All About Big Day Out

Beginning their auspicious music careers in moderately successful indie band Simian, soon after the collapse of their record label Source they reinvented themselves as a ridiculously cool and cutting edge club duo. Easy, right? [more]

After the massive success of 'The Hard Road - Restrung', Adelaide's favourite sons The Hilltop Hoods are about to do the same thing to the national Big Day Out tour: they'll be hitting the main stage with a string quartet in tow! [more]

There was something bout Jon Rundell that caught the attention of Carl Cox: a name in dance since the mid 90s, it was in '06 that Cox singed him up to take the reigns of Intec Records. But you’d be a fool to write Rundell off as a superstar-DJ lackey [more]

Growing up in Jamaica, dancehall sensation Lady Saw's childhood was far from picturesque, but you'd hardly know it speaking with the confident, charming, and ultimately successful, music star. [more]

There’s a powerful emotional resonance to the sounds on UNKLE's 'War Stories' album, and there’s been speculation that it was inspired by frontman James Lavelle’s own personal disappointments. Showing us his battle scars, if you will. [more]

The result of a collaboration of members from Helmet and Don Caballero, US art-rockers Battles are pushing a sound that is a little left of centre: but with the Big Day Out on the horizon, fans are lining up anyway to hear them do their thing. [more]

Trance fans, nu rave club kids and gnarled metal folk, interspersed with sweaty teens clutching glow-stix, all excitedly moshing in between reaching their hands to the sky as arpeggiated breakdowns ring through the speaker stacks. Sounds fun, yeah? [more]

It’s no secret the breaks scene has had a tough time over the past few years. But breakbeat's #1 Krafty Kuts is back to rock the Big Day Out this January, and he reckons he's got something pretty special in store. A breaks renaissance is nigh! [more]

Spending up to 3 months of each year getting some much needed R&R down under, listen in as ITM speaks with Carl Cox about his adopted home on the Mornington Peninsula. [more]

Listen in as Carl Cox speaks with ITM about 2007's highs (his summer in Ibiza) and lows (the tragic shooting Caracas, Venezuela), as well as his thoughts on the DJ Mag Top 100 cheating scandal. [more]

No doubt one of the most unique identities to have emerged on the music scene in recent times, almost 5 years after his critically acclaimed breakthrough album 'Boy In Da Corner' UK rapper Dizzee Rascal continues to maintain an enviable position. [more]

New York indie-dance duo Shy Child doesn’t do down-time. After releasing their third LP Noise Won’t Stop in early 2007, the boys have been busily living up to the album’s title. Next stop on their schedule: Big Day Out. [more]

Soft Tigers, who hail from Canberra but formed in Sydney - have released one of 2007's most wildly eclectic albums, and it's one they set to work on with a clear and distinct goal in mind; they wanted to make an impact. Have they succeeded? [more]

Bexta has been smashing the clubs apart for a decade with her DJ sets and live performances, made up mostly of harder styles: but if you’ve caught her out lately or had a listen to 'Mixology 10', you’d know she's been digging the tech trance sound. [more]

As the debate on scalping rages on, ITM gets the promoter's perspective from one of Australia's biggest; John Wall at Fuzzy. [more]

ITM's National Editor Tim Hardaker caught up with Diplo for a chat about the Confederate Flag, his mum's MySpace profile, and why he thinks record labels are like wild animals. [more]

With stifling beats, throbbing bass and a cart-load of ambidextrous remixes in the bag, Justice are armed, dangerous and ready to set our nights on fire! They're touring Australia for the first time this month too... [more]

Digital Primate talks about his influences and his politics. [more]

ITM catches up with The Crystal Method and finds out when they're likely to unleash their next album, why Australia is their favourite place to tour, and what's likely happen after a few pints of vodka... [more]

Tim Hardaker, inthemix's National Editor, tracks down Armani XXXchange of Spank Rock in Brooklyn, New York, and found out how they handled their sudden rise to fame. [more]

Proving beyond any reasonable doubt that electronic music - and more specially drum & bass, can be played live - Shapeshifter have a well worn reputation amongst those in the know. [more]

Described as a 'human beat box orchestra', Afra & The Incredible Beatbox Band will be returning to Australia this month, touring the country as part of the Big Day Out. [more]

