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Midnight Oil are iconic Australian rock veterans known for their hard-hitting sound, meditation on political and environmental issues, and a career spanning five decades. Formed in Sydney in 1972 as Farm before shortening to Midnight Oil by 1976, the band fused post-punk energy with new wave sensibilities to create anthems that resonated across generations. Though 2025 saw no official tour dates announced, the group remains a cornerstone of Australian music history with a resilient live reputation and a legacy marked by activism and studio experimentation.

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Key facts about Midnight Oil include their 11 ARIA Awards, induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006, and recent projects like RESUSE (Resist) and Makarrata Project—projects that underscore their ongoing commitment to social and environmental issues. The band’s social channels—Instagram and X (Twitter)—keep fans in the loop, while their official site links provide direct access to news and tour pages. If you’re seeking reliable, no-nonsense ticket options, consider us your friend in the business. Secure your seats when new dates are announced or join early updates to stay in the loop.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Midnight Oil

  • Formed in Sydney in 1972 (originally called Farm), later known as Midnight Oil; name change completed by 1976.
  • Genres: alternative rock, hard rock, post-punk, and new wave with a strong political/ environmental focus.
  • Resist (2022) is their 13th studio album and debuted at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart; Makarrata Project (2020) followed as a collaborative work with Indigenous artists.
  • Midnight Oil has won 11 ARIA Awards and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006.
  • As of 2026, founding drummer Rob Hirst (1972–2026) has died, marking another major milestone in the band’s history.
  • Social presence includes active channels on Instagram and X (Twitter) under the band handle; the official site links to these profiles.

The records

Midnight Oil Discography

  • Resist
    2022 · Sony Music Australia
  • The Makarrata Project
    2020 · Sony Music Australia
  • Capricornia
    2001 · Columbia
  • Redneck Wonderland
    1998 · Columbia
  • Breathe
    1996 · Columbia
  • Earth and Sun and Moon
    1993 · Columbia
  • Blue Sky Mining
    1990 · Columbia
  • Diesel and Dust
    1987 · CBS
  • Red Sails in the Sunset
    1984 · CBS
  • 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
    1982 · CBS
  • Place Without a Postcard
    1981 · CBS
  • Head Injuries
    1979 · Powderworks
  • Midnight Oil
    1978 · Powderworks/Sprint

The hits

Top Midnight Oil Songs

  • Truganini
    1993 · AUS 10; CAN 11; NZ 4; UK 29; US Hot 10; US Main 4
  • Blue Sky Mine
    1990 · AUS 8; CAN 7; FRA 25; NLD 33; NZ 2; NOR 8; SWI 11; UK 66; US Hot 47; US Main 1; US Alt 1
  • Forgotten Years
    1990 · AUS 26; CAN 36; FRA 44; NZ 97; UK 97; US Hot 11; US Main 1
  • Beds Are Burning
    1987 · AUS 6; CAN 1; FRA 5; NLD 3; NZ 1; UK 6; US Hot 17; US Main 6
  • The Dead Heart
    1986 · AUS 4; CAN 38; FRA 19; NLD 40; NZ 14; UK 62; US Hot 53; US Main 11
  • US Forces
    1982 · AUS 20; US Hot 10; US Main 9; US Alt 8

Key facts about Midnight Oil include their 11 ARIA Awards, induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006, and recent projects like RESUSE (Resist) and Makarrata Project—projects that underscore their ongoing commitment to social and environmental issues. The band’s social channels—Instagram and X (Twitter)—keep fans in the loop, while their official site links provide direct access to news and tour pages. If you’re seeking reliable, no-nonsense ticket options, consider us your friend in the business. Secure your seats when new dates are announced or join early updates to stay in the loop.

Follow Midnight Oil online: Instagram • X (Twitter). Official site: midnightoil.com

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