Skip to main content Skip to news navigation, settings and search Explore the ABC Loading ABC News News Home Powderfinger confirm reunion, 16 years after breaking up Share Share article Powderfinger confirm reunion, 16 years after breaking up By Dan Condon Double J Topic: Music Posted Fri 9 Oct 2026 at 10:01am Fri 9 Oct 2026 at 10:01am Fri 9 Oct 2026 at 10:01am , updated Fri 9 Oct 2026 at 10:15am Fri 9 Oct 2026 at 10:15am Fri 9 Oct 2026 at 10:15am After days of cryptic clues, Brisbane rock icons
Well, well, well, look who decided to dust off their instruments and get back on stage—none other than the iconic Australian band, Powderfinger! Yes, you heard it right: after a 16-year hiatus that felt longer than a trip to the dentist, the band has officially confirmed their reunion. It’s like finding out your favorite childhood toy was hiding in the attic all along—nostalgic and slightly dusty.
For those who may have been living under a rock (or perhaps just have a very selective memory), Powderfinger was a staple of the Australian rock scene in the late ’90s and early 2000s. With hits like “My Happiness” and “These Days,” they were practically the soundtrack to a generation’s angst and awkward teenage years. Their farewell tour back in 2010 left fans feeling like they had just lost their favorite pair of jeans—comfortable and classic, but now unwearable.
Fast forward to now, and the rumors have been swirling like a bad haircut in a windstorm. Fans everywhere have been speculating,
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