Midnight Oil & Cold Chisel Tribute Shows return to Geelong for one night of old-school rock
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15.06.2023

Midnight Oil & Cold Chisel Tribute Shows return to Geelong for one night of old-school rock

Gold Chisel and The Australian Midnight Oil Tribute Show are back at The Elephant Castle Hotel.

When it comes to Australia’s most revered rock outfits, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil are amongst the crème de la crème of classic pub rock.

With a shared history that spans decades and an extensive catalogue of songs and albums that have become part of the nation’s psyche, Geelong’s Elephant and Castle Hotel will be the place to be for fans of old-school rock this July as it hosts an epic double headline tribute show, dedicated to these two iconic bands.

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Taking place on Saturday 8 July, GOLD CHISEL, Australia’s No. 1 “Cold Chisel” Tribute Show, and The Australian MIDNIGHT OIL Tribute Show, will descend upon the main bar stage, recapturing the sound, energy and anthems of these two legendary bands with great authenticity.

Hailed as Australia’s very best Cold Chisel tribute act, Gold Chisel is fronted by singer Andy Lutze and features a handpicked group of the finest musicians in the country, reproducing what has been described as the closest thing to the real deal that one could possibly imagine. Not only do GOLD CHISEL recapture the true sound and spirit of the iconic band, but they also recreate the energy and excitement that made Cold Chisel one of the largest draw cards in the history of the Australian live music scene.

Consisting of five seasoned and accomplished players, The Australian Midnight Oil Tribute Show is simply the most dynamic and energetic Midnight Oil tribute to be found across the nation. Hailing from Melbourne, this tribute band has earned a stellar reputation over the years for their extensive catalogue of Oils hits from the early albums and EP’s, such as their debut album, Head Injuries, Bird Noises & Place Without a Postcard right through to the chart smashing 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, Red Sails in the Sunset, Diesel & Dust and Blue Sky Mining.

Recreating the passion, energy and big, big sound that Midnight Oil were famous for in concerts such as 1982’s Live at Capitol Theatre, this show is a pulsating, hot and sweaty must see for any kind of Oils fans.

Prepare your vocal chords, this will be a huge night of iconic rock singalongs.

Catch the bands from 9:30 pm in the Main Bar on Saturday, 8 July 2023. Pre-sale tickets are $20, or $25 on the door subject to capacity. Find out more here