Original: In June 2007 , Powderfinger announced a nationwide tour featuring Australian rock band Silverchair titled the Across the Great Divide tour . The tour was an attempt to promote the efforts of Reconciliation Australia , a foundation helping to improve the welfare of the Indigenous people of Australia and to '' show ( that ) both bands are behind the idea of reconciliation . ''
Simplified: The 2007 Across the Great Divide tour featured Powderfinger and Silverchair playing concerts across Australia to help promote Reconciliation Australia , a charity that tries to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians .