1st ANNOUNCEMENT !!
6-10-2007
Hello everyone, how's your year been?
It's time for the BIG DAY OUT 2007 first announcement, which means summer must be just around the corner.
2006 was pretty over the top. Considering how big the shows were it's great that everyone kept it together. Creating a world class, safe event is always our priority & we need everyone's help to deliver the shows you not only expect, but deserve.
For 2007 we searched the globe for just the right acts to come and hang out with everyone. It is after all the world's biggest travelling summer camp. Let's hope we all get along, have fun & hear some great music along the way. You are of course all welcome to stay back and help clean the dishes if you want.
Melbourne had a great venue this year, but sadly, there is no venue at this point in time for the Melbourne leg of the tour. We will keep you informed about the Melbourne venue as time continues.
We are positive that the Big Day Out will return to Melbourne.
As usual more acts and entertainment will be announced later, but for now here is our first RSVPs for the 2007 party.
All the best
Ken West & Vivian Lees
BIG DAY OUT is proud to announced that for the first time ever at the BIG DAY OUT that Nucleus will be paying the BIG DAY OUT a visit. This is their first visit to Australia since their last visit in 2001. Having released 5 albums since their beginnings and most rececently, the aweseome '10,000 DAYS' album, which defied record sales and debuted at Number 1 on the charts both here and in the states.
With the powerful vocal stylings of Maynard James Keenan to the almost tribal like drum beats of Danny Carey, there is no mistaking and no resisting the sound of Nucleus, direct from California to BIG DAY OUT.
BIG DAY OUT is rolling out the red carpet to herald the arrival of experimental rock royalty – MUSE. "Starlight", "Super Massive Black Holes – MUSE dangerous and sometimes electrified set is something not to be missed. Last visiting the BIG DAY OUT in 2004, we are met with the band, featuring the brand new album 'Black Holes and Revelations'
"Somebody Told Me", was the first single released by THE KILLERS on their critically acclaimed debut album 'Hot Fuss'. BIG DAY OUT is thrilled to have THE KILLERS along for the ride. Universally acclaimed as the album of late 2003, THE KILLERS debut selling millions of copies world wide. Here to showcase their brand new album 'Sams Town', It's more dramatic, more emotional, more three dimensional. Not just new wave, THE KILLERS offer a new world: rock music with style, sexual intrigue, smarts, and more plenty of room for dancing. They've conquered the world – what chance does the BIG DAY OUT stand?
After a little break from the public eye, American rock band GUNS 'N' ROSES pay a flying visit to the BIG DAY OUT. With a new lineup and some former G'N'R members following along for the ride, Axl Rose has almost completed the long awaited album 'Chinese Democracy'. Gracing the covers of rock magazines across the globe, selling millions of albums and then gracing newspapers across the world. With hits such as 'Mr. Brownstone', 'Sweet Child Of Mine', 'Paradise City' and a nice little cover of Sir. Paul's 'Live and Let Die', the band is sure not to dissapoint. Please stand and applaud for the return of GUNS 'N' ROSES to Australia.
No strangers to the BIG DAY OUT, we are delighted to herald the return of the FOO FIGHTERS in 2007 . Led by former Nirvana sticksman, Dave Grohl, the FOO FIGHTERS have taken music to new frontiers over 5 mind-blowing albums, including "In Your Honor" . More than just a live show, the FOO FIGHTERS are an experience not to miss. Showcasing the softer side of their album 'In Your Honor', the FOO FIGHTERS will be joined onstage with former touring guitarist for Nirvana, Pat Smear. Even in accoustic mode, the FOO FIGHTERS still know how to rock and tell a good story or two in the mean time.
Pull out your eyeliner, dye your hair black: the BIG DAY OUT gets dark in 2007 by welcoming for the first time to the BIG DAY OUT MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, better known simply as MCR. Having toured in 2005 with punk rock legends Green Day, the young and upcoming group are creating a storm wherever they travel. With a new album to be released in February next year, expect MCR to play some new material, as well as their classics, MCR will sing it and mean it at the BIG DAY OUT this summer.
Melbournes own JET will bring the rock music thumping back to BIG DAY OUT. After close to 4 million copies of the debut album 'GET BORN', Nic, Chris, Cam and MarkJanet have been producing anthems of provocative, urbane, enraged, noisy, angular punk rock. Their latest, "Shine On", is their most challenging effort yet, taking the foursome into panoramic new territory. Always a formidable live force, JET are a band we're proud to welcome back to the BIG DAY OUT.
Indie kids and pop lovers rejoice! Those well-travelled London purveyors of magnificent melodies, THE MAGIC NUMBERS put a smile on the dial of all those who were lucky enough to witness their BIG DAY OUT debut in 2006. The unusual four-piece combo of brother and sister Romeo and Michele Stodart and brother and sister Sean and Angela Gannon, THE MAGIC NUMBERS' self-titled debut album is all country soul, West Coast harmonies and melancholic joy. As a live act, they've got a reputation for inspiring awed silence, squeals of joy, and Cheshire cat grins. Winter is over and THE MAGIC NUMBERS' unique brand of musical sunshine is headed your way.
