Arcade Fire vs. Fox TV
Big Day Out favourites Arcade Fire could soon be taking on the big boys, after Fox TV aired the band’s song No Cars Go without permission.
Big Day Out 2008
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Recent News
Getting to and from the Big Day Out
Driving to the BDO? Maybe think again as there will be signifcantly less parking available this year.
On the Road with the Big Day Out
FasterLouder's Sarah Smith keeps us up to date with all the latest Big Day Out shenanigans from the road...
Big Day Out @ Sydney Olympic Park (25/01/2008)
As the opening riff of Testify rang out through the stadium the crowd exploded - Rage Against the Machine hit the stage at the Sydney Big Day Out running.
Bjork cancels Sydney Big Day Out appearance
It has been revealed that Icelandic pop-princess Bjork is now no longer appearing at the Sydney Big Day Out on Friday January 25th.
Big Day Out 2008's Fans
Event Reviews
Big Day Out @ Sydney Olympic Park (25/01/2008)
As the opening riff of Testify rang out through the stadium the crowd exploded - Rage Against the Machine hit the stage at the Sydney Big Day Out running.
Event Galleries
Big Day Out
Rage Against The Machine, Bjork, Arcade Fire and many more finish off their rollercoaster Big Day Out tour at the Claremont Showgrounds.
The Nightwatchman
Tom Morello took some time away from the newly reformed Rage Against The Machine to play a sideshow to the 2008 Big Day Out. The one man revolution swapped funky shredding guitar solos for a single acoustic guitar and harmonica for his revolutionary folk
Big Day Out
Melbourne's Big Day Out, feat British India, Eddy Current, Anti-flag, Faker, Mammal, Regurgitator, HT Hoods, Grinspoon, Battles, Arcade Fire, Silverchair, Bjork and the mighty RATM!
Big Day Out 2008
Its everyones favorite time of year again and festival season has been kicked off with Big Day Out returning to Sydney for another great day out.
Big Day Out - Gold Coast
The Big Day Out hits the Gold Coast with a stellar line up.
Features
BDO LOCALS: The Beards
If there is one band worthy of your attention at the Big Day Out it is the almighty The Beards.
LCD Soundsystem: Daft Punk much more likely to play at their house now...
“James and I were joking the other day about how when you're broke and you're a struggling musician, that's when you need sponsorship the most and you'll never get one,” says LCD Soundsystem drummer Pat Mahoney.
BDO LOCALS: Johnwoodsband
2007 was a solid year for the *Johnwoodsband* establishing them as a band to be reckoned with their live show.
BDO LOCALS: The City Riots
The City Riots had a stellar year in 2007 and it looks like continuing in 2008 as they make an appearance at the Adelaide leg of the Big Day Out.
BDO LOCALS: Soft White Machine
Progressive rock bands in the vein of Soft White Machine only come along so often and when they do they are a giant leap from the rest.
News
Getting to and from the Big Day Out
Driving to the BDO? Maybe think again as there will be signifcantly less parking available this year.
On the Road with the Big Day Out
FasterLouder's Sarah Smith keeps us up to date with all the latest Big Day Out shenanigans from the road...
Bjork cancels Sydney Big Day Out appearance
It has been revealed that Icelandic pop-princess Bjork is now no longer appearing at the Sydney Big Day Out on Friday January 25th.
Know your local at the Big Day Out
Fasterlouder chats to a swag of the local acts playing this years Big Day Out.
Anti-Flag hold charity listening sessions
Currently on tour with Big Day Out, US agitators Anti-Flag are staging Q&A and listening sessions in Sydney and Melbourne. The special events are in support of Wesley Mission, and attendees are asked to donate a can of tinned food on arrival.
International News
Arcade Fire vs. Fox TV
Big Day Out favourites Arcade Fire could soon be taking on the big boys, after Fox TV aired the band’s song No Cars Go without permission.
UNKLE collaborators Richard File and James Lavelle part ways
In a decision that is “mutual and amicable”, UNKLE mainstay Richard File has departed the band to concentrate on his new group, We Fell to Earth. Never fear, though - the band has found a replacement for their dates on the Big Day Out tour.
Brit Awards nominations announced
There’s no writers’ strike in music, so the back-patting will go on at the Brit Awards on 20 February. The nominations have now been announced, with Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash and Kaiser Chiefs among them. Have a squiz inside.
New single for LCD Soundsystem
Set to hit Australian shores in 2008 for the Big Day Out, LCD Soundsystem fans will be pleased to hear that the outfit are set to release a new single from their spanking new release, Sound of Silver.
