‘My Criminal Record’ is the first new original Jimmy Barnes recording to be released in almost a decade.
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Following its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August, the new feature documentary Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy is hitting cinemas in New Zealand this Thursday.
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Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy opened in cinemas around the country last month and has broken box office records, reaching almost $500K over its opening weekend, and over $650K to date.
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BY THE C is coming to Whyalla with a stellar line-up of Australia’s best rock – starting with Australia’s greatest – Jimmy Barnes and the incomparable Daryl Braithwaite.
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The AFL is pleased to announce The Black Eyed Peas and Jimmy Barnes will feature in the Virgin Australia Pre-Game Show at the 2018 Toyota AFL Grand Final.
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Following its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival last week, the new feature documentary Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy will be released in cinemas nationally from this Thursday
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Join Jimmy Barnes: Musical Memory in Melbourne on Sunday 26 August 2018.
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The world premiere of Working Class Boy is at the Melbourne International Film Festival on Thursday August 16, 2018.
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Jimmy Barnes’ life story is now a powerful film, and to celebrate Bloodlines are proud to announce Working Class Boy – The Soundtracks, to be released 17 August 2018.
Read More »Jimmy Barnes is excited to be performing two live shows in Germany this December, joined by Diesel Music.
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Jimmy Barnes will hit the road in January & February 2019 across Australia, headlining the Red Hot Summer Tour 2019.
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America’s greatest living songwriter Jimmy Webb returns to Australia, to perform a very special concert with his Australian friends.
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Jimmy Barnes will be returning to the Maldives in September 2018 for an intimate performance experience.
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Tickets are now on sale for Jimmy’s final two shows on his Working Class Man “Stories & Songs” Tour, which is traveling across Australia and New Zealand this year. Two new dates have been announced at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith, NSW on June 1, and at[…]
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Jimmy Barnes’ new memoir – Working Class Man is the #1 book in Australia! Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs shows across the country selling out New shows announced in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle and Canberra Jimmy Barnes’ critically acclaimed new memoir “Working Class Man” has gone[…]
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“Working Class Man: An Evening Of Stories & Songs” Tickets On Sale Now The new memoir “Working Class Man” is also on sale now. Buy your copy here Thursday, 15 March 2018 Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW TICKETS + INFO Friday, 16 March 2018 Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW SOLD OUT[…]
Read More »Jimmy Barnes announces Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs national tour Commemorative edition of classic #1 album For The Working Class Man released on 20 October Jimmy Barnes’ highly anticipated new memoir “Working Class Man” will be accompanied by a special national tour it was announced today.[…]
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With just over a month to go until the second volume of Jimmy’s autobiography hits stores, his publisher, HarperCollins, today announced a massive schedule of JIMMY BARNES BOOK LAUNCH EVENTS. Fans can get their books autographed by Jimmy at a series of “Signings” and/or hear him interviewed live during some[…]
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ANNOUNCES ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND IRELAND SHOWS #Working Class Man #WorkingClassBoy Jimmy Barnes is the heart and the soul of Australian rock ‘n roll. After 40 years on stages of all kinds, Jimmy is an icon – his nickname “Barnesy” conjures up thoughts of rock music at an ear-splitting volume, and of[…]
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JIMMY BARNES TO HEAD ICONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL Australian rock ‘n roll legend, Jimmy Barnes, is set to head a stellar cast of Kiwi music legends when Selwyn Sounds returns to the Lincoln Domain on March 3rd next year. Jimmy Barnes is the heart and the soul of Australian rock &[…]
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JIMMY BARNES WINS AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARD AND REVEALS DETAILS OF SEQUEL TO WORKING CLASS BOY.
