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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Auctions Drums for Charity
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil's drummer, auctioned his 1979 Ludwig drum kit on October 13 for $77,500.
- Proceeds support local music initiatives.
- The kit was secured by the fan community Powderworkers after strong interest.
- Hirst is battling pancreatic cancer and cannot perform high-energy shows.
- Hirst plans to release the EP A Hundred Years Or More on November 14, 2025.
