Stereosonic says "keep your shirt on"

sedonasilver says...

What a stupid rule. I dont mind either way - let the people wear what they want to wear (or not wear...). I find it hard to believe peoples comments "Great! Now I'll actually consider going to Stereo because of this..." I reckon you shouldnt bother going anyways, you're obviously not in it for the music. If you were you'd suck it up and just enjoy the acts. Bandwagoners :P

Garthyboy says...

No more sweaty gurners rubbing against everyone Best news i have heard in a long time

Nicko-67 says...

hahah goodbye no shirt guys!

G005E says...

about effing time!! the best news for a festival ever!!

djbricksta says...

GMC-DJS says...

Thank god!

SlicyDicer says...

Say good bye to sweaty meth roid G hybrid sweat. About time!

Spekman says...

wtf!!!!! i dont have massive guns or anything but i always take my shirt off.... so much nicer when its hot and sunny.... this is pretty lame i must say... we live in f#cken australia for gods sake..... whats next making girls wear full length dresses???

imcool says...

hahahhahhahahahhahhahahhahahah thank god!

bMaNoNe says...

awesome!

JonoH says...

Impossible to police. 17,000 punters and fence-jumpers? Priorities! All the best nevertheless.

Verbil says...

Thank the fates! If this catches on, I may actually begin to attend summer festivals again. Nothing worse than a bunch of shirtless, happy-clapping 'roid boys and their glow-in-the-dark, tandoori chicken girlfriends acting like dickheads at summer fests. Mind you, these idiots will most likely still be in attendance, just covering up in their favourite Ed Hardy-branded camouflage.

Jaff says...

damn, i've just bought a whole lot of decca 100 and stanazole

locky says...

While I agree with this, it will be interesting how they will police it? And is the cost of admission affected by having 'shirt' police??

rpg_911 says...

yay!! fat sweaty topless men at prodigy last bdo, bleeding nipple piercings, lobstery redheads... no top is no good

seth111 says...

Hell yea, take that bogans!

kurtrussell says...

Quality!!! Stereosonic you are a beacon of good taste!

bussyboy says...

They also say anyone without a wristband on will be ejected - so no more Fence Jumpers!

Supercutemusicgirl says...

right on! I wish every festival did this! haha NO seriously!

DaBro says...

lol @ the pic!

trancejunkii says...

lmao the funny thing is everywhere around the world at raves and music festivals half the ppl have their tops off anyway - girls and guys!!!

nauplius says...

WIN!

Lady Lex says...

Love it!

ben russell says...

uze jus jelus coz we have da best bods. way betta den all uze ozzies. dis is bullshit uleh!

Yeliab87 says...

i dont care what ppl wear..where are the set times dammit???

MrRx4 says...

How good is this :) Great move on behalf of the festival organisers.

yazzie says...

im nakeed

Harley123 says...

thaaaank you

BillyBoi says...

John curtin i salute you

gnasser says...

haha... awesome

deejaydee says...

FINALLY!

Mike-O-Sito says...

hahaha best news all year! sooo long dental plan!

MitchhctiM says...

Haha, no more southern cross tattoo's everywhere you look, what a shame.

lowQuay says...

Woohooo!

primus says...

seriously. about fucking time. this should have been brought in long ago. Future? are you listening?

Chris-tofu says...

woo hoo! Hopefully all these cockhead muzza's will stay at home/the gym! There ya's go! You have an extra 10 hours to work on your guns

zealbee says...

Whilst I detest Stereosonic I must applaud this decision. I only hope other festivals follow suit!

chriss09 says...

cue roid rage

the elektro kitten says...

WOOOH!

luke_shire says...

amazing, so so happy!

chris_b91 says...

THANKYOU

miss_matique says...

i wonder if this counts for girls as well? will they all have to wear shirts over their bikini tops?

mattpolo8 says...

love the slip slop slap comment haha. good rule

cstead says...

This is so stupid. There is a difference to being in an RSL having dinner and standing in the middle of a summer heatwave at a festival. Basically they are saying that if you feel like you're overheating, don't take your shirt off, just hope you don't die.

Fehly says...

Good move Sterosonic!

Hardstyler_Shore says...

And this is why i will be attendaing hardstyle festivals from now on. This is a party scene.. whats the difference between shirtless at a festival and shirtless at the beach? summer music festivals should be whatever the person wants. They spent 140 bucks on a ticket they should b able to wear w/e the hell they want. If you cant find a way to deal with it then dont try party.. piss off back to your drum circles

wilson1910 says...

spot on!

stayboy1684 says...

its a party, you should be allowed to wear/not wear whatever you feel!!! geeezus!!! i know those roidy guys are wanky, but seriously, its a party.... let em be.....

draco33333 says...

As much as I loathe the people who take their shirts off because they've dedicated their lives to their bodies instead of their minds, I respect their right to do it. To me, festivals are about expressing yourself, having fun, and being happy. This goes against everything I love about them.

Got Milk says...

erghhhhh who really cares... you get all sorts of crap rubbed up against you in a crowd and shirt or no shirt isn't going to make a lot of difference... maybe the people who are having a whinge just aren't hot enough to go without a shirt ... i wonder if they'll stop chicks wearing bikini or hot pants? i think not ...

jamesfrancis says...

good riddens, they always farking stink!!!

reubot says...

I bet they don't enforce this with women...lame discrimination

vinh_ says...

WILL THE GIRLS GET EJECTED?

