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Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and co-songwriter, posthumously honored with Australia’s AM for music and activism.
Rob Hirst, the late drummer and co-songwriter for Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has been posthumously awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 Australia Day honours for his significant contributions to the performing arts.
Hirst, who died after a nearly three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, was recognized for his influential role in shaping Australia’s rock music scene and for using his music to advocate for environmental protection, Indigenous rights, and social justice.
The honour was confirmed before his death, and fellow musician Jimmy Barnes praised his lasting legacy.
The award highlights Hirst’s enduring cultural impact as a key figure in Australian music history.
Rob Hirst, baterista y co-compositor de Midnight Oil, fue galardonado póstumamente con el premio AM de Australia por su música y activismo.