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MIDNIGHT OIL Add Busselton date to national tour

After multiple COVID setbacks, Midnight Oil have been making up for lost time this year with a stack of international dates, but can’t wait to bring it all back home for shows across Australia. “The shows we’ve just done overseas have been some of the best and most enjoyable of our career,” said Midnight Oil guitarist/keyboardist, Jim Moginie . “Every gig on this last tour has had extra emotion around it so we’re looking forward to bringing those feelings back home again.”

“From the opening track on our first album through to the last song on our new one, we’ve always been blessed to have fans who are really passionate about what we do,” said drummer Rob Hirst . “We’ve all shared an amazing journey together, so we want to celebrate that by playing something for everyone in places that feel special.”

Midnight Oil play Busselton’s Barnard Park on Friday, September 23, 2022. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 22 from oztix.com.au

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Barnard park, busselton wa, midnight oil’s final tour ‘resist’ is coming to busselton this september long weekend.

Midnight Oil ’s RESIST has become the band's fifth ARIA #1 Album as they kick off their Final Tour in support of the acclaimed release.

From the northern beaches of Sydney to the streets of Manhattan, Midnight Oil has stopped traffic, inflamed passions, inspired fans, challenged the concepts of “business as usual” and broken new ground. In 2017 the band returned from a 15-year hiatus for their Great Circle World Tour which encompassed 77 shows in 16 countries. The extraordinary audience and critical response to those shows led to more European dates and an Australian outback gig in 2019, which then flowed into the recording sessions where RESIST was created. The album’s much-anticipated release will, therefore literally close the circle on this chapter of a truly extraordinary career.

The band also announced that this will be their final concert tour. It will see them performing classic Midnight Oil songs from across their repertoire while also showcasing some urgent new works. They will be joined in Busselton by special guests  Regurgitator .

Don't miss your final chance to see Midnight Oil and all their iconic hits LIVE! This Busselton concert event will take place under the stars in Australia's South West.

Tickets on sale now thru Oztix www.oztix.com.au

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• Read About It Play Video
• Truganini Play Video
• Too Much Sunshine Play Video
• Put Down That Weapon Play Video
• At the Time of Writing Play Video
• Don't Wanna Be the One Play Video
• We Resist Play Video
• Stars of Warburton Play Video
• Progress Play Video
• My Country Play Video
• Reef Play Video
• Short Memory Play Video
• Kosciusko Play Video
• First Nation Play Video
• The Dead Heart Play Video
• Is It Now? Play Video
• Power and the Passion Play Video
• Blue Sky Mine Play Video
• King of the Mountain Play Video
• Beds Are Burning Play Video
• Forgotten Years Play Video
• Wedding Cake Island ( original setlist called for Warakurna to be played instead ) Play Video
• Hercules Play Video
• Song played from tape Wiyathul ( Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu  song) Play Video

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• At the Time of Writing
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• Sep 14 2022 Palais Theatre Melbourne, Australia Start time: 7:05 PM 7:05 PM
• Sep 17 2022 Stompem Ground 2022 Broome, Australia Start time: 9:30 PM 9:30 PM
• Sep 23 2022 Barnard Park This Setlist Busselton, Australia Add time Add time
• Sep 25 2022 RAC Arena Perth, Australia Start time: 8:30 PM 8:30 PM
• Sep 28 2022 Big Top Luna Park Sydney, Australia Start time: 8:05 PM 8:05 PM

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'RESIST' . THE FINAL TOUR

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Midnight Oil ’s RESIST has become the band's fifth ARIA #1 Album as they kick off their Final Tour in support of the acclaimed release.

From the northern beaches of Sydney to the streets of Manhattan, Midnight Oil has stopped traffic, inflamed passions, inspired fans, challenged the concepts of “business as usual” and broken new ground. In 2017 the band returned from a 15-year hiatus for their Great Circle World Tour which encompassed 77 shows in 16 countries. The extraordinary audience and critical response to those shows led to more European dates and an Australian outback gig in 2019, which then flowed into the recording sessions where RESIST was created. The album’s much-anticipated release will, therefore literally close the circle on this chapter of a truly extraordinary career.

The band also announced that this will be their final concert tour. It will see them performing classic Midnight Oil songs from across their repertoire while also showcasing some urgent new works. They will be joined in Busselton by special guests Regurgitator .

Don't miss your final chance to see Midnight Oil and all their iconic hits LIVE! This Busselton concert event will take place under the stars in Australia's beautiful South West.

