AUSSIE rock band Powderfinger signalled the beginning of the end when their national farewell tour kicked off in Newcastle last night.
After more than 20 years together, the group, led by Bernard Fanning, are no strangers to a Newcastle crowd.
They cut their teeth as a premier rock act at the University of Newcastle’s Bar on The Hill and toured with the Hunter’s own Silverchair three years ago.
‘‘We love playing here,’’ Fanning said at last night’s farewell to Newcastle.
‘‘This is a celebration and there’s nothing sad about it.’’
More than 7000 people sang and cheered them on at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.
The band opened the concert with Love Your Way and performed some of their greatest hits including These Days, and (Baby I’ve Got You) On My Mind.
The Sunsets Farewell Tour heads to the Gold Coast tomorrow before wrapping up in Powderfinger’s hometown of Brisbane on November 13.
The band arrived in Newcastle on Monday after a few weeks of rehearsing.
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