Big Day Out 2010

[deaths_friend]

one of the most eagerly anticipated BDO's in a long time! muse seem to be a shoe in to headline the festival but its a massive mystery as to who will be in support.

line up will be announced on Tuesday 29th September on triple j breakfast show. the line up might be announced on the official website before that.

www.bigdayout.com

CANT WAIT

[Italian Plastic]

I wanna go...badly

[deaths_friend]

^^

im assuming you go to the auckland leg of the festival which is famous for not having a barricaded D section. do you prefer itl ike that? or would you like it better if there was a fenced off section at the front.

[Italian Plastic]

I don't care...I wanna go :lol:

[deaths_friend]

line up to be released in 9hours! i've got the feeling this one will be almost as good as 2007 which included tool the killers and muse back to back.

[deaths_friend]

LINE UP ANNOUNCED

HERE IT IS

Muse
Powderfinger
Lily Allen
Eskimo Joe
Groove Armada
Grinspoon
The Mars Volta
Ladyhawke
Dizzee Rascal
Karnivool
Peaches
The Temper Trap
Kasabian
Midnight Juggernauts
Rise Against
Magic Dirt
Mastodon
Lisa Mitchell
The Horrors
Bluejuice
Calvin Harris
Kisschasy
The Decemberists
Tame Impala
Girl Talk


AND THE ALL IMPORTANT DATES

Auckland 15/1
GC 17/1
Syd 22/1
Melb 26/1
Adel 29/1
Perth 31/1

[Italian Plastic]

Eh, not as good as I though it might be.

[deaths_friend]

the good stuff is lower down the line up. temper trap, tame impala, the horrors, lisa mitchell and midnight juggernauts. big day out simply cannot compete with the other big summer festivals, falls fest, soundwave, v fest, homebake and pyramid rock.

[tauiwi]

I have a feeling V fest is yet again going to trump BDO in 2010.

[deaths_friend]

i just prefer the atmosphere of those smaller festivals. i know they're very hippie and indie or whatever. but i would take that anyday over the drunk bogan fuelled day BDO seems like. and now those smallers fests are churning out incredible line ups, i think my hard earned money will be going towards those instead of BDO.

[Zeya]

http://www.channelv.com.au/files/v/campaigns/alerts/firstannouncev2.jpg

[tauiwi]

I love the art.

[The Escapist]

Same. Im going to beg my parents to let me go to this.

[deaths_friend]

I love the art.

yeah its not too bad hey, but i really really loved what they did with the logo last time. it was more rock n roll. i guess this one reflects lily's "post retirement" appearance at the festival.

[watsername182]

Muse! :D
Ooh and Eskimo Joe.

[deaths_friend]

Same. Im going to beg my parents to let me go to this.

are you over 15?

[The Escapist]

are you over 15?

Yes. We are trying at school to get a whole group of us to go down. How quick do the tickets usually sell out? My parents said no as well. what can i say to make them change their minds. They said no mainly on the reasons that their are a heap of drunk people, drugs and someone died their a couple of years ago.

[deaths_friend]

^^

well about convincing your folks to let you go. it would be wise to take a few guys with you preferrably older than you (im guessing you're still in high school). i think 2010 like 09 wont attract too many of the "lad" types because of the line up. i guess you can try and convince them that you wont be jumping into the middle of the moshpit. but they've got quite a few strong reasons for you not going. its better for me, my parents think big day out is a rock band. hmm

about selling out? are you from melbourne? alex would know better than me but i dont think 2009 BDO sold out, so its even less likely this year will. before 09 sydney used to sell out in a couple of days, in 09 the initial allocation of 45 000 tix went in a few days then the remaining 10 000 tix were balloted off over afew weeks. i won the ballot several times but for personal reasons i couldnt go.

[The Escapist]

^^

well about convincing your folks to let you go. it would be wise to take a few guys with you preferrably older than you (im guessing you're still in high school). i think 2010 like 09 wont attract too many of the "lad" types because of the line up. i guess you can try and convince them that you wont be jumping into the middle of the moshpit. but they've got quite a few strong reasons for you not going. its better for me, my parents think big day out is a rock band. hmm

about selling out? are you from melbourne? alex would know better than me but i dont think 2009 BDO sold out, so its even less likely this year will. before 09 sydney used to sell out in a couple of days, in 09 the initial allocation of 45 000 tix went in a few days then the remaining 10 000 tix were balloted off over afew weeks. i won the ballot several times but for personal reasons i couldnt go.

I lol'd at the bit in bold. Yeah, Im still in high school. I wouldn't want to go anyway if there wasn't a big group of my friends going. Currently trying to organise an adult. I don't think i will be jumping around im the moshpit either. Im going to the sydney one also. thanks for the advice.

[tauiwi]

Hey guys, as for being worried, you shouldnt. There were no troubles in Melb last year that I saw, I dont know what its like in Sydney. You can still be outside the mosh pit of the main stage and get a good view of the bands.. Also there are 4 other minor stages where people don't really mosh, they're more intimate, I tended to prefer the artists at those last year. If you're going, I would encourage you to go with a group of mates.

[tauiwi]

Oh yeah and all the hardcore rough muso 'lads' go to soundwave.

[deaths_friend]

^^

which in my humble opinion has produced a stronger line up than BDO. at least in terms of that brand of music. i'm really worried about the future of the BDO, you cant help but feel the line ups are becoming progessively weaker and weaker whilst all the other summer fests are getting better with every year.

[deaths_friend]

just got a massive poster from the free street music mag i pick up weekly. its 2 metres long and 80cm wide. on one side you have a live shot of matt bellamy playing his red guitar and on the other side you have the official BDO 2010 poster w/lineup. looks awesome! but i kinda wish that they made this after the entire line up had been announced

second line up expected early november.

[watsername182]

*sigh*
I doubt I'll be able to afford to go to this.
I really, really wanna see Muse headlining a festival.
They seem like such a great live band, especially with large crowds.
Hopefully they announce some sideshows which means I may be able to see them more than once.
Wouldn't mind seeing Eskimo Joe again either.
They were brilliant both times I saw them.

[deaths_friend]

has a band ever headlined BDO and not done side shows? i dont recall any
you're pretty safe

[deaths_friend]

damn double post.

anybody brave enough to make predictions as to who will be on the second line up? saw an interview with one of the organisers this morning, she confirmed that Lily will play the Main Orange Stage just before Muse. dont want to be pessimistic but i cant imagine it going down too well.

[Italian Plastic]

Just as long as Radiohead aren't announced. I'm under 15.

[tauiwi]

damn double post.

anybody brave enough to make predictions as to who will be on the second line up? saw an interview with one of the organisers this morning, she confirmed that Lily will play the Main Orange Stage just before Muse. dont want to be pessimistic but i cant imagine it going down too well.

Oh, no. That doesn't sound good at all. Although, it means Powderfinger will probably play Blue stage before Lilly Allen, and Kasabian will be on the green stage. I hope, green stage was my favourite last year.

