Cold Chisel Reflects on Unforgettable Live Album and Film Experience
Cold Chisel’s Live Album Released
Cold Chisel has just launched their live album and concert film, The Big Five-0 Live.
Bonus Material and Highlights
This release includes over 90 minutes of additional content, featuring previously unseen performances, interviews, and unreleased recordings. It showcases the band’s electrifying performance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, held on November 23rd, 2024, as part of their sold-out 50th anniversary tour, The Big Five-0. The tour attracted more than 250,000 fans across Australia and New Zealand.
Memorable Melbourne Show
Frontman Jimmy Barnes reflected on the Melbourne concert, expressing, “Every show on our Big Five-0 Tour had something special, but the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with 37° temperatures and an incredible audience truly sparked a blistering and joyous performance from all of us onstage. The crowd nearly drowned us out with their loud and proud singing. It was a day we will always remember.”
Tracklist and Formats
The release features 24 songs from the main concert, along with three additional tracks: “Plaza,” “Mr Crown Prosecutor,” and “Wild Colonial Boy,” recorded the day prior but not performed on the 23rd. These bonus tracks are available across all formats.
Vinyl Album Options
The vinyl album comes in three distinct editions: classic black (available in indie stores), red vinyl with black splatters (exclusive to JB HiFi), and a limited-edition picture disc sold exclusively through the band’s merchandisers.
Concert Film Details
The live CD features a six-page booklet, while the concert film, produced by Beyond Productions alongside Cold Chisel and the Seven Network, is available on two DVDs. Directed by Andrew Lord and produced by Paul Clarke, the film captures the emotional energy of the tour, presenting extended interviews and previously unseen footage from the band’s impressive 50-year history.
Producer’s Insights
Producer Paul Clarke shared, “At 50 years old, Cold Chisel are on fire in this film – audiences are seen punching the air one moment and openly sobbing the next. We captured Cold Chisel on an extraordinary night in Melbourne. The band claims they have never performed better.”
Available Now
Cold Chisel’s The Big Five-0 Live can now be enjoyed through Universal Music Australia. Are you excited to experience this incredible performance? Let us know your thoughts!
