Powderfinger expands reunion tour with nine additional Australian dates

Australian band Powderfinger announced nine extra concerts across the country, bringing the total number of shows for its 2027 reunion tour to 35. The added dates include performances in Hobart and Canberra, responding to what the band described as "intense demand" after the original 26‑show itinerary sold out in six days.

Guitarist Darren Middleton told ABC presenter Zan Rowe that the speed of ticket sales was unexpected, saying the band felt a "genuine overwhelming" response when tickets were released. Frontman Bernard Fanning added that the reaction extended beyond typical fans, noting that even former acquaintances such as a plumber who fixed a drain fifteen years ago had contacted him about the tour.

Powderfinger originally disbanded in 2010 following a farewell tour that moved 220,000 tickets. The reunion was discussed privately for more than a year, with all six members—Fanning, Middleton, Ian Haug, John "JC" Collins, Jon Coghill, and manager Paul Piticco—meeting in May of the previous year to evaluate the feasibility of a comeback. The group emphasized that participation was voluntary, stating that no member owed the band anything and that any dissenting member would be respected.

The expanded schedule reflects the band's status as one of Australia's most popular acts from the 1990s and 2000s. Ticket requests have reportedly come from a wide range of locations, underscoring the broad appeal of the reunion. The additional shows are expected to further boost attendance figures that already surpassed 300,000 tickets for the initial leg.

Powderfinger's management has not released specific dates for the new concerts beyond the city names, but tickets are expected to go on sale shortly. Fans are encouraged to monitor official channels for updates and to secure tickets promptly, given the rapid sell‑out of previous dates.