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Midnight Oil announce final dates of farewell tour in Sydney and Melbourne

The band will perform 1982 album '10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1' in its entirety at two shows next month

Midnight Oil have announced four new shows in Sydney and Melbourne, marking the last dates to be added to the final stretch of their  farewell tour .

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Two of the newly added shows will see the band perform their fourth studio album, 1982’s ’10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1′, in full, nearly 40 years after it was released. The band had originally announced plans for the special show – a Melbourne-exclusive benefit to raise funds for environmental causes – in March, but were forced to cancel due to health issues being faced by drummer Rob Hirst.

Instead, the band will celebrate the album – which featured hits like ‘Power And The Passion’, ‘US Forces’ and ‘Read About It’ – at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on September 12, and at Luna Park’s Big Top in Sydney on September 28.

Midnight Oil have also announced a pair of shows that will feature extended sets drawing from every album and EP across the band’s lengthy career. Those will take place at the Palais Theatre on September 14, and at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on October 3. The latter show will be the last on Midnight Oil’s ‘Resist’ tour, thus bringing an end to the band’s touring career.

Tickets for all four of the new shows go on sale next Monday (August 22) at 10am local time, with pre-sales for Frontier Touring members and those signed up to Midnight Oil’s mailing list kicking off this Thursday (August 18). A portion of proceeds from all ticket sales will be donated to environmental and Indigenous causes.

“We’ve always supported causes that we believe are important during our tours so these four extra gigs are partly a way of doing that,” Garrett explained in a statement. “They will allow the band and the audience to have a different experience each night by digging deep into the back catalogue in venues that are a bit smaller than the ones we’ve usually been playing in over recent years.”

Hirst added that the new shows are Midnight Oil’s way of acknowledging the “connection over 45 years” between the band and their fans. “We’ve all shared an amazing journey together, so we want to celebrate that by playing something for everyone in places that feel special.”

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The final leg of Midnight Oil’s tour will kick off this week at the Mundi Mundi Bash in Broken Hill. Rescheduled gigs are set to take place in Cairns, Darwin, Busselton, Swan Valley and Canberra, along with a performance at Stompem Ground festival in Broome. Tickets for the Busselton gig will go on sale at the same time as the four new shows, while tickets for the other shows are on sale now.

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Midnight Oil Announce Special Final Shows Of Tour

10-1 album to be played in its entirety in Sydney and Melbourne

Since Midnight Oil’s new album Resist debuted at #1 early this year, the legendary Australian band has toured around Australia, North America, and then Europe, on their last concert tour. The final leg of this epic run kicks off this week at the Mundi Mundi Bash near Broken Hill followed by rescheduled gigs in Cairns, Darwin, New Zealand, Perth and Canberra to make up for various climate and Covid disruptions earlier this year. In addition, this final leg will include shows at Broome’s Stompem Ground Festival (after a 20 year hiatus) and a new WA gig in Busselton (see below for all details).

Today, the last four dates of this tour were revealed with Midnight Oil announcing two uniquely intimate extra shows in both Melbourne and Sydney. A portion of proceeds from each of these new gigs will be donated to environmental and Indigenous causes and general public tickets will go on sale 10am local time on Monday 22 August via: frontiertouring.com/midnightoil

Melbourne will finally experience Midnight Oil playing their classic album 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 in its entirety at the Palais Theatre on Monday September 12 under the banner One For The Planet . The band had originally announced this special idea for a benefit show back in March, but Covid got in the way so, like their other cancelled gigs, they are now making good on that earlier promise.

Two nights later, on Wednesday September 14, the Oils will play a final show at the Palais under the banner One For The Road . This extra Melbourne date will see the band performing the entire show (ie: no support) and delivering an extended set that will include classics from every Midnight Oil album and EP across their storied career.

Sydney will experience these same two special shows a few weeks later, as RESIST: The Final Tour ends with a bang back in the band’s hometown. One For The Planet (featuring “10-1” in its entirety) will be staged at the Luna Park Big Top on Wednesday September 28. Then One For The Road (an extended concert including classics from every album and EP) will celebrate the end of Midnight Oil’s touring career on the Labour Day public holiday – Monday October 3 – at the famous Hordern Pavilion where the band staged some of their most memorable Sydney gigs back in the day.

“The shows we’ve just done overseas have been some of the best and most enjoyable of our career” , said Midnight Oil guitarist/keyboardist, Jim Moginie. “Every gig on this last tour has had extra emotion around it so we’re looking forward to bringing those feelings back home again.”

