Neil Finn shifts base to Britain

Neil Finn

SYDNEY - New Zealand music legend Neil Finn is shifting his family to Britain after his teenage son was accepted into a prestigious Welsh college.

Finn, who has just completed a farewell Australian tour with Split Enz, told guests at a Sydney show after-party of the planned move from their Auckland base, the Sun Herald reported.

While they will keep their house in Auckland, Finn and wife Sharon decided on a move to Britain when son Elroy, 16, was accepted into Atlantic College.

Most teenagers selected for the school are awarded scholarships for their potential leadership abilities when it comes to aiding international relations, whether it be through politics, community work, arts or culture.

The Finns' eldest son Liam is in London with his band Betchadupa.

Split Enz completed their five-city Australian tour in Perth on Friday night.

The band said this year that they hoped to play more shows in New Zealand, but no dates have been announced.

- NZPA