Big Day Out 2014 announces Blur replacements
It's been a tough time for the Big Day Out... First, the 2014 event was forced to cancel it's second Sydney show due to lacklustre tickets sales. Then, completely unexpectedly, without any warning whatsoever, one of the "three white whales", co-headliner Blur, decided to pull out of the summer festival at the 11th hour.
Social media went ballistic. A complete lack of information meant rumours ran wild. But within minutes of Blur's Facebook announcement, when quizzed on the possibility of a replacement band, Big Day Out CEO Adam Zammit tweeted "yep, will announce replacement very soon".
Well, the replacement has been announced. And it's not just one! Today, three new international acts have been addedd to the already huge lineup.
Big Day Out have replaced the 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 Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock and Kasabian‘s Jay Mehler, Beady Eye have picked up where Oasis left off, traversing the globe and bringing their sing-a-long anthems Down Under for Big Day Out 2014.
They are are thrilled that “one of metal’s most consistently respected and revered bands,” (Metal Hammer) Deftones are joining in the festivities this summer. They will be adorning and crushing us with their internationally renowned live show featuring tracks from their latest album Koi No Yokan, all the way to the trailblazers from White Pony.
And everyone's favourite Swedes The Hives are making their return to Australia, bringing with them their well-documented high-energy live performance, which NME says “Somehow it seems completely, theatrically rehearsed and flamboyantly anarchic at the same time.”
For those still unsatisfied with the alterations to the 2014 BDO lineup, refunds are available until Monday 6th January 2014, and to the original purchaser only. Information on how to obtain a refund can be found on the Big Day Out's refund page.
Social media went ballistic. A complete lack of information meant rumours ran wild. But within minutes of Blur's Facebook announcement, when quizzed on the possibility of a replacement band, Big Day Out CEO Adam Zammit tweeted "yep, will announce replacement very soon".
Well, the replacement has been announced. And it's not just one! Today, three new international acts have been addedd to the already huge lineup.
Big Day Out have replaced the 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 Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock and Kasabian‘s Jay Mehler, Beady Eye have picked up where Oasis left off, traversing the globe and bringing their sing-a-long anthems Down Under for Big Day Out 2014.
They are are thrilled that “one of metal’s most consistently respected and revered bands,” (Metal Hammer) Deftones are joining in the festivities this summer. They will be adorning and crushing us with their internationally renowned live show featuring tracks from their latest album Koi No Yokan, all the way to the trailblazers from White Pony.
And everyone's favourite Swedes The Hives are making their return to Australia, bringing with them their well-documented high-energy live performance, which NME says “Somehow it seems completely, theatrically rehearsed and flamboyantly anarchic at the same time.”
For those still unsatisfied with the alterations to the 2014 BDO lineup, refunds are available until Monday 6th January 2014, and to the original purchaser only. Information on how to obtain a refund can be found on the Big Day Out's refund page.
BIG DAY OUT 2014 LINEUP
Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Beady Eye, Deftones, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion
Major Lazer, the Hives, Steve Angello, Flume, The Lumineers, Primus, Tame Impala
Vista Chino, Bliss N Eso, 360, The Drones, CSS, Grouplove, Mac Miller, PEZ
Kerser, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, Portugal. The Man, Toro Y Moi, Bluejuice
The Naked And Famous, Ghost, Mudhoney, Cosmic Psychos, The 1975
Northlane, RÜFÜS, Big Gigantic, Kingswood, Bo Ningen, The Algorithm, DZ Deathrays
Peking Duk, Violent Soho, Jungle Giants, Loon Lake, All the Colours, Ben Morris
Pearl Jam, Arcade Fire, Beady Eye, Deftones, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion
Major Lazer, the Hives, Steve Angello, Flume, The Lumineers, Primus, Tame Impala
Vista Chino, Bliss N Eso, 360, The Drones, CSS, Grouplove, Mac Miller, PEZ
Kerser, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, Portugal. The Man, Toro Y Moi, Bluejuice
The Naked And Famous, Ghost, Mudhoney, Cosmic Psychos, The 1975
Northlane, RÜFÜS, Big Gigantic, Kingswood, Bo Ningen, The Algorithm, DZ Deathrays
Peking Duk, Violent Soho, Jungle Giants, Loon Lake, All the Colours, Ben Morris
General Admission tickets to Big Day Out 2014 are $185 each, all inclusive. There are NO added booking fees and no sneaky surcharges. $185.
For those patrons who are looking for something more than the usual experience, you have the opportunity to attend the shows Like A Boss. In 2014 the new and improved Like A Boss will include Boss main stage viewing areas, Boss entryways, Boss amenities, Boss gifts and Boss more. All Boss tickets are souvenir tickets, and include a limited edition Boss Day Out item straight to your real mailbox. All new Like A Boss Tickets are $285 all-inclusive.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM bigdayout.com
BIG DAY OUT 2014 EVENT DATES
Fri 17th Jan - Auckland, Western Springs
Sun 19th Jan - Gold Coast, Metricon Stadium & Carrara Parklands
Fri 24th Jan - Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse
Sun 26th Jan - Sydney, Showgrounds
Fri 31st Jan - Adelaide, Bonython Park
Sun 2nd Feb - Perth, Claremont Showgrounds
For those patrons who are looking for something more than the usual experience, you have the opportunity to attend the shows Like A Boss. In 2014 the new and improved Like A Boss will include Boss main stage viewing areas, Boss entryways, Boss amenities, Boss gifts and Boss more. All Boss tickets are souvenir tickets, and include a limited edition Boss Day Out item straight to your real mailbox. All new Like A Boss Tickets are $285 all-inclusive.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM bigdayout.com
BIG DAY OUT 2014 EVENT DATES
Fri 17th Jan - Auckland, Western Springs
Sun 19th Jan - Gold Coast, Metricon Stadium & Carrara Parklands
Fri 24th Jan - Melbourne, Flemington Racecourse
Sun 26th Jan - Sydney, Showgrounds
Fri 31st Jan - Adelaide, Bonython Park
Sun 2nd Feb - Perth, Claremont Showgrounds