JIMMY BARNES WINS AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARD AND REVEALS DETAILS OF SEQUEL TO WORKING CLASS BOY. Last night at the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA’s) Jimmy Barnes revealed the title and cover of the second volume of his autobiography, Working Class Man, which will be published on October 23, 2017.[…]
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JIMMY BARNES TEAMS UP WITH FOR THE EXCITING RELEASE OF Album ‘Och Aye the G’Nu’ available March 31ST Children’s Books ‘Och Aye the G’Nu’ available April 1ST Legendary Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes is excited to announce his new venture into the world of children’s entertainment with ‘Och Aye[…]
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Jimmy Barnes announces final ‘Stories & Songs’ show ENMORE, PENRITH AND CAIRNS SHOWS – SOLD OUT #WorkingClassBoy Rock icon and bestselling author, Jimmy Barnes, is about to head out on the road for the final leg of the Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories & Songs tour and today[…]
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Jimmy Barnes receives Australia Day Honour Working Class Boy ‘Stories & Songs’ show wins Sydney Theatre Award #WorkingClassBoy Rock icon and bestselling author, Jimmy Barnes, has today been appointed as an Officer of the General Division of the Order of Australia for ‘distinguished service to the performing arts as a[…]
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Jimmy Barnes announces new ‘Stories & Songs’ shows Working Class Boy No. 1 adult title in 2016 #WorkingClassBoy Following a 2016 filled with firsts and new records, rock icon and bestselling author, Jimmy Barnes, is already gearing up for an even bigger 2017 with new regional shows added to the Working[…]
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Surf Music In Paradise. Up close and personal with Jimmy Barnes playing all his hits in the Maldives
Sydney based The Perfect Wave – the #1 surf travel website in the world, will take surf and music enthusiasts on a specially curated Surf Music in Paradise tour from September 2-9, 2017. Surf Music in Paradise fuses a love of the ocean, and music, in one unique offering. Days[…]
Read More »It’s been a year of firsts for rock icon, Jimmy Barnes. After setting a record with his fifteenth #1 album back in June, and making his debut as a published author in September he’s now releasing his first ever spoken word recording. Just in time for the Christmas holidays, we’re[…]
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As the rave reviews from over the Tasman start to roll in, Eccles Entertainment is excited to announce that Jimmy Barnes will bring his WORKING CLASS BOY: An Evening of Stories and Songs tour to Christchurch for not one, but two shows in February 2017. Jimmy Barnes will now be[…]
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FROM a boy born in the backblocks of Glasgow named James Dixon Swan to an Australian rock icon called Jimmy Barnes this show is a moving, exhilarating and brilliantly produced night out. “Barnesy” is front and centre throughout delivering the raw, uncensored version of a violent childhood, a delinquent youth[…]
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Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories & Songs kicks off today in Ballarat and is travelling around Australia throughout November and December. Don’t miss out on tickets as a number of shows are already sold out. CLICK HERE for show dates & ticket info CLICK BELOW to watch a[…]
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“Jimmy Barnes has been trying to lift the story of his childhood off his chest since the early 1990s. He had abandoned the project twice when a viewing of the movie Snowtown impelled him to push through with it once and for all. “The floodgates opened and I couldn’t hold[…]
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1st Launceston show Sold Out All remaining shows selling fast! #WorkingClassBoy Jimmy Barnes has just announced a 2nd Launceston show has been added to his upcoming Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories & Songs tour on Thursday, 2 February at the Country Club Showroom and tickets are on sale now.[…]
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Hey guys, we’re giving away 2x tickets to each show on my upcoming tour – Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories & Songs. To enter, sign up to my mailing list here: http://eepurl.com/q_uAT And answer the question in the form….some of you may not know this one. Entries close[…]
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Jimmy caught up with The Story NZ to chat about Working Class Boy, ahead of my upcoming Stories & Songs tour. CLICK HERE to see the interview
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After ending the 10 week chart topping reign of mega-authors JK Rowling and Andy Griffiths, Jimmy Barnes’ acclaimed childhood memoir Working Class Boy has now notched up a third consecutive week at #1 on the national Bookscan charts. Never one to stand still, Jimmy started rehearsals yesterday for next month’s[…]
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We’ve just added a limited number of signed copies of the book to the JB online store for those who have been unable make it out to a signing or book event. Visit the store here: http://shop.jimmybarnes.com/ Also, anyone who spends $100 or more on an order will[…]
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Jimmy Barnes Notches Up Another #1 – as an Author! New “Stories & Songs” shows in Hobart, Launceston and Canberra New Zealand shows also announced Tickets selling fast! #WorkingClassBoy After a record breaking fifteen #1 albums, Jimmy Barnes can now also say he’s a chart topping author. His acclaimed childhood memoir “Working[…]
Read More »SYDNEY, 29 Sept. 2016: HarperCollins Australia congratulates Jimmy Barnes on a record-breaking debut week of book sales on the publication of his critically acclaimed childhood memoir, WORKING CLASS BOY. Currently in the middle of his Australian book tour, Jimmy has been overwhelmed by the enormous public support for his story[…]
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Due to the ongoing extreme weather in Adelaide, Jimmy and band will not performing at Botanic Park for the AFL Grand Final. If you’re watching the game, stay in doors and stay safe.