Spekman says...

i'm gonna wear a see-through shirt

patrout says...

that is the best policy _ever_

Tegan Cain says...

wat about girls.! cause i wana wear a cossi?????

joeyheaf says...

That is shocking news, bit over the top i rkn mmm not too happy at all

blackt86 says...

damn!!!! i was planning to give away tickets to the gun shows

Warn-A-Brotha says...

I think if your sitting on the grass somewhere away from the stage, soaking up the sun, not sweating on anyone, its ok - but if your muscling through the crowd dripping on everyone doing that f***ing pathetic 'gabba' dance - GTFO.

Haggy says...

bit hard done by i think, gunna be a struggle when its a hundred degrees and cant stop moving, i might have to take my bottoms off, that'll shake em

moskate says...

to cstead. your an idiot

K A N N I B A L says...

Yes....way to go about stereotyping a massive cross section of the population....just because someone is in good shape it doesn't mean they are either stupid, egotistical, or whatever else you want to peg them as. 90% of my friends go shirtless, not to be show ponies, but its 33deg, in the sun, and its a god dam festival, who cares what you wear. I don't think a singlet is gonna make much difference to someone in the middle of a mosh pit with 10K other people, but if your that precious perhaps consider going to a museum or art gallery.... So glad I didn't waste my $$ on this pretentious D Grade festival

theHordern says...

seriously?? fuckkk im not one of those roided up douchebags but i do enjoy getting my top off espec in decent weather.....as long as ppl wear deodorant its allright. and to eject ppl?? chill the fuck out

trajik says...

Sweaty gurners will still be sweaty gurners rubbing against you in heavy festival crowds. Whether they have a shirt on or not won't make a difference. Sure I am tired of seeing guys whip the shirt off 4 minutes upon entry to the festival but this is just a bit stupid. Yet another whip of the fun police. Being short and at armpit level, I have smelt the BO of many a person. Sometimes it's stinkier with a top on than off.

Psydefect says...

Finally, an excellent policy, but I doubt they will be able to police it properly lol

getinmusic says...

yo - check it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKnkXV8R2NI Fedde Le Grand - tour preview.

Kgbist says...

i think ud find just as many un-roided aussie blokes topless @ summer events... roiders just stand out... aussie summer events are very well known around the world surprisingly, and the 'topless surfer bodz in board shorts' is the image that associates with them... somehow i dont see this being policed, it will only bring out all the rebellious hektik egos with gunz and then it will be very stereotypical.

tash_mooloolaba says...

so is this definite - why would they do this to a summer fest?? wayy too hot - a bit of sweat from someone in the crowd big deal, its all apart of the atmosphere! we love it! and are they policing the girls wearing bikini tops?

phospheneque says...

im outraged! half the fun is watching the boys! and what if a girl wants to go in a bikini top?

petebb22 says...

watch, deadmau5 will have his shirt off by the end of his first track

Persuit says...

i agree 100% with kannibal. not everyone who takes their shirt off is a roided up metro looking to punch on. i take my shirt off coz it get so damn hot (BDO Perth this year >40�). whats the difference if i sweat it up on my tee or singlet? you're body is still gonna touch my top, which is sweaty anyway, hence you're STILL gonna touch sweat. or easy solution - DON'T DANCE SO CLOSE TO EVERYONE ELSE.

Andreww1 says...

*round of applause*

matzta73 says...

If anyone from the shirtless wearing community wants to use the lame excuse "I take my shirt off because it gets too hot", have a look at any research into staying cool and you will find it is actually better to keep your shirt on while sweating. The human body produces sweat to keep you cool and when you take your sweaty shirt off (which will help keep your body at the right temperature), you not only remove the sweat you also increase the chance of getting sunburnt, dehydration and sun stroke. If I were the organisers of the event I would also use this as an OHS issue.

Youss_doc says...

that is awesome news!! i hate these mofos with their tops off ;) hahaha cracks me up each time tho- wankers

Zuzia says...

great idea for all the dudes and chicks who PLAN to get their shirt off at a festival, the people that do that are the people all us music lovers dont want at festivals anyway. not that its going to stop them coming.... i think the main issue is that the majority of people that take their shirts off without real need to end up being the arrogant dicks that probably dont know the difference between breaks and house... a mix of sweaty, disgustingly buffed bodies and a dickhead attitude... it doesnt get a lot worse but man i've been 40 degree festivals, surely they can go easy on anyone that just wants to cool down on those days!!

NebSta7 says...

i made this suggestion in the melb threads after this years godskitchen.. smartest thing an organiser has done.. now the muzzas won't be as recognisable and cause problems amongst one another and be so intimidating to the average punter.. shirts on you losers!!

E-CELL says...

just stupid another thing thats gana be band now from fest hear fuk every thing done ear ristrikted euro raves nd fest u do wat u want nd every one has a mad time down hear do this we kik u out do that we kik u out

drake54 says...

bout effing time

jesterx says...

now i REALLY want to go to stereo

puretrance89 says...

best news ever! future I hope you follow and do the same. for sure they are targeting guys and specifically roid munches but i dont give a crap - finally something is being done to stop people who are destroying our music scene. i salute you steresonic!

esde9007 says...

Yes! This is the best idea ever! Thank you Stereosonic

Hardstyler_Shore says...

Most useless rule ever.... way to take some of the loose party goer mentality out of the scene

Gymqueen22 says...

LMAO.... bye bye Muzzas' ..... thats' directed at you bumwipes to get outta of the scene coz you twits are ruining it for everyone... only place that they'll get into is the Market in Prahran .. suffa in your steriod jocks!!!

jondogyew says...