[deaths_friend]

^^

by the way the line up is looking i will be spending most of my time around the smaller stages then heading to the main stages for powderfinger and muse.

[deaths_friend]

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA

sydney BDO tix have gone on sale 3hrs early!! word is spreading fast that ticketmaster has opened its ticket sales!! and i've already bought mine and for 3 friends totaling almost $600. but now people are talking about ticketmaster cancelling those tickets and giving refunds and forcing those customers to buy again tomorrow.

SOOOOO ANNOYING. certain organisations have been contacted in regards to action against ticketmasters headquarters in sydney if aforementioned tickets are cancelled. ;)

[deaths_friend]

double post

alot of people have bought tickets. so ticketmaster will have to endure alot of abuse if this falls out

[deaths_friend]

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

bigdayout.com has sold all of its allocated tickets for the sydney leg of the BDO. it took less than 15mins. the remainder of the tickets go on sale 9am wednesday on ticketmaster. 10 000 have been put aside for a ballot system distribution.

ticketmaster and big day out have confirmed that all tickets purchased on tuesday night due to a glitch on the ticketmaster website will be honoured.

[deaths_friend]

the ticketmaster allocation is also gone. now only 10 000 ticket remain which will be distributed through a ballot system

last night ticketmaster made available the tickets for a period of about 90mins. its unclear how many tickets went in that time, but the word spread like wild fire. when the tickets went on sale on the official website they dissapeared within 10mins. this morning at 9am the tickets officially went up on ticketmaster, they went in less than 5mins. the website malfunctioned making it impossible for people to buy online.

[deaths_friend]

i know nobody is replying but i'll keep posting updates

second sydney has been announced. tickets on sale Monday. same line up. same everything. just the day after ie 23 Jan 2010

[The Escapist]

thats insane. I would've got tickets if i tried.

[tauiwi]

Does that mean everyone in the ballot automatically gets 2nd show tickets? or are they still in line for 1st show?

[deaths_friend]

i haven't heard anything about any sort of ballot this time around. so i'm really not sure. the ballot hasnt opened yet. we'll have to wait until all shows are on sale until they start the ballots.

in short, no idea whats going on. you can ask around fasterlouder if you want.

EDIT: just read the initial press release that came out with the first line up announcement. it says that for the Gold Coast show, 5000 tickets will be put aside for ballots. There is no such comment on any of the other dates.

[tauiwi]

I don't really see a 2nd Melbourne show happening. Even if it does sell out. They'll be like "go to sydney"...

[Italian Plastic]

*jealous*

[deaths_friend]

they are saying the second sydney show will be the 100th BDO. does that mean the first sydney show is no.99? and that the first melbourne show was meant to be the 100th. or is the Perth show no.99 and then since second sydney was announced later it becomes no.100

??????

[tauiwi]

I think, because Melb was after the 1st syd show, WE WERE SUPPOSED TO GET THE 100TH SHOW. You bastards. First Vampire Weekend, and now this.

[deaths_friend]

hack it brother. sydney is better than melbourne. always has been always will be.

[tauiwi]

I don't want to hate Sydney but musically it is giving me the shits.

[tauiwi]

Oh wait, we have all the musical talent.

[Italian Plastic]

Melbourne is better than Sydney I'm sorry.

[tauiwi]

I value your opinion highly as I was a Hamiltonion for 12 years of my life.

[deaths_friend]

we got Cog, Bliss n Eso, Dappled Cities, Decoder Ring, Faker, Grinspoon, Howling Bells, The Mess Hall, Philadelphia Grand Dury, Pnau, The Presets, Regular John, Seabellies and Wolfmother

thats all i can think of now. i wouldnt say melbourne has a weaker scene. but it's a massive misconception that it's much much better.

[deaths_friend]

double post

[tauiwi]

Bliss N Eso, Faker? I wouldn't be proud of them.

*shudders*

lol this is stupid :rolleyes:

[deaths_friend]

cmon its an interesting arguement. Bliss N Eso are by far the best hip hop group in the country next to Horrorshow (also sydney). I'm not a fan of Faker but they wrote some great songs and put on a great live show.

[tauiwi]

Ok then, I'll let the Brits decide.

Sweet Disposition - Top 10.
Sweet About Me - Top 10.

Disclaimer: I hate Gabriella Cilmi.

And I am off to bed, so let's call it a draw.

[deaths_friend]

usually i dont settle for draws. but it will do for now. :)

Gold Coast goes on sale in 40mins.


EDIT: Gold Cost BDO 2010 sold out. All 50 000 tickets gone in 12mins. Remaining 5000 to be balloted over the next few weeks, 500 at a time. No Sydney Ballot.

[tauiwi]

Fucking 10 mins to go!!! Wish me luck.

[deaths_friend]

ok melbourne here we go

Time To Beat : 12mins set by Gold Coast

[deaths_friend]

ITS OVER

NEW RECORD

5mins!!

[tauiwi]

FUCK 5 mins we HAVE to have a 2nd show. I'm still waiting for my confirmation email.

[deaths_friend]

^^

that might take upto 2hrs to get through to you. but it sounds like you're in the clear.

it will be hard to get the bands to agree to a second melbourne show also. might get a little tiring.

[tauiwi]

I dont think they will purely because of the fact the melb show is on a tues. Realistically, the only days they could have a2nd melb show are... well none. Weekdays wont happen

[deaths_friend]

i'm off to bed for now. hope your confirmation comes through soon.

<------- = BDO 2010

the official website has died.

EDIT:
Adelaide on sale now. what seems to be a couple of minutes early.
Time To Beat : 5mins set by Melbourne

[tauiwi]

nah its back up, adelaide just went on sale.

Heard reports of people on fasterlouder who logged on at 12:00 but got to the end of the submission of details at 12:03 and it said SORRY SOLD OUT

3 mins? Fuck me!

[tauiwi]

http://bdoimages.onlinefulfillment.com.au/mailtest/bdo_2009_mail_header_small.gif

Woke up to find my order confirmed. It says I got them at 12:02:01 am....and they sold out at 12:03 phew that was close.

Pretty excited. And all my friends got theirs too.

[deaths_friend]

the mod on the big day out forum reported 5mins. i'm going to take that as the official time. but i'm not a big fan of them allocating a certain amount to ticketmaster and the rest to their website. if their aim is to reduce the traffic on the website, they've failed miserably because the second 9am releases have had no impact whatsoever on the number of people who access the site to buy tickets at midnight.

UPDATE: TIcketmaster is horribly slow at the moment. But you can at least get through unlike for the Sydney shows.

And could they stop acting as if this second Sydney show thing is a totally unplanned spur of the moment decision. they knew there would be the demand which is why there is a 4 day gap between sydney and melbourne. they didnt add a show cos they screwed up, they added it for the same reason coldplay did 4 shows in sydney. DEMAND. simple economics aint that right alex.

[tauiwi]

Yeah, they left sat and sunday after the syd show free deliberately, methinks. They knew the demand would be up this year, thats the pulling power of Muse - which they have known considering this is their 3rd year? 4th?

