Powderfinger Reunion Tour

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1. 7 Oct

   Cryptic billboards in three of Australia’s major cities have prompted rumours that iconic homegrown band Powderfinger is set to reunite, 16 years on from their break-up, and almost a decade from their last performance.

   3 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
2. 11 Oct

   “We are absolutely ecstatic to be coming together to play again,” the band said in a statement posted to a new website on Monday morning.

   2 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald

Coverage 5 articles

• 12 Oct Iconic Australian band Powderfinger announce first tour in 17 yearsPowderfinger, an iconic Australian rock band, has announced plans for their first tour in 17 years, set to begin in September with shows across Australia. The group will perform at stadium-sized tents in Brisbane and other major cities, playing on Friday and Saturday nights only. Band members expressed enthusiasm about reconnecting with fans and creating new memories, noting the significance of their music in…BBC
• 11 Oct Powderfinger reveal dates for national comeback tourAustralian rock band Powderfinger has announced a national comeback tour with 18 shows scheduled across Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Sydney, and Adelaide starting from September. The band reunited after 16 years of disbanding, confirming the news through social media videos on Friday and detailed tour dates posted Monday morning. Fans had been speculating about the reunion based on cryptic displays in major cities…Sydney Morning Herald
• 8 Oct Powderfinger confirm they’re back 16 years after breaking upAustralian rock band Powderfinger announced on Friday via YouTube that they are reuniting after being disbanded for 16 years, with a tour scheduled to begin in September 2027 across Australia. Guitarist Bernard Fanning confirmed the news and hinted at further details to be revealed on October 12. Prior to this announcement, cryptic billboards appeared in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, sparking fan speculation…Sydney Morning Herald
• 8 Oct Powderfinger confirm reunion, 16 years after breaking upPowderfinger, an iconic Australian rock band that disbanded in 2010, has announced their reunion for shows starting September next year. Frontman Bernard Fanning confirmed the news via a social media video, revealing cryptic posts from the past week were clues leading up to this announcement. The band's previous albums and performances have been highly acclaimed, including winning multiple ARIA awards and appearing…ABC News (AU)
• 7 Oct Cryptic billboards have Powderfinger fans in a whirl of wonderBillboards in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney are sparking speculation that Australian rock band Powderfinger might reunite after 16 years since their breakup. The billboards could reference the song "The Return of the Electric Horseman," and a social media account called "The Return of the Electric Horsemen" is fueling the rumors. While the official Powderfinger Instagram account follows this new page, no…Sydney Morning Herald

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