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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. 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