[deaths_friend]

^^

Muse @ Sydney BDO
2004 - 2 shows
2007- 1 show
2010- 2 shows

BDO veterans?

[tauiwi]

More like BDO whores!

I see melbourne completely sold out, now going to a ballot.

Ha I got a spare ticket just in case, now I am in hot demand! :laugh3:

[deaths_friend]

did you see on fasterlouder the reasons people were giving for a second sydney (besides the obvious demand). i thought the best one was that sydney deserved show no.100 simply because the event started in sydney so it's only fitting no.100 is in sydney also.

[tauiwi]

lol here we go.... nah I guess, just don't want to miss out on anything awesome, you know?

[deaths_friend]

they've promised identical shows. so thats what they should deliver.

[tauiwi]

Couldn't have said it better.

Update: Adelaide is the only show that HAS NOT sold out. Losers.

[tauiwi]

Well, apart from nz

[Italian Plastic]

:bigcry:

[deaths_friend]

so basically everything everywhere as has sold out except adelaide still has some ticketmaster tickets left and auckland has alot of tickets left.

second sydney show goes on sale in 15mins. im not expecting ticket sales to be as crazy as it was last week.

EDIT @ 12:25AM BDO Website sold out. Ticketmaster at 9am. i'm sure that will sell out also, so that means a total of 110 000 tickets gone just in sydney.

[tauiwi]

Holy shit sold out. I would be going twice if I was in sydney, so I don't blame them.

[deaths_friend]

havent come across all too many people going twice.

not sure about else where in australia but in sydney the issue with scalping is getting alot of attention. the more i think about it the more angry i get!

[tauiwi]

Maybe the reason the 2nd syd show sold out so quickly is because ppl in Melb and GC who missed out are choosing to make the trip to Sydney.

[deaths_friend]

ticketmaster site still has tickets available after being open for 6hours. a little surprising i must admit.

[tauiwi]

Holy shit, Soundwave just announced Placebo in their 2nd round. And we thought they were a possible BDO 2nd announcement addition!

Damn Soundwave have really put in this year.

[deaths_friend]

i think we can quite safely say that Soundwave 2010 has trumped BDO 2010. They might not have anyone as big as Muse but Faith No More, Janes Addiction, AFI, Placebo and My Chemical Romance are all bigger than the next biggest name on the BDO line up, Powderfinger.

cant wait for placebo sideshows.

[tauiwi]

Easily bigger. I wish BDO would hurry up and announce round 2 already.

[deaths_friend]

by the way

second sydney BDO sold out now on website and ticketmaster. no ballot

[tauiwi]

lol looks like anyone wanting to go is going to have to fly to Auckland!

[RICK8]

I don't see anything to get excited about tbh.

[deaths_friend]

^^

you wont be there so i'm pretty stoked about that.

[RICK8]

Wtf is that supposed to mean?


I'm free to express my opinion without getting insulted by australians.

[Italian Plastic]

:lol:

[The Escapist]

ha

[deaths_friend]

the ballot for both sydney BDOs has finally been announced. over the next 5 weeks, once every week, 300 people will win the chance to buy a double pass to the event. totalling 3000 tickets ie 1500 for each day.

[tauiwi]

And ebay is selling tickets at disgusting prices. The fact that those losers are making money annoys me.

[deaths_friend]

*shakes his fist in anger*

actually

*shakes both fists in anger*

[The Escapist]

And ebay is selling tickets at disgusting prices. The fact that those losers are making money annoys me.

Disgraceful how some people act.

[tauiwi]

Opportunistically? I just hate that music fans get ripped off. If I knew that it was only the bogans, I wouldn't mind!

[deaths_friend]

well the final tickets for the BDO in Australia have been snapped up. news came through early yesterday that only the way people can now buy tickets is through a ballot system which if im not mistaken is available for every city. i think its safe to say that this is the most successful BDO in history which i must admit has taken me by surprise because i still feel that the line up is nothing special at least compared to 2007 and 2008. i think its more to do with the economic climate than the line up.

[tauiwi]

Bands that fasterlouder.com.au have mentioned as possible second round announcements.

After two rapidly sold-out shows in August, PHOENIX is now a bona-fide ‘big deal’ in Australia. The Gallic heartbreakers hinted they’d be back for a summer festival – and FasterLouder knows which line-ups they’re NOT on. Could this be the one?

With a mysterious promo visit to Sydney next month, VAMPIRE WEEKEND is one of the hottest tips to appear on the next round of acts. The Ralph Lauren ambassadors have a feverish following here and a new album ‘Contra’ due in January 2010. Boxes ticked.

Big Day Out could use another dazzling lady, and Natasha Khan dazzles like few others. BAT FOR LASHES is one of those names often rumoured for festival line-ups, but has so far proved elusive. It’s a long shot for BDO, but one worth barracking for.

One of Australia’s best-loved live bands, GYROSCOPE recently told FasterLouder they’re angling for a spot on the Big Day Out bill. We’d say that puts them at pretty safe odds.

We’re still putting ambitious odds on German pyromaniacs RAMMSTEIN to set the Big Day Out stage ablaze again - if only for the thought of Lily Allen playing the next set.

A wildcard perhaps, but surely FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS is due to appear on an Aussie festival line-up soon? The musical parodists have just released a second album of tunes from their hit HBO series, so we reckon it could be Business Time for Big Day Out.

Fresh from a round of world-conquering, Australia’s reigning live act THE PRESETS is back here in January. We have an inkling Kim and Julian could be contending with Groove Armada to close the Boiler Room.

With The Strokes taking their sweet time to record their next album and JULIAN CASABLANCAS' solo album due any day now, we think that the recently rehabilitated frontman is a chance.

Nathan Williams - the hipster pin-up behind the psyched-out punk of WAVVES - said he’d bring the band here for summer. Laneway seemed like a shoe-in, but it was not to be (yet). A sun-soaked side-stage at Big Day Out may be beckoning.

The dark and dastardly spot on the line-up might already be claimed by The Horrors, but we’re tipping GLASVEGAS as black-clad-band-number-two. Hot from a Mercury Prize nomination, we’d like to see them put in a sweltering show.

We know that that Warren Ellis is in town this February AND that Nick Cave has been planning a promo tour here for the release of his new book. Given this timing and the band’s history with the festival, NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS is an outside chance.

When PASSION PIT told FasterLouder they’d be here for a summer festival, we had them pinned for Falls or Laneway Festival. Perhaps the hyped five-piece has decided on an early afternoon set in the Boiler Room. Consider them the anti-Calvin Harris.

With two reliable Aussie festival-starters Grinspoon and Powderfinger already confirmed on the bill and rock opus 'Cosmic Egg' just cracking on the masses, we are putting pretty good odds on WOLFMOTHER to be announced on the second line-up.

Yes, we may drag RANCID out for every possible line-up announcement prediction, but the band is not playing ANY other festival this summer and has promised to break its 11-year Australian tour drought. It's got to happen.