Mike Skinner recently moved to London from his native Birmingham, which, he says, is the only place ‘to do proper business’. Is that what it’s become? [more]

He's a Muslim, he's American, and he's a star - and, remarkably in today's reactionary climate, no one is questioning his ascendance. That's Lupe Fiasco, aka Wasalu Jaco, the hottest rapper of 2006. [more]

As self-proclaimed Swedish Masters of Hip Hop, the Casio Brothers take gigs like the Big Day Out in their stride. After red carpet appearances on Australian Idol, strings of live showstoppers (including Adelaide Peace Festival) and a tidy little debu [more]

After releasing one of the most mind-blowing and time-stopping releases of 2005 with his long awaited debut 'Ok Cowboy' and a whole host of highly-applauded live shows, he's set to bring the live experience along to Australia to rock the Big Day Out, Boiler Room style. [more]

As the temperatures continue to sizzle along in true summer-style, so do the annual summer festival roll-calls with some of the best electronic and rock acts on offer included to make our summer all the more bearable. One band more often on the roster, than off are electro disco punk scruffs Gerling [more]

"As they say, what goes on tour, stays on tour, but I'll let you in on a bit of it...." Sydney DJ Bexta gives ITM the lowdown on what went down at the 2003 Big Days Out. [more]

'It's all in the mind of the beholder. Some people look at murder footage and like laugh so it's just depends on the spectator. I don't take life all that seriously, sometimes I get quite serious, other times not at all, so how anyone wants to take it is their prerogative.' [more]

Since the release of the band's subliminal 2003 debut Bright Like Neon Love, the accolades have been pouring in thick and fast for the trio from around the globe and their lives have become somewhat of a whirlwind in the wake of release, as they lead the electro rock pack in style the world over. [more]

After keeping the international music scene in a stranglehold throughout 2005 with the rise and rise of his DFA record label; the masterful DFA remixing touch, which sees everything they touch, turning to gold and the benchmark release of LCD's debut album, it seems that he's just getting started. [more]

M.I.A is infectious, in the true sense of the word. Her debut Arular is like that book you can't put down, a mish mash of everything unconventional and ugly, with lashings of composition irresistibly original, it's completely weird and works brilliantly. [more]

Elastic-limbed Leeroy Thornhill first made his name as hyper-energetic dancer for The Prodigy's live band, but it's also lesser-known that in the early days, he was the only other member apart from Liam Howlett to play live keyboards in the outfit. ITM's evilchris cornered him to [more]

Inspired by the hardcore industrial noise fusions of eighties outfits Swans and Godflesh as well as the speedcore scatter of mid-period Ministry, hyper-prolific electronic producer Kid606 (aka Miguel Trost Depedro) emerged out of the South California area during the late nineties [more]

The duo with the infectious radio friendly hit of 2004 are coming down under with the Big Day Out tour in 2005. Aston checked in from his bed in London to let us in on a little freestylin' philosophy. [more]

Whilst he hasn't hit the top spot in the people's polls lately, ask any of the DJs who have ranked no.1 who their favourite DJ is and you will most likely be hit with the same answer, Carl Cox. [more]

Vancouver-born Eric San (aka Kid Koala) almost could have been a classical pianist, having practiced on the black and white keys from an early age, had he not encountered the family (well actually, his sister's) turntable at the impressionable and inquisitive age of twelve. [more]

"Rock festivals have never been about the music. You think they are, but you're wrong." [more]

With a brand spanking new album, 'Kish Kash', having just hit shelves around the globe and an Australian tour headlining the Boiler Room at the Big Day Out announced for January, interest in the Basement Jaxx is high. [more]

Along with Aphex Twin, Luke Vibert is about to tour as part of the Big Day Out, an inspirational pairing of two of the great producers of our times. Vibert has also just released his first album for Warp entitled Yoseph, featuring the single I Love Acid. [more]

All has been quiet at the Sonic Animation camp recently. Samurai caught up with a third of the Melbourne-based crew Adrian Cartwright recently, to chat about the past year, their new single and upcoming album. [more]

Perth six piece Downsyde are on fire. Taking out the Best Debut artist award at the recent Dance Music awards and with their second album, Land of The Giants receiving considerable airplay. ITM's elegirl gets the latest Downsyde lowdown. [more]

