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Sydney Film Festival

Opening Night - Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line

Where
State Theatre
State Theatre
49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
When

Wednesday 5 June 2024 from 7pm to 10pm

Cost

Starting from: $50

Across a 45-year career ‘The Oils’ helped shape modern Australia with anthems like “US Forces”, “Beds Are Burning” and “Redneck Wonderland”.

Featuring unseen footage and interviews with every band member, alongside signature moments including the outback tour with Warumpi Band, their Exxon protest gig in New York and those famous “Sorry” suits at the Sydney Olympics, Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line traces the journey of Australia’s quintessential rock band.

Opening Night Gala

The Sydney Film Festival Opening Night Gala is Australia's most stylish celebration of cinema. Kick off your Festival experience with all the glamour of a red carpet World Premiere, featuring members of Midnight Oil and industry guests, following by the exclusive Opening Night afterparty at Sydney Town Hall. Feel that post-premiere buzz with complimentary canapés, cocktails and curated DJ sets.

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