this month and will release their first new album in eight years in January 2014 - right before the Winery Tour kicks off.

Jordan Luck and his fellow Exponents can't wait to kick off the tour on January 31.

"I'm off the piss and we're hitting the wineries…go figure! We can't wait,” says Jordan.

'We've heard about this legendary tour for years and to be invited to take part with Stan and Breaks Co-Op is a real thrill. We are excited about putting on a really memorable show, with all the hits. We're rehearsing now! Winery Tour fans can expect something really special.”

Stan says hitting the road for a Kiwi summer on the Winery Tour is something he's been dreaming of for years.

'Sharing the stage with New Zealand music royalty in the most beautiful outdoor settings that Aotearoa has to offer? What an absolute blessing. I can't wait for everyone to come down and have a bit of a dance and a sing-along with me. It's gonna be mean.”

Andy Lovegrove agrees.

"I've been recording the new Breaks Co-Op album in England and I cannot wait to get back to New Zealand and spend a long, hot February travelling to the most beautiful parts of the country and bringing our music to life on stage. I honestly can't think of a better way to spend summer.”

Co-promoter Campbell Smith is looking forward to next year's tour and promises concertgoers a unique and unforgettable experience.

”This tour is about great NZ music, great NZ wine and food, stunning locations and the warm and balmy nights of February.

'It's all about feeling good with friends and family, kicking off your shoes, having a wine or two, a dance and singing along. The Winery Tour is what summer is all about - there is nothing else like it.”

With 17 shows on offer across 16 spectacular outdoor venues, The Classic Hits Winery Tour is the biggest tour in New Zealand.

The 2014 Tour will visit the following regions - Hamilton, Matakana, Tutukaka, Napier, Havelock North, Martinborough, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Tauranga & Auckland; Invercargill, Gibbston (Queenstown), Waipara (Christchurch), Greymouth, Upper Moutere (Nelson) & Blenheim.

Tickets (and bus/ticket packages) go on sale on Thursday, October 24 at an early bird price of $65 plus booking fee (ticket only).

The early bird price will end on November 30, the ticket price will then increase to $75 plus booking fee (ticket only) from December 1.

Tickets can be purchased via the Winery Tour website www.winerytour.co.nz and Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz.

For the Blenheim & Gibbston shows tickets can be purchased via the Winery Tour website, Ticketmaster and Ticket Direct 0800 4 TICKET or www.ticketdirect.co.nz. For the Palmerston North and Invercargill shows, tickets can be purchased via the Winery Tour website and Ticket Direct.

One child under the age of 12 will be given free admittance when accompanied by one adult ticket holder.

Classic Hits Winery Tour 2014 Dates:

Friday 31 January Hamilton Mystery Creek

Saturday 1 February Matakana Ascension Wine Estate

Sunday 2 February Tutukaka Marina Reserve

Wednesday 5 February Napier Church Road Winery

Friday 7 February Havelock North Black Barn Vineyards

Saturday 8 February Martinborough Alana Estate

Tuesday 11 February Palmerston North Arena Manawatu Lawns

Thursday 13 February New Plymouth Sentry Hill Winery

Friday 14 February Tauranga Wharepai Domain

Saturday 15 February Auckland Villa Maria Winery

Thursday 20 February Invercargill Anderson Park

Friday 21 February Gibbston Waitiri Creek

Saturday 22 February Waipara Waipara Hills (Ex The Mud House Winery & Cafe)

Sunday 23 February Greymouth ANZAC Park

Thursday 27 February Upper Moutere Neudorf Vineyards

Friday 28 February Upper Moutere Neudorf Vineyards

Saturday 1 March Blenheim Villa Maria Winery