It’s been nearly five years since The Prodigy rocked our shores with their electric live show. ITM can exclusively confirm that they're are locked for two massive sideshows in Sydney and Brisbane this January! [more]

There’s no use denying it; summer 2008/2009 is more packed with festival fun than ever before. We’ve compiled a nifty pictorial guide to this year’s hottest events nationwide to help you decide which one is right for you! [more]

True to form, all general release tickets for Big Day Out in Sydney and the Gold Coast have been snapped up. For those who missed out, though, there’s always the ballot! [more]

It’s been a recurring theme of our monthly “most read” wrap-up all year, but September 2008 will hereby be remembered as THE month for festival announcements and updates, with all 10 of our most popular items concerning the upcoming summer season. [more]

The original – and in many people’s eyes, the best – the one and only Big Day Out will return once again in early 2009, trundling around the country in January and early February. [more]

If you haven't voted yet in Australia's first ever Festival Awards, get your skates on because it closes soon. Your favourite festival is counting on your support. [more]

It’s a sure sign that the Australian dance scene is in a healthy place when its biggest player features in BRW magazine’s annual list of Top 50 Entertainers. Sitting at #35 with estimated earnings of $2.4 million you’ll find Future Entertainment. [more]

Do you spend most of your time browsing ITM's news section for the latest festival updates, or blagging on the forums about the ups (and downs) of the latest multi-stage event? It's time for the rest of Australia to hear what you have to say! [more]

The Sneaky Sound System crew have made their triumphant return, exactly two years to the day since their mega-selling debut was released. [more]

Following Pendulum’s recent revelation to inthemix that they hoped to head back to Australia in early 2009 as part of the Big Day Out, we’ve been able to uncover another of the festival’s potential headline dance acts! [more]

Visiting Australia recently for their first ever national live tour, Pendulum played sold out shows around the country, so it was an inevitable question from inthemix to enquire when they’d be back again. We weren't expecting this reply! [more]

For inthemix, January proved to be all about Corey and Tiesto. Who'd have thunk it? [more]

Many fans of Carl Cox - the world's number one techno DJ and creator of Intec Records - were left bitterly disappointed last night when they arrived at HQ for the scheduled Ultimate Carl Cox party. [more]

The annual Big Day Out festival swept through both Sydney and Melbourne over the Australia Day long weekend, with performances from Rage Against the Machine and Carl Cox counting as highlights. Check out the ITM photos and reviews here! [more]

ITM caught up with Krafty Kuts last week, with the famous breakbeat DJ and producer going into detail on the long held rumour that he’ll one day relocate to Australia. [more]

If you are looking for a way to get to the sold out Adelaide leg of the Big Day Out this year, there may just be a way if you're willing to volunteer! [more]

If you're one of the 50-something-thousand punters heading to the Big Day Out in Sydney this weekend, take note that the set times announced a few weeks back have been amended. [more]

Are you getting all geared up about heading to your city’s Big Day Out over the next two weeks? Or were you at yesterday’s Gold Coast show? Either way, check here to get a taste of the action that went down in the first Australian show on Sunday… [more]

He’s just about to enter the country to get onboard the Big Day Out juggernaut as it rolls around the country, to play live as part of UNKLE for the first time everin Australia. But if you’re keen to also catch him in DJ mode then you’re in luck… [more]

James Lavelle returns to Australia this month, but this time he's bringing the full UNKLE live show along for the ride. Get a sneak peak of what's in store with ITM-TV! [more]

Dubbed 'the White Stripes of new rave', New York-via-London duo Shy Child have been announced to support Bjork. Nice work if you can get it! [more]

Will we really see ‘Breaks 08’ become a reality? Krafty Kuts reckons the answer is yes and as well as his prime-time slot in the Big Day Out’s Boiler Room later this month, he’ll be touring the country at the following shows… [more]

It won’t be long before she’s in Australia to perform at the Big Day Out , but Bjork is already making waves in her oh-so recognisable fashion... She's lashed out at a photographer in Auckland! [more]

About to embark on the national Big Day Out tour and a run of anticipated solo club-dates around the country, world renowned techno DJ Carl Cox spoke with inthemix recently, going into detail on the highs and lows of his year in 2007. [more]

Recovered from all your New Year shenanigans yet? Well there’s no rest of the wicked because it’s already time to start thinking about how you’re going to plan your adventures when the Big Day Out rolls into town later this month. [more]