“We’ve always supported causes that we believe are important during our tours so these four extra gigs are partly a way of doing that” , explains frontman, Peter Garrett. “They will allow the band and the audience to have a different experience each night by digging deep into the back catalogue in venues that are a bit smaller than the ones we’ve usually been playing in over recent years.”

“From the opening track on our first album through to the last song on our new one, we’ve always been blessed to have fans who are really passionate about what we do” , observed drummer Rob Hirst. “One For The Planet” and “One For The Road” are our way of acknowledging that connection over 45 years. We’ve all shared an amazing journey together, so we want to celebrate that by playing something for everyone in places that feel special”.

The Frontier Members and Midnight Oil presales for these five new shows kick off from 10am local time (staggered times – see below) on Thursday 18 August before the General Public on sale starting 10am local on Monday 22 August. Tickets from frontiertouring.com/midnightoil

MIDNIGHT OIL PRESALE NEW SHOWS ​via midnightoil.com ​Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 18 August (staggered times, see below) ​or until presale allocation exhausted

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRESALE NEW SHOWS ​via frontiertouring.com/midnightoil ​Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 18 August (staggered times see below) ​or until presale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE NEW SHOWS ​Begins: Monday 22 August, 10am local

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Midnight Oil Announce Special Final Shows Of Tour

‘ 10-1′ album to be played in its entirety in Sydney and Melbourne

Since  Midnight Oil ‘s new album  Resist   debuted at #1 early this year, the legendary Australian band has toured around Australia, North America, and then Europe, on their last concert tour. The final leg of this epic run kicks off this week at the Mundi Mundi Bash near Broken Hill followed by rescheduled gigs in Cairns, Darwin, New Zealand, Perth and Canberra to make up for various climate and Covid disruptions earlier this year. In addition, this final leg will include shows at Broome’s Stompem Ground Festival (after a 20 year hiatus) and a new WA gig in Busselton (see below for all details). 

Today, the last four dates of this tour were revealed with Midnight Oil announcing two uniquely intimate extra shows in both Melbourne and Sydney. A portion of proceeds from each of these new gigs will be donated to environmental and Indigenous causes and general public tickets will go on sale  10am local time  on  Monday 22 August  via:  frontiertouring.com/midnightoil  

Melbourne will finally experience Midnight Oil playing their classic album  10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1  in its entirety at the  Palais Theatre  on  Monday September 12  under the banner “One For The Planet”. The band had originally announced this special idea for a benefit show back in March, but Covid got in the way so, like their other cancelled gigs, they are now making good on that earlier promise.  

Two nights later, on  Wednesday September 14 , the Oils will play a final show at the  Palais  under the banner “One For The Road”. This extra Melbourne date will see the band performing the entire show (ie: no support) and delivering an extended set that will include classics from every Midnight Oil album and EP across their storied career. 

Sydney will experience these same two special shows a few weeks later, as “RESIST: The Final Tour” ends with a bang back in the band’s hometown. “One For The Planet” (featuring “10-1” in its entirety) will be staged at the  Luna Park Big Top  on  Wednesday September 28 . Then “One For The Road” (an extended concert including classics from every album and EP) will celebrate the end of Midnight Oil’s touring career on the Labour Day public holiday –  Monday October 3  – at the famous  Hordern Pavilion  where the band staged some of their most memorable Sydney gigs back in the day. 

“The shows we’ve just done overseas have been some of the best and most enjoyable of our career”,  said Midnight Oil guitarist/keyboardist, Jim Moginie.  “Every gig on this last tour has had extra emotion around it so we’re looking forward to bringing those feelings back home again.”  

“We’ve always supported causes that we believe are important during our tours so these four extra gigs are partly a way of doing that”,  explains frontman, Peter Garrett.  “They will allow the band and the audience to have a different experience each night by digging deep into the back catalogue in venues that are a bit smaller than the ones we’ve usually been playing in over recent years.”  

“From the opening track on our first album through to the last song on our new one, we’ve always been blessed to have fans who are really passionate about what we do”,  observed drummer Rob Hirst.  “One For The Planet” and “One For The Road” are our way of acknowledging that connection over 45 years. We’ve all shared an amazing journey together, so we want to celebrate that by playing something for everyone in places that feel special”.  

