MASTODON Release "CRACK THE SKYE" ROYAL EDITION This December Nov 19, 2009
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Star ditched from Big Day Nov 18, 2009
JAMAICAN singer Beenie Man has been dumped from next year's Big Day Out line-up after gay activist groups said his lyrics were homophobic and incited violence ... Big Day Out organisers said the ''the depth of feeling and hurt amongst these groups'' had convinced them that Beenie Man's presence would be divisive and mar the enjoyment of the festival for many. (The Age, Australia)
A big day for Keith Urban Nov 12, 2009
SEAN NICHOLS AND EMILY DUNN. The man with the golden fingers, Keith Urban and wife, Nicole Kidman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Melbourne gem helps city get its groove back Nov 8, 2009
With this in mind, the eclectic Melbourne artist and jeweller has run water-bombing championships off Station Pier and fired giant water cannon and jelly atop cherry pickers at the Big Day Out. For next January's music festival, he plans an 18-metre-high inflatable creation that will bristle and bloom like a flower next to the main stage. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Cockley shaking after shock call-up Nov 5, 2009
" Cockley established himself at Shield level last summer with 27 wickets at 22.18, although his one-day domestic record was 1-158 before his big day out on Sunday. "The game at North Sydney helped a lot. Flat wicket and good opposition, the results were on the board for me which is good," Cockley said. Cockley has just returned from India with the NSW Twenty20 squad which won the inaugural Champions League, although Cockley didn't get a game and only bowled in the nets once. But his really big... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tickled pink; he's a winner with the ladies at least Nov 4, 2009
Sophie Monk holds the Melbourne Cup in the Emirates marquee. Photo: Rebecca Hallas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Legal drugs spark a boom in pill popping Nov 1, 2009
Big Day Out promoter Viv Lees says he spurned an offer to stock V Pocket Rockets, which contain 160 milligrams of caffeine, at next January's music festival in Melbourne, because of concerns about caffeine levels. Big Day Out has banned the sale of any ''legal high'' substances for the past decade, he says ... I suppose that increased pressure on illicit drugs is kind of providing an opportunity for these quasi good-time, party-time drugs, but we don't have them at Big Day Out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Help children collect for UNICEF on Halloween Oct 30, 2009
Jean is a warm-hearted person who surrounds herself and all of us who are in her life with compassion, a true love of life and a warmth that very few people are able to share with others, wrote the little bird who let the big day out of the bag. Every one of us who are lucky enough to have you in our lives, whether you are Jean, Miss Jean, or Mother Nature, would like to wish you the most special and heartfelt Happy Birthday wish. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Patriot League Cross Country Release - 10.27.09 Oct 28, 2009
The women also had a big day out of Lauren Wiemken, who won the individual title with a 20:28. The Bison will return to action at Colgate on Saturday for the Patriot League Championships. (Patriotleague.com)
Gong scandal from the inside Oct 23, 2009
A reader makes the point that there was ample evidence of Richo's diarising during his last big day out in public to give evidence in the murder trial of Gordon Wood last year. Wood had given evidence that he had driven his then boss Rene Rivkin and Richardson to lunch in East Sydney on June 7, 1995. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
From St Jerome's to Footscray Oct 20, 2009
The festival kicks off on January 30, just four days after the Big Day Out. It will feature a cluster of international acts, including buzz-bands Mumford and Sons, Florence and the Machine, and the XX as well as veterans Echo and the Bunnymen, Daniel Johnston and the Dirty Three. (The Age, Australia)
Tempered by their success Oct 17, 2009
It's been a big fortnight for the Temper Trap, cracking the UK Top 10 with its song Sweet Disposition, four nominations in the ARIA Awards, and being part of the sold-out national Big Day Out bill. "It's been a great week," guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto told The Age this week from Japan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Technical glitches mar Big Day Out ticket sales Oct 7, 2009
Big Day Out Second Sydney Show ... Second Big Day Out show announced for Sydney ... The organisers of the Big Day Out festival have announced a second show for Sydney after technical glitches and heavy demand marred the release of tickets this morning. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Let me go on like a blister in the sun Sep 30, 2009
Reaction to the Big Day Out line-up will be predictable - unlike the performances, writes Bernard Zuel ... THE Big Day Out is such an institution after 17 summers and a few million sunburnt patrons that reactions to the first announcement of performers are, like ticket purchases for an event which sells out in hours, almost automatic ... That's about the only thing you can't predict about the Big Day Out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rogerson's inside story Sep 30, 2009
