Jimmy Barnes Expands Working Class Man 40th ...
Jimmy Barnes celebrates 40 years of For The Working Class Man with new shows and a reissue of the legendary album, joined by Icehouse, Ian Moss and Kate Ceberano.
www.noise11.comHere’s the latest on Jimmy Barnes and Working Class Man.
Key updates
- Jimmy Barnes marked the 40th anniversary of the Working Class Man album with a national tour in Australia, featuring the album performed in full and additional classics from his catalog. The anniversary edition of the album was issued on multiple formats to accompany the tour.[1][3]
- The 40th anniversary run included high-profile guest appearances and a broader setlist beyond the original record, with performances scheduled across major venues and festivals in 2025–2026.[3][1]
- A Working Class Man documentary focusing on Barnes’s life and career, including insights into the album and its impact, premiered in late 2025, with broader broadcast in early 2026.[5][9]
- Media coverage through outlets like Rolling Stone Australia and ABC/7 News highlighted the tour’s significance, Barnes’s reflections on the album’s impact, and related media projects, including a forthcoming documentary and archival releases.[8][9][3]
What this means
- For fans of the era and the artist, 2025–2026 offered a concentrated period of live performances tied to the Working Class Man legacy, plus new documentary content and reissues to savor the milestone.[9][1][5]
- If you’re in Dallas or elsewhere outside the Australia–New Zealand region, availability of live dates may be limited to special events or broadcasts, but the documentary and reissues provide alternate ways to engage with the material.[9]
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- Example of the anniversary approach: a commemorative tour with the album played front-to-back (plus extras) and a special edition release, aligning with Barnes’s history of strong catalog-driven live shows.[1][3]
Citations
- Jimmy Barnes Expands Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour and reissue details.[1]
- Rolling Stone Australia feature on the Working Class Man tour and related release news.[3]
- ABC/7 News coverage and documentary context for Working Class Man.[8][9]
- Urban List piece noting ongoing documentary content related to Working Class Man.[5]
If you’d like, I can pull more specific dates, venues, or track lists from the latest announcements, and I can also summarize the documentary and reissue contents in more detail.