The  Frontier Members  and  Midnight Oil  presales for these five new shows kick off from  10am local time  (staggered times – see below) on  Thursday 18 August  before the General Public on sale starting  10am local on Monday 22 August.  Tickets from  frontiertouring.com/midnightoil    

The newly announced  RESIST  show at  Barnard Park, Busselton, WA  with special guest  Regurgitator  on  Friday 23 September  now joins the existing  RESIST  shows at  Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns  with special guests  Busby Marou  on  Thursday 25 August, Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin  with special guest  Leah Flanagan  on  Saturday 27 August  and  Fellows Oval – ANU Campus, Canberra  with special guests  King Stingray, Emily Wurramara (solo)  and  Moaning Lisa  on  Saturday 1 October.  Tickets via:  frontiertouring.com/midnightoil    

The band’s  a day on the green  Nikola Estate, Swan Valley, WA  show with special guests  Goanna  and  Stephen Pigram  on  Sunday 25 September  is on sale now.  Tickets via:  adayonthegreen.com.au/midnightoil  

MIDNIGHT OIL   ​ RESIST + FINAL SHOWS OF TOUR   ​ AUGUST – OCTOBER 2022   ​Presented by Frontier Touring, Roundhouse Entertainment, Triple M (Melbourne VIC, Cairns QLD, Swan Valley WA & Sydney NSW), Mix 106.3 (Canberra), Mix 104.9 (Darwin) & Zaccaria Concerts (Busselton, WA). 

MIDNIGHT OIL PRESALE NEW SHOWS   ​ via  midnightoil.com   ​ Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 18 August (staggered times, see below)   ​or until presale allocation exhausted 

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRESALE NEW SHOWS   ​ via  frontiertouring.com/midnightoil   ​ Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 18 August (staggered times see below)   ​or until presale allocation exhausted 

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE NEW SHOWS ​Begins: Monday 22 August, 10am local  

Thursday 25 August 2022 ​Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns, QLD    ​ RESIST: The Final Tour   ​Licensed All Ages  ​Presented by Triple M  ​Special guest: Busby Marou  ​Tickets on sale now  ​ ticketlink.com.au  | Ph: 1300 855 835 

Saturday 27 August 2022   ​ Darwin Convention, Darwin, NT   ​ RESIST: The Final Tour   ​Licensed All Ages  ​Presented by Mix 104.9  ​Special guest: Leah Flanagan  ​Tickets on sale now  ​ ticketek.com.au  | Ph: 132 849 

Monday 12 September 2022   ​ Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC   ​ One For The Planet ​Licensed All Ages  ​Presented by Triple M   ​Special guest: Liz Stringer  ​Presale Thursday 18 August 10am local  ​General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local  ​ ticketmaster.com.au  | Ph: 136 100 

Wednesday 14 September 2022   ​ Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC   ​ One For The Road   ​Licensed All Ages  ​Presented by Triple M  ​Presale Thursday 18 August 11am local  ​General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local  ​ ticketmaster.com.au  | Ph: 136 100 

Friday 23 September 2022   ​ Barnard Park Busselton, Busselton, WA ​RESIST: The Final Tour   ​18+  ​Presented by Zaccaria Concerts  ​Special guest: Regurgitator  ​Presale Thursday 18 August 12noon local  ​General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local  ​ oztix.com.au  | 1300 762 545 

Sunday 25 September 2022   ​ Nikola Estate, Swan Valley, WA **    ​ a day on the green    ​ RESIST: The Final Tour ​ Licensed All Ages   ​ Presented by Triple M    ​ Special guests: Goanna and Stephen Pigram   ​ Tickets on sale now   ​ ticketmaster.com.au  | Ph: 136 100  

Wednesday 28 September 2022    ​ Luna Park Big Top, Sydney, NSW   ​ One For The Planet   ​18+  ​Presented by Triple M   ​Special guest: Leah Flanagan  ​Presale Thursday 18 August 12noon local  ​General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local  ​ ticketmaster.com.au  | Ph: 136 100 

Saturday 1 October 2022 ​Fellows Oval ANU Campus, Canberra, ACT   ​ RESIST: The Final Tour   ​18+*  ​Presented by Mix 106.3  ​Special guests: King Stingray, Emily Wurramara (solo) and Moaning Lisa   ​Tickets on sale now  ​ moshtix.com.au  | Ph: 1300 438 849 

Monday 3 October 2022    ​ Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSW   ​ One For The Road   ​ Licensed All Ages   ​Presented by Triple M  ​Presale Thursday 18 August 1pm local  ​General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local  ​ ticketek.com.au  | Ph: 132 849 

Also appearing at:  ​ Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 August 2022:  Mundi Mundi Bash , Broken Hill, NSW**   ​ Saturday 17 September 2022:  Stompem Ground , Broome, WA**  

* Under 18’s may attend with guardian   ​ ** Not promoted by Frontier Touring  

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.   