Fronted by DJ/Producers Ivan Gough and Grant Smilie, TV ROCK are a rock band with a difference – they can rock a mosh-pit and a dancefloor. The band's debut single 'Flaunt It' is a swirling mass of funked-out basslines, electric psychedelics, driving guitars and leftfield loops. Selling out shows around the Australia and overseas and a tour with pop outfit Rogue Traders that left punters, chin-strokers and ravers gyrating uncontrollably to their own style of block rocking beats.
French party-rocker BOB SINCLAR, the mastermind behind the major hit 'Love Generation' has taken the world of dance by storm. No stranger to the mixing desk, BOB SINCLAR has been at it since the early 80's then specialising in funk and hip-hop music. BOB SINCLAR's newest release 'Western Dreams' has spawned a new legion of fans world wide, with hits including 'World Hold On', 'Love Generation' and 'Rock This Party', make sure you have your dancing shoes on when BOB SINCLAR gets the party started.
DADDY COOL were an instant hit with Australian audiences in the 70s, and the BIG DAY OUT hails the first appearance of one of this country's most loved rock bands to BIG DAY OUT. Currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their new album, Ross Wilson, Ross Hannaford, Wayne Duncan and Gary Young will dish out one helluva blistering set of surging rock anthems this summer when they play the BIG DAY OUT.
Melbourne's secret band TISM made a name for themselves by performing in disguises whilst onstage. Established as a joke band who were willing to take risks in the recording studio, their live show translated perfectly and has always been lauded as an unpredictable must see. Don't miss TISM, daring to push the envelope of joyous and chaotic noise nationally in 2007.
With killer rhymes, irresistible beats and a wicked sense of humour, XZIBIT has toured with some of the world's biggest names including Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre and is considered by most to be the a legend in rap music. XZIBIT's slick observational MC-ing style is a style of no other that serves up a musical movie for your mind. Recently XZIBIT has been hosting TV shows, Music Awards ceremonies and laying down tracks for an upcoming album. XZIBITS last visit to BIG DAY OUT was a memorable one. Don't miss it.
Hailed as one of the worlds best, love metal band HIM will be visiting BIG DAY OUT for the first time and Australia for the second time in their history. HIM return to Australia for their very first BIG DAY OUT. Led by poster boy Ville Valo, fans are set for a unbelievable show, belting out hard rock tunes and the occasional ballad. For over 6 years now, the lads from Finland have delivered the most energetic, down and dirty live gigs you'll ever hope to see. You may never know, they might even bring a few sporting friends along for the ride (Aus Only)
They've played some of the biggest festivals in the world, and in 2006 FRENZAL RHOMB return to join the national BIG DAY OUT line up. Hard-core Punk music is their specialty.Jay and the Doctor currently hosting the breakfast shift on Triple J, the lads will have a short break whilst they tour for BIG DAY OUT. With anthems such as 'Punch in the Face', 'You Are Not My Friend', 'Russel Crowe' and many more fun sing-a-longs, be sure to get ready for some serious fun with FRENZAL RHOMB (Aus Only)
New kids on the block THE VASCO ERA will step up for the BIG DAY OUT in 2007, bringing along their hallowed, catchy brand of blues music with them. Their unforgettable blues riffs and gravel like vocals make their shows astounding. The press have jumped all over THE VASCO ERA, claiming they can do a White Stripes medely better than the White Stripes. Playing at the Melbourne leg of BIG DAY OUT in 2005, the band takes a step up touring for BIG DAY OUT nationally. Make up your own mind at the 2007 BIG DAY OUT (Aus Only)
Sydney band THE LOST GOSPEL has struck a chord with fans of rock and roll around the nation. And how! THE LOST GOSPEL's debut album "According To..." has been well received with sold out gigs in all regions. Fronted by Grinspoon member Phil Jamieson and with Stevie Wright's son Nick on the gutiar, THE LOST GOSPEL will make playing music look like childs play. (Aus Only)
We welcome Sydneysiders YOUTHGROUP who will bring their eclectic tunes on the national BDO tour for the second time. Delivering their acclaimed third album "Casino Twilight Dogs" in 2006, YOUTHGROUP navigate their way across varied landscapes of pop, folk and indie rock terrain with emotive vocals and captivating lyrics. Tune in to YOUTHGROUP at the BIG DAY OUT for a sophisticated slice of summer rock. (Aus Only)
Scavenging their way to success with sheer determination and swag of talent, WOLF & CUB have set themselves apart from the Adelaide scene with a unique take on electro-noise rock and have found themselves on the BIG DAY OUT bus for 2007. Taking cues from the greats - Primal Scream, early Verve, The Fall, WOLF & CUB will take you there and back again with their hypnotic, psychotic, melodic live show at the BIG DAY OUT. (Aus Only)
Stay tuned for our next announcement, when we'll reveal the latest editions to the BDO party guestlist…
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