The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark FitzgeraldDirector
Cast
- Peter GarrettVocals
- Jim MoginieGuitar, Keyboard
- Rob HirstDrums, Vocals
- Peter GiffordBass, Vocals
- Martin RotseyGuitar
Stills
Themes
australiaconcertrock musiclive performance1980smidnight oil