Big Day Out

Overview

There's usually a bandwagon of popular music lovers that get on board the good ship 'BDO' every year, but for the first time in forever, loyal attendees have rejected the most recent lineup despite it being pretty impressive.

Admittedly, the hike in ticket prices and the economic pinch have seen festival numbers plummet in recent years, but there should be no excuse not to see Soundgarden, Kasabian and perennial crazy lead man, Noel Gallagher, who is flanked by his High Flying Birds. It feels like a nostalgic lineup from 2 years ago with Hilltop Hoods back in their usual slot on the main stage, as well as the Getaway Plan, Girl Talk and Bluejuice who all shared the bill back in 2010. Also returning are My Chemical Romance, The Jezabels, The Living End, Frenzal Rhomb, Regurgitator and Faker. Some newcomers to Australia's arguably biggest music cohort are Foster The People, Das Racist, Cage The Elephant, Best Coast, Boy & Bear, Kimbra, Royksopp and The Vaccines.

In true style, I've left the best til last. Joining the epic list before you is also Odd Future (OFWGKTA), who are coming to our fine land despite being banned from New Zealand due to their lyrics; they are still killer on stage. And finally, the humongous draw card for me/everyone is one Mr Kanye West who, after absolutely blitzing it at last year's Splendour In The Grass, is returning to no doubt plug his massive release with Jay-Z, Watch The Throne, as well as smash out some old tracks plus those from his critically acclaimed 2010 record, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. If you need any reason to go last minute, Yeezy should be that reason!