The 19-year-old's transformation from Australian Idol popster to indie-pop singer was complete yesterday with her inclusion in the line-up for next year's Big Day Out music festival ... Mitchell joins a Big Day Out line-up headlined by British groups Muse and Groove Armada and Lily Allen - whose inclusion contradicts her announcement last week that she was quitting making music - and locals Powderfinger, Eskimo Joe and Grinspoon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big Day Out finds its Muse for 2010 Sep 30, 2009
BRITISH rock trio Muse will headline next year's Big Day Out ... Bellamy said overseas bands flocked to the Big Day Out for its relaxed touring vibe and as an escape from chilly northern hemisphere winters ... Hyper music: Muse leads Big Day Out youth focus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Them's the breaks Sep 18, 2009
Together, the trio played everywhere from the Big Day Out to Glastonbury and won two ARIAs for their hit album Grand National. While the move seemed abrupt, Butler says it was preceded by months of soul searching. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Column: Lions Will Win Sep 14, 2009
Stafford Those who expect a big day out of Stafford will be disappointed, and that's probably a good thing. If Stafford throws for over 250 yards Detroit will almost certainly lose. (LionsFans.com)
Magic Dirt bass player dies Aug 24, 2009
They shared the bill with Powderfinger, Hole, Sonic Youth and Pavement and were regulars at concerts including the Big Day Out. Recently, Turner has produced Australian bands including theredsunband, Sons Of The Sun and Violent Soho. (The Age, Australia)
Stardust or bull dust? Aug 20, 2009
Well the audience certainly looked like a lot older bunch, certainly when compared to the mass child-minding events like Big Day Out these days, mid-twenties, thirties and up seemed to be the prime demographic that flocked to the site. The absence of alcohol stood out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Is your teen tanning? Aug 1, 2009
I m very diligent about lotion and moisturizing my skin, and I rarely burn, though when I do it s usually after a BIG day out in the sun where little could be done to prevent it. I know everyone is big to jump on the tanning is evil and people who tan are so superficial bandwagon, but has it occurred to anyone that some people who tan are doing so because of medical reasons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Miranda Devine Jul 29, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Saturday June 27, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Splendour in the Grass Jul 25, 2009
"Plus it's such a beautiful spot and a fun weekend away in Byron. "The Big Day Out feels kind of huge, whereas at Splendour you feel like you can breathe and relax a bit. I camped there the first year I played and it seemed that every tent had someone playing a guitar and a djembe, putting on a mini-concert for everyone. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Happy returns Jul 17, 2009
Then 12 years later a more stable version of the band (minus Avery) played Big Day Out with new album Strays and in a Groundhog Day moment returned to the venue of their original 1990 Melbourne dates with a sideshow at The Metro (now Palace) nightclub. The return of Avery to the fold is like a reunion with a long-lost brother, says Farrell, now 50. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Oldest culture gets hip to have young voice heard Jul 4, 2009
" Two things harmonis 00004000 ed for Lovett-Murray: the first was catching hip-hop act Tijmba Possum Burns and the Yung Warriors perform 18 months ago; the second was a football injury, which made him start to think about life after the game. With Cappa Atkinson, he set up Payback recording and management and has already produced Mixed Tape One, which features the best of Victoria's hottest Koorie hip-hoppers. The "100 per cent Aboriginal owned" Payback hosted the official after-party for US... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lily Allen knows she can do it Jun 16, 2009
Two and half years ago, when she toured here for the Big Day Out, she was a pop star, though she wasn't really a singer, not particularly a women's mag cover type, or sold on sex or even that much outrage really. What the Londoner had was a swag of really enjoyable, if slightly built, pop-and-reggae songs, a diary of biting and funny lyrics, and a nagging sense that this arrived in a rush and could end as quickly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Chelsea's ideal Hiddink farewell May 30, 2009
"He's been very impressive, the way he handles players, the way he handles everything really. It will be great to finish off with a big day out and a win for him.'' Chelsea's players were furious over a number of penalty appeals that were waved off against Barcelona. The Spanish club tied the score during injury time at Stamford Bridge and advanced on away goals. "Winning the FA Cup would never erase the memory of that. We think we should have been there, so it's going to be hard,'' said... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Chelsea wants to send Hiddink off with FA Cup win May 29, 2009
