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Midnight Oil's beloved bassist Bones Hillman dies aged 62, farewelled with a #1 album

Midnight Oil's beloved bassist Bones Hillman dies aged 62, farewelled with a #1 album

Born Wayne Stevens in Auckland in 1958, Bones Hillman had been battling cancer.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 9, 2020
Midnight Oil's beloved bassist Bones Hillman dies aged 62, farewelled with a #1 album

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Midnight Oil's beloved bassist Bones Hillman dies aged 62, farewelled with a #1 album

Born Wayne Stevens in Auckland in 1958, Bones Hillman had been battling cancer.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 9, 2020
Virtual 2020 NIMAs go global, clock-up best-ever ratings: Go behind the scenes

Virtual 2020 NIMAs go global, clock-up best-ever ratings: Go behind the scenes

The year 2020 has been tough on everyone, dire for some. But in challenging times, there are often bright spots and opportunities. The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), beamed out on August…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2020
Virtual 2020 NIMAs go global, clock-up best-ever ratings: Go behind the scenes

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Virtual 2020 NIMAs go global, clock-up best-ever ratings: Go behind the scenes

The year 2020 has been tough on everyone, dire for some. But in challenging times, there are often bright spots and opportunities. The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), beamed out on August…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2020
Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

Singer and songwriter Ruby Hunter will be posthumously inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards’ Hall of Fame, set to take place Saturday night, August 8th. Hunter will be feted with…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2020
Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

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Ruby Hunter to be posthumously inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame

Singer and songwriter Ruby Hunter will be posthumously inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards’ Hall of Fame, set to take place Saturday night, August 8th. Hunter will be feted with…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 7, 2020
Midnight Oil to perform new single at NIMAs with First Nations artists

Midnight Oil to perform new single at NIMAs with First Nations artists

Midnight Oil's new song ‘Gadigal Land’ drops August 7.

By Music Network - Aug 3, 2020
Midnight Oil to perform new single at NIMAs with First Nations artists

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Midnight Oil to perform new single at NIMAs with First Nations artists

Midnight Oil's new song ‘Gadigal Land’ drops August 7.

By Music Network - Aug 3, 2020
ABC TV is making docos about a rock band and an Aussie festival

ABC TV is making docos about a rock band and an Aussie festival

Documentaries on Midnight Oil and the Adelaide Festival are on ABC TV’s 2020 slate.

By Music Network - Nov 10, 2019
ABC TV is making docos about a rock band and an Aussie festival

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ABC TV is making docos about a rock band and an Aussie festival

Documentaries on Midnight Oil and the Adelaide Festival are on ABC TV’s 2020 slate.

By Music Network - Nov 10, 2019
Frontier Touring's Sahara Herald talks Midnight Oil, Ken West and that Bowie offer

Frontier Touring's Sahara Herald talks Midnight Oil, Ken West and that Bowie offer

Sydney-based Sahara Herald’s music career has been mostly associated with concerts and tours. She’s been at Frontier Touring since 2014 (and tour director since last November) and before that 18…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 14, 2019
Frontier Touring's Sahara Herald talks Midnight Oil, Ken West and that Bowie offer

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Frontier Touring's Sahara Herald talks Midnight Oil, Ken West and that Bowie offer

Sydney-based Sahara Herald’s music career has been mostly associated with concerts and tours. She’s been at Frontier Touring since 2014 (and tour director since last November) and before that 18…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 14, 2019
Australia’s music community powers 'next level' solar campaign FEAT

Australia’s music community powers 'next level' solar campaign FEAT

Vance Joy, Peking Duk, Regurgitator, Jack River and Midnight Oil are among a cadre of musicians and industry professionals powering a new, renewable energies campaign. The project, entitled FEAT, or…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 4, 2019
Australia’s music community powers 'next level' solar campaign FEAT

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Australia’s music community powers 'next level' solar campaign FEAT

Vance Joy, Peking Duk, Regurgitator, Jack River and Midnight Oil are among a cadre of musicians and industry professionals powering a new, renewable energies campaign. The project, entitled FEAT, or…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 4, 2019
How Australian music immortalised Labor legend Bob Hawke in song

How Australian music immortalised Labor legend Bob Hawke in song

Australia's 23rd prime minister and Labor Party legend once graced the cover of Juke.

By Christie Eliezer - May 17, 2019
How Australian music immortalised Labor legend Bob Hawke in song

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How Australian music immortalised Labor legend Bob Hawke in song

Australia's 23rd prime minister and Labor Party legend once graced the cover of Juke.

By Christie Eliezer - May 17, 2019
Oils may release first new material in 19 years

Oils may release first new material in 19 years

Rob Hirst confirmed the band plans to hit the recording studio after it rounds off European dates.

By Music Network - Apr 3, 2019
Oils may release first new material in 19 years

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Oils may release first new material in 19 years

Rob Hirst confirmed the band plans to hit the recording studio after it rounds off European dates.

By Music Network - Apr 3, 2019
Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

Tributes are flowing for founding RAM editor Anthony O’Grady, a towering figure in Australian music journalism who championed the likes of Radio Birdman, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil and brought rock…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 21, 2018
Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

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Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

Tributes are flowing for founding RAM editor Anthony O’Grady, a towering figure in Australian music journalism who championed the likes of Radio Birdman, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil and brought rock…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 21, 2018
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