Midnight Oil lead guitarist Jim Moginie is recovering after falling and injuring himself at the second Melbourne Midnight Oil show last night (8 Nov 2017).
The Oils were towards the end of the set when the accident happened.
‘Short Memory’, ‘Power’ and the Passion’, ‘Sometimes’ and ‘Best of Both Worlds’ were struck from the setlist. Instead, Midnight Oil returned to play one more show acoustic ‘One Country’.
In a statement Midnight Oil tweeted, “Thanks to all at the Myer Music Bowl tonight. Sorry for the short encore but Jim took a spill and hurt his leg at end of main set. Wishing him a quick recovery”.
Thanks to all at the Myer Music Bowl tonight. Sorry for the short encore but Jim took a spill and hurt his leg at end of main set. Wishing him a quick recovery. pic.twitter.com/TNySuuJXCx
— Midnight Oil (@midnightoilband) November 8, 2017
Midnight Oil are in the final week of their year long ‘The Great Circle World’ tour with shows still scheduled for Sydney, Wollongong and one more Melbourne. It is currently unknown if Jim can return for the remaining shows or if he will be replaced.
UPDATE: “Thanks from Jim for all the good wishes. He’s in good spirits but has a badly torn hamstring after slipping onstage last night. He will get further tests in hospital today to determine whether surgery is required. Next update as soon as those results are in – probably around 8pm”.
PHOTO GALLERY: MIDNIGHT OIL 6 November 2017 Melbourne by Ros O’Gorman
Midnight Oil have performed over 100 songs so far on the world tour. Their show at Hanging Rock in Victoria last weekend was filmed for a potential live album and DVD release.
REVIEW: Midnight Oil at Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne 6 November 2017
Midnight Oil setlist 8 November 2017, Melbourne
Outside World (from 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, 1982)
Only the Strong (from 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, 1982)
Hercules (from Species Deceases, 1985)
Jimmy Sharman’s Boxers (from Red Sails In The Sunset, 1984)
Golden Age (from Capricornia, 2002)
Brave Faces (from Place Without A Postcard, 1981)
Truganini (from Earth and Sun and Moon, 1993)
Stand in Line (from Head Injuries, 1979)
Tin Legs and Tin Mines (from 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, 1982)
When the Generals Talk (from Red Sails In The Sunset, 1984)
Ships of Freedom (from Chiko Locallo b-sides and rarities, 2017)
US Forces (from 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, 1982)
Kosciusko (from Red Sails In The Sunset, 1984)
Redneck Wonderland (from Redneck Wonderland, 1998)
The Dead Heart (from Diesel and Dust, 1987)
Beds Are Burning (from Diesel and Dust, 1987)
Blue Sky Mine (from Blue Sky Mining, 1990)
Forgotten Years (from Blue Sky Mining, 1990)
King of the Mountain (from Blue Sky Mining, 1990)
Encore:
One Country (without Jim) (from Blue Sky Mining, 1990)
Midnight Oil remaining shows
November 11, Sydney, The Domain
November 13, Wollongong, Entertainment Centre
November 15, Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl
November 17, Sydney, The Domain
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