Oils on the Water (1985)

  • M
  • 01/13/1985 (AU)
  • Music
  • 1h 20m

Overview

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.

Mark Fitzgerald

Director

Cast

Peter Garrett's headshot

Peter Garrett

Vocals
Jim Moginie's headshot

Jim Moginie

Guitar, Keyboard
Rob Hirst's headshot

Rob Hirst

Drums, Vocals
Peter Gifford's headshot

Peter Gifford

Bass, Vocals
Martin Rotsey's headshot

Martin Rotsey

Guitar

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