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.  

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“It’s going to be a very beautiful, sweet and long night!”

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50 years, thirteen studio albums, thousands of shows spread over more than twenty countries. The tales of a band called Midnight Oil will be told for generations to come.

For a journey that started on the Northern beaches of Sydney, it was suitable that the final show would be in that same town, but for it to be at the iconic Hordern Pavilion, instead of a stadium or arena, says a lot about how the band wanted to go out as a live act.

There was a nervous energy amongst the crowd and a fleeting “Oils!” chant, but the early start meant that we weren’t waiting long for them to get into it and the entry of the band, with the four core members, plus touring bassist Adam Ventoura, was without fanfare - but this is nothing new. The band don’t look to be anything more than they have always been. Honest, simple and powerful.

There were a variety of themes that flowed through the set, but one link that brought everything together. ‘Country’. From the gorgeous Welcome to Country, to the opening song, Lucky Country, to the many more references throughout the night, it was clear how much this land, so-called Australia, means to the whole band. With patriotism being dangerous in the wrong hands, Peter Garrett is careful to present the love of his country in a way that ensures everyone is included in his vision. One country for everyone.

“It’s going to be a very beautiful, sweet and long night!” declared Garrett early. With a huge window of time to perform, they were always going to dive into the catalogue and this meant performances of tracks that had not been in the set for years. Used And Abused from their debut record was second on the list but contained a small break as Peter Garret broke up a scuffle in the crowd. “Go to the back and find some NRL players, they’ll like that!”, announced a cheeky but clearly annoyed Garrett.

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I’m The Cure , from their 1980 Bird Noises EP had not been performed live since 1984 (according to setlist.fm ) and Koala Sprint and Common Ground were welcome additions to the set, especially with drummer Rob Hirst seen to be screaming out the lyrics to the latter in joyous strains. The first real goosebump moment came during Is It Now? as the bridge kicked in and Garrett screamed the title of the track and showed a glimpse of what it must have been like in those small pubs in the ‘70s and ‘80s. The group even explored their ‘surf-rock’ past with a few Narrabeen favourites, including Surfing With A Spoon , another deep-cut that delighted the ravenous audience.

The band were deliciously on form, especially with the dancing guitar of Jim Moginie and Martin Rotsey in a number of tracks, a combination that has stood the test of time. The addition of Ventoura, who announced during the show that he’d learnt 94 tracks from the back catalogue, was welcome as he drove so many of their songs with aplomb, including the second big goosebump moment – the bass line from Stand In Line - another huge highlight of the night.

In between every few songs, Garrett was sure to throw in some anecdotes and reminisce about their past. “Three dollar nights” at your local pub for gig night, AC/DC references and Bondi Lifesavers were all mentioned  - “You’re too old if you remember that!” he laughed. The fact that everyone has a Midnight Oil story is testament to the impact that the band have always had with their audience.

A fleeting, but powerful appearance from Dan Sultan on Gadigal Land was the only real surprise of the night, guest-wise. Despite collaborating with a great number of artists over the years, it was fair to say that tonight was about the group just doing what they do, rather than bringing the bells and whistles.  Leah Flanagan who spent the night teaming up with Liz Stringer on the backing vocals also joined in for the song that resonated throughout the home crowd.

So many lyrics were poignant reminders of what the Oils are all about. “ Beauty, love, and compassion ” from Nobody’s Child , an adjustment of the lyrics in Progress to “ 25 Million, I can't hear you at all ” and the eponymous “ This is something I will remember ” from Hercules. Midnight Oil lyrics have become a part of everyday vernacular including from Beds Are Burning,  which still feels as important today as it ever has been - “ To pay the rent, to pay our share ”.

As the clock ticked over three and a half hours, the crowd were starting to wonder how it would finish. How does a band like Midnight Oil round out their live careers? The second encore would deliver two of their biggest in The Dead Heart and Power And The Passion with the latter feeling like it could have been delivered as the final blow, but the theme of ‘country’ returned with a suitably beautiful rendition of One Country , a track that felt like it could have ended things on a more sombre tone.

To constant cheers and applause, they walked off, but again the crowd chanted.

