'It is not to be this time folks,' the band tweeted on Saturday afternoon, despite describing the invitation as 'very generous and enticing'.
Brisbane rock legends Powderfinger have declined an invitation to perform at the AFL grand final at The Gabba on October 24.
Brisbane favourites Powderfinger have declined an invitation to perform at The Gabba for the AFL grand final. During Wednesday's announcement of the grand final's relocation to Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk flagged her interest in the band's return."If Bernard [Fanning] is out there listening ... I'll give him a shout-out."
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