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Daily Mail
3 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.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Red Hot Summer Tour: Crowded House and Angus & Julia Stone headline December festival at Sandalford Wines
Aussie rock royalty Crowded House is set to lead an impressive list of national talent in the return of popular music series Red Hot Summer Tour later this year. Kicking off in Queensland in October, the touring music festival will sweep through the East Coast before arriving at the Swan Valley's Sandalford Wines on December 6. Supporting the Better Be Home Soon hitmakers will be talented siblings Angus & Julia Stone, along with The Church, Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda, and The Waifs. Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and the late Paul Hester, Crowded House achieved worldwide acclaim for their hits Something So Strong and Don't Dream It's Over. Sharing the announcement with fans on Sunday, the band said they were 'very excited to hit the road across Australia' and implored followers to 'set your alarms' to ensure they didn't miss out on tickets. Releasing Gravity Stairs in 2024, the group's eighth studio album showcases the current version of the five-piece band which features Finn, Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn's sons Elroy and Liam. Duo Angus & Julia Stone — best known for their mega hit Big Jet Plane — are set to remind local fans exactly why their indie folk sound has connected with fans across the world. Pit-stopping primarily at regional venues, the announcement has prompted hundreds of fans to plead for their hometowns to be considered. 'Why no Tasmania dates,' one person said, with another suggesting, 'Regional Western Australia (Busselton) would've been a better venue' than WA's Swan Valley region. Others cried out in support of the line-up, labelling it 'amazing' and 'sensational' — while one person suggested Angus & Julia Stone 'should be headlining' the event. The most recent festival series — which wrapped in March this year — celebrated a host of nostalgic acts including ICEHOUSE, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, and Noiseworks. As thousands of local fans flocked to the Sandalford Wines event in the scorching heat, emerging Perth musician Lizzie Bliss stood out from the crowd and was invited on stage to jam with her idols Wolfmother. The teen's guitar performance of classic track Joker and the Thief was so well-received, she caught up with the band for breakfast the following day. 'I really thought that I would have been nervous, but there was not a single amount of nervousness in me,' she told PerthNow of her performance. Ticket pre-sale for the upcoming Red Hot Summer Tour series begins from June 3.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Classic Aussie acts to headline Swan Valley festival return
Aussie rock royalty Crowded House is set to lead an impressive list of national talent in the return of popular music series Red Hot Summer Tour later this year. Kicking off in Queensland in October, the touring music festival will sweep through the East Coast before arriving at the Swan Valley's Sandalford Wines on December 6. Supporting the Better Be Home Soon hitmakers will be talented siblings Angus & Julia Stone, along with The Church, Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda, and The Waifs. Crowded House will headline Red Hot Summer Tour in 2025. Credit: Crowded House Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and the late Paul Hester, Crowded House achieved worldwide acclaim for their hits Something So Strong and Don't Dream It's Over. Sharing the announcement with fans on Sunday, the band said they were 'very excited to hit the road across Australia' and implored followers to 'set your alarms' to ensure they didn't miss out on tickets. Releasing Gravity Stairs in 2024, the group's eighth studio album showcases the current version of the five-piece band which features Finn, Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn's sons Elroy and Liam. Duo Angus & Julia Stone — best known for their mega hit Big Jet Plane — are set to remind local fans exactly why their indie folk sound has connected with fans across the world. Angus & Julia Stone will support Crowded House in Perth. Credit: Angus & Julia Stone Pit-stopping primarily at regional venues, the announcement has prompted hundreds of fans to plead for their hometowns to be considered. 'Why no Tasmania dates,' one person said, with another suggesting, 'Regional Western Australia (Busselton) would've been a better venue' than WA's Swan Valley region. Others cried out in support of the line-up, labelling it 'amazing' and 'sensational' — while one person suggested Angus & Julia Stone 'should be headlining' the event. About 16,000 rock lovers booked tickets the March 2025 event, Credit: Sandalford Wines The most recent festival series — which wrapped in March this year — celebrated a host of nostalgic acts including ICEHOUSE, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, and Noiseworks. As thousands of local fans flocked to the Sandalford Wines event in the scorching heat, emerging Perth musician Lizzie Bliss stood out from the crowd and was invited on stage to perform with her idols Wolfmother. The teen's guitar performance of classic track Joker and the Thief was so well-received, she caught up with the band for breakfast the following day. Lizzie Bliss and Wolfmother at DoubleTree by Hilton in Perth. Credit: Lizzie Bliss 'I really thought that I would have been nervous, but there was not a single amount of nervousness in me,' she told PerthNow of her performance. Ticket pre-sale for the upcoming Red Hot Summer Tour series begins from June 3.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Crowded House to headline Red Hot Summer Tour in Hunter Valley
