Hitting the wrong note: musicians say AI will take jobs Thousands of musicians say they will no longer be able to support themselves due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence, according to a major survey. AAP · Aug 18, 2024
Live music 'extinction event' as Bluesfest tunes out A long-running blues and roots festival is the latest live music show to call time, with its organiser pleading for help to save an industry "on its knees". AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Shows postponed over Jimmy Barnes' shock surgery Cold Chisel frontman and solo artist Jimmy Barnes has been forced to postpone shows as he undergoes shock surgery related to hip pain. AAP · Aug 4, 2024
“There was alcohol, plenty of fighting, sometimes guns. That was just the women”: the wild career of Cold Chisel, the Aussie hellraisers who should have been as big as AC/DC Cold Chisel are huge stars in their native Australia, but the rest of the world barely knows who they are Louder · Jun 22, 2024
Why we love Chisel: Newcastle's connection to legends of rock A rockin' band and working-class culture united by good times. Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2024
Cold Chisel adds Hunter Valley show to Big 5-0 anniversary tour Ticket demand 'was bigger than anything we've ever seen'. Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2024
Cold Chisel change tune after capital snub made No Sense Ticket outlets? You got something I want, you got something I need! The Canberra Times · Jun 11, 2024
'Good to be here': Rock legend Barnesy in stage return One of Australia's most celebrated singers, Jimmy Barnes, has joined local and international artists at Bluesfest for his first performance since major surgery. AAP · Mar 30, 2024
"He wanted to stay up and party. Bon just wanted to keep the party going": What really happened on the night Bon Scott died? Mystery surrounds Bon Scott's death to this day: Classic Rock looks back at Bon’s last hours, the world he moved in and the disappearance of the last man to see him alive Metal Hammer · Feb 19, 2024
The 40 best AOR vocalists of all time Celebrating the finest, most velvet-throated singers to ever belt out a power ballad Louder · Jan 31, 2024
The Aussie rock icon who watches YouTube videos to improve his gigs The legendary guitarist and singer says there's always more to learn. The Canberra Times · Jan 24, 2024
Jimmy Barnes making 'good progress' after surgery Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is continuing his recovery in hospital after undergoing open-heart surgery earlier this week. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
Aussie rock legends replace Jimmy Barnes at Summernats Friday night at the Canberra festival will now feature a massive line-up. The Canberra Times · Dec 14, 2023
Jimmy Barnes recovering from open-heart surgery Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is recovering from open-heart surgery in intensive care after undergoing the procedure following a bacterial infection. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 Jimmy Barnes recovering from open heart surgery after valve replacement Cold Chisel singer, hospitalised two weeks ago for pneumonia, was resting in ICU
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 Rock legend to undergo urgent open-heart surgery One of Australia's favourite rock singers is cancelling upcoming shows after battling a bacterial infection that spread to his heart, requiring surgery.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023 Welcome to Wayne’s world: Barnes lifts lid on the dark side of refereeing The former referee’s new autobiography is required reading and lays bare some of the more disturbing aspects of modern rugby
The Canberra Times · Oct 4, 2023 Partners get Stranded in the Snowys This isn't the grim fate the title might suggest.
AAP · Sep 30, 2023 Now & Forever: Barnesy, Mo'Ju, Baker Boy say 'yes' Yorta Yorta muso Briggs is bringing a stellar lineup of performers to Shepparton in support of voice, including Baker Boy, Mo'Ju, Jimmy Barnes and Paul Kelly.
The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2023 Jimmy Barnes, Richard Clapton and Mahalia Barnes to play in the Snowys The Snowy Mountains are the latest destination for a luxury music promoter.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2023 Taylor Swift v Pixies: what the free tickets claimed by Australian prime ministers reveal about our leaders A trawl through parliament’s pecuniary interests register reveals how the last three PMs spent their leisure time – and their wildly divergent tastes
Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023 Moko faces reality check on parenting TV show All the news from Newcastle's music scene.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023 Decimated brush-tailed bettong makes a startling return – with the help of peanut butter Project to reintroduce critically endangered marsupial in South Australia, involving lures with nut spread, has surpassed expectations
Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2023 Jane and Jimmy Barnes enjoying new stage of life 'I just want the opportunity to relate to people who are so special in my life.'
Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2023 Dave the band crawling back for Carrington festival "I've had so many people asking me, 'When's dave doing a show'?"