"He's been very impressive, the way he handles players, the way he handles everything really. It will be great to finish off with a big day out and a win for him.". Chelsea players were furious over a number of penalty appeals that were waved off against Barcelona, which scored a stoppage-time equalizer at Stamford Bridge to go through on away goals. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
'Everton ready to step up' May 29, 2009
"It will be great to finish off with a big day out and a win for him," Lampard said. "It would be lovely if we could do that. All the players here and everyone he's worked with wants his season to finish like that.". (iAfrica.com)
Brotherly trio seek rugby honours May 9, 2009
It is a big day out for the Anderson family this weekend with the three brothers taking part in finals day at Murrayfield. Three brothers from the Borders are set to line up at Murrayfield in pursuit of cup honours this weekend. (BBC News -- UK)
Sister, activist May 8, 2009
Together they have performed at the Sydney Opera House, Big Day Out and fringe festivals around the world. They also scored their own television show, She TV, on Channel V.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Joy Luck Shanghai's Kitchen Apr 14, 2009
And if a Big Day Out band answering to the name springs up, I would not be surprised. At least Joy Luck Shanghai's Kitchen's encyclopedic, bilingual menu hints at what lies ahead by listing it under seafood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Metal Bender poised to join greats in derby Apr 11, 2009
Big day out David and Lyndall Fuller at their property at The Oaks ... Big day out … David and Lyndall Fuller at their property at The Oaks ... Big day out … David and Lyndall Fuller at their property at The Oaks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Missy proves you can go home again Apr 10, 2009
Having spent the previous 10 months based in a Los Angeles apartment, she caught up with family and friends, hung out backstage at the Big Day Out (and the after-party at the Toff), and reacquainted herself with the city. "I appreciated it in a very different way than I had before," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Andrew Tate There's a lot to laugh about when it comes to sport. But if you want a real belly-laugh you're probably off with a professional comedian. Read more Apr 5, 2009
Licciardello emerged from court draped in the Australian flag and said he was off to the Big Day Out. 3. (The Age, Australia)
Sound relief Mar 13, 2009
" Hunters & Collectors' Mark Seymour believes that such a tragedy taps into the nation's psyche and has cultural ramifications. He has written songs about the 1970 West Gate Bridge collapse and imagines Black Saturday will inspire more laments, but it will be too soon to play them at the concert. "There's an amazing cross-generational mix of groups - it's like the biggest Big Day Out you can imagine. Despite the circumstances that brought the show on, I think it's a fantastic showcase for the... (The Age, Australia)
Melbourne's Paris Mar 9, 2009
Her song Grace Baby was recently picked up for Myer's television advertising campaign, and last week she was awarded the $10,000 Jessica Michalik Contemporary Music Endowment, an annual grant given to promising acts by the producers of the Big Day Out (at which Wells performed this year). Yet Wells, 25, has been working on her singing career since only 2004, combining her day job with performing on Friday nights at hip Melbourne bars. (The Age, Australia)
Weapon of choice Mar 9, 2009
That led to the band playing major festivals from Fuji Rock (Japan), Reading (Britain), Big Day Out (Australia) to Bonnaroo (United States). This month it embarks on an Asian tour, making sure it makes a vital stop in KL.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* World News Quick Take Mar 6, 2009
Friends of 17-year-old Gemma Thoms claim she quickly swallowed three ecstasy tablets at the entrance to the Big Day Out festival in Perth last month when she spotted police with sniffer dogs. She died in hospital of organ failure after collapsing at the festival. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Critics rush to point finger of blame at 'Culpability Brown' Feb 16, 2009
"But he IS a bloated windbag, and one of his more memorable bursts of flatulence was:We are pledging a light-touch regulation suitable to a Scottish financial sector with its outstanding reputation for probity, as opposed to one like that in the UK, which absorbs huge amounts of management time in gold-plated' regulation. Blame Brown if you like, but it is plain as day that His Immensity would have done no better and probably worse. W Smith, Middle East 16/02/2009 07:06:37 #13Good... (Scotsman)
Gemma's death a message for others: family Feb 11, 2009
Ms Thoms died aged 17 after she reportedly took three ecstasy tablets before entering the Big Day Out music festival, held on Sunday, February 1. Hundreds of friends and family braved 40 degree heat to attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church to mourn Ms Thoms' death. (WA today)