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Jimmy caught up with Anh Do for Anhs Brush With Fame, which airs on ABC TV tomorrow (Wednesday) night at 8pm local time. Tune in to see how the portrait turned out. CLICK the image to watch the a little preview
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Following the recent announce of dates for his first ever ‘spoken word’ tour of Australia, Jimmy Barnes has now added a further nine shows, which will see him ’ tour throughout New Zealand in February 2017. WORKING CLASS BOY: An Evening of Stories and Songs will see Jimmy leaving behind the[…]
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Here’s a preview of my book, Working Class Boy, which is out this Monday 19 September. Family violence is every Australian’s business. Stand with Rosie Batty and all victims so they are Never Alone. http://neveralone.com.au To pre-order the book, and for info on book signings and book events see: http://bit.ly/WorkingClassBoy[…]
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It’s a week of firsts for Jimmy Barnes. Not only is the Oz-rock icon releasing his first ever book, but he’s also announcing his first ever ‘spoken word’ tour throughout November and December. WORKING CLASS BOY: An Evening of Stories and Songs will see Jimmy leaving behind the arenas and[…]
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We’ve put together a Father’s Day pack on the JB online store and i’ll be personally signing cards for those who purchase a pack for their dad. As a gift from us to you, we’re also going to include a free upgrade from regular parcel post to express post so[…]
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The response to the recently announce book events has been fantastic, with the ‘In Conversation’ session proving to quite popular. Just a reminder that numbers at these events are limited so if you’d like to attend, make sure you get in soon! CLICK HERE to see the full schedule and[…]
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The countdown is on to the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final, and the only place to be in Adelaide on the 1st of October, is Botanic Park. I’ll be rocking out with my mates, The Angels, Jon Stevens, Ross Wilson and my brother, Swanee. There’ll be loads of delicious food stalls[…]
Read More »With the release of the first volume of my autobiography – “Working Class Boy” – one month away, I’m happy to announce a series of intimate events at various booksellers around the country. I’ll be signing copies of the book in local bookstores – these are all called “Signings” in the schedule.[…]
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We kicked off the Soul Searchin’ tour over the weekend and it was great to be able to start off in my hometown of Adelaide before heading on to Perth. Both shows felt great, my soul ensemble were brilliant as always, and I absolutely loved the energy from the audience.[…]
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Tickets to my Sydney show are now SOLD OUT. Make sure you grab your tickets to a show on the tour while you can here: http://bit.ly/SStourTix It all kicks off on August 12th in my home town, Adelaide, so I hope to see a bunch of familiar faces in the crowd. See[…]
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Hi Guys I’m giving away 5 signed merch packs, which will include a JB Cowboy hat, 2 stubby holders, 3 JB scooner cups, microphone keyring, and a signed copy of Best Of The Soul Years (addressed to you). If you’d like one of these packs, grab yourself (or a loved[…]
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It’s not often that you can lay claim to surpassing a legendary group like The Beatles, but Jimmy Barnes has managed to do just that with the debut today of his 15th #1 career album, Soul Searchin’ (out now through Liberation Music). The Soul Series started 25 years ago in[…]
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Glad to have this album OUT NOW. I absolutely loved putting this record together. They really are some of the greatest soul gems ever written, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. You can get your copy from any of the following outlets: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD[…]
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JIMMY BARNES ANNOUNCES SOUL SEARCHIN’ ALBUM, DOCUMENTARY + AUGUST NATIONAL TOUR – THE FOURTH & DEFINITIVE INSTALLMENT OF THE SOUL SERIES (OUT 3 JUNE 2016) Jimmy Barnes’ hugely successful and popular Soul Series, the legendary rocker’s journey and exploration of his musical roots, will come to a natural conclusion with[…]
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WORKING CLASS BOY by Jimmy Barnes Entirely in his own words and straight from the heart; the rock legend turns out to be a master storyteller. The time I have spent writing this book has caused me a lot of pain. Sometimes because of what I have remembered about my[…]
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JIMMY BARNES TO PUBLISH LIFE STORY HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS AUSTRALIA IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE JIMMY BARNES HAS SIGNED A TWO‐BOOK DEAL TO WRITE HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY. It’s a life too big and a story too extraordinary for just one book. Jimmy Barnes, ‘Barnsey’ to generations of Australians, has lived many lives –[…]
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To the un-informed, the story of shortbread begins with the medieval “biscuit bread”. Any leftover dough from bread making was dried out in a low oven until it hardened into a type of rusk: the word “biscuit” means “twice cooked”. Gradually the yeast in the bread was replaced by butter,[…]
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THE RED HOT SUMMER TOUR ANNOUNCES ITS BIGGEST LINE UP EVER I’m happy to announce that I’ll be headlining the upcoming RED HOT SUMMER TOUR, alongside Noiseworks, The Angels, Mark Seymour & The Undertow, and The Badloves; making this the biggest RED HOT SUMMER TOUR yet. Audiences can expect a[…]
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COLD CHISEL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, MORE SHOWS AND A SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST The iconic rock band have revealed the title and release date of a brand new studio album, unveiled a handful of extra shows on their highly-anticipatedOne Night Stand tour and on top of all that they are[…]
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JIMMY BARNES BEST OF THE SOUL YEARS NEW RELEASE DATE – NOW OUT FRIDAY AUGUST 14TH It’s been 25 years in the making, and we don’t want to wait a minute longer than necessary to release it! So in a slightly unusual move, Jimmy Barnes Best of the Soul Years[…]
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Hi Guys, I’m giving away two tickets to Cold Chisel shows in Townsville, Darwin, Perth, Hanging Rock, and Sydney. CLICK HERE to head to my Facebook page for your chance to WIN tickets. Winners will be announced on Friday August 7th. Good luck.
