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Something so strong pulls Neil Finn back to the open road, even 40 years on
Something so strong pulls Neil Finn back to the open road, even 40 years on

The Age

time2 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Age

Something so strong pulls Neil Finn back to the open road, even 40 years on

You might assume that after 40 years with Crowded House, Neil Finn would've done it all. But then you see a viral video where he's singing Don't Dream It's Over with pop star Dua Lipa and you think, hmm, that's unexpected. 'I just got an email, turns out she and her father, who manages her, are big fans. I was very happy to be asked,' says Finn about being invited onstage by Lipa at her gig in Auckland in April. 'I happen to have an affection for her music, in part because my grandsons Buddy and Manaia danced to Houdini and Levitating all summer. I like her stuff and I like her, she emanates something really positive and good and she was a delight.' Also unexpected? That there are somehow places left in Australia that Crowded House have never yet managed to play. It's partly the reason the band will headline Red Hot Summer, a touring festival that'll take them through regional Australia this October and November, alongside acts like The Church, Angus & Julia Stone, and old acquaintances Mark Seymour and Vika & Linda. 'It's going to be quite a hanging-out-with-the-family kind of vibe, a pretty tight crew getting around to some interesting parts of Australia that we haven't been to for years or sometimes ever,' says Finn. 'There's a bit of extra excitement in the audience when you turn up in a place that's off the beaten track a little bit, where they don't necessarily get things like this. We're pleased to be part of that, and we aim to make it an unforgettable night'. Ever the ageing muso with his tousled grey hair, horn-rimmed glasses and pilling green jumper, Finn, 67 – Zooming from his sun-dappled writing room in Auckland – says he's a creature of habit when it comes to music these days. 'I have a fairly strict life. Not 'strict' because I love it, but a routine of coming into this room here every day and just exploring,' he says. He's been getting new songs going for Crowded House's next album, which he hopes to record in August, with the same lineup – his sons Liam and Elroy, and super-producer Mitch Froom on keyboards – established on 2021's acclaimed comeback Dreamers Are Waiting and last year's Gravity Stairs.

Something so strong pulls Neil Finn back to the open road, even 40 years on
Something so strong pulls Neil Finn back to the open road, even 40 years on

Sydney Morning Herald

time2 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • Sydney Morning Herald

Something so strong pulls Neil Finn back to the open road, even 40 years on

You might assume that after 40 years with Crowded House, Neil Finn would've done it all. But then you see a viral video where he's singing Don't Dream It's Over with pop star Dua Lipa and you think, hmm, that's unexpected. 'I just got an email, turns out she and her father, who manages her, are big fans. I was very happy to be asked,' says Finn about being invited onstage by Lipa at her gig in Auckland in April. 'I happen to have an affection for her music, in part because my grandsons Buddy and Manaia danced to Houdini and Levitating all summer. I like her stuff and I like her, she emanates something really positive and good and she was a delight.' Also unexpected? That there are somehow places left in Australia that Crowded House have never yet managed to play. It's partly the reason the band will headline Red Hot Summer, a touring festival that'll take them through regional Australia this October and November, alongside acts like The Church, Angus & Julia Stone, and old acquaintances Mark Seymour and Vika & Linda. 'It's going to be quite a hanging-out-with-the-family kind of vibe, a pretty tight crew getting around to some interesting parts of Australia that we haven't been to for years or sometimes ever,' says Finn. 'There's a bit of extra excitement in the audience when you turn up in a place that's off the beaten track a little bit, where they don't necessarily get things like this. We're pleased to be part of that, and we aim to make it an unforgettable night'. Ever the ageing muso with his tousled grey hair, horn-rimmed glasses and pilling green jumper, Finn, 67 – Zooming from his sun-dappled writing room in Auckland – says he's a creature of habit when it comes to music these days. 'I have a fairly strict life. Not 'strict' because I love it, but a routine of coming into this room here every day and just exploring,' he says. He's been getting new songs going for Crowded House's next album, which he hopes to record in August, with the same lineup – his sons Liam and Elroy, and super-producer Mitch Froom on keyboards – established on 2021's acclaimed comeback Dreamers Are Waiting and last year's Gravity Stairs.