Common sense....Adelaide and Melbourne just hit massive temperatures.....sydney got to 31 today fucken steamin.....think about it sun beaming, high temperatures, thousands of ppl in one area dancing....with shirts on? u guys think ppl wont get sweaty and smelly....imagine all the ppl suffering from dehydration....all the ppl havin a go at ppl taking off there shirt musn't be too comfortable with their own bodies.....who gives a fuck wat others do worry about urself and u might start havin a good time....we spend the money on a ticket we should have the choice.....i go to festivals cause i love the music and the ppl playing if i dont, simple i dont go....if the organisers think thousands off ppl crammed inside into the royal hall of industries in sydney on a hot day to c beetroots and crookers r going to keep shirts on in wat will be the sweatiest pits eva....good luck

Ben Royal says...

Interesting idea, impossible to enforce.

psymonk says...

as much as i hate having randoms coat me in their sweat as they squeeze past in the crowd, the days of pointing and laughing at topless powermuzzas will be sadly missed :p

mandojoe says...

WHAT! ARE U SAYING I CANT GET MY MUZZA ON? WTF! KIND OF A FESTIVAL IS THIS! I TANNED ALL WEEK FOR NOTHING! managment needs to be shot wallah

pusseh says...

LOL this is so fukn stuipd lols like sayin no tn's at a rave lol good luck baa

ToMaZo says...

awesome idea and its about fuken time. To all you people whinging get over it, small price to pay to rid ourselves of wank3r muzzas! I think the ultimate milestone is when summadayze adopts this policy :-)

G-FunkX says...

I've got a better idea, how about the organisers stop over selling events so that there is a more manageable number of attendees at events rather than to many people trying to dance in a squished area!! Festivals used to be about the music and the fun, now its about getting munted, paying way too much for the same acts and generally acting like a dick near the stage. Gone are the days when people respected each others space and health!! People are going to sweat regardless and you are going to get drenched if your in the mosh dancing. Even if shirts are on and it's 35 and your inside a tent or room you are going to be sweaty!! And for the record not everyone who's buff is on roids, just cause some people choose to excercise and look after themselves doesn't mean they don't have a brain or are on roids!! Lame attempt to get some market recognition, tix must not be moving like they expected!!

LukeAgius says...

LOOK HOW MANY COMMENTS EVERYONE IS OBVIOUSLY STOKED ABOUT THIS AS AM I BOUT F-ING TIME

benacam79 says...

Haha. Best news I've heard in ages. Hero's with their tops off do my head in.

bulldozer says...

gaaaaaaaaaaaaay! tops off ftw!!

spaso27 says...

Well done!

Weqster says...

I know everyone keeps saying muzzas, but seriously, im gonna enjoy not seing all those raelly bad shire tattoos. U know what im talking about, just as many aussies bare there natural hairless breats as those who have waxed european breats. Win win. The southern cross was never cool.

ravelikespastic says...

Amen! This will be a celebration for my 21st.. Because your shirt is off, does not mean I am automaticly interested in sleeping with you.

replicant says...

Halleluja!

Tranceologer says...

Looks like half the punters will be ejected. Thank fuck for that theres nothing more disgusting then a drug fucked sweaty punter rubbing against you.

bartonez says...

All these pussys complaining that it's "too hot" should go to the local swimming pool and perve on 10 year olds or sit at home in the A/C!!! Could it be you are overheating from too many drugs??? Ice maybe??? FUCK!!! I never have an issue with the heat. But, I have an issue with you shirtless mofos thinkin you're top shit and lookin angry rather than having fun!!! Get off the ice and the roids people......it shrinks your cock!!

jardi says...

Brilliant .. thumbs up Stereosonic!

replicant says...

Halleluja!

Tranceologer says...

Looks like half the punters will be ejected. Thank fuck for that theres nothing more disgusting then a drug fucked sweaty punter rubbing against you.

bartonez says...

All these pussys complaining that it's "too hot" should go to the local swimming pool and perve on 10 year olds or sit at home in the A/C!!! Could it be you are overheating from too many drugs??? Ice maybe??? FUCK!!! I never have an issue with the heat. But, I have an issue with you shirtless mofos thinkin you're top shit and lookin angry rather than having fun!!! Get off the ice and the roids people......it shrinks your cock!!

jardi says...

Brilliant .. thumbs up Stereosonic!

Spoony1984 says...

I guess that fat/unfit people finally won lol...and why shouldn't they....Australia is the 2nd fattest country in the world. Ofourse the majority of people won't want people with good bodies ripping their shirts off. Anyway, not caring about this because i get to see Carola, Umek, Alter Ego, Garnier, Axwell and Dahlback all on the same day and have the opportunity to hear gatex and man with the red face in person! Festival = shirts off in the sun. That's how it's always been and that's how it will always be regardless of the rule. I'd like to see them kick out 10 thousand people.

eshaysz says...

this is gay.. stereosonic can suck on my no shirt sweat =)

cstead says...

How so? The reality is that people will be taking drugs in the sun on a potentially thirty plus day and to take the option of removing your shirt if you feel like you are overheating out of the equation would seem an unwise and unnecessary way of further putting young lives in danger.

pusseh says...

LOL who the fuck is eshaysz

djschultzy says...

SUCK IT UP MUZZA'S

Brad Lee says...

