Powderfinger confirm reunion after teasing comeback 16 years after splitting

Iconic Australian rock band Powderfinger have confirmed they are getting back together, 16 years after splitting up.

Earlier in the week, cryptic billboards and a mysterious new social media account sparked speculation the group could be planning a surprise reunion.

In a video shared on the band’s Instagram, Powderfinger confirmed all five members were reuniting to perform in shows all around the country.

“Hello everyone, we’re Powderfinger,” lead vocalist Bernard Fanning started the video.

“We always said that if we were going to get back together to do some shows that you guys would be the first to know, and so now you’re the first to know.”

An email from the band’s team confirmed the news, with Powderfinger revealing they would kick off the tour in September next year, with more information being released via their website on Monday.

“Through the big nights, the quiet years, and everything in between, you kept the songs going.

“So, when we had something to say, we knew who needed to hear it first.

“We sat down together and recorded a little message just for you guys. Thank you for being here!”

Earlier in the week, cryptic billboards and a mysterious new social media account sparked speculation the iconic Australian rock band could be planning a surprise reunion.

Digital billboards appeared across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane featuring a cryptic cipher highlighting a series of numbers that appear to reference the band: “ALBUMS: 7, FLIGHTS: 33, CREW: 235, MEMBERS: 5.”

Reunion rumours first started in early October with the creation of a new Instagram called The Return Of The Electric Horsemen.

Fans believed the name was a reference to (The Return Of) The Electric Horseman, the final track on Powderfinger’s 1996 album Double Allergic.

The band’s official Instagram also followed the mysterious new account, which had been sharing details of the billboards appearing around the country.