Interview: Jimmy Barnes

Singer and author Jimmy Barnes AO is one of Australia’s most respected performers. In this interview, he discusses the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on the music community, and the importance of creativity and connection in maintaining wellbeing during lockdown.

As part of our commitment to capturing and sharing great Australian music stories, the Australian Music Vault responded to the challenges of COVID-19 by creating a series of video stories that capture, in real time, the impact that this pandemic has had on the music community.

Interview: Jimmy Barnes

Banding Together is the music community’s stories; the Australian Music Vault has simply helped capture them.

If you, or someone you know – including those connected to the creative industries – are facing mental health challenges, please contact one of the following helplines: Support Act Wellbeing Helpline on 1800 959 500; Arts Wellbeing Collective; Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.