Shirt off = Epic Fail!!

eshaysz says...

stereosonic can lick my ball sweat

mr_doobi says...

hahaha ive never seen so many comments on this site EVER!!!!!! i love it. i hope its the same for the girls who wanna wear their stoopid one piece. wat all the guys gonna do now if they cant show off their sother cross tats?

djbricksta says...

Loving all the bogan ravers who don't like this, too bad guys.

mandojoe says...

At least we can still go with the ed hardy shitrs, muzza on!

cheetah2450 says...

Riot..

Will666 says...

too good it's about time

Glennp says...

What a shit rule all the dudes bagging it are prob just weedy losers who are to embarassed 2 take their shirts off and are jealous this is a joke and will be impossible to enforce its gunna b so hot its 30 plus degrees now and its 2 weeks away shit decision

tkotk says...

I love the dewbs stereotyping people who take their shirts off as 'roid ragers' and arrogant. Summer festivals=shirt off in the sun listening to amazing music. Alot of the advertising down for many of previous festivals has been chicks in bikinis and guys in boardies and shirt off! Just becuase you look good and take pride in your appearance doesnt mean you should be stereotyped. This will be impossible to police anyways, so you skinny rat boys dont think this is a win for your community.

K A N N I B A L says...

Well put Tkotk, the stereotyping of the majority of people posting is a joke. A dickhead is a dickhead, putting a shirt on doesn't change that. It seems that these people must spend their time at festivals bitching on moaning about everyone else, rather than focussing on having a good time. Does it really upset you that much? Are you that insecure? I hate the whole 80'd retro theme happening now, but when I go out I couldn't give a fk. I'm there to have fun. As for the many "no many sweaty gurners" um ,yeah....its 30 deg, 15K people, drugs, alcohol and dancing, do you really think having a shirt on is gonna stop you getting sweat on your precious selves?

FraNk_F says...

ok...firstly sterosonic is a joke of an event so who cares! the MECCA of all events is SUMMADAYZE! thats right, bag it, say its muzza ville...wateva! fact is it was da first, its da biggest, and wit 40K ppl there stereo shud take a leaf out of their books! secondly... the licensing law says SHOULD PREFERABLY keep clothing on... did i read it incorrectly or does it presume the fact that it can be left up to THE INDIVIDUAL what they want to do?! how bout this sterosonic organiserz....ban all fluro clothing, ban board shorts ( its an event not a surf club), ban all open toes shoes, ban ne1 dat gets dirty, ban ppl wit mullets, ban ppl who dance like ravers, ban ppl who start to sweat....FUK ME! In 30 degree weather...we will actualli see who is throwing water all over themselves coz its too hot with a tshirt on. and jus to stick it up stereosonic...if i was to go...i would buy the worlds thinest, smallest, most ransparent single known to man! ONE LOVE learn how to promote an event!!!!!

Persuit says...

"and the roids people......it shrinks your cock!! " - proves how misinformed you are. going to a summer festival and shirt off is apart of.... SUMMER. like the beach - would you not go shirtless there? i really hope there aren't more anymore trips to hospital with people over heating - that's just what we need - more bad publicity for festivals.

tallmanmax says...

This is absolute rubbish!! To all the idiots on this forum saying the only people taking there shirts off are roided up w@nkers, open you F ing eyes! And to the people that are talking about 'people that take there shirts off are what all us music lovers hate', are you serious?? I am a music lover on all levels and I, on occasion, feel compelled to take my shirt off. Not because i spend all my spare time at the gym, which by the way is a choice that people make and shouldn't be looked down upon. It is because I am enjoying myself and I choose to take my shirt off! To the moron that said it is cooler to leave you shirt on, your body creates sweat so the breeze can cool your body. As long as you keep up the fluids sweating is the best way to stay cool. Either way I, and many other people, am not happy with these restrictions on having a good time.

PussehsWife says...

stop fighting guys i hate fighting.. stop it.. stop it nowww.. make it stop itm make it stop!

FraNk_F says...

oh and did i mention...lets just see how things are done in the BEST PARTY CITY IN THE WORLD! IBIZAAAAAAA - tops off, no one complaining, sun, good tunes, ppl enjoyin the atmopshere and rocking like no tomoz. no rules, no worries... once again ONE LOVE restricting what ppl can do and thus creating an ever more stupid and dull event!!

jBlaring says...

LOL there goes my $100 stereosonic... whats the your goal here ??making fat people feel better about themselves? change it in your mission statement ohhh and Angus you arxidi, im coming looking for u, if i see you at dayze im gonna military press u into the dj decks. Top Article. now i have to reshake my protein shake after typing this. HACK !

FraNk_F says...

J BLARRING: u hav a good point here. its clear this ANGY/ANGUS puppet is ridiculously self conscious bout his muffin top love handles coz he clearly got bullied in high school, so he gets a job with some power that he thort "wait a sec... what better way to get back at ppl that look shit hot compared to me by banning them from takin their tops off!! GENIUS" well angy/angus - its backfired!! this has made u the most targeted man in summer musik festival history!!! gear sales are goin to be at an all time sales figures high, protein stocks r going up 247% and dweeb bashings will be the new craze all thanks to this UTTERLY STUPIDBABY WHINGING

melissa1406 says...

