Skyhooks: the video collection

Australia, 1984

Film
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Traces the history of Melbourne pop group ‘Skyhooks’ using video clips, concert footage, backstage interviews and segments from Australian television in the 70’s and 80’s. Formed in 1973, Skyhooks quickly acquired popularity amongst youths, while simultaneously arousing controversy in conservative Australia. This compilation tape presents 19 of their songs drawn from concerts, and video clips interspersed with television appearances, newspaper clippings and interviews.

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Credits

co-producer

Christina Pozzan

Ray Argall

production company

Musical Films

Duration

01:53:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1984

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

309516

Language

English

Audience classification

MA

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation

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