Sometimes in life all you can do is dream. We would like to think that there is a chance (albeit only slightly less than a snowball in hell) that the BDO will bring out the one and only pixie king, DAVID BOWIE for their 100th birthday celebrations.

Bowie? FOTC? Wolfmother? Vampire Weekend? Phoenix? Julian Casablancas? Presets? Glasvegas? If any of these bands are announced I will collapse..... with excitement.

Well, the rest can go to V festival or laneway's 2nd announcement! WOOOOO

[deaths_friend]

out of those here are my tips

- Phoenix (would be soooo awesome)
- Gyroscope ( good band but havent done anything particularly awesome)
- Passion Pit (surprised they werent on the first line up)
- Glasvegas (have they toured aus yet? i quite enjoyed their debut last year)
- Julian Casablancas (Serj Tankian of 2010?)

Wolfmother and The Presets are too big to joint the line up. they would be demanding a spot like powderfingers on the main stage. of course if either join you wont hear me complaining. flight of the conchords would be very interesting at a big fest. not too sure about vampire weekend coming in november then coming back again within a couple of months.

[deaths_friend]

so they're not even considering The Dead Weather? they would constitute "a big announcement" right?

[tauiwi]

Would be happy with that.

[Grace.]

im assuming you go to the auckland leg of the festival which is famous for not having a barricaded D section.

Could you maybe elaborate on this a bit? This'll be my first festival and I have no idea what's going on and what that even is :P

[deaths_friend]

ok

if you watch festivals and big stadiums shows from the 80s and 90s you will see that the crowd is standing undivided, there are no barricades breaking the crowd into sections. towards the turn of the century in particular Roskilde Festival 2000, crowd crushes were becoming a commonality, at Roskilde this ended in 9 people being crushed to death. so many of these events started introducing D barricades, which separates the front section of the crowd from everyone else. i'm guessing you saw Coldplay in melbourne on their last tour did you notice how the standing area was divided into two sections. thats an example of a small D barricade. a similiar thing is used at the BDO. this is the best pic i could find

http://www.airviewonline.com.au/photos/0901-2330-04/Sydney-Big-Day-Out?PHPSESSID=2bef105d44e6f089d022d7115d93c342

see how theres a barricade not far from the stage. that photo was taken at midday. its usually packed by around 6pm and security wont let anyone else in. im not 100% how it all works with people going in and out. you will have to ask alex that.

every BDO has a D barricade except the Auckland one. simply because NZ laws are different to Australian ones.

[tauiwi]

Only the main stages (Blue/orange).... the green (in my opinion always the best) has real barrier at all...

As for D-barrier, It usually gets packed around 6pm.. they will only let people in if others are coming out... it was full for arcitc monkeys last year and then everyone cleared out when Niel Young came on! (Prodigy and Dropkick murphys >) I was on the edge of the D-Barrier last year, so I got to see people being pulled out... its quite far back, but you have to expect to be pretty jammed in if you go in there. I am planning to this year providing a good act is on before muse.

[Grace.]

Thanks to both of you, much clearer now! And I'll definitely get there well before 6 :P
So, which bands are you looking forward to hearing the most?

[deaths_friend]

from the first annoucement

the only big band i'm really into seeing is Muse. but if i want to get anywhere near them i will have to be in front of the main stage for a few acts before them (really hoping Mars Volta play late on the main stage), so that will mean missing out others on the outer stages. but the bands im hoping to check out earlier in the day are:

Karnivool
Midnight Juggernauts
Lisa Mitchell
The Horrors
Tame Impala
Rise Against

bring on second announcement

[tauiwi]

I'll be at: (Pending no clashes!)

International:

-Muse
-Kasabian (HELL YEAH)
-The Horrors
-Ladyhawke

Local:

-Powderfinger
-Eskimo Joe
-Midnight Juggers
-Tame Impala
-Temper Trap

and Phoenix (or) Passion Pit (or) Vampire Weekend when they are announced next tues or wed!!

[deaths_friend]

Lily announced sideshows today. that can only mean that muse should be announcing theirs very very soon.

has anyone got their tickets in the mail yet? cos i havent. not surprised though, poor bastards have 300 000 to mail out.

[deaths_friend]

and also here were the second line up announcements for BDO 2009.

Serj Tankian,
Dropkick Murphy’s,
Black Kids,
Hot Chip,
Lupe Fiasco,
Holy Ghost!,
Z*Trip,
Died Pretty,
The Vines,
Infusion,
Children Collide,
Pee Wee Ferris,
Sparkadia,
The Getaway Plan,
Little Red,
Mammal,
Mercy Arms,
Ajax,
Andee Frost,
The Drones.

[tauiwi]

Yeah I am still waiting for mine in the mail. Slack. Last year, i got mine like the week after.

[Grace.]

I got mine about a week ago.

[Cobalt]

and also here were the second line up announcements for BDO 2009.

The Getaway Plan

I doubt the likes of you guys would like Getaway Plan so beware (they supported Simple Plan in late 08 if you wish to know how I give you this advice)

[deaths_friend]

^^

i think you misunderstood. that was the second line up for "last year's" BDO (ie 2009) just wanted to give people an idea of the calibre of acts announced the second time around.

[tauiwi]

I got mine about a week ago.

What? SO not fair. And this is how they treat repeat customers?

[Grace.]

What? SO not fair. And this is how they treat repeat customers?

They send out the tickets on a basis of awesomeness, most awesome going first :lol:

Just kidding, you're awesome :P :cool:

[tauiwi]

Classic! :laugh3:

[deaths_friend]

second announcement was due Nov 5. now delayed to Nov 11. that can only mean one thing, they are trying to seal the deal with a big name act but they're being tightarses about it.

[tauiwi]

Yeah, they must be still chasing someone... this sucks, Nov 11th!! Ages away!

How'd you find this out?

[deaths_friend]

^^

someone posted a link on faster louder. a NZ paper announced it.

[deaths_friend]

Kasabian side shows

Wednesday 20 January – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Monday 25 January – Palace Theatre, Melbourne

[tauiwi]

SO going to that.

[tauiwi]

Got an email today letting me know my tickets were being sent out.

*relieved*

[deaths_friend]

Johnny Marr has all but confirmed that he will be down in Australia for the BDO's with his new band The Cribs.

[tauiwi]

My dad will be sooo pissed off. And me = exctatic with that.

[tauiwi]

And, got my tix.

[deaths_friend]

BDO 2010 SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

Jet
Sasha
DEVENDRA BANHART
Passion Pit
Simian Mobile Disco
Beenie Man
Hilltop Hoods
Decoder Ring
Maya Jupiter
Miami Horror
Sugar Army
DJ Sam La More
The Scare
The Middle East
Phrase
Grilla Step

[deaths_friend]

so that adds to my list of must sees.

Passion Pit
Decoder Ring
Sugar Army
The Middle East

and this is turning out to be more aussie than homebake!! powderfinger jet eskimo joe and hilltop hoods. easily the 4 biggest aussie bands of 2009.

[tauiwi]

Overall I am disappointed.

