You say Powderchair, we say Silverfinger… Australia’s two largest rock bands have confirmed the widespread reports and announced a two month joint tour of Australia that will take in capital cities and regional centres. The Across The Great Divide shows will see the two groups, who’ve both had number one albums this year, using equal production and playing equal length sets, although Powderfinger (pictured) will be playing after Silverchair. The venture is so big the acts have formed their own joint company to administer it, and it comes with a big top tent for some of the rural gigs and carbon neutral accreditation. Fanclub members and Visa card holders can get tickets from Monday 2 July, everyone else can purchase – generally in the $90 to $100 range plus booking fees – via Ticketek from Monday 9 July.

Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, NSW
Wednesday 29 August

Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 31 August

Convention Centre, Gold Coast, QLD
Sunday 2 September

Regional Entertainment Centre, Tamworth, NSW
Tuesday 4 September

Showgrounds, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Thursday 6 September

Acer Arena, Sydney, NSW
Saturday 8 September

John Dunmore Lang Place, Canberra, ACT
Tuesday 11 September

Gateway Island, Wodonga, NSW
Wednesday 12 September

Ornamental Gardens, Mildura, VIC
Friday 14 September

Venue TBA, Bendigo, VIC
Saturday 15 September

Showgrounds, Ballarat, VIC
Sunday 16 September

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday 18 September

Claremont Oval, Perth, WA
Saturday 22 September

Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday 26 September

Entertainment Centre, Hobart, TAS
Saturday 29 September

Showgrounds, Darwin, NT
Friday 5 October

Showgrounds, Cairns, QLD
Sunday 7 October

Entertainment Centre, Townsville, QLD
Monday 8 October

Showgrounds, Mackay, QLD
Thursday 11 October

Rockhampton Bowl, Rockhampton, QLD
Friday 12 October

USQ University Oval, Toowoomba, QLD
Sunday 14 October

Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW
Tuesday 23 October

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