The frontman of one of Australia’s most loved bands, Powderfinger will head to Newcastle’s Civic Theatre for a show on October 21. Bernard Fanning has firmly cemented his position as one of Australiaโ€™s finest songwriters and lyricists, so we’re looking forward to hearing tracks from his his third studio solo LP, โ€˜Civil Duskโ€™, which he will showcase as part of the concert.

Bernard will be joined by two of the most exciting local acts in the country right now; hailing from the pristine surrounds of Armidale on the mid north coast of NSW, J Award nominee Dustin Tebbutt has been making waves since the release of his debut EP, โ€˜The Breach EPโ€™ in 2013. Gathering fans, including UK legend Ricky Gervais, and building up intense anticipation around his debut album, โ€˜First Lightโ€™ which also drops on August 5th.

WHAT: Bernard Fanning
WHEN: October 21
WHERE: Civic Theatre Newcastle

Fanning’s album, Civil Dusk will be released August 5th 2016 via Dew Process / Universal Music Australia


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