Aussie rock royalty Jimmy Barnes is set to make his triumphant return to the stage in June 2025 with the highly anticipated DEFIANT TOUR. Touring in celebration of his upcoming 21st studio album, DEFIANT, Jimmy will be performing across six major cities in Australia.
“I’m really looking forward to getting back on stage with my band again. 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 o be some serious fun!” – Jimmy Barnes
With a career spanning decades and an unmatched 21 #1 albums, Barnes continues to prove why he is one of the most iconic voices in Australian rock. This tour will see him joined by his 9-piece band, delivering electrifying live performances of new tracks and classic hits.
Jimmy Barnes DEFIANT Tour Dates – June 2025
Mark your calendars! Jimmy Barnes is bringing his powerful live show to the following venues:
- Saturday 7 June – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide, SA
- Sunday 8 June – Riverside Theatre, PCEC, Perth, WA
- Saturday 14 June – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
- Saturday 21 June – The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
- Friday 27 June – State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
- Saturday 28 June – Canberra Theatre, Canberra, ACT
🎟️ Tickets and tour info: frontiertouring.com/jimmybarnes
New Album ‘DEFIANT’ – Out Friday 6 June 2025
The DEFIANT TOUR coincides with the release of Jimmy Barnes’ new album, DEFIANT, set to drop on Friday 6 June via Mushroom Music. Fans can expect a powerful collection of songs, showcasing Barnes’ signature grit and energy.
First Single: ‘New Day’ & ‘Beyond The River Bend’
To kick off the excitement, Jimmy is dropping a double-single featuring ‘New Day’ and ‘Beyond The River Bend’. The first track is accompanied by a music video directed by Paul van Kan, starring Troy Cassar-Daley and Laurel Edwards.
These songs reflect Barnes’ resilience and passion, with ‘Beyond The River Bend’ inspired by his home in the Southern Highlands, where “hope keeps flowing like water.”
📅 Pre-order DEFIANT now: jimmybarnes.lnk.to/DEFIANT
How to Get Tickets – Presale & General Sale Info
🎟️ Frontier Touring Member Presale:
- Opens: Wednesday 26 February, 11am local time
- Ends: 24-hour presale (or until sold out)
- Sign up: frontiertouring.com/jimmybarnes
💳 ANZ Presale:
- Opens: Tuesday 25 February, 10am local time
- Runs for: 48 hours (or until sold out)
- Access via: anz-circle.mushroomgroup.com/jimmybarnes
🎫 General Ticket Sale:
- Opens: Friday 28 February, 10am local time
📍 Where to Buy Tickets:
- Ticketek – Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Canberra (ticketek.com.au)
- Ticketmaster – Melbourne, Brisbane (ticketmaster.com.au)
Jimmy Barnes: Still Rocking, Still DEFIANT
Jimmy Barnes has never been one to slow down. The son of a Scottish boxing champion, he fought his way to the top, first with Cold Chisel and later as Australia’s most successful solo artist.
With 21 #1 albums – more than any other artist in Australian history – and an unforgettable live stage presence, the DEFIANT TOUR is set to be a career-defining moment.
🔥 Don’t miss your chance to see Jimmy Barnes live this June!
🎟️ Secure your tickets: frontiertouring.com/jimmybarnes
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