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Oils on the Water (1985)

Poster for Oils on the Water

On January 13th 1985, Midnight Oil performed the Oils on the Water concert on Goat Island, Sydney, to celebrate radio Triple-J's tenth birthday, before a select crowd of 400 (half competition winners and half staff, media and friends, though other fans swam across). The concert was simulcast live on ABC TV and Triple J radio, released on video, then later remastered as part of the 2004 Best of Both Worlds DVD set. Oils on the Water was a classic Midnight Oil performance and setting with the band in fine high-energy form, caught in the light of the setting sun, against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mark Fitzgerald
  • Profile picture of Peter Garrett
    Vocals Peter Garrett
  • Profile picture of Jim Moginie
    Guitar, Keyboard Jim Moginie
  • Profile picture of Rob Hirst
    Drums, Vocals Rob Hirst
  • Profile picture of Martin Rotsey
    Guitar Martin Rotsey

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Keywords

  • australia
  • concert
  • rock music
  • live performance
  • 1980s
  • midnight oil