Jimmy Barnes’ announces final Sydney
Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs
shows in Penrith and Chatswood
Shows in Thirroul, Canberra, Devonport, Newcastle, Bathurst, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Port Pirie, Adelaide, Frankston, Geelong, Melbourne, Bendigo, Sydney Town Hall, Cairns, Townsville and Caloundra SOLD OUT!
Limited tickets still available for 2nd shows in
Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney Town Hall
Jimmy Barnes has announced the final two shows on his Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs tour in Sydney at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith on Friday, 1 June and the Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood on Saturday, 2 June 2018. Tickets to both shows go on sale at 10.00am on Friday, 16 February 2018.
Jimmy’s critically acclaimed new memoir “Working Class Man” went straight to #1 on the Neilsen Bookscan chart and, like its predecessor “Working Class Boy”, has already been nominated in the Non-Fiction category in the 2018 Indie Book Awards.
Although only launched at the end of October, “Working Class Man” was the bestselling title in the Biography/Autobiography category in 2017 and the best selling title in the Australian market for the first two weeks of sales. To date (to the 20th Jan 2018), a staggering 115,000 Australians have bought a copy of “Working Class Man”.
The new Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs tour has already struck a chord with fans around Australia with shows in Thirroul (x 2), Canberra (x 2), Devonport, Newcastle, Bathurst, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Port Pirie, Adelaide, Frankston, Geelong, Melbourne, Bendigo, Cairns (x 2), Townsville and Caloundra all SOLD OUT. One Sydney Town Hall show has also sold out and very limited tickets remain for the other show at that iconic venue on 2 May.
Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs and the brand-new book – both written entirely by Jimmy – each 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. Critics agree it’s a spellbinding and searingly honest reflection on success, fame and addiction:
“It’s a fascinating insider’s view of the Australian music industry and the highs and lows of fame … He constantly flirts with self-destruction and death (but) this is not just a tale of doom and gloom. It has passages that are uproariously funny. But in the end Working Class Man is a torch song to the healing power of mateship, love and family” – Herald Sun
Tickets for all remaining dates are selling fast. Fans are reminded to only buy tickets by following the direct ticket links here. People who choose to ignore this clear advice and who instead use search engines like Google to find tickets typically get steered to unofficial reselling sites like Viagogo that often lead to rip offs.
Tickets for the new shows in Penrith and Chatswood will go onsale at 10.00am on Friday, 16 February 2018.
Working Class Man: An Evening of Stories & Songs will also help promote the good work of Lifeline (www.lifeline.org.au) as Jimmy will be drawing further attention to the issues of addiction and mental health in both his new book and live show.
To coincide with the release of “Working Class Man“, Bloodlines/ Mushroom have released a limited edition, commemorative version of one of the greatest Australian rock albums of all time, For The Working Class Man, which includes a never before released DVD from the legendary Playroom in Queensland in 1984.
The updated, remastered video for Working Class Man can be viewed and embedded from here. Hi res images can be downloaded from here.
NEW SHOWS
Friday, 1 June 2018
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
(Richard Bonynge Concert Hall), Penrith NSW
Tickets available from the venue – 02 4723 7600 and www.thejoan.com.au
Saturday, 2 June 2018
Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood NSW
Tickets available from venue – 02 8075 8111 and
Ticketek – www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED SHOWS
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
* SOLD OUT *
Friday, 16 March 2018
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
* SOLD OUT *
Saturday, 17 March 2018
Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT
* SOLD OUT *
Sunday, 18 March 2018
Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT
* SOLD OUT *
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Devonport Entertainment Centre, Devonport TAS
* SOLD OUT *
Thursday, 22 March 2018
Country Club Showroom, Launceston TAS
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100
Friday, 23 March 2018
Country Club Showroom, Launceston TAS
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100
Saturday, 24 March 2018
Wrestpoint Entertainment Centre, Hobart TAS
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Parklands Resort & Conference Centre, Mudgee NSW
Tickets available from the venue www.parklandsresort.com.au | 02 6372 4500
Friday, 6 April 2018
Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW
Newcastle Writer’s Festival Opening Night
* SOLD OUT *
Saturday, 7 April 2018
Bathurst Entertainment Centre, Bathurst NSW
* SOLD OUT *
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane Qld
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100
Thursday, 12 April 2018
Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane Qld
* SOLD OUT *
Friday, 13 April 2018
Empire Theatre, Toowoomba QLD
* SOLD OUT *
Saturday, 14 April 2018
The Star, Gold Coast QLD
* SOLD OUT *
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Bunbury WA
Tickets available from the venue
www.bunburyentertainment.com | 08 9792 3111
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Perth Concert Hall, Perth WA
* SOLD OUT *
Saturday, 21 April 2018
Keith Michell Theatre, Port Pirie SA
* SOLD OUT *
Sunday, 22 April 2018
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA
* SOLD OUT *
Thursday, 26 April 2018
Frankston Arts Centre Theatre, Frankston VIC
* SOLD OUT *
Friday, 27 April 2018
Costa Hall, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong VIC
* SOLD OUT *
Saturday, 28 April 2018
The Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC
* SOLD OUT *
Sunday, 29 April 2018
Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo VIC
* SOLD OUT *
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
Centennial Hall, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney NSW
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100
Thursday, 3 May 2018
Centennial Hall, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney NSW
* SOLD OUT *
Sunday, 20 May 2018
Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin NT
Tickets available from the venue www.yourcentre.com.au | 08 8980 3333
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Tank Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD
* SOLD OUT *
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Tank Arts Centre, Cairns QLD
* SOLD OUT *
Friday, 25 May 2018
Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, Townsville QLD
* SOLD OUT *
Saturday, 26 May 2018
Plenary Halls, Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre, Mackay QLD
Tickets available from the venue www.themecc.com.au | 07 4961 9777
Sunday, 27 May 2018
Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton QLD
Tickets available from the venue www.seeitlive.com.au | 07 4927 4111
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Caloundra Events Centre, Caloundra QLD
* SOLD OUT *
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Saraton Theatre, Grafton NSW
Tickets available from the venue www.saraton.com | 02 6642 1633
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW
Tickets available from Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849
Saturday, 9 June 2018
Palais Theatre, Melbourne Vic
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100
Sunday, 10 June 2018
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, SA
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100
NEW ZEALAND DATES
Monday, 7 May 2018 | Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Tuesday, 8 May 2018 | Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Thursday, 10 May 2018 | Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Friday, 11 May 2018 | Spark Arena, Auckland
Saturday, 12 May 2018 | Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
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