Jimmy Barnes Returns with New Album ‘Defiant’ and National Tour

Defiant is Barnsey’s 21st studio album.

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Legendary Aussie vocalist Jimmy Barnes returns in 2025 with Defiant, his first studio album since 2022’s Blue Christmas.

Dropping June 6 via Mushroom Music (pre-order here), Barnes is sharing the first taste of the album tomorrow, Monday, February 24, with the release of double-single ‘New Day’ and ‘Beyond the River Bend’ (pre-save here).

Not only is Barnsey releasing a new record, but the Cold Chisel frontman has revealed he’s embarking on a six-date national tour in support of Defiant.

“I’m really looking forward to getting back on stage with my band again,” Jimmy said in a statement. “I’m so proud of this new record – all the songs mean a lot to me and I can’t wait to share them with you. ​It’s going to be some serious fun!” 

The aptly named The Defiant Tour begins with a hometown show in Adelaide at AEC Theatre on Saturday, June ​7. Barnes then performs with his nine-piece band at Perth’s Riverside Theatre on Sunday, June ​8, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Saturday, June ​14, Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday, June ​21 and Sydney’s State Theatre on Friday, June ​27, with the final date taking place at the Canberra Theatre on Saturday, June ​ 28.

There are three pre-sale options before the general on-sale, with the ANZ Circus pre-sale kicking off on Tuesday, February 25 at 9:30am local time and running for 48 hours or until allocation is exhausted.

The Frontier Member pre-sale and Jimmy Barnes pre-sale commence the following day, Wednesday, February 26 at 10:30am local time and run for 24 hours or until allocation is exhausted.

General admission tickets go on sale Friday, February 28 at 9:30 am local time. For more information visit frontiertouring.com

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Jimmy Barnes is an Aussie icon who’s been at the forefront of Australian pub rock for five decades.

Getting his start as the frontman of Cold Chisel, one of the country’s most successful rock acts, Barnsey’s career includes an incredible 21 #1 ARIA Album Chart releases (six with Cold Chisel and 15 as a solo artist) and countless sold-out tours across Australia.

Having spent last year celebrating Cold Chisel’s 50th anniversary with The Big Five-O tour, Jimmy is excited to release his new solo album and return to the road performing tracks from Defiant as well as classics from his stacked discography, including ‘No Second Prize’, ‘Working Man’ and ‘Too Much Ain’t Enough Love’.

Catch Jimmy Barnes at AEC Theatre on Saturday, June 7. For full ticketing information visit frontiertouring.com. Pre-order Defiant here.

Jimmy Barnes The Defiant Tour Australian Dates 2025

Saturday, June ​7 – ​AEC Theatre, Adelaide ​

Sunday, June ​8 – ​Riverside Theatre, PCEC, Perth

Saturday, June ​14 – ​Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Saturday, June ​21 – ​The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

Friday, June ​27 – State Theatre, Sydney

Saturday, June ​ 28 – ​Canberra Theatre, Canberra

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