Neil Finn Delights Fans with Unexpected Performance at Coatesville Market

In a delightful turn of events for music fans, New Zealand's own Neil Finn, a revered figure in the Kiwi music scene, delivered an impromptu performance at the Coatesville Sunday Market, catching attendees off guard. Finn, known for his tenure with the iconic bands Split Enz and Crowded House, graced the stage alongside Eddie Rayner, his former Split Enz bandmate.

Much to the excitement of market-goers, Finn responded to a personal request from the event's organisers who had hoped but hardly expected that he would accept their invitation. His appearance drew a large crowd of enthusiastic fans who were thrilled to hear him play a selection of his well-loved hits.

The spontaneous gig featured Neil Finn in fine form, playing hits that had the audience mesmerised, with one bystander at the Herald describing the setlist as "all the bangers". The surprise of the occurrence was palpable, with fans expressing their disbelief and delight at the legendary artist's presence.

Eddie Rayner, the esteemed keyboardist from Split Enz, added to the nostalgia and excitement of the event by joining Finn on stage for the memorable performance.

A particular highlight for the crowd was the live rendition of the classic song Don't Dream It's Over, which prompted a humorous exchange between Finn and an audience member who exclaimed that Finn's performance outshone that of Bono's. The comment, which Finn referred to as a "such a Kiwi comment", added a touch of lightheartedness to the event.

Despite the market organisers' modest expectations when extending the invitation to Finn, the music icon's decision to partake in the market festivities was a pleasant surprise that contributed to the event's success and evident by the size of the gathering he drew.

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