There aren't too many DJs who can get away with having their very own support DJ on tour, but there's not too many DJs like Carl Cox! [more]

The final announcement of acts for the 2008 Big Day Out has arrived, and with tickets now sold out for all shows except Perth it's shaping up to be one of the biggest tours ever. [more]

The world's #1 techno identity will be returning to Australia in early 2008, no doubt to take some time out from his non-stop schedule of touring to race motorbikes at his property in Victoria as he does each summer. [more]

Enquiring minds often ask us what the most popular news items are on ITM each day/week/month. In the interest of keeping our site visitors informed we'll now be giving you a regular wrap-up of the top 10 most read stories on ITM each month! [more]

One of the biggest surprise success stories to emerge from the UK last year, Enter Shikari will be rolling into town for the Big Day Out next year and you’ll also be able to catch them at sideshows. Trance meets hardcore punk? You better believe it. [more]

Following the example set by the Sydney, Gold Coast and Melbourne legs of the 2008 Big Day Out tour, it's also been announced that the Adelaide show has sold out of all tickets. [more]

Wondering who on the Big Day Out lineup would be squeezing in some sideshow action when they tour the country throughout January and February 2008? [more]

The long awaited second round of acts for the 2008 Big Day Out is here, with ITM on the money with the previously announced rumours of UNKLE and Carl Cox. [more]

As announced a few weeks back, Dizzee will be heading down to Australia to partake in Big Day Out shenanigans early in 2008, and in addition he's scheduled in headline shows for Sydney and Melbourne. [more]

The hottest ticket - literally! - this summer seems to be festivals, with new ones popping up almost by the day. To keep you up to date on all the latest festival news and info, we've pushed play on a bunch more dedicated pages this week. [more]

It's never too early in the year for Big Day Out rumours, and here at ITM HQ we've been hearing murmurs for the past month or so about possible headliners for next year's tour. Word on the street tips Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox and UNKLE for BDO 08! [more]

Following yesterday's record sell out of the Big Day Out in Sydney, Queensland has followed suit and snapped up all tickets for the Gold Coast leg of the tour, and in less than one day! [more]

It certainly has been a manic week for festivals and sell-out events, but the madness aint over yet… The Sydney leg of the Big Day Out went on sale at 9am this morning and within less than an hour, all tickets had completely sold out. [more]

OK we all know Rage Against the Machine will be headlining and there have been whispers of Bjork – well now we can finally put the rumours to bed as the Big Day Out 2008 first line-up is revealed! [more]

UNKLE's key instigator, James Lavelle, was recently in town on a whistle-stop DJ tour and he took some time out of his schedule to talk with inthemix, revealing he'll be back in January with his band in tow for a full live tour. [more]

When the Casio Brothers stormed the set of Australian Idol in 2005, the show (and its audience) didn't know what to make of the faux-Swedish rap electro stupour-group. Will the new series 'Australia's Got Talent' rate them differently? [more]

MC Spank Rock (aka Naeem Juwan) has not yet made it down under, having missed his flight from America for the first date of the Big Day Out in Auckland last week. [more]

Big Day Out ‘flag ban’ controversy rolls on with the NSW Premier claiming he is seeking legal action to overturn the actions of the organisers. [more]

Don't forget, tonight we'll be hosting America's most renowned electronica duo live and 'in the spotlight'. Login for your chance to speak direct to Ken and Scott, and you'll go into the draw to win some super cool prizes! [more]

Following reports of anti-social behaviour at last year’s Australia Day event in Sydney, organisers have asked punters to leave their Australian flags at home – leading to foot stamping from everyone from the NSW Premier all the way to the PM himself [more]

The Crystal Method are about to tour for the Big Day Out, closing out the Boiler Room nationally. Wondering if they're up to the task? You betcha! But don't take our word for it, ask them yourself on ITM, Tue Jan 23rd at 7pm AEDST. [more]

Australia's biggest rock and roll circus is only a few weeks away, and with three of the shows already sold out, plus ticket sales for the remaining two heading in much the same direction, set times for the BDO tour have now been revealed. [more]

In a result described by organisers as “a win to the legal system over commonsense-logic”, the BDO has lost its right to stop ticket scalping on electronic auction sites. [more]

