One thing not to do at the Big Day Out

Between the train station and the stadium on Friday, I was given a 3 pack of some breakfast drink. It was like Up and Go but not. I thought this was brilliant. I had one before I got in and packed the other 2 into my bag thinking they’d come in handy late on in...

Today’s the day!

The Big Day Out is a marker for lots of events for me. 2001 was my first Big Day Out. Limp Bizkit, Rammstein, Coldplay, Placebo and Betchadupa. I went with my cousin, she lost her bag in the mosh pit. Last time I will ever ride the Kamakaze. I began my OE (Overland...

BDO hints and tips from a seasoned pro

Ah, time to start preparing for the Big Day Out. I’ve got my ticket, which is obviously the most important part of any Big Day Out kit but there are several other things that need thinking about. Below are some hints from 7 years of BDO experience. If you have...

:-(

I am pissed. I’m looking at the Big Day Out timetable and I would like to know… Why are Sneaky Sound System on the Converse Stage? Clearly they are a Boiler Room act.Why is Tiki Taane on at 2.45pm when Weta is on at 8.00pm? Tiki is a multi-platinum act...
Justing is coming! Justin is coming!

Justing is coming! Justin is coming!

Yep, Justin is coming. I’m a little excited about this, can you tell? In honour of this amazing event I’ve decided to talk about concerts today. My first ever concert was by a band known as The Lads. The Lads are a christian band, it was a good concert...

BDO is a-coming

Well on Thursday I’m making the trip to the land of the big-huge-phallic-symbol to stay until Sunday so on Friday I may get bruised, burnt, crushed, sweaty and dirty. Sounds like fun huh? But on Saturday I get to stay very still and not move… mostly...