Again, we wanted one more. Just one more.

As they always have, they once again delivered. Forgotten Years would become the song that rounded it out - the song that closed the chapter on one of the best bands Australia will ever produce and their staggering 40-song set.

The songwriting, this time from Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie, sums it all up eloquently. “ These should not be forgotten years. ” Midnight Oil will never be forgotten, but neither should their legacy and what they’ve been working so long to achieve. For now, let’s remember them however we choose to do so, because everyone has an ‘Oils’ story and they should always be told.

As the house lights came on, we blinked a few times and applauded once more, not quite believing that it really was all over.

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Midnight Oil’s Final Tour Secures Epic List Of Supports

By Sosefina Fuamoli

Midnight Oil fans are gearing up to see the iconic Australian rock group tour for the final time this month, supporting their forthcoming album  Resist .

This week, a slew of epic Australian artists have been announced as support acts at various points on the national run. Everyone from the Hoodoo Gurus to Goanna ; Jack River to William Crighton; Amyl and the Sniffers to Emily Wurramara are getting on board for this momentous tour.

While Midnight Oil have enjoyed a return to live performances and new music in recent years,  Resist and its accompanying tour cycle is reported to be the last for the Oils. Through their press reps though, the band’s remained steadfast in promising fans that this doesn’t mean the end of the band; they remain ‘open’ to working together in the future.

Watch Midnight Oil’s music video for ‘Rising Seas’ below:

When it comes to where you can be seeing these talented artists opening for the Oils, let’s break it down.

Country-rock artist (and one of the best voices you’ll hear) William Crighton will be opening things up in Newy and Wollongong this February. Busby Marou and Emily Wurramara will be your opening acts for the Oils show in Orange. New South Wales, as well as in Darwin down the line in April.

Speaking of Busby Marou, the duo will be supporting Midnight Oil in Brisbane, with Wurramara also set to perform alongside Jack River as Oils supports in Canberra in April. Jack River will perform two other support shows, taking place in Adelaide and on the Sunny Coast.

The Sunshine Coast also welcomes fellow Aussie rock icons Goanna to the lineup, as will the tour stop in Geelong, where they join All Our Exes Live In Texas and Stephen Pigram. And for All Our Exes Live In Texas, they’ll also be performing at the Oils’ Rutherglen winery show with the Hoodoo Gurus.

Elsewhere on the tour bill, Amyl and the Sniffers will open for Midnight Oil in Melbourne, while 2021 breakthrough artists King Stingray will appear at Cairns and Sydney dates.

Tickets for all shows are still on sale and are available through the official Midnight Oil website .

Midnight Oil Australian Tour 2022

Wednesday, 23 February – Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle  (with William Crighton) Saturday, 26 February – Heifer Station, Orange  (with Busby Marou and Emily Wurramara) Wednesday, 2 March – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong  (with William Crighton) Saturday, 5 March – Mt. Duneed Estate, Geelong  (wth Goanna and All Our Exes Live In Texas) Wednesday, 9 March – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne  (with Amyl and the Sniffers) Saturday, 12 March – All Saints Estate, Rutherglen  (with Hoodoo Gurus and All Our Exes Live In Texas) Saturday, 26 March – Nikola Estate, Swan Valley  (with Goanna and Stephen Pigram) Wednesday, 30 March – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide  (with Jack River) Saturday, 2 April – Darwin Amphitheatre, Darwin  (with Busby Marou and Emily Wurramara) Wednesday, 6 April – Convention Centre, Cairns  (with King Stingray) Saturday, 9 April – Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast  (with Goanna and Jack River) Wednesday, 13 April – Riverstage, Brisbane  (with Busby Marou) Tuesday, 19 April – Stage 88, Canberra  (with Jack River and Emily Wurramara) Thursday, 21 April – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney  (with King Stingray)

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by Paul Cashmere on August 16, 2022

With Midnight Oil returning for their final Australian shows, more have been added including some special 10 to 1 shows playing the entire ’10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1’ album in its entirety.

The 10 to 1 shows dubbed ‘One for the Planet’ will benefit environmental causes. Dates are 12 September in Melbourne and 28 September in Sydney.

The One for the Road shows will feature an extended set of Oils music from every era. Those dates are 14 September in Melbourne and 3 October in Sydney.

“The shows we’ve just done overseas have been some of the best and most enjoyable of our career”, said Midnight Oil guitarist/keyboardist, Jim Moginie.“Every gig on this last tour has had extra emotion around it so we’re looking forward to bringing those feelings back home again.”