A licensee, manager or employee may refuse admission or remove a person from the licensed premises for being drunk, quarrelsome or disorderly; behaving in an offensive manner; or dressing in a way that conflicts with the advertised dress standards of the licensed premises. There is a penalty of $5000 if a licensee, manager or employee does not comply with this law. - Western Australian Government. Liquor Licensing Act 1988. Perth: Government of Western Australia; 1998. Do you think you will make this a more 'pleasurable' experience for your patrons now that each and every person will have their shirts on? and those who don't will be ejected from the festival? Or do you think the experience would just remain the same shirt on/shirt off. Was it really that big a concern? I'm sure every 20th person you question would be for this 'policy' and would feel more comfortable? But what about every 3rd person who would normally take their top off? Great 'extensive' market research. Next we will be forced to wear closed in shoes. Seriously, what a bad move. And people also need to read the article properly, this 'policy' wasn't introduced by 'angy' he is only the journalist writing the article. Whats that saying, 'don't shoot the messenger'?

melissa1406 says...

A licensee, manager or employee may refuse admission or remove a person from the licensed premises for being drunk, quarrelsome or disorderly; behaving in an offensive manner; or dressing in a way that conflicts with the advertised dress standards of the licensed premises. There is a penalty of $5000 if a licensee, manager or employee does not comply with this law. - Western Australian Government. Liquor Licensing Act 1988. Perth: Government of Western Australia; 1998. Do you think you will make this a more 'pleasurable' experience for your patrons now that each and every person will have their shirts on? and those who don't will be ejected from the festival? Or do you think the experience would just remain the same shirt on/shirt off. Was it really that big a concern? I'm sure every 20th person you question would be for this 'policy' and would feel more comfortable? But what about every 3rd person who would normally take their top off? Great 'extensive' market research. Next we will be forced to wear closed in shoes. Seriously, what a bad move. And people also need to read the article properly, this 'policy' wasn't introduced by 'angy' he is only the journalist writing the article. Whats that saying, 'don't shoot the messenger'?

Dubcool says...

Ha Ha I really don't mind either way, it would be nice not to smell some of those blokes up close though, and at the end of the night its always the shirt off roid rages flexin and starting fights, it might dull down all that testosterone flying around. P.S i think the shirtless should suck it up and enjoy the music instead of worrying if the six pack is popped out enough leave it for the beach time and place for everything.

clubber_B says...

id like to see how this is goiing to policed when Security face a group of people (guys & girls) with tops off... I dont see what the problem is top on or off. you should be there for the music and great day out!!

johnny2hats says...

Complete Disgust would be the first thing that comes to mind when I think about some of the saturated roid flesh pits i've witnessed at some of the summer's festivals. Thankfully, Stereosonic has been one of the few festivals that doesn't host a BodyBuilder's convention, and hasn't been affected by the concentration of such stereotypes. This is one of the reasons why I have been their last few years. Generally a great vibe from a crowd that only wants to party. I fail to see the real need to inforce such a law against the typical Stereo Crowd. Furthermore, they won't be able to inforce it at against the people who they are actually targetting. The muscle boys are almost always bigger than the security guards. We've seen instances where the muscles boys have literally bashed security guards who try and impose their authority. So the situation will be like this. Normal people, who would like to remove clothing for reasons other than self promotion will be forced out of the venue. The muscle boys who take their tops off will have no contest against them, who honestly thinks a 60kg security guard is going to risk being bashed by a group of 100kg muzzas ?? Really, If I want to take my top off at this year's stereosonic it's my right to be able to. I don't pay festival organizes to contain me. Stereosonic is the first proper festival of the summer, and it should be a celebration of personal freedom. In short. An illogical and uninformed decision by Stereosonic.

Jackson69 says...

This is absolutely ridiculous. And all you haters applauding this ruling need to pipe down. if you feel you "good time" at these events is being hampered by us with ur tops off, then you are: 1. Clearly self conscious and afraid we will divest you of female attention, 2. Not really there for the right reason, ie - enjoying the music, as you appear to be preoccupied with us in our bare-chested glory, and 3. Obviously a dic. Whilst i can sympathize with you pencil necks who hate on us given our superior physiques, I tend to disagree with the sweaty muzza comment. Everyone at a 30 degree event is going to be sweating, irrespective of their upper body garment. Also, I am not of Mediterranean decent but still choose to take my top off, so enough with the "muzza" talk. Finally, i hope one of these so called "pwermuzzas" catch u poindexters talking smack and puts u in your place via a swiftly administered crack to the skull. Also, would you same fools be applauding a decision to stop females wearing bikini tops, or are they exempt to your bs rhetoric?

tkotk says...

hahaha Jackson69 perfectly said. Could not agree more

tkotk says...

hahaha Jackson69 perfectly said. Could not agree more

FraNk_F says...

HANDS DOWN JACKSON69 IS THE FUNNIEST GUY ON THIS FORUM! and to the moron who said "don't shoot the messenger".... i realise the ANGY is no responsible for the changes to Sterosonic, but what i was and will criticise him for is his biased, ill informed, imbolsilic 2 cents commentary into what type of people take their tops off!! shame on ITM for letting him broadcast his propaganda against well scultped individuals!!! SHAMEEEEE!

Oejays says...

I Agree with Jackson69. Those who think that only roided up people take off their shirts are wrong. We are all at a festival for the same reason....to enjoy the music, i wont deny that i do take my shirt off at festivals but that is because of either the heat or the sweatiness... The majority of people take off their shirts for the same reason, maybe people do work out or have good bodies, clearly they have worked for it, let them have their glory because it is well earned, just because someone has their shirt off does not mean they are roided up, there to start a fight or think they are better than anyone, in fact for looking DOWN at people without shirts you in fact think you are better then them...If i was roided up and wanted to start a fight, i wouldnt pay $140 to get in and get kicked out...its not worth it.. and for those that are complaining about people doing their 'gabba' you clearly havent seen the lineup for stereosonic because the last time i checked deadmau5 wasn't a hardstyle or NRG artist. Whats next! the shirt police at the beach!!??

