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Feature film — 1985

Oils on the Water (1985)

8.01h 20mMusic

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.

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Director: Mark Fitzgerald

On screen

Cast & crew

Peter Garrett as Vocals

Peter Garrett

Vocals

Jim Moginie as Guitar, Keyboard

Jim Moginie

Guitar, Keyboard

Rob Hirst as Drums, Vocals

Rob Hirst

Drums, Vocals

P

Peter Gifford

Bass, Vocals

Martin Rotsey as Guitar

Martin Rotsey

Guitar

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