With the number of festivals set to take place across Australia this summer seeming to multiply on an almost weekly basis, if you're finding it hard to stay up to date on all the latest news and details – your friends at ITM are here to help! [more]

Lees and West return with the third and final announcement for Australia’s biggest summer music festival. [more]

The Big Day Out has come under fire from global auction website eBay, who have initiated legal action following the BDO's increase in measures to reduce scalping of tickets for the popular summer festival. [more]

The Melbourne BDO to be held at Princes Park South on Sunday January 28th has officially sold out, breaking all previous ticket sales records for the event. [more]

Lees and West have announced yet another solo show to coincide with their Big Day Out tour. Britain's fashionista favourite crossover act Hot Chip are all set to rock the coolest of cats with their quirkiness in Melbourne and Sydney. [more]

From New Zealand's fertile drum & bass scene Shapeshifter have emerged as one of the most remarkable live acts in recent times. [more]

With his debut album, 'Lupe Fisco's Food & Liquor', high on rotation in the stereo's of hip-hop fans the world over, solo sideshows for Sydney and Melbourne have now been announced in addition to his forthcoming appearance on the Big Day Out tour. [more]

One of the breakthrough success stories of 2006, Lily Allen will return to Australia early in the new year to take part on the Big Day Out national tour. [more]

Big Day Out headquarters have today released that store tickets for the Melbourne Big Day out have sold out in record time. Final tickets for the Melbourne leg of the BDO tour are only now available through their site and ticketmaster. [more]

The latest news from the Big Day Out camp is the addition of indie kids' fave club act, Hot Chip to the festival line-up. [more]

The second round of acts announced for the 2007 Big Day Out have been revealed. Those who were worried that things were perhaps a little light on the electronic/hip-hop side need not fear any longer... [more]

How would you like the share your own personal experience at the Big Day Out with the world? [more]

The reigning queen of electro rock, Peaches, will return to Australia in January to partake in the requisite shenanigans of the 2007 Big Day Out tour. [more]

The name behind one of the biggest electro crossover hits of the past year, the gargantuan 'We Are Your Friends', French duo Justice will be making their maiden voyage down under in January and February. [more]

If you were one of the many caught out by the quicker than anticipated sell out of the 2007 Sydney Big Day Out, do not fear! [more]

If any further evidence was needed that the music fans of Sydney had gone completely ticket crazy, news is now at hand that the NSW leg of the 2007 Big Day Out tour has now sold out... and in record time! [more]

After one false start the lineup for the 2007 BDO is now announced. [more]

Publishing two major articles in response to Adelaide's Big Day Out, The Advertiser has managed to overlook the music- completely in the case of dance music. Police activity has been deemed more newsworthy, and this year the Police received top billing in Adelaide's mainstream news follow-up. [more]

Adelaide has something to boast about again at the 2006 Big Day Out on Friday. Channel [V] are pleased to announce that their autograph signing tent will be appearing in Adelaide exclusively, with a number of fine acts already warming up their textas. The Hilltop Hoods are first in line at 2pm. [more]

Two acts who are currently befriending each other on the BDO tour are our own electro-rock misfits The Presets and the UK's Caged Baby, who are currently being tagged as 'this year's Mylo' (fittingly enough). It comes as no surprise that the 2 have joined musical forces, starting with a remix. [more]

An official announcement has come from Big Day Out organisers warning that it looks likely sniffer dogs will be patrolling the entrance to the Sydney and Melbourne Big Day Out this year. [more]

Following the recent announcement that Scottish new wave electro act Mylo had pulled out of the national Big Day Out tour due to illness, many had been wondering who would be stepping in to fill the void. [more]

The Big Day Out's Boiler Room headline live act Mylo has canceled his impending Australian tour. [more]

The Big Day Out is not all about the music! Over the years there has been the Lilypad which has always managed to amuse, include and invite respite from the burgeoning crowds. This year the Lilypad has been expanded to Lilyworld and that's not all... [more]

If you'd like the chance to play to the Sydney Big Day Out's 50,000 punters as they enter the sold out festival on Wednesday January 26th, then Triple J have the ultimate competition just waiting for your entry. [more]

Channel [V] celebrate a decade of Big Day Out broadcasts in 2006, and to mark the occasion they'll be holding a series of specials throughout January and February. [more]