MitchhctiM says...

To all of those people who are saying "muzzas" arent the only ones who take there shirts off, a true point but not a valid one. Who are the majority that do take their shirts ? I think this is a move to curb the MAJORITY of wankers that feel the need to roll around in the big packs with there shirts off and southern cross tatts blazing. Yes it is unfortunate that a small majority of you are being punished but in the long run is it for the best ? And also, your going to sweat no matter what. So people saying "Im just going to sweat as much with a shirt on", so what ? Your going to sweat in a mosh pit wether its 15 degrees or 50 degrees and with or without a shirt on.

Mickstah says...

Check out all the tears from the wannabe nudists in here!

Glennp says...

Who do the organisers think they are??? Are they tryin to be new age or different all this is gunna do is cost them money in extra security and major headaches on the the days of the event its just like when they said no aussie flags at sydney bdo and even more people brought them cause of it most dudes who take their shirt off are fit big guys alot of time bigger then the security cant imagine a group of 100kg dudes takin it 2 well when its like 35degrees and their shirts off being asked to leave for no reason other then havin their shirt off its not a club or venue festivals are at public places like parks you cant stop guys taking their shirt off all this is gunna do is cause uneccesary dramas for the staff on the day which could be easily avoided hopefully it is scaped before brisbane after all the dramas it will cause at syd stereo beforehand

theonlylape says...

what a load of shit! male discrimination! Where's the rule stopping girls from wearing bikinis?! no one gives a shit about that, as long as they get a nice perve!

madagascar says...

will FMF follow this new trend?...........the pressure is on!

troywest says...

well said jackson69.

Stocko12 says...

what an absolute joke. these sexist pricks need to grow up. no one wants to see fat chicks wal around in minishorts and bikinis either.

CharlesFosterKaneII says...

jackson69, for a man who complains of 'bs rhetoric', you seem quite adept at using exactly that to mount a very flawed argument. Stereosonic should be about the music, not an outlet of choice for repressed homosexuality. If you really feel the need to lift your shirt, there are a plethora of establishment within a few kilometres of the venue which cater to this desire. For you to draw any link between a 'tops on' rule for the guys and a ban on girls in bikinis is simply bizarre - they aren't bare chested with a bikini on. Finally, I have no doubt that if we were to compare physiques, I'd put you to shame - your 'pencil neck' jibe is complete rubbish.

Gouldy says...

ps. I talked to a security guard whos working stereo and he said he wont give a fuck. At... whoever asked about bikinis... yes girls can still wear bikinis. Its about hero blokes that walk around flexing like they're rocky balboa, trying to intimidate everyone.

Gouldy says...

bottom line is. thats the rule, they made it, it wont change. Dont like it? take your ugly as fuck, shirtless,sweaty body and fuck off... simple.

theHordern says...

I HAVE THE SOLUTION!!!!!!!.............no fat chicks

Galvanize says...

Look at all the cry babies in here crying about having to wear a shirt. You dumb cunts realise its better for you to have shirts on in the scorching heat then to have them off don't you??? Further more who really gives a fuck, its their festival and they can ask patrons to abide by their rules. Its no different than a bowling club or pub you douche fucks.

Mike-O-Sito says...

why won't somebody PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

CK4Dayslikethis says...

no fmf will not be so narrow minded or even suggest such a thing, its a feckin party and the ones who cause the problems ie: stealing, fence jumping, groping, figthing etc are not the stereotypical dudes with fit physic's with their shirts off, oh nonono so much for "one love" more like "one hate"

curtin01 says...

ok seriously guys..... can i just say that all the people that are for this stupid rule are the ones that sound like the bogans...... a festival is bout enjoying the day with mates with the music in the sun, if people want to take their shirt off let them, if ppl dont then who cares. If people feel intimidated it's there own insecurity, and don't go to the festival, the biggest problem i can see in these threads is the sweat off other people, your in the middle of a mosh dancing in the sun, obviously people arnt going to have a whole heap of space and they are going to sweat no matter what they are wearing, if you cant hack that then go to the sides so you can have your space, if thats honestly the only thing thats the problem then find another reason to support your argument. What do we do at the beach, picnics, bbqs, parties and on holidays, especially girls, lay in the sun because it feels good! I'm not biggest most muscley guy but my shirt would prob always come off if it's hot and the sun is shinning. i agree that the minority that walk around flexing are dickheads and they have fucked it up, but if that gets to you then your easily annoyed, they want attention and by ignoring them they cant do anything. If one girl is seen in a bikini top or designer swimmers that have their torso, back or chest exposed, my shirt will be coming off and I invite every other guy that wants to do tha same to do so. They talk but equality and fairness, but whenever something is in the females favour that always seems to go out the window. This will only start the stupid rules being introduced at festivals, just like nightclubs. What seperates a festival to a night club is the atmosphere and being in the sun out in the open and listening to big name artists, but how many of us honestly stand there and keep our eyes on these artists for ther full set or looking at everyone around us, instead we are dancing with our mates looking at each other saying how good is this and feeling the music instead of watching it and everything else around us. We pay all this money for tickets and now they are starting to tell us what we are meant to be doing. Also who after ticket sales would make them the most money, I'm pretty sure it would be guys spending it over the bar... I've heard that it's part of their license or something, but what sort of governing body whether it be police, government, licensing act or whoever would worry about shirts being on when eveything else that goes along with a festival that is actually illegal. Seriosly guys, your ruining it

deevee says...

