Powderfinger Officially Announce 2027 Australia Tour

Powderfinger have today announced details for their first Australian headline tour in 17 years.

After weeks of speculation, the iconic rockers will reunite in September and October next year, with shows confirmed for Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. Powderfinger will also curate an all-Australian line-up of support acts across the tour.

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

“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. So, it feels right to bring all of these people (including our kids who were too young to see us play) together for a special run of shows around the country next year.”

“People often tell us that our music is connected to their most treasured and joyous memories. 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.”

As Rolling Stone AU/NZ previously reported, mysterious billboards and light displays began appearing across the country on Tuesday, featuring a series of numbers and statistics seemingly referencing the band’s career.

Among the clues were references to their seven studio albums, 18 ARIA Awards and the date November 13th, 2010, when they played their final show at Brisbane’s Riverstage.

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A new Instagram account, @thereturnoftheelectrichorsemen, also emerged, referencing “(Return of) the Electric Horseman”, the closing track from the band’s 1996 album Double Allergic. The account has since shared several cryptic posts, including one featuring lyrics from Neil Young’s “Powderfinger”, the song that inspired the band’s name.