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Powderfinger Split Up Post by: Madame H 9 April, 2010 - 10:20 AM
Powderfinger have decided to split, but not after one last gigantic tour! Hurrah!
Sunsets, The Farewell Tour will hit the road in September and October this year.
At a packed press conference in Sydney, Bernard Fanning said they felt the time was right.
"With the completion of our last album, Golden Rule, we feel that we have said all that we want to say as a musical group."
"It is our most complete and satisfying album and can't think of a better way to farewell our fans...with, hopefully, our best tour to date".
Tickets go on sale on Friday April 30 at 9am and are expected to be around $80.
Sunsets The Farewell Tour Dates
- 1 September - Newcastle
- 3 September - Gold Coast
- 4 September - Brisbane
- 7 September - Tamworth
- 9 September - Wollongong
- 10 September - Melbourne
- 14 September - Hobart
- 16 September - Adelaide
- 18 September - Sydney
- 24 September - Perth
- 26 September - Darwin
- 28 September - Cairns
- 1 October - Townsville
- 3 October - Mackay
- 7 October - Rockhampton
- 7 October - Caloundra (Music Festival)
- 9 October - Toowoomba
- 12 October - Canberra
- 13 October - Albury
- 15 October - Bendigo
- 16 October - Ballarat
How excited are you? What's your favourite Powderfinger memory? Leave your tributes!
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Tracy Bryant says
What a way to go out! A concert no Fan should miss! It'll be sad not to see the guys anymore. Rock on guys!
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 11:11 AM -
Johnno says
Sad to see them go - an awesome Aussie band!
Fave song: Private Man
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 11:11 AM -
TBM says
sorry to quote ABBA but,
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 11:59 AM
"Thank you for the music"
You guys ROCK and are freakin awesome. *sigh* TBM -
Janet says
Totally devastated....but at least we get a farewell concert. I don't think I have ever loved a band as much as these guys...even my kids know their songs off by heart!
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 12:10 PM -
Josh says
My favourite all time band and in my opinion the greatest Aussie band for the past 15 years......I've been to several of their concerts and I'll go to every concert on this tour I can. This is a sad day for Australian music.
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 12:11 PM -
Erin says
I'm totally distraught :( At least they are bowing out with class and some wonderful final concerts for us all.
Thanks for the music and the memories guys, you are one of the greatest Australian bands ever. Your contributions to charity and important social issues has been of great benefit to many people.
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 12:39 PM -
Megan says
Powderfinger for me sum up what it means to be Australian. They are genuine, proud of where they come from and best of all - they never forget their fans or Brisbane. They are the best band ever to come out of Brisbane. Just devastated they are calling it a day. I think they have got more in them but only they know when they feel they have given it all they can. They have set a precident that will be very hard to match. When you go to a Powderfinger concert you always have a great time, they always play well and you never forget the shows. So to Powderfinger I say thank you so much for such great music, being such great down to earth guys and most of all thank you so much for one of the best nights of my life. Live at the Tivoli on 9 June 2008 was a very special night for me. It was broadcast live on the internet. I have my own personal souvenir of that concert as we were able to purchase the CD so this is something I will really cherish. It always makes me smile every time I listen to it and it takes me back to that great night.. Stand out song on the night was Since You've Been Gone - I've been to many concerts in my time and never seen an audience take over a song they way they did with this that night. Amazing! My favourite song is These Days - words that are so true and I can really relate to. I wish all the members of Powderfinger all the best in their future endeavours and all I can say is I hope I'm around when the reunion tour rolls around!
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 12:58 PM -
Bev says
Devestated that u guys r calling it quits. U guys r awesome. Golden Rule is a great album to finish with.Cant wait for your concert but it will be sad. U will be truely missed
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 1:47 PM -
Cath says
What a hole you guys will leave in the Australian music scene. So many great songs and great performances.
Seeing the Upstairs/Downstairs tour was my boys first concert experience and what a way to begin at 9 and 11.
We'll look forward to being part of your farewell.
I'm sure great success will be yours in the future and I'm with Megan - here's looking forward to a reunion tour!
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 2:16 PM -
Mick says
Why the fuss? Powderfinger had to be one of the most overrated Australian bands ever, so this can't be that newsworthy.
They are nowhere near the class and talent of great Aussie acts such as Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil & Inxs, just to name a few.
Their only decent song was "On My Mind" and the real tragedy was that no-one else thought of it first. So, lets just get on with it, folks.
Posted Friday 9 April, 2010 2:20 PM