There's a few things I've picked up by reading people's comments. Firstly, those of you that say "Great...now I'll buy a ticket because everyone has to have their shirt on" can stay right away from any music event as you're clearly not interested in the entertainment that has been booked for the day. You lot would probably like to see the whole event smoke free, drug free, alcohol free and fun free...Why don't we ask Ronald McDonald to come and make sausage dogs out of balloons for you lame ass wa&^kersGO TO CHURCH...NOT A FESTIVAL!!! Secondly, those of you generalising about the troublemakers being from certain ethnic groups...you're just as f=*^ed in the head as the churchies I have mentioned above. The trouble makers are always going to be wogs, aussies or gooks...why? Because in Australia that's how we segregate people. Given that there isn't really a heavy Asian presence in the house scene, the troublemakers are either going to be wogs or Aussies yeah? So in reality, it doesn't matter what you look like, there's some f%$@wit in this forum that thinks you're a troublmaker. All you fair skinned, southern cross tattooed try-hard melbourne shuffling hicks can refrain from generalising that it's the wogs who create the problems. I'm pretty sure you won't have to read too much literature to figure out that drinking 1000 Woodstock bourbon cans on the train on the way into the festival may make you aggressive...but...I digress. The wogs don't get off scott free either. Hanging around in large groups with muscular physiques is going to make you look intimidating. Sleazing onto other guys girlfriends is going to start trouble. You already know this but you still f$#@ing well do it...because you've got your mates there to back you up! Grow up!!! Regardless of race, you will get bumped nto at festivals. Yes, it pisses me off when rude tossers just barge their way through a dancefloor or corridor and I'm sure this starts fights. It's really not that hard, if there's some pissed f%$kwit that keeps bumping into you...FIND A PIECE OF GRASS OR DANCEFLOOR FURTHER AWAY TO DANCE. You'll notice in the previous sentence that I mention that it's only the PISSED IDIOTS that bump into you. Those on drugs are still conscious of their actions. Here's another hint for you GEN Y kids...less booze...more drugs = BETTER TIME. Try it...you'll be amazed. Anyway...back to the topic of people barging through crowds. Get some manners you ass#$les and either say excuse me or touch someone on the shoulder to get their attention for them to move for you. You'll be kicked less (as I love tripping these people over), end up with less bruises on your shins, and you'll actually make people smile...which adds to the positive vibe at any party. Girls...that means you too...just because you have tits and a vagina doesnt means i won't remove your legs from under you when you push into me with great force...MANNERS...FFS! I've been partying for the last 16 years and can smash it harder than most of you fairies...I can assure you! Festivals are not about being seen, or being able to tell people on facebook that you're going as some sort of status symbol, or about picking up, or getting laid...festivals are about the music. Perhaps all you kids should wake up to yourselves and realise that house music is supposed to bring people together from all walks of life. It's about UNITY and LOVE and PASSION. House music breaks down cultural, physical, financial and every other barrier that our society has built. THIS IS HOW IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING AND HOW IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE. But instead, we have thousands of punters who are opinionated, judgemental C&%TS who don't care about the music, who don't care about the person next to them on the dancefloor dry reaching because their pill is hitting them hard and don't check to see if they're ok, who judge everyone there by how they look and to what subculture they belong to already...rewind...read that last sentence again...slowly. House music breaks down barriers, yet the majority of punters at a festival belong to a vast variety of subcultures...so shouldn't we be accepting of other people (regardless of how they look, dance etc)? After all...we're all there for the love of house music...or are we?

Klauss says...

Next time all you neo conservatives will be cheering for is censorship, judging by the racist and overly generalised way you are dealing with anyone who either removes, or stands up for the right to remove a shirt/singlet. Stop being such a bunch of filthy haters.

deevee says...

Another thought...since the promoters of this event are concerned for our welfare and hygiene, perhaps they could impose a drink limit for each patron. In my experience (over 16 years of partying), the majority of problems occur because of alcohol drugs groups of people = fuckwits! Why not limit the number of alcoholic drinks people can have. Why not ban stronger alcoholic drinks such as Smirnoff double blacks and the like. Seriously, on a 30 degree day do you really want patrons sculling potent drinks...last time i checked this was agaist the RSA rules. Also, last time i checked, alcohol dehydrates human beings. Less alcohol = less dehydration. Given that festivals are generally held in the warmer months surely we don't want people dropping due to dehydration. All promoters need to wake up to themselves and accept the fact openly that alcohol causes the majority of the problems at festivals and dance parties...not drugs! (whilst alcohol is a drug...i know...it's ironic). But hang on, this could never happen because the promoter gets a percentage from the drink sales after the event as they strike deals with those holding the liquor license...maybe I should forget this concept as it's commercially unviable. On the topic of shirts on or off...who cares? I weigh 68kg and I'm no muscle-mary! But i don't mind getting my shirt off in the sun at festivals...if this offends you...change your tampon! I don't care if you want to show off your Southern Cross tattoo or fully hectic sleeve or your latest Ed Hardy shirt...I'm really not that impressed by either of them. Leaving your shirt on doesn't mean shit to me either. Flexing your muscles for all the girls to see...half your luck...i wish i had muscles to show off. I'm pretty sure the average punter is smart enough to take a wide berth from any group of guys with their shirts off. The ladies that give them attention...are brainless bimbos...maybe we ban the bimbos from festivals? Just a thought...They'd be an easy target...the ones that constantly have a drink in their hand, haven't looked up at the stage once to see who's performing, don't even know any of the acts that are on or what time and where they are on, and...here's the kicker...wearing stiletto's on grass...BIMBO's!!!! PROMOTERS - let people do what they like...It's what makes us individuals. I find it interesting that certain bikie gangs in the past have been allowed to wear "colours" inside events...yet now we're whinging about guys having their tops off??? Seriously...there are much bigger issues than this to worry about...Maybe I'm wrong...maybe making guys leave the shirts on will make festivals about the music again and not about the "show"...time will tell!