[tauiwi]

But Passion Pit will be AMAZING. They are my #1 must see this festival.

Ok, who I will see (permitting no clashes)

AUSTRALIAN:

Powderfinger
Jet
The Temper Trap
Tame Impala
Eskimo Joe
Midnight Juggernauts
Miami Horror
Kisschasy

INTERNATIONAL

Passion Pit
Kasabian
Muse
Lily Allen
Ladyhawke
The Horrors

It's going to be a busy day.

[deaths_friend]

this will most probably mean Jet will end up playing during the day or on a smaller stage. that must be a massive blow to the ego. lol.

[tauiwi]

I'm hoping for Jet to come on and play in Kasabian's set a tribute to oasis, like fasterlouder have predicted.

I would be in heaven.

[deaths_friend]

i'm getting the impression that Muse will not do any sideshows for BDO. i cant remember the last time it took this long for the headliner to announce their sideshows. neil young announced his shows before BDO line up was announced and year before RATM announced theirs only days after the first line up announcement. tool and white stripes similarly.

reasons for them not doing sideshows. 1. their current stage is very elaborate and since they wont be able to use it at BDO, it would seem a waste to carry it around for just a couple of shows. 2. rod laver arena which would be the most likely venue for melbourne will be used for Aus Open, Sidney Myer music bowl i guess is another option (metallica did that in 04). 3. they have all but promised to be returning later in the year for a proper arena tour.

The Horrors have announced some dates, at least according to Triple J they will be doing a sideshow at the Oxford Art Fatory in Sydney

[Grace.]

i'm getting the impression that Muse will not do any sideshows for BDO. i cant remember the last time it took this long for the headliner to announce their sideshows. neil young announced his shows before BDO line up was announced and year before RATM announced theirs only days after the first line up announcement. tool and white stripes similarly.


:(

[deaths_friend]

hey dont worry too much. if they dont do sideshows now. it means that we are all but guaranteed more shows later in the year. you should go check out a couple of others bands using the money you would of spent on seeing muse.

[tauiwi]

How late? Next December? Because they are in the UK at Wembley in September or something like that..

[Grace.]

In their article in Jmag they talk about coming out here during their summertime, so sometime in the middle of the year. Apparently the tour finishes in December next year.

hey dont worry too much. if they dont do sideshows now. it means that we are all but guaranteed more shows later in the year. you should go check out a couple of others bands using the money you would of spent on seeing muse.

Haha yeah I know, I'm just being greedy :P
I already have tickets for Kasabian :D

[tauiwi]

It's odd for a band to come here in winter, generally they only come if they are playing at Byron Bay, whatever that festival's called... I forgot..

[watsername182]

Yay! I managed to get one of the Sydney ballots so now I'm going to Big Day Out!
Funnily enough, my sister won the Sydney ballot as well.
I'm so excited that I finally get to see Muse.
It would be a shame if they really didn't do a side-show.

[tauiwi]

Apart from Muse, who else are you excited to see? Nice to hear you got a ticket.. which day? Fri or Sat?

[watsername182]

I'm going on Friday. :)
Hmm, who else do I wanna see? Well I'm only going for Muse to be honest. :lol:
But I wouldn't mind seeing Eskimo Joe, they were great the two times I've seen them this year.
Mars Volta, Kasabian, and Kisschasy.
Probably Jet as well, but I'm seeing them next month since they're supporting Green Day.

[tauiwi]

Ah, fair enough. I'll add some videos of some bands people should endeavor to check out!

[tauiwi]

PASSION PIT: INDIE/ELECTRO

YouTube- Passion Pit - Sleepyhead
YouTube- Passion Pit - The Reeling
YouTube- Passion Pit-Little Secrets (Manners)
YouTube- Passion Pit- Moth's Wings (Manners)

[Grace.]

^^ I love Moth's Wings :cool:

So how many people actually go to BDO? How many tickets get sold?

[deaths_friend]

^^

i know sydney has 55 000 at each show. and i think melbourne upped their capacity to 55 000 last year. not too sure about the other cities. i know that sounds quite small compared to the european and american festivals but they tried to increase it to 70 000 one year and apparently it was just chaotic.

here are some cool stats from the BDO site.
http://www.bigdayout.com/history/pastbdofestivals.php

[watsername182]

Yay! I picked up my tickets from the post office today. :D

[tauiwi]

Cool design, yeah

[watsername182]

Cool design, yeah

:nice: Mmmhmm.

The tickets seem kinda flimsy.
I used to like normal Ticketek tickets.

[tauiwi]

Yeah, you do get to keep these (well, half of the ticket)

[deaths_friend]

yeah i got my tickets from the post office a couple of weeks back. dont really like the design tbh. and yeah they are a little flimsy dont see them surviving if things get messy in the pit during muse.

i really cant decide which sideshow to go to! at the moment its most probably Rise Against cos i have a mate who really loves them.

[deaths_friend]

dp :)

[watsername182]

I highly doubt my ticket will survive. :\
Every time my friend buys those "eTickets" they end up turning to mush in the mosh pit.
Hopefully it doesn't rain of anything.
My ticket from Sound Relief was completely destroyed after being exposed to the elements.

[tauiwi]

Well don't go to Passion Pit, terrible value for money.

Rise Against would be something different, although they could be main stage at BDO.
God, I wish they would put the timetables out now.

[deaths_friend]

third annoucement on December 9. not holding my breath for that lol. timetable should be out two or three weeks after that! will be holding my breath for that!! haha

[tauiwi]

Yeah, start of Jan, right? 3rd announcement...lol as if anyone decent will be on there. Could be surprised though with the extra 5-6 announced

[Cobalt]

I highly doubt my ticket will survive. :\
Every time my friend buys those "eTickets" they end up turning to mush in the mosh pit.
Hopefully it doesn't rain of anything.
My ticket from Sound Relief was completely destroyed after being exposed to the elements.

Hahahaha sucker I still have mine because it was in my handbag that I can conveniently loop around so it won't fall off

If you want to keep it and you're bringing a bag like that chuck it in, otherwise if you just put it in a pocket or something you'll lose it a) by having it fall out b) by pit c) by weather

[deaths_friend]

then again u want some sort of proof you've been in a crazy pit with 10 000 other people.

[watsername182]

Hahahaha sucker I still have mine because it was in my handbag that I can conveniently loop around so it won't fall off

If you want to keep it and you're bringing a bag like that chuck it in, otherwise if you just put it in a pocket or something you'll lose it a) by having it fall out b) by pit c) by weather

I usually keep my ticket in my back pocket.
Most of my tickets are intact because I always buy normal "cardbord" type tickets.
It's only when my friends buy tickets that they end up turning to mush. :laugh3:

[Cobalt]

I usually keep my ticket in my back pocket.
Most of my tickets are intact because I always buy normal "cardbord" type tickets.
It's only when my friends buy tickets that they end up turning to mush. :laugh3:

YOUR FRIENDS MUST BE CURSED BUY YOUR OWN TICKETS OMG!!

