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The Hives Confirm Melbourne Big Day Out Sideshow

Staff Writer

Just the one headline date for the garage rock showmen

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As reported earlier today, The Hives have locked in a sideshow for their Big Day Out appearance this year.

Drafted in as a replacement for Blur, the band have named just one date this afternoon – in Melbourne.

The garage rock showman will play at 170 Russell, formerly Billboard The Venue, Tuesday 21 January with special guests to be announced.