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John Collins of Powderfinger photo by Ros O'Gorman

John Collins of Powerfinger Receives Member of the Order of Australia Honor

by Paul Cashmere

Powderfinger co-founder and bass player John Collins has received the Member of the Order of Australia for his services to the arts, music and the community.

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Powderfinger photo by Ros O'Gorman

Powderfinger To Virtually Reunite For Beyond Blue and Support Act

by Paul Cashmere

Powderfinger will virtually reunite in a one-off performance this Saturday to benefit Beyond Blue and Support Act.

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Fortitude Music Hall

Fortitude Music Hall Is Brisbane’s Newest Music Venue

by Paul Cashmere

Brisbane has a brand new music venue. Fortitude Music Hall is a labour of love from Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins, Secret Sounds’ Paul Piticco, Live Nation and Hutchinson Builders.

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Powderfinger reform for Darren Middleton album launch, music news, noise11.com

Watch Powderfinger ‘Not Reform’ And Perform Neil Young Song In Brisbane Saturday

by Paul Cashmere

Bernard Fanning, John Collins, Darren Middleton and Ian Haug of Powderfinger performed together on Saturday night but it was “not a reunion folks”.

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