Posted: 15:35, 17 April 2022 | Updated: 15:55, 17 April 2022
Jimmy Barnes lent his star to the Byron Bay Bluesfest on Sunday.
The 65-year-old rock legend entertained the crowd after his presentation by opposition leader Anthony Albanese.
Mr Albanese initially received deafening applause from the revelers before receiving a round of applause as he pledged funding for the arts sector.
In action: Rock legend Jimmy Barnes, 65, gave it his all as he took to the stage at the Byron Bay Bluesfest on Sunday (pictured)
Jimmy dressed casually in a black ensemble as he took to the stage at the annual music festival held on Easter weekend.
The speaker described Albanese as “the man who represents the working class people”, as he asked festival-goers to give the Labor leader a “world-class welcome”.
Albanese approached the stage to disapprove, telling the audience that it was “wonderful to be at Bluesfest”.
Attraction to the stars: The rock legend entertained the crowd after its presentation by opposition leader Anthony Albanese
Annual event: Jimmy dressed casually in a black ensemble as he took to the stage at the annual Easter music festival
He then recognized the traditional landowners in Byron Bay.
“I begin by recognizing the traditional owners of the land we meet, we pay my respects to the elders of the past and the present, and what we want is to recognize the people of the First Nations in our constitution.”
The outcry from the revelers finally subsided before applause and cheers erupted as the Albanian hinted at funding the arts if his party was elected to government. He then brought Barnes to the stage.
In the run-up to the election campaign: Mr Albanese (photo) was initially met with deafening applause from the revelers before receiving a standing ovation, promising a boost in funding for the arts sector
Grounded: Meanwhile, despite his reputation, Jimmy remains humble and described the celebrity as “nothing” in an interview with Truly Aus in May 2020
Meanwhile, despite his reputation, Jimmy remains humble and described the celebrity as “nothing” in an interview with Truly Aus in May 2020.
“When it comes to celebrities, the rest of the world just wants to see you fall. Reputation? Money? “Yes, it can make life easier, but happiness is really all we have,” he said.
“You have to remember to enjoy the journey. Success is doing what you love. I like to sing, and I’m lucky to be able to do that and travel the country.
“I have been traveling to this country since 1973 and there is nothing I like more.”
What matters most: “When it comes to celebrities, the rest of the world just wants to see you fall. Reputation? Money? “Yes, it can make life easier, but happiness is really all we have,” he said
