“…I mean it’s basically if you think about  rock concert that you’ve been to and you multiply it by ten, it’s kind of more, it’s louder and faster and more jumping *laughs* cooler clothes, better guitar playing, you know, the usual… it’s the same thing, just more and better *laughs*” From Release: Australian audiences require no introduction to The Hives. The five-piece […]

Promoter Garry Van Egmond announced today that critically acclaimed Swedish rock bandThe Hives and Australia’s own Kingswood will join AC/DC’s ROCK OR BUST Australia Touras special guests in one of the most coveted guest spots in the country. Following on from the release of their worldwide Number One album ‘Rock Or Bust’, AC/DC will play Australian stadium shows in November and December.     AC/DC NATIONAL TOUR DATES: […]

Date: Sunday January 26, 2014 Venue: Olympic Park, Sydney Photos by: Annette Geneva Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY Check out our review of the entire Sydney Big Day Out HERE  

My how quickly these come around! It feels like only a few months ago I was on the way out to Olympic Park for this event and now 1, 2 skip a few, BDO 2014 is upon us. This year sees Pearl Jam headlining the show and I can’t wait… It’s an early start today as I head out as […]

“A Hives show is always different from any other Hives show, it’s always worth checking out as if you’ve seen us before, you haven’t seen this one, so we’re coming back, in full speed and very ready to convince even more Australians that they should love The Hives forever and ever…” Back in 2002 The Hives told us all that […]

Big Day Out and Soundwave Touring present DEFTONES Big Day Out 2014 Sideshows The DEFTONES live show isn’t one that’s easily forgotten. After selling out their last Australian tour in support of their latest album Koi No Yokan, crowds of thousands were left desperate for more. “a gritty, grinding showstopper of metal and unapologetic energy.”  – Consequence of Sound As one of the […]

In a late blast and flurry Big Day Out is excited to announce three new artists to the 2014 lineup. So without any further ado… We have replaced our departing Brit pop band with other members of English rock ’n’ roll royalty BEADY EYE, who are heading to Australia for the first time ever. Founded in 2009 by Oasis members Liam Gallagher, Gem […]