Iconic Australian band Powderfinger announce first tour in 17 years
The band, who announced their reunion last week, say they are "absolutely ecstatic" to be playing together again.
Iconic Australian band Powderfinger announce first tour in 17 years
Powderfinger, one of Australia’s most beloved rock bands, has revealed plans for a comeback tour, set to happen 17 years after they split up.
The Brisbane-based group, who confirmed their reunion last week, will begin with four nights in their home city next September.
They will then perform 14 more shows in Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne, with every concert to be held in a “stadium sized big-top” tent.
In a statement on Monday, the band said they were “absolutely ecstatic” to be back together and playing again.
“Over the years there have been tons of suggestions for us to go back on the road but, until now, it never felt quite right or lined up for all of us,” they said.
“We have always been so grateful for the continued support from our long-term fans and over the years we’ve picked up a lot of new ones who have never seen us play.”
“People often tell us that our music is connected to their most treasured and joyous memories,” they added. “We hope to spread a little more of that joy when we make our way around the country with some of Australia’s best established and upcoming talent, and to make some new memories for us all.”
The decision to play only on Friday and Saturday nights is similar to the approach taken by Oasis on their world tour last year. No shows outside Australia have been announced yet.
During their career, Powderfinger released seven studio albums, including 2000’s Odyssey Number Five, which was voted the best Australian album of all time by listeners of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) music station Triple J in 2011.
That album included the single My Happiness, which was voted sixth in the 100 best Australian song of all time by the same station in 2025. The band’s other hits include On My Mind and These Days and Sunsets.
Since the split, frontman Bernard Fanning has continued a solo career, while bassist John Collins has gone on to open two of Brisbane’s largest live music venues.