Jimmy Barnes Expands Soul Series With Soul Searchin Album And Tour

Jimmy Barnes will return to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix stage for the first time in more than 30 years when he headlines the Saturday night entertainment at the 2026 MotoGP at Phillip Island.

Andy Bickers, the New Zealand born saxophonist whose powerful performances became an integral part of Cold Chisel's live sound and countless Australian recordings, has died aged 56 after a battle with cancer. His passing brings to a close a career that shaped Australian rock music on stage and in the studio for more than three decades.

Daryl Braithwaite has announced he is stepping away from live performance, ending a touring career that has spanned nearly six decades after ongoing vocal issues made performing increasingly difficult.

A one-night tribute concert celebrating the catalogue of Australian music icon John Farnham will take place at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on 20 September 2026, bringing together more than 120 performers, a 38 piece orchestra, choir and Farnham's longtime touring band in support of Head and Neck Cancer Australia. The event, titled The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend The Celebration Concert, will feature Australian and international artists performing songs from across Farnham's career, although organisers confirmed Farnham himself will not perform.

Jimmy Barnes wrapped the Australian leg of the Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, with support from Kate Ceberano, Ian Moss and Icehouse delivering a multi-generational celebration of Australian rock and pop.

Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes will headline Legends On The Lawn as the Queensland festival returns with a multi-generational Australian line-up featuring Jon Stevens, Birds Of Tokyo, Baby Animals, Busby Marou and Bachelor Girl.

After a triumphant run of sold out shows in 2023, The Jane Barnes Band is returning to stages across Australia for an encore tour spanning five states, kicking off in Launceston on Thursday, 15 January 2026.