One of the most acclaimed vocalists in Australian rock history is hitting the road this year, with Jimmy Barnes announcing one of his biggest tours ever.
It goes without saying, but no discussion of Australian rock history is complete without a mention of Jimmy Barnes.
Growing up in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, Barnes soon rose to fame as the frontman of Cold Chisel, one of the most iconic Australian bands of all time. Having kicked off a successful solo career in the ’80s, Barnes has continued to be one of the most beloved Aussie musicians ever.
Following the success of his biography, and subsequent film adaptation, Working Class Boy, Barnes revealed that he is set to release his 17th studio album on May 31st, serving as his first album of original material since 2010.
Titled My Criminal Record, the record sees Jimmy Barnes teaming up with Cold Chisel’s Don Walker to help create an album of Aussie heartland rock, including tracks like ‘Shutting Down Our Town’, which chronicles the closure of the Holden factory in Barnes’ hometown of Elizabeth.
Now, to promote the record, Barnsey will be coming to your town, announcing an extensive Aussie tour to kick off in September.
Starting off in Mackay, the tour will see the music legend joined by Jet and Eskimo Joe for a number of these shows, while it will feature Barnes’ first headline performance at the Hordern Pavilion since the late ’80s, and his first ever headlining appearance at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena and Brisbane’s Riverstage.
“It’s been ten years since I made an original rock record and I can’t wait to get out there and play these songs, along with all the old favourites, to a live audience. It’s going to be great!”, Barnes explained of the new tour.
Tickets to these upcoming shows go on sale at 9am on Friday, May 31st, coinciding with the release of My Criminal Record.
Check out ‘Shutting Down Our Town’ by Jimmy Barnes:
Jimmy Barnes’ Shutting Down Your Town Tour 2019
Wednesday, September 18th
Mackay Entertainment Centre, Mackay, QLD
Tickets: Mackay Entertainment Centre
Friday, September 20th
Special Guest: Eskimo Joe
Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville, QLD
Tickets: Mackay Entertainment Centre
Saturday, September 21st
Special Guest: Eskimo Joe
Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns, QLD
Tickets: Ticketlink
Thursday, October 3rd
Special Guest: Jet
WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong NSW
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Saturday, October 5th
Special Guest: Jet
Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW
Tickets: Ticketek
Saturday, October 12th
Special Guest: Jet
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets: Ticketek
Sunday, October 13th
Special Guest: Jet
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
Tickets: Ticketek
Thursday, October 17th
Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, QLD
Tickets: Empire Theatre
Saturday, October 19th
Special Guests: Jet and Eskimo Joe
Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Sunday, October 20th
Special Guest: Jet
Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, QLD
Tickets: Home Of The Arts
Friday, October 25th
Special Guest: Jet
Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, NSW
Tickets: Ticketek
Saturday, October 26th
Special Guests: Jet and Eskimo Joe
Park Beach Reserve, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Thursday, October 31st
Special Guest: Eskimo Joe
Theatre Royal, Canberra, ACT
Tickets: Ticketek
Saturday, November 2nd
Special Guest: Troy Cassar-Daley
Pola Park, Tullamore, NSW
Tickets: 123tix
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Sunday, November 10th
Ascot Racetrack, Perth WA
Tickets: Ticketmaster