[tauiwi]

The timetable and map should be out in a couple of weeks. Exciting times.

[vertigo caz]

Only been to 2 BDO's so far but I missed this years one :( So I'm definitely going next year. Looking forward to it, depsite the not so great line up.

[tauiwi]

Hmm, this year's was brilliant.

[vertigo caz]

Hmm, this year's was brilliant.


:( I suspected as much...


Did you check out Neil Young?? I really like him, but everyone said they wish he wasn't headlining. I guess cos Rage was so awesome the year before, and having Neil the year after was a change in pace

[tauiwi]

Watched him for 5 songs, then went to see the dropkick murphys. Pretty much everyone went straight to the Prodigy in the boiler room

[tauiwi]

Auckland's timetable is up. This is what I would see if I was going to the Auck one and not melb... SO many clashes Grrrr.....

http://i50.tinypic.com/2cyqq10.jpg

[Grace.]

Haha, I was looking at that only an hour ago! I got really excited and then realised it was for Auckland :p
Still, shouldn't be too long! Good selection of bands, I would probably do something similar.

[tauiwi]

Yeah, get rid of kasabian and its clash-free. But I have to add the midnight juggernauts in for melb and prob some others...

[Cobalt]

Yeah, get rid of kasabian and its clash-free. But I have to add the midnight juggernauts in for melb and prob some others...

You do realise you need time to get from stage to stage through crowds, right?

[tauiwi]

Yeah, otherwise I will get shit spots.... but converse and green are next to each other, likewise with blue/orange so it shouldn't be too bad.

[watsername182]

Okay, so Muse may still announce sideshows.

We are debating whether to do NO side shows so we can have excuse to come back to aus again later in 2010 with our full show.

They've left it pretty late though.
I think they'll probably just do an Australian tour.

What can't they do both?!

[tauiwi]

They can't do them while BDO is on because in Melb at least, the only venues (rod laver, hisence and etihad stadium) are all used for a leauge and the australian open tennis. They could have shows at festival hall, but they'd have to have 3 or 4...

[watsername182]

They can't do them while BDO is on because in Melb at least, the only venues (rod laver, hisence and etihad stadium) are all used for a leauge and the australian open tennis. They could have shows at festival hall, but they'd have to have 3 or 4...

I wouldn't expect them to be playing at one of the bigger venues though.
Not for a sideshow anyways.

[Cobalt]

I suspect they won't.

[Italian Plastic]

They've left it much too late for a big act like them

[watsername182]

The Sydney timetable has been released.

http://www.accessallareas.net.au/tourimages/syd-sat-23.jpg

I was under the impression that Muse were gonna be the very last act of the night, not just on the Blue Stage.

[Grace.]

Hmm, me too. I hope the Melbourne timetable isn't the same (though I suspect it will be), otherwise I'll miss out on seeing some artists that I want to see for fear of missing out on a good spot for muse :(

[watsername182]

I'm gonna start waiting for Muse at the Blue Stage during Lily Allen.

Since I'm going to BDO with my sister, she's gonna make me watch Groove Armada afterwards.
I don't like listening to other music after seeing a band I like, it kinda kills the mood.

[Grace.]

Yeah me too, though that would mean I'd miss out on at least some of Temper Trap and all of Powderfinger :(

[tauiwi]

OH MY GOD!!! A leak. Will prob be the same as Melbourne's if this isn't a FAKE!!!!!!!

Firstly: On Muse sideshows. They would play the big venues, they have had consistent #1 albums and a massive fan base because they are a good alternative band that get decent radio airplay.

Secondly: On that timetable. Ignore it, Melb fans. This is the ttbl for the 100th BDO - because it says "special appearance" twice... Anyways it sucks, there are clashes galore...

[tauiwi]

If I was at that sydney concert, and it was the real ttbl, think my day would be (considering I saw Kasabian the night b4)

http://i50.tinypic.com/2nld9n8.jpg

[Grace.]

Secondly: On that timetable. Ignore it, Melb fans. This is the ttbl for the 100th BDO - because it says "special appearance" twice... Anyways it sucks, there are clashes galore...

THANK YOU!

[Italian Plastic]

I heard a The Temper Trap song today. Very good

[tauiwi]

Just don't rely on it, Grace. Proper ones should come out this week.

[watsername182]

The official timetables and maps have been released.

http://bigdayout.com/news/newsletter.php?NewsletterId=33

[Grace.]

Ahh, they're all loading for me except the melbourne one :facepalm:

[tauiwi]

Yeah. What idiots.. I can't get mine yet.

[tauiwi]

Well, I got mine, off the fasterlouder.com.au site.

Let's just say, I am pissed off. The black is my plan for the day... and the red is EVERYTHING I FRIGGIN MISS OUT ON OH MY GOD I AM ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, not angry. Cheated.

Enjoyl.

http://i50.tinypic.com/1qmi3o.jpg

[watsername182]

I'm not too fond of the official timetable.
I think there may be even more clashes than the fake on did!
And I haven't even put into consideration what my sister wants to see.

[tauiwi]

Sydney's is much different?

[watsername182]

Sydney's is much different?

Compared to the Melbourne one?
It's basically the same.

Compared to the fake one however ... practicaly all the stages are mixed up.
The order is different for quite a few acts.

Hmm, I've just noticed that there's no mention of any "special appearance" anymore.

[Grace.]

All I can say is, I'm glad I'll have already seen Eskimo Joe and Kasabian by the time the day comes around!
A quick question about the merch stalls, are they open right until the end?

[tauiwi]

Maybe. Best to go there early though. Especially considering it is sold out

[Grace.]

Yeah I know, just trying to avoid carrying things around all day :P

[watsername182]

I feel like such a n00b when it comes to festivals.

Damn you Muse for playing at Big Day Out!

[tauiwi]

Yeah fair point grace. I dunno, maybe wear the merch over top?

And 182, why do you feel like a noob?

[watsername182]

Yeah fair point grace. I dunno, maybe wear the merch over top?

And 182, why do you feel like a noob?

It's just ... different? :lol:
I dunno, I'm just really use to going to normal gigs.
With them, I know what time to get there, what to wear, where to be, what the situation with food & drinks is, when to get merch, how to get a good spot etc.
Plus I don't have to go through as many other acts before I get see the band I like. :P

[tauiwi]

Yeah, festivals take planning, and it is difficult to get good spots-generally you have to get there early.. and it doesnt help that orange and blue are SO FAR from green and purple stages... other than that, you should be ok... just wear casual clothes with shoes. It may be hot, so beach clothes are generally good, with shoes tho cos you def need those. Food and drink is expensive. you can take some in, a very small backpack is fine, you will get it checked for alcohol tho.. so take unopened water. They do have free water stations, like drinkng fountains and such. Merch is a couple of stands around the grounds.. just purchase like u would for a normal gig. Any other q's?

