It’s just over a week until the Jane Barnes Band hits the road! We’ll be bringing these stripped-back, intimate shows to Launceston, Adelaide, Bunbury, Tweed Heads and Bendigo. Expect plenty of stories, lots of laughs, and some great songs along the way. Tickets → www.jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates

There’s no place like home.

Cooking in a prevençal kitchen fire. Aussie bbq for French friends.

We went on a truffle hunt with Jacky and his dog Olive from Truffiers Les Lucs. Pascale cooked up truffle treats from our findings. A special experience for us, if you are ever around Pont-de-Barret I can highly recommend.

We’ve headed north to stay with friends in Montélimar. Their dog, Abby, is a Beauceron—she’s a big girl, absolutely adorable, and already my new best friend. And by the way, there’s nothing quite like French market rotisserie chicken and potatoes. I’m a very happy chap.

Jane and I began the new year getting our steps up in Aix-en-Provence and taking an evening stroll through the harbour town of Sanary in the south of France, a beautiful place that glows as night falls. Hope you’ve all had a great start to 2026

What a year. Like every year, there were highs and lows, and like every year, we celebrated the highs with family and music. That same music and my beautiful family helped me make it through any lows that came our way. Thank you all for sharing this life with us.

My incredibly talented daughter Mahalia Barnes will be coming along as a special guest on the Jane Barnes Band tour. Here she is with Clayton Doley performing a Chaka Khan and Rufus Classic - “In Love We Grow”. What a voice.” 🎥: Dara Munnis

Here’s a great Beatles song we did with the Jane Barnes Band a few years ago. We all get by with a little help from our friends.

We caught the train to Naples. A city full of life and great food. We’ll be going back.

Fontana di Trevi. I know this is a big tourist attraction but when you get here you understand why people come from around the world to see it. It’s just magical walking through the cobbled streets of old Rome. Of course we’ll be throwing in a couple of coins and making a wish.

We’re in Italy for Christmas and it’s been a while since the Jane Barnes Band has sent out a tune. My girl is trying to make me sing in Italian but that ain’t going to happen. So here we go, ‘It’s Now or Never’ from the roof tops of Rome.

Two days ’til Christmas. Here’s the video for “Blue Christmas” — the title track from my first Christmas album, released a few years ago. I made that album as a gift back to my kids, the grandkids, and anyone out there who loves sitting and singing with their family at Christmas.

Happy birthday to our EJ. Such a beautiful baby and now a beautiful mother herself. We love you and can’t wait to celebrate with you when we come across the ditch.

5 days to go. Here we are at our Sydney house a few years back, ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree’….a giant one.

We’re excited to share that, due to popular demand, The Jane Barnes Band is getting back together for a run of shows, kicking off in Launceston on Thurs 15 Jan. The tour will then head to Adelaide, Bunbury, Tweed Heads, Bendigo and Hayman Island. See all the dates here: jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates

Here’s another classic we recorded for my album Blue Christmas a couple of years ago — “Let It Snow.” The countdown has begun… 7 days until Christmas.

Jane and I are checking out for the year - it’s been a big one and we have a lot planned for next year. Stay safe everyone and enjoy the holidays.

Jane and I are checking out for the year - it’s been a big one and we have a lot planned for next year. Stay safe everyone and enjoy the holidays.

Am I shrinking? Believe me it’s hard to get my son David and his very busy family with us in the same room. When we do it’s a great day. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Now that we’re heading into the end of year holidays, let’s get into the Christmas Spirit - ‘Let all our Hearts be Light’.

Here’s a great write up of Wednesday night’s show at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt: maytherockbewithyou.com/mtrbwy/2025/... Hope you all have a great weekend. 📷: Jarrad Seng

Back in the Southern Highlands for a Seasons Where the River Bends ‘in conversation’ event with our dear friend Ben Quilty. Thank you to The Book Shop Bowral for hosting, and to everyone who came along. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Load in at the Opera House Forecourt for tonight’s show. Couldn’t be a better sound to start the day.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at Saturday night’s show in the Hunter Valley. See you tomorrow night, on the steps at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. There are a handful of tickets that have just been released: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/on-the-steps/jimmy-barnes-working-class-man

