Oils reignite power and passion
MIDNIGHT Oil proved once again they were “kings of the mountain” when they performed a pulsating show at the Kuranda Amphitheatre on Saturday night, less than 24 hours after playing a special gig at the Tanks Arts Centre. The musical activists also added their voice to the fight to stop the Adani mine by posing for a photo off Vlasoff Cay.
Naylor has burnt the midnight oil many nights to figure out how to follow his favourite band around the globe.
The Melbournite and hardcore Midnight Oil fan travelled to Cairns to see the band’s two shows at the Tanks Arts Centre and the Kuranda Amphitheatre.
He said the trip was completely worth it.
“This concert was the seventh Midnight Oil concert for me this year,” he said.
“It’s a lot of travel but for Midnight Oil, it’s always been worth it. They’re a consistent band because they’ve been doing it for 30 years. They’re a sure bet.”
He said it was a bit extreme to follow a band on tour but Midnight Oil always delivered an unique show.
“I think it’s great that they never play the same set in a row; they do different songs every night so you’re not sitting through the same shows,” he said.
“I’ve travelled once or twice for a few bands but I’ve made a bit of an exception for Midnight Oil.”