Big Day Out

Big Day Out

Big Day Out

The Big Day Out is Australia’s most prominent and popular music festival, featuring an eclectic mix of local and international rock and dance acts along with cultural displays, art installations and performances. The roadshow travels the country, stopping at the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth – as well as Auckland, NZ. Since its humble beginnings in 1992, the festival has become the premier live musical experience in Australia.


More problems for Big Day Out and Soundwave in Perth Local News

More problems for Big Day Out and Soundwave in Perth

by grattan, 3rd April, 2012

The mayors of Claremont, Bassendean and Victoria Park don’t want to see the festivals back in their towns.

Soundwave facing prosecution for "excessively" breaching volume restrictions Local News

Soundwave facing prosecution for "excessively" breaching volume restrictions

by grattan, 21st March, 2012

Claremont mayor Jock Barker is sick and tired of “promoters [who] just do what they like”.

Perth Big Day Out aims to return to Claremont despite being "not welcome" Local News

Perth Big Day Out aims to return to Claremont despite being "not welcome"

by sarahanne, 19th March, 2012

Despite being told they are "not welcome" by Claremont's Mayor, Perth Big Day Out wants to return to its spiritual home in 2013.

Black Keys back in October or for Big Day Out Local News

Black Keys back in October or for Big Day Out

by sarahanne, 16th March, 2012

And in other news, Eddie Mcguire wants to bring SXSW to Melbourne.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds @ The Palais, Melbourne (31/01/2012) Reviews

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds @ The Palais, Melbourne (31/01/2012)

by lateleigh, 10th February, 2012

Noel Gallagher maintains a tight grip on his 'rock god' status at the High Flying Birds Melbourne Big Day Out sideshow.

Royksopp @ The Palace, Melbourne (02/02/12) Reviews

Royksopp @ The Palace, Melbourne (02/02/12)

by amychapman, 9th February, 2012

The Norwegian duo get it just right at their Big Day Out sideshow.

Cavalera Conspiracy, Lynchmada, Shifting The Paradigm @ The Hifi, Brisbane (06/12/2012) Reviews

Cavalera Conspiracy, Lynchmada, Shifting The Paradigm @ The Hifi, Brisbane (06/12/2012)

by naysayer, 9th February, 2012

Cavalera Conspiracy tore The Hifi a new roof in their Big Day Out sideshow.

Big Day Out @ McCallum Park, Perth (05/02/12) Reviews

Big Day Out @ McCallum Park, Perth (05/02/12)

by carlosrockets, 7th February, 2012

Sunday’s event could be considered a very left-of-field experiment by the BDO organisers. It was evident that a majority of people enjoyed the day thoroughly.

Big Day Out: "Some years we sell out, some years we don't" Local News

Big Day Out: "Some years we sell out, some years we don't"

by grattan, 6th February, 2012

Despite lower than hoped for attendance figures in 2012, the BDO promoters have promised that the festival won’t just be an East Coast affair in 2013.

Big Day Out @ Adelaide Showgrounds (03/02/2012) Reviews

Big Day Out @ Adelaide Showgrounds (03/02/2012)

by kymjets, 6th February, 2012

This year's Big Day Out, on it's 20th anniversary may not have been the raging success of previous years but it was still worth the price of admission.

Foster The People @ The Palace, Melbourne (30/1/12) Reviews

Foster The People @ The Palace, Melbourne (30/1/12)

by lateleigh, 3rd February, 2012

Foster The People kick all more than a few goals at their The Big Day Out sideshow in Melbourne.

Soundgarden @ The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne (01/02/12) Reviews

Soundgarden @ The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne (01/02/12)

by steaid101, 3rd February, 2012

Soundgarden - as fresh and exciting now as in 1989.

OFWGKTA @ The Hi-FI, Melbourne (01/02/2012) Reviews

OFWGKTA @ The Hi-FI, Melbourne (01/02/2012)

by jhf92, 2nd February, 2012

Odd Future return to Melbourne for more madness.

Big Day Out East Coast wrap-up Feature

Big Day Out East Coast wrap-up

by grattan, 2nd February, 2012

The Big Day Out has crashed its way down the East Coast and FasterLouder was there to cover it all.

Girl Talk @ The Palace, Melbourne (31/01/2012) Reviews

Girl Talk @ The Palace, Melbourne (31/01/2012)

by amychapman, 2nd February, 2012

Girl Talk throws the perfect party at The Palace

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Array.last_post[0].user.username grattan said on Thu 19th Apr, 2012
"Lloyd George? The former UK Prime Minister runs a soun..."
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Array.last_post[0].user.username berlinchair101 said on Mon 26th Mar, 2012
" Nothing good can come of this sentence."
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Array.last_post[0].user.username leakeg said on Fri 23rd Mar, 2012
"we need a meme for this... Buys house near venue. (moron ..."
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Array.last_post[0].user.username berlinchair101 said on Tue 20th Mar, 2012
"I hope for a festival tour only so that the sideshow venu..."
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Array.last_post[0].user.username Phen said on Wed 8th Feb, 2012
"Soundgarden were fantastic imho!"