“We’ve always supported causes that we believe are important during our tours so these four extra gigs are partly a way of doing that”, explains frontman, Peter Garrett. “They will allow the band and the audience to have a different experience each night by digging deep into the back catalogue in venues that are a bit smaller than the ones we’ve usually been playing in over recent years.”

“From the opening track on our first album through to the last song on our new one, we’ve always been blessed to have fans who are really passionate about what we do”, observed drummer Rob Hirst. “One For The Planet” and “One For The Road” are our way of acknowledging that connection over 45 years. We’ve all shared an amazing journey together, so we want to celebrate that by playing something for everyone in places that feel special”.

MIDNIGHT OIL RESIST + FINAL SHOWS OF TOUR AUGUST – OCTOBER 2022

MIDNIGHT OIL PRESALE NEW SHOWS via midnightoil.com Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 18 August (staggered times, see below) or until presale allocation exhausted

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRESALE NEW SHOWS via frontiertouring.com/midnightoil Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 18 August (staggered times see below) or until presale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE NEW SHOWS Begins: Monday 22 August, 10am local

Thursday 25 August 2022 Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns, QLD RESIST: The Final Tour Licensed All Ages Special guest: Busby Marou Tickets on sale now ticketlink.com.au | Ph: 1300 855 835

Saturday 27 August 2022 Darwin Convention, Darwin, NT RESIST: The Final Tour Licensed All Ages Special guest: Leah Flanagan Tickets on sale now ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849

Monday 12 September 2022 Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC One For The Planet Licensed All Ages Special guest: Liz Stringer Presale Thursday 18 August 10am local General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Wednesday 14 September 2022 Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC One For The Road Licensed All Ages Presale Thursday 18 August 11am local General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Friday 23 September 2022 Barnard Park Busselton, Busselton, WA RESIST: The Final Tour 18+ Presented by Zaccaria Concerts Special guest: Regurgitator Presale Thursday 18 August 12noon local General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545

Sunday 25 September 2022 Nikola Estate, Swan Valley, WA ** a day on the green RESIST: The Final Tour Licensed All Ages Special guests: Goanna and Stephen Pigram Tickets on sale now ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Wednesday 28 September 2022 Luna Park Big Top, Sydney, NSW One For The Planet 18+ Special guest: Leah Flanagan Presale Thursday 18 August 12noon local General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Saturday 1 October 2022 Fellows Oval ANU Campus, Canberra, ACT RESIST: The Final Tour 18+* Special guests: King Stingray, Emily Wurramara (solo) and Moaning Lisa Tickets on sale now moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849

Monday 3 October 2022 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSW One For The Road Licensed All Ages Presale Thursday 18 August 1pm local General public tickets on sale Monday 22 August 10am local ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849

Also appearing at: Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 August 2022: Mundi Mundi Bash, Broken Hill, NSW** Saturday 17 September 2022: Stompem Ground, Broome, WA**

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The tour kicks off with a previously announced appearance at the Mona Foma festival in Launceston, Tasmania, on January 23, and concludes at the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on May 13. Full dates below.

“We all know time refuses to stand still for anyone but after many years together the band’s spirit is deep, the music and words are strong, and our ideas and actions as bold as we can make them," says frontman Peter Garrett. "We’ve reached people in ways we never could have imagined. Our desire to create and speak out is undimmed. 

"We hope everyone who hears this album and gets to one of the shows will come away charged up about the planet’s future, saying ‘why stop now?’. Having always tackled every tour like it’s the last – this time it actually will be."  

While the tour will be the band's last, they haven't ruled out working together in the studio, with a statement on the band's website revealing, "Each of the members will continue their own projects over the years ahead. They remain very open to recording new music together in future and supporting causes in which they believe."

Resist is the first music to be released by the band since the death of bassist Bones Hillman last year, from cancer. Hillman plays on the new album. 

Tickets for the tour will go on general sale on December 1 , while the album can be pre-ordered from 12:01am AEDT on Tuesday November 30. 

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Oils album tops oz charts & band announces o/s shows as final tour commences.

Midnight Oil’s RESIST has become the band’s fifth ARIA #1 Album as they kick off their Final Tour in support of the acclaimed release. More shows will follow around Australia over coming months and limited tickets are available for some gigs. 

