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Midnight Oil - 'Midnight Oil 1984' is set to screen in selected cinemas around Australia from May 10.
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Tickets - Tickets for the screenings are on sale now through Madman films.
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Access all areas - The film details the story of the sweat-soaked, hardworking rock and roll band whose music galvanised a generation of young Australians
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Director - The masterpiece is directed by Ray Argall and is full to brim with never-before-seen footage of the legendary Aussie rockers during the years that made them icons.
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Political - The film covers the rise of the band's profile and fortune, and Peter Garrett's first foray into the world of politics.
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Beginning - Midnight Oil released a self-titled debut album in 1978 and quickly gained a cult following.
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Activism - The band was never afraid of broaching political dissent, often standing up for Aboriginal rights and the environment.
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'Beds Are Burning' - Their most famous track 'Beds Are Burning' gained them international success and brought attention to Australia's treatment of Aboriginal people.
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Dusty - 'Beds Are Burning' was taken from their album 'Diesel and Dust'.
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Worldwide - It reached number one in New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada, and number three in the Netherlands.
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More world - It also got to number five in France, number six in the UK and Australia, number 11 in Ireland, and number 17 in the United States and Sweden.
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Fame - The iconic track is one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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Accolades - It was also named number 95 on VH1's '100 Greatest One Hit Wonders' of the 80s and number 97 by the Triple J 'Hottest 100 of All Time' in 2009.
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Protest - 'Beds Are Burning' is a protest song in support of giving native Australian lands back to the Pintupi, who were among the very last people to come in from the desert.
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Documentary - The revealing documentary shows live footage of sweat-soaked packed gigs.
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Nailed - One scene discusses how and why Rob Hirst nailed his drum-kit to the floor.
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Don't call it a comeback - The band reformed last year for a world tour, selling out gigs in Australia and overseas, including massive concerts in Sydney's Domain and Melbourne's Myer Music Bowl.
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Benefit - They also held a special benefit gig in Cairns in aid of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Struggles - The film depicts the band's personal struggles and sheer exhaustion as they play to packed rooms every night, delivering dynamite powerhouse performances.
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Reunion - Their reunion world tour saw them play more than 70 gigs across 16 countries.
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Legacy - It is reported that Midnight Oil had sold 12 million albums when they separated in 2002. Their 2017 reformation can only mean more sales.
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ARIA - They have won a total of 11 ARIA statues throughout their career.
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Influence - International bands such as Green Day, R.E.M, Pearl Jam, Garbage, The Cranberries, and Biffy Clyro have all cited Midnight Oil as an influence.
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Local - Bands closer to home such as Powderfinger, Crowded House, The Living End, and John Butler have also said they are highly influenced by Midnight Oil.
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R.E.M - Speaking to Uncut Magazine, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe described Peter Garrett as a "brilliant" songwriter who is "able to imagine a situation, put [himself] into it and write about it".
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Covers - Midnight Oil's songs have been covered by Pearl Jam, U2, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Silverchair, Billy Bragg, and Anti-Flag.
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Jimmy - Cold Chisel singer Jimmy Barnes called them "one of the greatest bands ever and one of my favourite live bands in the world" in an interview.
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Dancing - Viewers of the documentary will be treated to the mesmerising and somewhat scary dancing and face-pulling of Peter Garrett.
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Legacy - 'Midnight Oil 1984' is set to solidify their legacy forever.
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Midnight Oil - 'Midnight Oil 1984' is set to screen in selected cinemas around Australia from May 10.
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Tickets - Tickets for the screenings are on sale now through Madman films.
© Getty Images
2 / 30 Fotos
Access all areas - The film details the story of the sweat-soaked, hardworking rock and roll band whose music galvanised a generation of young Australians
© Getty Images
3 / 30 Fotos
Director - The masterpiece is directed by Ray Argall and is full to brim with never-before-seen footage of the legendary Aussie rockers during the years that made them icons.
© Getty Images
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Political - The film covers the rise of the band's profile and fortune, and Peter Garrett's first foray into the world of politics.
© Getty Images
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Beginning - Midnight Oil released a self-titled debut album in 1978 and quickly gained a cult following.
© Getty Images
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Activism - The band was never afraid of broaching political dissent, often standing up for Aboriginal rights and the environment.
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'Beds Are Burning' - Their most famous track 'Beds Are Burning' gained them international success and brought attention to Australia's treatment of Aboriginal people.
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Dusty - 'Beds Are Burning' was taken from their album 'Diesel and Dust'.
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Worldwide - It reached number one in New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada, and number three in the Netherlands.
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More world - It also got to number five in France, number six in the UK and Australia, number 11 in Ireland, and number 17 in the United States and Sweden.
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Fame - The iconic track is one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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Accolades - It was also named number 95 on VH1's '100 Greatest One Hit Wonders' of the 80s and number 97 by the Triple J 'Hottest 100 of All Time' in 2009.
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Protest - 'Beds Are Burning' is a protest song in support of giving native Australian lands back to the Pintupi, who were among the very last people to come in from the desert.
© Getty Images
14 / 30 Fotos
Documentary - The revealing documentary shows live footage of sweat-soaked packed gigs.
© Getty Images
15 / 30 Fotos
Nailed - One scene discusses how and why Rob Hirst nailed his drum-kit to the floor.
© Getty Images
16 / 30 Fotos
Don't call it a comeback - The band reformed last year for a world tour, selling out gigs in Australia and overseas, including massive concerts in Sydney's Domain and Melbourne's Myer Music Bowl.
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Benefit - They also held a special benefit gig in Cairns in aid of the Great Barrier Reef.
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18 / 30 Fotos
Struggles - The film depicts the band's personal struggles and sheer exhaustion as they play to packed rooms every night, delivering dynamite powerhouse performances.
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Reunion - Their reunion world tour saw them play more than 70 gigs across 16 countries.
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Legacy - It is reported that Midnight Oil had sold 12 million albums when they separated in 2002. Their 2017 reformation can only mean more sales.
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ARIA - They have won a total of 11 ARIA statues throughout their career.
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Influence - International bands such as Green Day, R.E.M, Pearl Jam, Garbage, The Cranberries, and Biffy Clyro have all cited Midnight Oil as an influence.
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Local - Bands closer to home such as Powderfinger, Crowded House, The Living End, and John Butler have also said they are highly influenced by Midnight Oil.
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R.E.M - Speaking to Uncut Magazine, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe described Peter Garrett as a "brilliant" songwriter who is "able to imagine a situation, put [himself] into it and write about it".
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Covers - Midnight Oil's songs have been covered by Pearl Jam, U2, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Silverchair, Billy Bragg, and Anti-Flag.
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Jimmy - Cold Chisel singer Jimmy Barnes called them "one of the greatest bands ever and one of my favourite live bands in the world" in an interview.
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Dancing - Viewers of the documentary will be treated to the mesmerising and somewhat scary dancing and face-pulling of Peter Garrett.
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Legacy - 'Midnight Oil 1984' is set to solidify their legacy forever.
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Midnight Oil announce career-defining documentary
Midnight Oil’s fascinating film will hit cinemas in May
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Midnight Oil is set to spill blood, sweat, and tears in a documentary that reveals never-before-seen footage of their meteoric rise to stardom. 'Midnight Oil 1984' is due out in cinemas on May 10. Check the gallery for the thrills and spills of their career highlights.
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