[watsername182]

Yeah, festivals take planning, and it is difficult to get good spots-generally you have to get there early.. and it doesnt help that orange and blue are SO FAR from green and purple stages... other than that, you should be ok... just wear casual clothes with shoes. It may be hot, so beach clothes are generally good, with shoes tho cos you def need those. Food and drink is expensive. you can take some in, a very small backpack is fine, you will get it checked for alcohol tho.. so take unopened water. They do have free water stations, like drinkng fountains and such. Merch is a couple of stands around the grounds.. just purchase like u would for a normal gig. Any other q's?

Thank you! :)
That's all I can think of at the moment.

I think the only problem I'm gonna have on the day is having to stand through music I don't wanna listen to. :lol:

[tauiwi]

Well, that may happen if you get to wait for muse early. TBH, I really want to see muse, but I am not standing through the Mars Volta just to get a spot. I'll get there for powderfinger, because I like them... and just appreciate any spot I get...

[Grace.]

Yeah, festivals take planning, and it is difficult to get good spots-generally you have to get there early.. and it doesnt help that orange and blue are SO FAR from green and purple stages... other than that, you should be ok... just wear casual clothes with shoes. It may be hot, so beach clothes are generally good, with shoes tho cos you def need those. Food and drink is expensive. you can take some in, a very small backpack is fine, you will get it checked for alcohol tho.. so take unopened water. They do have free water stations, like drinkng fountains and such. Merch is a couple of stands around the grounds.. just purchase like u would for a normal gig. Any other q's?
Thanks Alex, very helpful for all us first-timers! :P
I've just remembered, they have a cloaking room don't they? As annoying as it would be at the end of the night, it would be possible to buy stuff early and just put it there.


I think the only problem I'm gonna have on the day is having to stand through music I don't wanna listen to. :lol:
Me too :\
It's stupid, but for the sake of one band I'm going to bypass two others :shrug:

[tauiwi]

Yeah, I am not sure of the cloaking facilities. Hey grace, is your plan relatively different to mine? We should catch some acts together, when I am left on my own for liking too-alternative music lol...

[Grace.]

Well to be honest I don't know as many of them as you do :P but it's pretty similar, yeah. We definitely should! I'll just be by myself anyway, so that would be awesome :awesome:

Well, that may happen if you get to wait for muse early. TBH, I really want to see muse, but I am not standing through the Mars Volta just to get a spot. I'll get there for powderfinger, because I like them... and just appreciate any spot I get...

I'll save you a spot :laugh3:

[watsername182]

Well, that may happen if you get to wait for muse early. TBH, I really want to see muse, but I am not standing through the Mars Volta just to get a spot. I'll get there for powderfinger, because I like them... and just appreciate any spot I get...

It's not necessarily the waiting for Muse part I'm worried about.
Most of the time the support act for bands I like really suck! :P

It's more of the fact I'm going with my sister and she listens to completely different music to me (most of the time) so I'll have to watch acts that her and her friends (she decided to invite with asking me) wanna watch.

Bad comes to worse I'll just have to pull the "I'm the one who managed to get us Big Day Out tickets, so we listen to what I want" card on her. :lol:

I'm probably coming off as a downright bitch. :embarassed:

[Grace.]

^^Haha, I would probably do the same thing with my brother/sister, and persuade them to come to the ones I want to see :P
Mind you, they know even fewer bands than I do so they probably wouldn't need much convincing :P

[tauiwi]

Yeah that's always going to be a problem. I have 5 (now 6) different groups going that I know, and there's no way everyone likes the same thing.. you just have to find a good balance, and plan before you go. Also, factor in a good time for dinner!

[Grace.]

Yeah that's always going to be a problem. I have 5 (now 6) different groups going that I know, and there's no way everyone likes the same thing.. you just have to find a good balance, and plan before you go. Also, factor in a good time for dinner!

Afterwards? :laugh3:

[tauiwi]

Ha no way, it goes from 11am-10pm, you NEED to eat, Trust me.

[watsername182]

The last time I went to a "festival" (if you can call Sound Relief one), my friends and I survived on hot chips and Gaytimes. :lol:

[tauiwi]

Ha, I did V Festival from 12pm-10:30pm on 4 museli bars.

[watsername182]

^^ That is quite amazing.

I hope they open all the nacho and pizza shops they have during the Sydney Royal Easter Show during Big Day Out.
If I'm reading the map correctly, they should all be within the BDO grounds.

[tauiwi]

lol, but its not a competition.... Yeah, they usually have a good selection of food, well for Melbourne.. I guess Sydney would too.

[Grace.]

Ha no way, it goes from 11am-10pm, you NEED to eat, Trust me.

I suppose what I meant was that I'll still eat throughout the day, but dinner itself can wait til after... sorry, now I'm just being picky :P

If the food's anything like it was on Oaks day it should be OK.

[tauiwi]

Well, it'll just be a few stands.. I don't know what they had at the races. It's a good venue to have it in Melb, if the grass is green.....

[deaths_friend]

the auckland show is very close now. so i was wondering. are we banning the posting of setlists and the like on this thread?

[Italian Plastic]

argghh I wish I was going to Auckland

[tauiwi]

Yeah, but I don't mind knowing what is going to be played... I mean, I will watch Channel V's live coverage of the sydney BDO on Sat 23rd just so I get a feel for what i am in for.. plus they may show the bands I am missing!

[Grace.]

Ahh, how I wish I had Austar! :bomb:
But yeah, I don't really mind either.

Oh, and two weeks today for me! And Alex! :dance:

[tauiwi]

Yeah, oh god 2 weeks will go fast.

[Grace.]

I found this on www.accuweather.com, probably likely to change for the later dates but could still be a help to some:

Auckland, Friday, Jan 15
Partly sunny and beautiful. Winds will be light and variable
High 21 °C, Feel like 27 °C

Gold Coast, Sunday, Jan 17
Sunshine and comfortable. Winds from the NNE at 9 km/h
High 29 °C, Feel like 38 °C

Sydney, Friday, Jan 22
Mostly cloudy, warmer and very humid. Winds from the NNW at 14 km/h
High: 31 °C, Feel like 42 °C

Sydney, Saturday, Jan 23
Turning colder but humid with intervals of clouds and sunshine. Winds from the SE at 11 km/h
High 24 °C, Feel like 29 °C

Melbourne, Tuesday, Jan 26
Rather cloudy. Winds from the SSW at 17 km/h
High 24 °C, Feel like 26 °C

The other dates are too far ahead to see yet :P

[jimmyneutron]

I found this on www.accuweather.com, probably likely to change for the later dates but could still be a help to some:

Auckland, Friday, Jan 15
Partly sunny and beautiful. Winds will be light and variable
High 21 °C, Feel like 27 °C

Gold Coast, Sunday, Jan 17
Sunshine and comfortable. Winds from the NNE at 9 km/h
High 29 °C, Feel like 38 °C

Sydney, Friday, Jan 22
Mostly cloudy, warmer and very humid. Winds from the NNW at 14 km/h
High: 31 °C, Feel like 42 °C

Sydney, Saturday, Jan 23
Turning colder but humid with intervals of clouds and sunshine. Winds from the SE at 11 km/h
High 24 °C, Feel like 29 °C

Melbourne, Tuesday, Jan 26
Rather cloudy. Winds from the SSW at 17 km/h
High 24 °C, Feel like 26 °C

The other dates are too far ahead to see yet :P

I wouldn't take any notice of this if it's not BoM. Modelling only runs for a maximum 14 days ahead - this site advertises 15. and it's not entirely reliable more than 7 days. Anything past the Gold Coast date is a bit of nonsense! Not to mention that these sites use second hand information from BoM and not their own info.

