Some of the most iconic names in Aussie rock are headed to the shire.
The celebrated By the C music festival is making its return to Cronulla, bringing with it a host of popular artists.
Headlined by perennial favourite Jimmy Barnes, By the C will also feature Jon Stevens, Diesel, Mondo Rock, Vanessa Amorosi and a special appearance by Barnesy's Cold Chisel bandmate Ian Moss.
The event will be held at Don Lucas reserve on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
The previous By the C event held in Cronulla earlier this year featured Icehouse, Pete Murray, James Reyne, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi and Motor Ace.
Barnes took to Instagram to share his excitement about hitting the road again next year.
"2022 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years for live music in Australia in a long time," he said in a video.
"I'm really looking forward to getting back on stage with the band again and playing some rock and roll music for you.
"We've got two big dates for By the C festival - Coolangatta in February and Cronulla in March.
"I can't wait to play these shows with my good mates Jon Stevens, Mossy, Diesel and there'll be plenty more to be announced.
"I can't wait to see you on the road, it's going to be great - we're gonna play music again folks!"
Barnesy is one of Australia's most beloved artists, from his time with Cold Chisel through his solo ventures and collaborations with family.
He has also recently released a string of best-selling books.
Jon Stevens came to prominence as a member of rock outfit Noiseworks, before stepping in to lead INXS after Michael Hutchence's death and later forming the Dead Daisies.
Mondo Rock is led by Ross Wilson, formerly of Daddy Cool, and is known for songs like Come Said the Boy, Cool World and Baby Wants to Rock.
Vanessa Amorosi burst onto the scene in the early-2000s with her smash hit album The Power, and performed at the Sydney Olympics. She will forever bit known for anthemic hit Absolutely Everybody and Shine. She also collaborated with American rock group Hoobastank on The Letter.
Mossy started his career with Cold Chisel, before becoming a solo artist in his own right. His seminal classic Tucker's Daughter is one of the greatest Australian songs of all time.
Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on Saturday, November 20 at 10am.
More: bythec.com.au