Crowded House is headlining an all-Australian Red Hot Summer Tour line-up at Roche Estate in October. They will be joined in the Hunter Valley on October 25 by Angus & Julia Stone, The Church, Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda, and The Waifs. Crowded House, who performed at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in December, have sold more than 15 million records worldwide. Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and the late Paul Hester, the group's self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by worldwide smashes Something So Strong and Don't Dream It's Over. In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of more than 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul's passing in 2005. Albums Time on Earth (2007) and Intriguer (2010) followed, and Crowded House was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2018 Finn joined Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member for a world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, releasing their first full-length album in 11 years, Dreamers Are Waiting (2021) and their eighth studio album, Gravity Stairs, last year. Produced by Steven Schram, the album showcases the band in its current incarnation: Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn's sons Elroy and Liam. Angus & Julia Stone are a sibling singing/songwriting duo whose music spans intimate folk and dreamy indie pop. They have released six albums and their single, Big Jet Plane, earned the group 5 ARIA Award wins and top spot in triple j's Hottest 100 in 2010. It's the same year The Church were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, who remain one of the most innovative and enduring bands of their era. Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors) and Vika & Linda will be joining forces for this concert series as a combined ensemble, and The Waifs will be performing three decades of beloved songs. Crowded House is headlining an all-Australian Red Hot Summer Tour line-up at Roche Estate in October. They will be joined in the Hunter Valley on October 25 by Angus & Julia Stone, The Church, Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda, and The Waifs. Crowded House, who performed at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in December, have sold more than 15 million records worldwide. Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and the late Paul Hester, the group's self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by worldwide smashes Something So Strong and Don't Dream It's Over. In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of more than 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul's passing in 2005. Albums Time on Earth (2007) and Intriguer (2010) followed, and Crowded House was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2018 Finn joined Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member for a world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, releasing their first full-length album in 11 years, Dreamers Are Waiting (2021) and their eighth studio album, Gravity Stairs, last year. Produced by Steven Schram, the album showcases the band in its current incarnation: Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn's sons Elroy and Liam. Angus & Julia Stone are a sibling singing/songwriting duo whose music spans intimate folk and dreamy indie pop. They have released six albums and their single, Big Jet Plane, earned the group 5 ARIA Award wins and top spot in triple j's Hottest 100 in 2010. It's the same year The Church were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, who remain one of the most innovative and enduring bands of their era. Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors) and Vika & Linda will be joining forces for this concert series as a combined ensemble, and The Waifs will be performing three decades of beloved songs. Crowded House is headlining an all-Australian Red Hot Summer Tour line-up at Roche Estate in October. They will be joined in the Hunter Valley on October 25 by Angus & Julia Stone, The Church, Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda, and The Waifs. Crowded House, who performed at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in December, have sold more than 15 million records worldwide. Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and the late Paul Hester, the group's self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by worldwide smashes Something So Strong and Don't Dream It's Over. In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of more than 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul's passing in 2005. Albums Time on Earth (2007) and Intriguer (2010) followed, and Crowded House was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2018 Finn joined Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member for a world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, releasing their first full-length album in 11 years, Dreamers Are Waiting (2021) and their eighth studio album, Gravity Stairs, last year. Produced by Steven Schram, the album showcases the band in its current incarnation: Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn's sons Elroy and Liam. Angus & Julia Stone are a sibling singing/songwriting duo whose music spans intimate folk and dreamy indie pop. They have released six albums and their single, Big Jet Plane, earned the group 5 ARIA Award wins and top spot in triple j's Hottest 100 in 2010. It's the same year The Church were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, who remain one of the most innovative and enduring bands of their era. Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors) and Vika & Linda will be joining forces for this concert series as a combined ensemble, and The Waifs will be performing three decades of beloved songs. Crowded House is headlining an all-Australian Red Hot Summer Tour line-up at Roche Estate in October. They will be joined in the Hunter Valley on October 25 by Angus & Julia Stone, The Church, Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda, and The Waifs. Crowded House, who performed at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in December, have sold more than 15 million records worldwide. Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour and the late Paul Hester, the group's self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by worldwide smashes Something So Strong and Don't Dream It's Over. In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of more than 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul's passing in 2005. Albums Time on Earth (2007) and Intriguer (2010) followed, and Crowded House was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2018 Finn joined Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member for a world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, releasing their first full-length album in 11 years, Dreamers Are Waiting (2021) and their eighth studio album, Gravity Stairs, last year. Produced by Steven Schram, the album showcases the band in its current incarnation: Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn's sons Elroy and Liam. Angus & Julia Stone are a sibling singing/songwriting duo whose music spans intimate folk and dreamy indie pop. They have released six albums and their single, Big Jet Plane, earned the group 5 ARIA Award wins and top spot in triple j's Hottest 100 in 2010. It's the same year The Church were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, who remain one of the most innovative and enduring bands of their era. Mark Seymour (Hunters and Collectors) and Vika & Linda will be joining forces for this concert series as a combined ensemble, and The Waifs will be performing three decades of beloved songs.