Elly-May, Dylan, Jane & I went to pack ‘Hampers for Hope’ at ADDI Road Community Centre. They feed 8500 people a week and today they’re putting together 2000 hampers for people battling this Christmas. Please help if you can by donating: hampers2025.raiselysite.com @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Great to share some down time with special friends. La famiglia #DieselMusic #SooshiMango

I want to thank the 10,000+ crowd, crew, and the bands who pushed through a 41-degree day and weathered the storm with us. As they say, the show must go on — and it did, in spectacular fashion. You were all terrific. 📷: Dara Munnis @jane13barnes.bsky.social

A bit of wild weather has just passed through the Hunter Valley. On stage time has been delayed slightly, but we’re almost ready to hit the stage for our third show on Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour at Bimbadgen Estate. Looked dangerous for a minute but it’s gone. Let’s rock.

Friday is for fish & chips here. Have a great weekend. See you in the Hunter Valley tomorrow. It’s going to be blistering hot….be prepared for a 40 degree day. I might melt in front of your eyes.

I was lucky enough to get to work with Steve Cropper on a few occasions. He was truly one of the greats. He played the guitar with many of the singers that changed my life. It was such an honour to work with him, and he will be sorely missed. R.I.P Steve, you changed music for the better.

A spectacular day to be home and in the garden. Alan Benson sent me a great photograph of a great photograph - ‘Seasons Where the River Bends’. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

And now for the news… the food was great, the company was even better… what a good looking table. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Here’s a clip from Saturday night’s show at Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton. If you were there, post your photos and videos in the comments — we’d love to see them and share a few of our favourites. See you in the Hunter Valley this weekend.

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be bringing my Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour to Christchurch and Auckland in April next year. My good mate Mossy and his band will also be joining us for both shows. Sign up for presale access: jimmybarnes.com/mailinglist GP on sale Mon 8 Dec.

Comfort food and home time. They still need me for the gravy and crunchy spuds.

A full house at Mount Cotton last night, it was an incredible show. Thanks for coming out and sharing 1985 with us. We’re having a ball #workingclassman40thanniversarytour @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Out to dinner with Jackie, Steffy, and the kids in Brisbane tonight. Always great to see them. Show 2 of the tour tomorrow in Mount Cotton.. see you there. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Today is Aus Music T-Shirt Day, and I’m wearing a T-shirt of one of my favourite Aussie bands — The Cruel Sea. Get involved by wearing a tee from your favourite Australian artist and, most importantly, head to ausmusictshirtday.org.au to donate to Support Act.

I’m constantly amazed by what comes out of the garden. There’s a tasty gift from the ground every single day of the year. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Great highlight video from Saturday’s show in Mt Duneed. Mount Cotton, get ready — the Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour is heading your way this weekend. For all the info, visit JimmyBarnes.com @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Shout out to Ian, a friend of Jackie’s who has a beautiful regenerative farm in the Highlands, Elata Farm. Thanks for the delivery, mate. Nothing better than coming home to organic goodness. We’re whipping up a herb salad from the Gremolata recipe in our cookbook, but with chops instead of John Dory

Great first weekend on tour. Mossy, Kate and I did a surprise pop-up show in Melbourne today, which was a whole lot of fun. Here are a few shots from Saturday night and from today in Melbourne. Next stop - Mount Cotton, QLD. 📷: Michael Peters @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Surprise pop up in Melbourne with Ian Moss and Kate Ceberano. 1:30pm at City Square. Free tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/always-liv... @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Our first gig with Angus Radley on bass, the new kid on the block. He did a fantastic job. The gig was blistering, what a great audience at Mt Duneed. Thanks for staying ‘til the end. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Rehearsals done and dusted. We’re pumped and ready to rock. See you tomorrow in Geelong for the first Working Class Man 40th Anniversary show.

It’s a day off before the tour begins. Recharging with family, there’s nothing that fills my heart more. @jane13barnes.bsky.social

Jane and I invite you to join us for a night of food, wine & stories on Dec 11 at Centennial Vineyards Restaurant, Bowral. We’ll be joined by Ben Quilty, and you’ll enjoy canapés from our cookbook, Seasons Where the River Bends. Tickets + info 👉 tinyurl.com/srra3tue @jane13barnes.bsky.social

What an honour to have Working Class Man hit #1 in this year’s Harvest 100, organised by the Grain Producers SA. To all the farmers out there grinding through long days and longer nights — You keep this country fed, you keep our communities going, and you do it with grit, heart and resilience.