Jimmy Barnes is set to headline multiple Australian music events in 2027, including the Mundi Mundi Bash and the Red Hot Summer Tour, while also paying tribute to figures such as Angry Anderson and actor Sam Neill. He has joined King Gizz in a campaign to protect Scott Reef, highlighting environmental advocacy alongside his musical activities. Meanwhile, saxophonist Andy Bickers, a collaborator with Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil, has passed away.