Cold Chisel Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
198,236
Category
Australian, International, Aussie Rock, Rock
About Cold Chisel
Cold Chisel produced the canonical example of Australian pub rock, with a string of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and they are acknowledged as one of the most popular and successful Australian groups of the period, although this success and acclaim was almost completely restricted to Australia.
The band formed in Adelaide in 1973 as a heavy metal band called Orange around keyboard player Don Walker and original bassist Les Kascmarek and while hard rock remained at the core of their sound Cold Chisel displayed a remarkable versatility. When Kascmarek left in 1975, Walker became the major creative force of the band. Built around Walker's superb songwriting, the group also featured the dazzling guitar and vocal talents of Ian Moss and the enormously powerful lead vocals of Scottish immigrant Jimmy Barnes.
While typically classified as a hard-driving rock and roll band, the Chisel repertoire included such Australian anthems as the landmark Vietnam War song "Khe Sanh", "Bow River", "Flame Trees" and "Saturday Night", but also included thoughtful ballads like "Choir Girl" (written about the subject of abortion), pop-flavoured love songs like "My Baby" and caustic political statements like "Star Hotel", an attack on the late-70s government of Malcolm Fraser and inspired by a riot at a Newcastle pub. The music was not political in context, however Walker's songs were observations of everyday life within the Australian society and culture. One song from this period, "Misfits", which featured on the b-side to "My Baby", was written in the same vein as Chuck Berry, and was about homeless kids in the suburbs surrounding Sydney.
Cold Chisel weren't just a band, they were a lifestyle for many of their followers, who were known as some of the roughest in the land. This gave Chisel their hard living approach to their music and made them a tough live band as well. More than 30 years after they originally played together, they attract generation after generation of new listeners. This is also evidence of Chisel's dominance of the pub rock era. They are the only Australian band to have sold more records after breakup than before and are among other bands that have become transgenerational. "Khe Sanh" consistently ranks highly in lists of Australia's most popular songs and their music remains a staple of rock station playlists. The Ian Moss song "Never Before" (from the East LP) was chosen by FM rock station 2JJJ (Triple Jay) as the first record played on-air when the station made its transition from AM to FM in 1980.
By 1983 the band had reached the zenith of their career in Australia and with overseas markets reluctant to accept them, Cold Chisel began to disintegrate. Their abortive US sojourn was commemorated in Barnes' excoriating rocker "You Got Nothing I Want" from the Circus Animals album, an emotional volume created from the frustration of the band’s experiences overseas.
Increasing internal tensions and the pressures of touring took their toll and Steve Prestwich -- who was often in conflict with Barnes -- left the band, to be replaced by veteran Australian drummer Ray Arnott (ex Spectrum). Shortly afterward, in 1984, Cold Chisel announced their split and a series of farewell concerts, for which Prestwich re-joined. That tour became a legend in itself and was not without incident when Barnes lost his voice before the Sydney shows, which then had to be rescheduled. The band's final performance was filmed for the documentary concert film The Last Stand, which remains to this day the best-selling concert film of any single Australian act.
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Genres
Australian, International, Aussie Rock, Rock
Band members
Don Walker - PianoKeyboard, Phil Small - Bass, Steve Prestwich - Drums, Jimmy Barnes - Vocals, Ian Moss - GuitarVocals, Charley Drayton - Drums
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What fans are saying
Gaewyn
They absolute brilliant, brought back memories of when I was a teenager. I still listen to their CDs. It was moving for me because my dear friend who passed away this year from cancer this year loved Cold Chisel and Jimmy. When young we danced and danced all night long together at parties with their cds. Her last concert was to see Jimmy just before he was unwell. At her funeral Jimmy's version of Mountain High was played. We had to dance and sing for her. I looked up in Newcastle Entertainment centre and said this is for you Jan. xxxx
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Broadmeadow, Australia
Nov 08, 2024
Graeme
Everything was amazing except for the following which I believe need to be resolved for the next show at Victoria Park in Ballarat:
Phone signal non existent for the entire show
Toilets all over one side; was a biiig walk to get there if you were on the other side.
No lighting on the way back to the carpark after the show; I saw a couple of people stumble in holes/over low fences.
Took us 3/4 to get out of the carpark and then another 1/2 to get out of the area; some traffic control was badly needed.
Otherwise sensational event and will be back for the next one!
Victoria Park
Newington, Australia
Nov 11, 2024
Christine
Was an amazing show although the eminities left a bit to be desired. With such a large crowd the toilets should have been on both sides of the venue. It was like a wave of people flocking to one side of the park causing kaos.
If the stage was a big higher then seeing the artist would be more visable to a larger amount of people. We were not to far from stage but once people stood up no view of artist. Pity people further back as they wouldn't have been able to see screens much less the artist.
Victoria Park
Newington, Australia
Nov 13, 2024
Anonymous
The event was fantastic. Seeing Karen Andrews, Superjesus, Birds of Tokyo, The Cruel Sea & COLD CHISEL! At times, there were some minor sound problems with but the sound system broadcast over the ground was fantastic.
Bit of a challenge finding you way in the dark when Chisel came on & the only other problem was with Toilets. Otherwise, a great event.
Don't know how these guys perform the way they do-Barnsie & Moss-singing like they were back in the day. Best part was I got tickets to my local event at Armidale just 5 days prior. Very fortunate.
The Entertainment Quarter
Moore Park, Australia
Oct 12, 2024
Megan
The show was unbelievable, exactly what you would expect from Cold Chisel.
The venue, the big top at the Entertainment Quarters, not so much. I was sitting in the raised accessible seating and when everyone in the seats in front stood up most of the people in wheelchairs could only see heads. I have no idea how the general admission standing behind us saw anything! I suspect many couldn't because we made a quick exit half way through the last song and there were people sitting outside just listening. In hindsight I wish I had gone to an Arena,
The Entertainment Quarter
Moore Park, Australia
Oct 13, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Chisel
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Cold Chisel on tour?
Yes, Cold Chisel is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Cold Chisel concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Cold Chisel tour
is scheduled for 3 dates across 1 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Cold Chisel scheduled to play?
Cold Chisel is scheduled to play 3 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Cold Chisel tour start?
Cold Chisel’s tour starts Jan 18, 2025 and ends on Jan 26, 2025.
They will play 1 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Gibbston at Gibbston Valley Winery Concert Venue and their next upcoming concert
will be in Whitianga at Whitianga Waterways.
What venues is Cold Chisel performing at?
As part of the Cold Chisel tour, Cold Chisel is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Jan 18 - Gibbston,
Otago @ Gibbston Valley Winery Concert Venue
Jan 25 - Taupō,
Waikato @ Riverside Park
Jan 26 - Whitianga,
Waikato @ Whitianga Waterways