It’s no secret Jimmy Barnes is a legendary muso, but he’s also now a best-selling author – and he’s combining those two things on his next massive national tour.
It’s been around three decades since the iconic pub singalong Working Class Man was released. He’s just completed a memoir of the same name, the sequel to his number one nonfiction Working Class Boy, and will be taking this one on tour around the country for three months next year, with a mix of spoken word and musical performances.
“The new ‘Working Class Man’ live show and book – again both written by Jimmy – begin in 1974 as he leaves Adelaide in the back of an old bread truck with a then unknown rock group called Cold Chisel. They trace the legendary band’s long climb to the top and their subsequent implosion. The story then picks up as Jimmy carves out a new solo career for himself. He becomes the country’s biggest rock star before drugs and alcohol bring him to his knees and he eventually rebuilds his life thanks to the love of his wife and his family. It’s a spellbinding and searingly honest reflection on success, fame and addiction.”
Tickets for the tour will go on sale the same day as Working Class Man hits bookstores: Monday 23rd October (mailing list subscribers will have exclusive early access).
To celebrate the new book, Barnesy is also releasing a limited edition, commemorative version of one of the greatest Aussie rock albums of all time, For The Working Class Man. The deluxe double-disc LP is packed with newly remastered tracks and never-before-released live recordings, and will go on sale next Friday, 20th October.
Jimmy Barnes — ‘Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs’ 2018 Tour
Members of Jimmy’s mailing list and Frontier Touring Members will have the opportunity to access pre-sale tickets from 2pm on Thursday, 19th October until 2pm on Friday, 20th October.
Venue pre-sales from Friday, 20th October from 2pm until Monday, 23rd October at 9am (local times) or earlier if pre-sale allocations are exhausted.
Tickets on sale to the general public from 10am local times Monday, 23rd October.
Thursday, 15th March: Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Friday, 16th March 2018: Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Saturday, 17th March: Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT
Tickets: Venue Website
Wednesday, 21st March: Devonport Entertainment Centre, Devonport TAS
Tickets: Venue Website
Thursday, 22nd March: Country Club Showroom, Launceston
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Friday, 23rd March: Country Club Showroom, Launceston TAS
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Saturday, 24th March: Wrestpoint Entertainment Centre, Hobart TAS
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Thursday, 5th April: Parklands Resort & Conference Centre, Mudgee NSW
Tickets: Venue Website
Friday, 6th April: Civic Centre, Newcastle NSW
Tickets: Ticketek
Saturday, 7th April: Bathurst Entertainment Centre, Bathurst NSW
Tickets: Venue Website
Thursday, 12th April: Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane Qld
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Friday, 13th April: Empire Theatre, Toowoomba QLD
Tickets: Venue Website
Saturday, 14th April: The Star Theatre, Gold Coast QLD
Tickets: Ticketek
Wednesday, 18th April: Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Bunbury WA
Tickets: Venue Website
Thursday, 19th April: Perth Concert Hall, Perth WA
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Saturday, 21st April: Keith Mitchell Theatre, Port Pirie SA
Tickets: Venue Website
Sunday, 22nd April: Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Thursday, 26th April: Frankston Arts Centre Theatre, Frankston VIC
Tickets: Venue Website
Friday, 27th April: Costa Hall, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong VIC
Tickets: Venue Website
Saturday, 28th April: The Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Sunday, 29th April: Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo VIC
Tickets: GoTix
Thursday, 3rd May: Centennial Hall, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney NSW
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Sunday, 20th May: Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin NT
Tickets: Venue Website
Tuesday, 22nd May: Tank Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD
Tickets: Ticketlink
Wednesday, 23rd May: Tank Arts Centre, Cairns QLD
Tickets: Ticketlink
Friday, 25th May: Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, Townsville QLD
Tickets: Venue Website
Saturday, 26th May: Plenary Halls, Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, Mackay QLD
Tickets: Venue Website
Sunday, 27th May: Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton QLD
Tickets: Venue Website
Tuesday, 29th May: Caloundra Events Centre, Caloundra QLD
Tickets: Venue Website
Wednesday, 30th May: Saraton Theatre, Grafton NSW
Tickets: Venue Website
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