Crowded House singer Neil Finn reveals how he REALLY feels about being mistaken for an Aussie - as the band heads on tour Down Under
Crowded House singer Neil Finn reveals how he REALLY feels about being mistaken for an Aussie - as the band heads on tour Down Under

Daily Mail​

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Crowded House singer Neil Finn reveals how he REALLY feels about being mistaken for an Aussie - as the band heads on tour Down Under

Neil Finn has shared what it really feels like to be constantly mistaken for an Australian. The New Zealand-born Crowded House singer has been embraced as an honorary Aussie - and was even recently mistaken as an artist from Down Under by Rolling Stone Magazine in a description of the band's Red Hot Summer Tour. The 67-year-old was quizzed on the error during Monday's episode of The Project by host Waleed Aly. 'It's Rolling Stone's fault. They have said this Red Hot Summer Tour was a 'heavy weight all-Australian line-up. How do you feel about that?' Waleed asked. 'I don't mind,' the legendary songwriter replied casually, clearly nonplussed. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'You know, I belong to a few different families. The Australian family is just fine with me,' he added. While Tim is a New Zealander, Crowded House consists of members from Australia and New Zealand and was formed in Melbourne in 1985. Crowded House are heading off on tour in Australia, headlining the 2025 Red Hot Summer Tour in October. Last year, the band released their eighth album Gravity Stairs. Fans have praised the 11 tracks included on the record as among the best work the music legends have ever done. The album, which features the single Oh Hi, climbed to number three on the ARIA chart when it was released in May last year. 'The latest LP from one of my favourite bands of all time is a sheer delight from start to finish,' shared a fan on X. 'Full of everything you'd want from the band and is my Album of the Year so far,' one person said. The praise from Crowdie fans continued on the band's social media, with followers messaging their support for the fresh batch of tunes. 'Stunning record guys! Congrats on the release!' gushed one fan on Instagram. Another follower agreed: 'The new album is absolutely stunning! The first track made me cry it was so beautiful. Bravo and thank you.' 'Oh guys first listen and it's absolutely sublime! The album I needed right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you,' messaged another delighted fan. Meanwhile, the band weathered some harsh criticism about their tour Down Under last November. Sadly their dedicated fans in Adelaide did not get to see them. The Don't Dream It's Over hitmakers performed their Gravity Stairs tour only in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Newcastle. The band's fans in the South Australian capital took to Instagram in a fury to protest the snub. 'And Adelaide misses out again,' moaned one disappointed fan on the band's official Instagram. 'Not even the Crowdies will do Adelaide,' agreed another disgruntled music lover.

See Dua Lipa Perform Iconic ‘80s Hit With Original Singer
See Dua Lipa Perform Iconic ‘80s Hit With Original Singer

Yahoo

time07-04-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

See Dua Lipa Perform Iconic ‘80s Hit With Original Singer

has been inviting some special guests to appear with her onstage during the Australia and New Zealand dates of her Radical Optimismtour. On Friday, April 4, at the Spark Arena in Auckland she surprised fans by inviting Crowded House frontman Neil Finn on stage to perform the band's 1986 hit 'Don't Dream It's Over.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 'Tonight feels a bit life-shifting for me because I get to do one of my favorite songs ever by a Kiwi legend,' Lipa is seen saying in video posted to the official Crowded House HQ Instagram account, before introducing Finn to the stage. 'Thank you @dualipa & @dukagjinlipa for a wonderful evening,' reads the caption that accompanied the video. Crowded House fans were impressed by the collaboration, with one writing, 'Wow wow wow The crowd reaction when you walked on stage drew me to tears . Amazing !' Another suggested, 'Best song ever! What a duo ❤️Please re-release this song together ❤️👏,' while a third added, 'She's the real deal. Great to see and hear this!' On previous dates on the tour, Lipa has covered Kylie Minogue's 'Can't Get You Out of My Head,' Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn,' AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell' and Lorde's 'Royals.' Last week in Sydney, she brought out another special guest, Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, to perform the act's song 'The Less I Know the Better.'

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