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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cold Chisel Announce ‘Big Five-0' Live Album to Celebrate 50-Year Legacy
Australian rock icons Cold Chisel are marking their 50th anniversary with the release of a new live album, vinyl set and documentary film capturing their sold-out 'Big Five-0' tour across Australia and New Zealand. The band, which played to more than 250,000 fans between late 2024 and early 2025, will release The Big Five-0 Live on Aug. 8 through Universal Music Australia. The 27-track album was recorded at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Nov. 23, 2024 — a scorching 37-degree night that frontman Jimmy Barnes described as producing 'a blistering and joyous performance.' More from Billboard Foo Fighters Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Debut Album With Emotional New Track 'Today's Song' At First, Kapo 'Didn't Dare' to Release Afrobeat Music, But Then He Leaned Into 'What Truly Made Me Feel Most Unique' Quavo 'Ready to Bring It Home' to Perform at The Players Party Ahead of 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta 'Every show on our 'Big Five-0 Tour' had something special, but Melbourne really brought out something unforgettable in us,' Barnes said in a statement. 'The crowd nearly drowned us out, they sang so loud and proud. It was a show we will never forget.' The CD and vinyl editions will feature 24 songs from the show plus three bonus tracks: 'Plaza,' 'Mr Crown Prosecutor' and 'Wild Colonial Boy.' Fans will have the option of classic black vinyl, a red-and-black splatter vinyl exclusive to JB Hi-Fi, and a limited-edition picture disc through the band's official merch store. Also arriving Aug. 8 is a 90-minute DVD documentary offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the tour and Cold Chisel's five-decade run. Directed by Andrew Lord and produced by Paul Clarke, the film features interviews with all five band members, rare archival photos, backstage moments, and 10 additional live tracks. 'At 50 years old, Cold Chisel are on fire in this film,' said Clarke. 'I've never seen audiences punching the air one moment and openly sobbing the next.' The band's 50th anniversary was not just a nostalgic milestone — it proved Cold Chisel's enduring popularity and multi-generational appeal. The tour's ticket sales spanned major cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Auckland, drawing longtime fans as well as younger generations discovering the band for the first time. The Big Five-0 Live is expected to include career-spanning setlists featuring hits like 'Khe Sanh,' 'Flame Trees,' 'Cheap Wine,' and 'Bow River.' Cold Chisel formed in Adelaide in 1973 and rose to prominence with their 1980s-era albums East, Circus Animals, and Twentieth Century. With Jimmy Barnes' unmistakable vocals and Don Walker's acclaimed songwriting, the band became one of Australia's most iconic and influential rock groups. Pre-orders for The Big Five-0 Live are available now through Cold Chisel's official site and Universal Music Australia. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Voice Australia winner reveals he hasn't heard from mentor Rita Ora since filming the show
Performer Lachie Gill has confirmed that he has not maintained links with pop star Rita Ora after the Brit singer coached him to a win on The Voice in 2022. The 27-year-old PE teacher made the admission during a social media question and answer fan session this week. Still, it appears that the former AFL player has no hard feelings about the Brit pop star as he posted his story which he captioned, 'Your most common question is finally answered.' Sharing a selfie clip to his Instagram Lachie posted a series of questions from fans about Rita including, 'Are you still friends with Rita Ora?' and 'Do you still talk to Rita?'. Someone else asked, 'Have you seen Rita since The Voice?' In the video Lachie can be seen nodding his head sadly alongside the caption, 'No'. However, the fan favourite added a nostalgic throwback clip in which he an be seen belting out Lady Ga Ga's 'Always Remember Us This Way' alongside Rita during The Voice Grand Final in 2022. He then added the sweet message, 'but… I'll always remember us this way.' Since being crowned winner of The Voice Lachie dropped the 2023 EP Write It Out, after two singles in 2022, Wasted Time and Sad Summer. Lachie last heard from Rita after the finale aired Yahoo Lifestyle reported in 2023. 'She messaged me after the show and just said she's super proud of me. She actually said, "We won! I'm super proud of you"' he recalled. After being crowned winner of The Voice Australia for 2022 Lachie walked away with $100,000 prize money and a recording contract with Universal Music Australia. After host Sonia Kruger delivered the verdict, the former football player and P.E. teacher said he was 'blown away'. 'Oh my God! From the start, I just never, ever would have expected this. I'm just blown away. Thank you so much. Wow. Thank you,' Lachie exclaimed. After confirming that he hasn't heard from Rita during a fan QnA Lachie added a throwback clip in which he an be seen belting out Lady Ga Ga's 'Always Remember Us This Way' alongside Rita during The Voice Grand Final in 2022 (pictured) Proud coach Rita, praised him for his talent and thanked Australia for their support. 'You did all of this. Australia, thank you, thank you, I love you. I feel like this is just the beginning for you. Congratulations. I'm so happy for you I can't breathe!' she gushed. From the very start, Rita was determined to get the talented Lachie on her team. 'Lachie is in a league of his own; he's the ultimate storyteller and has the ability to capture the audience and have them go along with him. He sings like it's the last time, every time,' she said. Lachie thanked the Body on Me hit-maker for reminding him to stay authentic. 'You've given me challenging songs, but you've always said, 'Don't try and be someone else, just do it Lachie's way',' he said. It comes after Lachie spoke out about his career in a frank 2023 interview. Becoming a successful performer is incredibly difficult, he said, even if you've starred on a popular singing show. Lachie said that because there are so many budding artists out there looking for their big break a singer really needs to stand out to get noticed. 'People think if they've just won a TV show they are going to be a star. That is not how it works,' he told The Daily Telegraph. 'At the end of the day, there are so many artists out there and you have to be that little bit different to make people want to listen to you rather than someone else.' His warning ring true as while some singing show winners like Australian Idol's Guy Sebastian have gone onto have successful musical careers, many others fade from the spotlight like The Voice's 2021 winner Bella Taylor Smith.
