The Big Day Out 2010
Last year, Neil Young serenaded me.
Amongst the crowd of thousands who had turned out for this musical legend, I lost all self control and self respect and, at the top of my lungs and with the worst timing ever in one of those awkward silences between songs that you only ever see at concerts in the movies, screamed “I LOVE YOU NEIL!” A few giggles, a couple of cheers, and Neil Young looked me in the eye for all of two seconds before wowing the Big Day Out crowd of ’09 in Auckland, New Zealand with such revered musical numbers such as Cortez the Killer, Like a Hurricane, and Needle and The Damage Done.
Ever since, I have a been a Big Day Out (BDO) fanatic. The BDO is the highlight of my musical life, literally. For those Northern Hemisphere-ans not in the know, the BDO is a musical festival that takes place at the beginning of every year in both Australia and New Zealand. Previous acts include the likes of Metallica (BDO ’04), then-newly reformed Rage Against The Machine (’08), Bjork (’08), Iggy Pop and The Stooges (’06), Nirvana (’92), and so many, many more.
Rumours for 2010 were rampant: Blink 182, Eminem, and David Bowie had bloggists around the world creaming themselves. In the first announcement made just last week, Muse were confirmed as the headlining act, along with Mastodon, Lily Allen, Karnivool, Grinspoon, Powderfinger, Kasabian, The Decemberists, Peaches, Girl Talk, Dizzee Rascal, Calvin Harris, and others (see the full line-up here). BDO naysayers are already bitching and moaning about the confirmed appearance of ‘regular’ acts such as Muse, Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal, and Kasabian.
Screw them, I say. BDO is, and always has been, about having a great day with great acts. While not the biggest Muse fan, I have no doubt they will knock their New Zealand punters off their feet. Most of the bands announced have recently released a new album, so you know fresh material is going to dominate, which is never a bad thing. I’m little bit disappointed that the Bowie rumour never eventuated, but there are still two more announcements to come. I can continue to dream. Until then, I’ll be eagerly anticipating what will the stand-out Summer festival for 2010. Live on, BDO. If you will be in either Australia or New Zealand January 15th 2010, make sure you book yourself a ticket. I guarantee you won’t regret it.
Muse – Knights of Cydonia
Kasabian – Where Did All The Love Go?
Dizzee Rascal – Bonkers
Mastodon – Oblivion
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