Powderfinger confirm reunion for national tour 16 years after saying farewell in last live show
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EN: Use the present simple tense (verb + -s/-es) with a third-person singular subject like 'band' to report recent official announcements or facts.
The singer announces a new album today.
EN: Powderfinger is one of Australia's most beloved alternative rock bands from Brisbane. In pop and rock culture, a 'comeback' refers to returning to the music scene after breaking up or taking an extended hiatus.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things happening in the future.
The band will release a new song next month.
EN: A 'national tour' in Australia typically involves performances across major capital cities such as Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
EN: Use 'was in + [place] + in + [year]' to describe where and when a past event took place. Notice the use of the past tense 'was' because the event is finished.
Our first concert was in London in 2018.
EN: Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia, and the home town of Powderfinger, who formed there in 1989. Returning to one's home town for a farewell or comeback concert is a special milestone for many bands.
EN: Use the simple past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about events or actions completed in the past. Here, 'showed' is the past form of 'show'.
Yesterday, the screen showed a funny message.
EN: Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne are the three largest and most populous capital cities along the east coast of Australia, making them prime locations for major promotional campaigns.
EN: We use 'and' to connect two simple sentences that happened together or in sequence. Both parts have their own subject and past tense verb ('said' and 'guessed').
He saw the photo, and he called his friend.
EN: The ARIA Music Awards (often called the ARIAs) are Australia's highest music honors, similar to the Grammys in the US or the Brit Awards in the UK.
EN: Use 'has + past participle' (present perfect) to talk about life experiences or achievements when the exact time is not mentioned.
She has won many awards.
EN: The ARIA Music Awards (often called the 'ARIAS') are Australia's equivalent of the Grammy Awards, recognizing excellence in the Australian music industry.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before digital platforms, websites, and social media services (like 'on Instagram', 'on Facebook', 'on the internet'). Meanwhile, we use 'in' for content formats (like 'in a video', 'in an article').
She posted the photos in a message on Instagram.
EN: In modern music journalism, headline writers often use the simple present tense ('shares') instead of the past tense ('shared') to make breaking announcements feel immediate and happening right now.
EN: "We'll" is the contraction of "We will". We use "will + base verb" to talk about future actions, promises, or intentions.
We'll see you tomorrow.
EN: "See you from the stage" is a warm, customary way for touring musicians to tell fans they are looking forward to performing live in front of them.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
a series of concerts or performances across an entire country
a musical or theatrical performance given before an audience in real time
the town or city where a person was born or grew up