Big Day Out 2009 First Announcement
With the global economy on the brink of collapse, what better time to ask people to hand over their hard earned money to escape the world for a day. And who better to prove to you that investing in music is safer and returns much more than banks any day: the man who has seen it all, Neil Young. This is a proud moment for BDO. After 17 years of producing the most dynamic, entertaining and challenging event we possibly can, this year’s shows promise to stand out from all others. From the dynamic sounds of Arctic Monkeys or the lush depth of TV on the Radio to the wealth of great local talent or the welcome return of the Prodigy, the world’s biggest travellin’ circus will be once again back on the road next January. We are also working on making sure the Melbourne site is green, has shade and offers the level of enjoyment you deserve. Drought or no drought. So come and join us for just one day. We hope the first announcement will satisfy your musical needs, but for those who need ...
The first announcement for Big Day Out has been released and it's shaping up to be massive. The lineup so far is as follows:
NEIL YOUNG, THE LIVING END, THE PRODIGY, ARCTIC MONKEYS, MY MORNING JACKET, SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM, PENDULUM, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, CUT COPY, TV ON THE RADIO, COG, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO, THE GRATES, BIRDS OF TOKYO, YOUTH GROUP, THE TING TINGS, TZU, TIKI TAANE, EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING
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Dates for Big Day Out 2009 are:
Gold Coast - Jan 18
Sydney - Jan 23
Melbourne - Jan 26
Adelaide - Jan 30
Perth - Feb 1
Tickets for the Sydney show are on sale Wed 8 October; for the Gold Coast Thur 9 October; and for all other cities Fri 10 October.
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