Conversation so far:
What was saying farewell?
Crowded House were midway through a US tour when Paul Hester quit the band on 15 April 1994.
Why did he quit?
He flew home to Melbourne to await the birth of his first child and indicated that he required more time with his family.
Did the band replace him?
drummer for support act Sheryl Crow, temporarily filled in until a replacement, Peter Jones (ex-Harem Scarem, Vince Jones, Kate Ceberano's Septet) was found.
What happened after they finished the tour?
1996, at a press conference to announce the release of their greatest hits album Recurring Dream, Neil revealed that Crowded House were to disband.
What did he say at the press conference?
Crowded House were to disband.
The June 1996 concerts in Europe and Canada were to be their final performances.
When was their final show?
Farewell to the World concert on the steps of the Sydney Opera House on 24 November 1996, which raised funds for the Sydney Children's Hospital.
Did they do anything after?
Farewell to the World was released on VHS in December 1996.
In 2007, a double CD and a DVD were issued as to commemorate the concert's tenth anniversary.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
The DVD featured newly recorded audio commentary by Finn, Hart and Seymour and other new bonus material.
How did the DVD sell?
CANNOTANSWER.
What else happened during this time?
The concert featured the line-up of Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mark Hart and Paul Hester.
Tim Finn and Peter Jones both made guest appearances.
When was this show?
Sydney Opera House on 24 November 1996.

Question: Did they sell out?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Farewell to the world concert by the band Crowded House on 24 November 1996 sell out?