Brisbane is forecast to be mostly fine and 30 on Sunday.
Will have to wait until tomorrow for Gold Coast forecast but it will be fairly similar.

This is the site to use:

www.bom.gov.au (http://www.bom.gov.au/index.shtml)

[Italian Plastic]

The Melbourne one is a day before my birthday. Would be cool to see that!

[jimmyneutron]

Lol. That thing is so innacurate. The current feels like (apparent temperature) for Hobart is 20. The official 'feels like' apparent temperature is 12.1.

[tauiwi]

God I hope it isn't above 30. It was 26 last year and it was PERFECT.

[jimmyneutron]

31 and Mainly fine is the forecast for Sunday at the Gold Coast. Will make for a balmy evening!

Although you are right, mid-20s is perfect!

[watsername182]

Muse have reached New Zealand and are currently playing cricket with none other than Lily Allen? :lol:

I can't wait to see the Twitpics of them in Australia! Not long to go now.

[Italian Plastic]

Cool tweets :P

[tauiwi]

****S

[tauiwi]

T W A T S

lol it thinks its offensive.

[watsername182]

T W A T S

lol it thinks its offensive.

Does the board censor stuff? :laugh3:

[tauiwi]

Apparently so.

[Italian Plastic]

Seeing as I'll be home all day because BDO is fucking R15... I'll be posting stuff from twitter and other places :)

[tauiwi]

Yeah, my mate is at the Auckland one at the moment. He's gonna give me the rundown of how it went.

[Italian Plastic]

I'm upset :(

Looks very good as far as I can see :P

[tauiwi]

I have written a preview of the melbourne Big Day Out on my blog:

http://theamarar.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-day-out-2010-melbourne-preview.html

Please feel free comment on who you're excited about seeing!

[deaths_friend]

a couple of issues

1. just checked out the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for friday's BDO in sydney. the forecast for west sydney (which is where the BDO is held) is a max of 37C. its gonna be a long hot sweaty day!!

2. i really hope channel V do a good job of broadcasting the 100th BDO on saturday. im hoping a full LIVE broadcast of muse, powderfinger and the mars volta's performances . instead of crappy "highlights" throughout the night.

[tauiwi]

Fuck, you're going to BURN

And, yeah i agree with the Channel V. I want full too, considering it is a sold out event!

[deaths_friend]

ive got a crazy hectic week ahead. rise against tomorrow BDO friday and long work days everyday before and after BDO. on top of that i've got a viral infection which just wont go away. add to that 37C temps on the day. look out for me in those articles in the paper the day after BDO outlining how many people were arrested and how many were hospitalised. not sure which section i will fall under.

[tauiwi]

Haha you'll be fine. 4 days to recover... just dont go too hard at work!

[deaths_friend]

^^

my job involves standing pushing a few buttons and...........ahh.........standing.

[tauiwi]

Yeah, the standing part sounds difficult!

[Grace.]

I have written a preview of the melbourne Big Day Out on my blog:

http://theamarar.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-day-out-2010-melbourne-preview.html

Please feel free comment on who you're excited about seeing!

Awesome. :awesome:

ive got a crazy hectic week ahead. rise against tomorrow BDO friday and long work days everyday before and after BDO. on top of that i've got a viral infection which just wont go away. add to that 37C temps on the day. look out for me in those articles in the paper the day after BDO outlining how many people were arrested and how many were hospitalised. not sure which section i will fall under.

I suggest you try not to get arrested... haha. Good luck! :(

[deaths_friend]

bad news regarding the channel v coverage. it will begin at 3pm on saturday and will finished at 8pm, well before powderfinger or muse hit the stage. unless they are recording the show from the night before and just broadcasting that.

[Italian Plastic]

YouTube- Crowd goes Bonkers - Dizzee Rascal Big Day Out Akl 2010
I suggest seeing Dizzee Rascal :shocked2:

[tauiwi]

Ill be there to throw another deoderant can.

[deaths_friend]

just read a report that dizzee rascal was almost bottled off at the gold coast bdo. i always thought that he was a very very bad choice for the main stage alongside lily allen. havent they seen the footage of what the infamous Reading Festival crowd did to G-unit with 50 cent a few years back.

apparently lily forgot to wear pants on stage. bloody scouser.

anyways back to talking about musicians. i went to see Rise Against last night at the Enmore in sydney and what a spectacular show it was. i admit that i only know a handful of their songs but that didnt really matter last night. ive been to quite a few gigs now and atmosphere-wise this was one of the best. for most of the glorious 75mins, the crowd drowned out the powerful vocalist in fits of passion and raw energy. feel like sacrificing a great spot at BDO for muse just to see them again!!

[tauiwi]

Ha yeah I listened to them on triple J this morning, they were on doing an interview, and thought it was an amazing gig. Good to hear you enjoyed yourself.

Well, I still think dizzy is a good inclusion, but he needs to be in the boiler, NOT main stage.

As for Lily Allen, she is better without pants.

And Melbourne's looking at 34 degrees for next tues. GROAN

[Italian Plastic]

As for Lily Allen, she is better without pants.

:lol:

[deaths_friend]

And Melbourne's looking at 34 degrees for next tues. GROAN

with those sorts of temps wouldnt be surprised if you guys get a massive downpour sometime during the day. knowing melbournean weather, anything can happen.

[tauiwi]

It can, and a downpour when Muse play would be INSANE.

[Grace.]

^^would be AWESOME.
The day after's only going to get to 24! :angry: Stupid Melbourne weather.
Aaaanyway. I fly down to Melbourne in 4 hours!!! :D :D

[Italian Plastic]

24 is like...the hottest it can get here :lol:

[Italian Plastic]

http://www.c4tv.co.nz/GigGuide/TheBigDayOut2010/Photos/tabid/1211/Default.aspx
nice photooos

[deaths_friend]

an update on the weather forecast for first BDO in sydney. previously i said 37C, just watched the news and it will actually be 40C!!

i hope Muse play "Sunburn" hahahaha.

[deaths_friend]

BDO 2010 is a MA15+ event headlined by Muse.

i wouldnt called 55 000 drunk sunburnt bogans as a "mature audience". the fact that they are there to watch a grown man who only ever thinks about aliens and conspiracies, doesnt help.

[tauiwi]

40? Tomorrow? God, best of luck my friend.

[deaths_friend]

and thats the measurement they make of the "shade temperature" not in the direct sun. i dont even want to think about what it will be like in the middle of the main arena! but as long as its a clear sky and there isnt a hot breeze, it wont be disastrous.