Oils on the Water
Jan 13, 1985 · 1h 20m
Director
Mark FitzgeraldOverview
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 of Oils on the Water
Crew of Oils on the Water
About Oils on the Water
What is Oils on the Water about?
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…
When was Oils on the Water released?
Oils on the Water was released on January 13, 1985.
How long is Oils on the Water?
Oils on the Water runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Oils on the Water?
Oils on the Water was directed by Mark Fitzgerald.
Who is in the cast of Oils on the Water?
The cast of Oils on the Water includes Peter Garrett (Vocals), Jim Moginie (Guitar, Keyboard), Rob Hirst (Drums, Vocals), Peter Gifford (Bass, Vocals) and Martin Rotsey (Guitar).