Crowded House at Sounds of the City, Castlefield Bowl - stage times, support, setlist and how to get there

Melbourne band Crowded House will be taking the stage in Manchester after being forced to reschedule their UK/Europe tour last year.

With some timeless classics like ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’, ‘Weather With You’, and ‘Fall at Your Feet’ in their arsenal, Crowded House are sure to impress fans when they take to the stage at Castlefield Bowl this evening. The band was formed in 1985, with founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour the sole constant members of the group since its formation.

The band had to significant periods of international chart success, the first with their self-titled debut album, which reached number 12 on the US Album Chart, and again with their third and fourth albums - Woodface and Together Alone - and the compilation Reoccurring Dream, which included hits ‘Distant Sun’, ‘Locked Out’ and ‘Instinct’.

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Here's everything you need to know about Crowded House's gig tonight at Castlefield Bowl.

Support for the show includes a DJ to kick things off then followed by New Zealand artist Liam Finn whose most recent studio album, The Nihilist, reached 11 on the UK charts. More recently Liam joined Crowded House at Glastonbury alongside his son Buddy who provided vocals for the 1991 single Weather With You.

As with all events of this scale, timings are always subject to change on the night, so make sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment. These are the approximate times we’ve been given as a guide.

Doors open: 5.30pm

DJ: 6.45pm

Liam Finn: 7.45pm

Crowded House: 9pm

Curfew: 10.30pm

Crowded House have had an eventful year so far - performing at the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. After being forced to reschedule