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JIMMY BARNES – BEST OF THE SOUL YEARS (1990 – 2015) OUT 21 AUGUST 2015 A quarter of a century in the making, here is Jimmy Barnes Best of the Soul Years. Collected here for the very first time, it’s all the highlights from Jimmy’s ongoing artistic pilgrimage into the[…]
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COLD CHISEL ANNOUNCE THEIR ‘ONE NIGHT STAND’ NATIONAL TOUR Ahead of State Of Origin 1, and in front of an audience of 80,000 live spectators, more than 2.5 million TV viewers and many millions more online, the legendary Cold Chiselannounced their One Night Stand tour of Australia. It will be[…]
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ROCK THE BOAT 5 (click to visit page) Welcome to the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll experience you will ever have – Rock The Boat 5. Due to overwhelming popularity, Rock The Boat returns for its fifth consecutive year, boasting a star studded line-up like no other ever assembled on water.[…]
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JIMMY BARNES ADDS A GOLD COAST SHOW TO THE NATIONAL FLESH AND WOOD ACOUSTIC TOUR 2015! SYDNEY AND BRISBANE SHOWS NOW SOLD OUT! For release – Wednesday, 29 April, 2015: Ticket sales forJimmy Barnes’ Flesh and Wood Acoustic Tour 2015 have gone great guns since going on sale[…]
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HIGH POWERED ROCK PARTIES @ V8’S DARWIN 2015 Jimmy Barnes and You Am I will be performing on the Race and Rock stage at Hidden Valley on Saturday 20th June 2015. Jimmy Barnes is a powerhouse performer and has the highest number of hit albums of any Australian artist. We[…]
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Jimmy Barnes – Official Looking forward to playing at the Big Red Bash with Jon Stevens, Diesel Music+ more in July, and I’m giving you the chance to win a 5 day bus charter round trip for you for you and a friend (from Brisbane), plus 2 tickets & accommodation[…]
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Coming out to Birdsville is a special thing, but coming out with Jon and Diesel makes it even more fun. It’s a place that I’ve never been to before – and I’ve been to most places in Australia. So really looking forward to getting there – we’re going to rock[…]
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Thanks to everyone who came down to the Red Hot Summer Tour Official yesterday in Ballarat. Was a cracker of a show. Link to Video of Jimmy in Ballarat
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Cold Chisel have announced the release of a strictly limited edition deluxe vinyl box set to be released on Friday April 10, 2015. Pre-order here This special box set includes all seven of Cold Chisel’s legendary studio LP’s, two of which (The Last Wave of Summer and No Plans) have[…]
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Pre-order your copy of my 30th Anniversary Rockumentary DVD, which is going to feature some pretty special footage from life on the road during my greatest hits tour, footage from my hometown show in Adelaide, Flesh and Wood shows, and A Day On The Green footage (which will include special[…]
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My daughter MAHALIA BARNES + THE SOUL MATES and good friend Joe Bonamassa have recorded an amazing record together and are performing two showcases in Sydney and Melbourne. Don’t miss out on tickets: Click on dates! SYDNEY 3rd FEB MELBOURNE 5th FEB Here’s a link to a free download of[…]
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2014 has been such a special year for me, being my 30th anniversary as a solo artist, and i really do have you all to thank for making it an absolute cracker! I’ve had fair few people ask me about footage from this years 30:30 Hindsight tour, and it’s with[…]
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JIMMY BARNES 30:30 HINDSIGHT CELEBRATING 30 YEARS WITH AN NZ TOUR with special guests The Dead Daisies 30 years on and Jimmy Barnes is still rocking! To celebrate this extraordinary milestone Jimmy will be returning to New Zealand for four theatre shows in November. The 30:30 Hindsight tour will see[…]
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Recent 30:30 News VIDEO LINKS One Plus One will be posted on the ABC iview. Have you seen Jimmy sing Good Times Feat. Keith Urban? Check out The Project with Jimmy Barnes. Great singers! TODAY SHOW CH9 http://www.jump-in.com.au/show/today/videos/3762377863001/ MORNINGS CH9 http://www.jump-in.com.au/show/mornings/videos/3762484519001/ JIMMY BARNES CELEBRATING 30 YEARS WITH A NATIONAL TOUR[…]
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