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Midnight Oil to Disband After Final 2025 World Tour – A Farewell That Shocks the Globe
In a stunning announcement that has left fans worldwide reeling, legendary Australian rock band Midnight Oil has confirmed that their ongoing Rise Up World Tour will be their final one — signaling the end of an era for one of the most politically charged and musically iconic groups in history.
In a heartfelt press release issued earlier today, frontman Peter Garrett expressed deep gratitude to the fans who have stood by the band over five decades. “It’s been an extraordinary journey. But all journeys, no matter how powerful or passionate, must eventually find their final verse,” Garrett wrote.
The band emphasized that this decision wasn’t sudden but rather a reflection of personal milestones and creative closure. “We wanted to leave while the fire is still burning — while we still have something important to say,” guitarist Jim Moginie added.
The news comes amid the release of their new and final studio album, Rise Up, and the critically acclaimed documentary Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line, both of which now feel like a poetic swan song to their legacy.
Social media has exploded with tributes and disbelief, as longtime fans grapple with the reality of saying goodbye. “This band raised its voice when no one else would — on climate, on Indigenous rights, on injustice. Their silence will be deafening,” one fan tweeted.
While no reunion is planned, the band has hinted at individual musical and activist projects continuing into the future. But for Midnight Oil as a unit, 2025 marks the last curtain call.
Their final show is expected to take place in Sydney, where it all began — promising to be an unforgettable night of music, memories, and legacy.
