When was the last Big Day Out in Australia?
When was the last Big Day Out in Australia?
| Big Day Out | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Late January – early February |
| Location(s) | Australia Sydney (1992–1997, 1999–2014) Melbourne (1993–1997, 1999–2014) Adelaide (1993–1997, 1999–2014) Perth (1993–1997, 1999–2014) Gold Coast (1994–1997, 1999–2014) New Zealand Auckland (1994–1997, 1999–2012, 2014) |
| Years active | 1992–1997, 1999–2014 |
Who played at the Big Day Out?
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters and Blink 182 had the crowd excited – and they were just the four key international drawcards on the two main stages.
What year did garbage play Big Day Out?
Garbage (2002) This Big Day Out was a real mixed bag, serving up everyone from Alien Ant Farm and System of a Down to New Order and Kosheen (remember ‘Hide U’?).
When was the first Big Day Out in Australia?
1992
Founded by Australian promoters Ken West and Vivian Lees, the first Big Day Out took place in Sydney in 1992. In 1993 it toured to other big Australian cities before arriving in New Zealand for the first time in 1994.
What did Fred Durst say at Big Day Out?
During Limp Bizkit’s set on Saturday evening, Durst claimed that he could recall telling Big Day Out organisers, prior to their 2001 set in Sydney, that “there’s too many f—in’ people here, and there’s no barricades. We ain’t f—in’ playing.” Durst then claimed the band was forced on stage.
Where was Big Day Out 2000?
the Sydney Olympic complex
After a year off, the Big Day Out returned to a bigger venue in 2000: the Sydney Olympic complex. The festival had become a rite of passage for young Australian music fans, a staple of the summer, with the Sydney leg traditionally held on Australia Day.
Why was the Big Day Out Cancelled?
Inside the Big Day Out, a five-part audio series that ended this week, claims the Big Day Out folded because of financial mismanagement, increased competition, poor ticket sales and booking headliners it couldn’t afford. It also claims it tarnished its image by booking rapper Kanye West in 2012.
Who played at Big Day Out 2000?
#4: 2000: Suck My Kiss Their setlists included stone cold classics such as Head Like A Hole, Hurt, Closer and Starfuckers, Inc.. Also on the bill: Blink-182, Primal Scream, Gerling, Spiderbait, Icecream Hands, Shihad, Killing Heidi.
Who played Big Day Out 1999?
After one year off, Big Day Out’s comeback year – (“Tonight I’m gonna party like it’s…”) 1999 – was when Boiler Room truly peaked, with Fatboy Slim followed up by the mighty Underworld.
Who headlined the first Big Day Out?
A ^ The Welcome Mat
1992. A ^ The Welcome Mat were the first band to perform for the day, and thus became the first band to perform at any Big Day Out festival.
