Jimmy Barnes To Feature Alongside Madonna & More As Part Of MTV's 40th Anniversary Celebrations

MTV Australia is gearing up to celebrate the first broadcasting of MTV 40 years ago with a massive multi-platform retrospective.

The series, which will look back on the illustrious history of MTV from its conception in 1981 all the way up to now, will take place on the cable TV channel, as well as on the pop-up radio station MTV Sounds via iHeartRadio.

The radio programming will be hosted by Sydney artist Thandi Phoenix and Brisbane DJ/producer Young Franco, and will look back on the defining moments and music throughout the decades of MTV's tenure.

Meanwhile on the TV side of things, MTV is presenting Back & Beyond, which will showcase some of the biggest music events the channel has ever hosted. 

The series will feature re-broadcasts of such titles as Madonna's Behind The Music special, MTV Unplugged performances from the likes of Paul McCartney and Elton John, as well as a special presentation of Jimmy Barnes' Killing Time.

A tie-in event with Barnes' book of the same name, Killing Time will feature performances, stories and more from the legendary Cold Chisel frontman, as he takes his audience through his past.

To check out the official trailer for Killing Time, head to the link here.