It was also announced today that the tour will head overseas in June/July for newly announced dates in North America and Europe including some of the world’s most iconic venues like The Hollywood Palladium, Toronto’s Massey Hall, Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and The Roundhouse in London. That leg will culminate at Paris’ greatest concert hall, L’Olympia. Tickets for those shows will go onsale over the coming week. Dates are listed below and fans are advised to only buy tickets by following the links at  www.midnightoil.com/tour .

The #1 debut matches the achievements of 2020’s THE MAKARRATA PROJECT , 1990’s BLUE SKY MINING and their 80’s classics DIESEL & DUST (1987) and RED SAILS IN THE SUNSET  (1984) and RESIST   has attracted some of the best reviews in the Oils’ storied career. For example:

“Thank God for Midnight Oil … put simply, Resist is a thrill from start to finish. Forty years after the classic  10 to 1, Midnight Oil are still delivering songs for the head and the heart, “standing up to those who sell fear”, making the listener think and dance.” (Stack)

“Midnight Oil exit the stage with a roar. Resist is a magnificent piece of work that will serve to cement their legacy.” (Goldmine, 4 Stars)

“Political chicanery and environmental vandalism are just two of the familiar concerns addressed by the band along with climate change and institutional apathy … Resist draws a fitting line under Midnight Oil’s 46 year career.” (The Australian, 4 Stars)   “It could be argued that Midnight Oil have saved their best for last, but to be honest, when haven’t they been firing on anything but all cylinders? Resist is, however, one of the group’s most powerful and urgent records, with its focus being put upon the immense challenges that we as humans face, and urging us to Resist giving in.” (Tone Deaf)

“If it is their last, Midnight Oil are going out strong: Resist is packed with the kind of stirring anthems they’re known for, with themes and hooks as big as Uluru.” (Brooklyn Vegan)   “The Oils still have plenty to say, and the fire in their belly that will help them to say it. A worthy addition to the impeccable legacy of one of Australia’s finest ever bands.” (Double J feature album)   “This isn’t just a collection of songs, it’s a cohesive statement aimed not just at the people of Australia, but the people of the world. Yes, the Australian perspective remains proudly undiminished, but the messages are not designed to stop at our borders. This is an album for humanity, designed to ripple around our big blue sphere.” (Waxingly Lyrical)

MIDNIGHT OIL RESIST: THE FINAL TOUR

North america & european dates june – july 2022.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Midnight oil pre-sale.

**Fan pre-sale information for North America & European dates will be sent out via email newsletter at 7pm AEDT on Monday 28 February**

Sign up to www.midnightoil.com/newsletter  to get access to pre-sale tickets.

Pre-sale runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 1 March for all North America & European dates except for the following shows:

Berlin Zitadelle, Berlin Leipzig Parkbühne, Leipzig L’Olympia, Paris Camden Roundhouse, London

ALL pre-sale / on-sale dates and times are listed, below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers. We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed below OR on  midnightoil.com/tour .

NORTH AMERICA

Wednesday 1 June  Malkin Bowl, Vancouver, BC

Fan pre-sale: Tues 1 Mar @ 10AM local time

General public on-sale: Fri 4 Mar @ 10AM local time

Saturday 4 June  Fox Theater, Oakland, CA

Tuesday 7 June  Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA

Fan pre-sale Tues: 1 Mar @ 10AM local

General public on-sale: Fri 4 Mar @ 10AM local 

Friday 10 June  Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL

Fan pre-sale: Tues 1 Mar @ 10AM local

Monday 13 June  Massey Hall, Toronto, ON

General public on-sale: Fri 4 Mar @ 10AM local

Thursday 16 June  Roadrunner, Boston, MA

Sunday 19 June  Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY

General public on-sale: Fri 4 Mar @ 10AM local time 

Wednesday 22 June  Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Fan pre-sale: Tues 1 Mar @ 10AM local time 

Saturday 25 June  The Theatre at National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD

Monday 4 July 2022  Berlin Zitadelle, Berlin, Germany

Pre-sale: On now

General public on-sale: Mon 28th Feb @ 10AM local time

Wednesday 6 July 2022  Leipzig Parkbühne, Leipzig, Germany

Saturday 9 July 2022  Camden Roundhouse, London, UK

Fan pre-sale: Wed 2 Mar @ 10AM local time

General public on-sale: Fri 4 Mar @ 10AM local time  

Tuesday 12 July 2022  L’OLYMPIA, Paris, France

General public on-sale: Mon 28 Feb @ 10am local time 

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