With Australia's most anticipated festival now only a matter of weeks away, set times for the 2006 Big Day Out have been revealed. Featuring a wide array of acts from across the spectrum of rock, hip-hop and dance music, 2006 headliners include Soulwax, Mylo, Common and more! [more]

The final round of touring acts for the 2006 Big Day Out festival have been announced, with top class hip-hop acts forming a large part of the final round. [more]

As the rumour mill runs rife about who will be added to the 2006 Big Day Out tour, it is with great pleasure that we're able to reveal that James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem will be heading to our shores to DJ at select club shows and on the Big Day Out tour. [more]

Tickets to the upcoming Big Day Out in Sydney, held on Thursday January 26th have sold out in record time. But there's some good news... [more]

Following his spot on the Good Vibrations Festival tour earlier in 2005, Mylo will be making his return to Australia's sunny shores for another tour over the summer period in 2006, this time as one of the acts on the Big Day Out festival. [more]

The full first round of artists to appear at next year's festival has now been revealed. Highlight of the first round announcement would have to be Soulwax, the Belgian band fronted by Stephen and David Dewaele - otherwise known under their alter ego as 2manydjs. [more]

Having completed DJ tours of Australia a number of times in the past, they will be bringing their full live band down under in January as part of the Big Day Out. Smirnoff ICE and inthemix will have Aston of the Freestylers live and 'in the spotlight', Monday December 13th at 7pm AEDST. [more]

inthemix and Smirnoff ICE are proud to present one of our biggest 'in the spotlight' webchats yet. Make sure you clear your diary on Monday January 24th at 6.30pm AEST as we'll have the Chemical Brothers in our chat room live to answer all your questions! [more]

Good news for the Big Day Out as the City Of Melbourne's Planning and Environment Committee last night approved Princes Park as the venue for next year's event. [more]

undercover.com.au have reported that the upgrade of the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds will make it an unsuitable venue to hold another Big Day Out, and that organisers have subsequently been searching for a new venue in the South Bayside area. [more]

Organisers of the Sydney Big Day Out have issued an official warning on their website regarding a sniffer dog operation at the festival, Wednesday January 26th. [more]

Presale Tickets to the MELBOURNE Big Day Out, to be held Sunday January 30th, 2005 at the MELBOURNE SHOWGROUNDS are sold out. The MELBOURNE event joins Sydney and the Gold Coast as the 3nd BIG DAY OUT to sell out for the 2005 series. [more]

For the first time in Australia, female only urinals, or 'Shee Pees' as they have become known on the European festival circuit, will be provided as an alternative service to women attending the Melbourne festival. [more]

The Freestylers and Carl Cox will headline a special Big Day out sideshow at Heat Nightclub on Saturday January 5th. [more]

Fancy yourself a budding MC and can envision yourself on stage next to the Freestylers? Or maybe you're more interested in releasing your inner rock pig alongside Grinspoon or The Donnas? Channel [V] have teamed up with the Big Day Out to give you the chance to 'Jam With The Band'. [more]

So you're keen to plan your Big Day Out? Full timetables for each city have now been announced. [more]

Satellite shows for touring Big Day Out artists have been announced, with inthemix proud to be presenting shows for Carl Cox, the Chemical Brothers, the Freestylers and the Streets. [more]

Having completed DJ tours of Australia a number the Freestylers will be bringing their full live band down under in January as part of the Big Day Out. Tonight you'll have the chance to chat with Aston of the Freestylers live at 7pm AEDST on Monday December 13th! Login for your chance to win! [more]

The Big Day Out will once again be screened on Channel [V] in 2005 with the broadcast taking place from Saturday February 12th to Monday February 14th. [more]

The third and final round of acts for the Big Day Out have been announced, with the likes of RJD2, Kid Koala, Jonathan Wall, Cut Copy, and Leeroy Thornhill added to the lineup either nationally or for the east coast only. [more]

For those wanting to get a little BDO on the side, details of satellite shows were announced recently, and late last week tickets went on sale. [more]

All tickets for the Sydney Big Day Out have now sold out, and in record time! On sale for only a month and a half, this was the fastest selling Big Day Out in history. [more]

Riding high on the success of her debut album, 'Conversations with Ones and Zeroes', Australia's favourite female DJ and producer Bexta has been announced as part of the festival lineups for Homebake in Sydney and the Big Day Out nationally.