FraNk_F says...

wow!! everyday at work i sit and read the new installments into this argument...and i can say im proud that i started this sh1t! loll b4 me, there was 1 line comments...afta me...there were ESSAYS! go team! 1stly...i want to get 1 fing str8....MUZZA'S & SOUTHERN CROSS TATTS DOOO NOOOOTTTTTT GO TOGETHER! last time i checkd muzza's were of european ethinicity and did not get tatts of the aussie southern cross... so therefore this clearly proves that the ppl that r commenting on this page r either high, drunk, stupid beyond belief or jus plain naive. there hav been alot of worthy comments on here (mainly for the tops off side) sweatiness does not constitute and argument for keepin a top on...last time i checkd sweat gets absorbd by ur top and then ur top becomes a breedin ground for damp, sweat infestin dirt...so technically tops off is an more hygenic and ideal way to go. sum moron said sumfin bout "ur top on in the sun is beta truu??"....is it now? so ur more than happi to hav the most ridiculous tan lines and partialli burnt skin in australia? hmmm didnt fink so. a festival is to enjoy, celebrate and rock ur fukn asses off! the ppl that stand, sit or walk around and become so OVERLY concerned that they can see sum1 55metres away wit their top off rockin like a muzza clearly is onli there to view and gossip about other ppl...y dnt we invent a mind readin device, check every1 at the door and ban all those snickering MUTHA fUKAZ! but then agen...they r prob da same ppl dat get there at 4,5,6pm...jus so they can rock up into a place that is packd and b seen! i get to events as soon as they start...summerdayze at 9am! y? 1...there is no1 there...2. my mates and i can do wateva we wat - run around, act the fool, easy access to the bar 3. i hav as much space as i want 4.i dnt need ppl to look at me at 10am and b a "status symbol" i go to events for my own rockin pleasure...i take my top off...and ill b damned if sum fat, shmuck, one love prince niteclub fluro skinny leg, long fringe havin 55kgz douche bag is guna tell me otherwise!! LONG LIVE TOpS OFF!

Jackson69 says...

CFKII, I wholeheartedly agree with you %u2013 Stereo (and any other music festival for that matter) should be about the music, which is exactly why this ruling makes no sense. How is one%u2019s enjoyment of music impaired by a fellow partygoer%u2019s choice of top (worn or otherwise)? Surely, if you are there to enjoy the music, you would be impervious to what other people are wearing. Moreover, fkwits will be fkwits, irrespective of their top being donned or removed. Do you honestly think putting a top on a drugged up, trouble making idiot will magically transform him into a stand up member of the community like urself? And know this CFKII, if our paths do happen to cross at one of these festivals, I will not hesitate to rip off my top, tie you up with it, escort you to the aforementioned establishments of such persuasion, and leave you to the mercy of the hard-hitting %u201Cpowerhomos%u201D! Let%u2019s see you explain your tops on policy whilst having ur manhood demolished...

Jackson69 says...

btw %U201 = all whingers and haters need to harden the fk up! One day you'll grow up and realise u wasted some of the potentially best times of ur lives foccussed on others rather than embracing the moment, reaching for the lasers and rocking the fk out! You chumps have my sincere condolences...

KALPA says...

I have plenty of mates that take their shirts off and it's simply because of the fun party atmosphere. And these guys aren't the massive roided up muzzas who think they are gods gift to the earth. So it's a shame that because of these sweaty walking clumps of muscle getting off on trying to intimidate people in their groups etc, it ruins it for people wanting to enjoy the day. Good decision over all i reckon but i don't think security will police it.

CharlesFosterKaneII says...

jackson69, if you were truly there for the music, you wouldn't care whether or not the organisers will permit you to take your shirt off. This time, you'll have no choice but to focus on the music, not your boyfriend's pectorals. If that's not what brought you to Stereosonic, best to spend the afternoon (and your money) choc-a-bloc up the aforementioned boyfriend in a by-the-hour hotel room.

Gouldy says...

stfu curtin you bong head. no one wants to read an essay long comment of your stoner talk

tallmanmax says...

Southern cross tattoos don't make people wankers....opinions make people wankers. I have a southern cross tattoo and I enjoy on occasion taking my shirt off. Wether it be at a music festival, a beach or sittin on my back deck having a cold drink with my mates. I am proud of my Australian heritage and anyone that doesn't appreciate where they come from AND where they are should not be there. First complaining about people taking their shirts off, next the same people will be complaining because the fantastic music, that everyone is there to see, is too loud and that they should turn the sun down cause its too hot.....grow up and just enjoy the music peace love and dancing everyone!!!

Jackson69 says...

CFKII - ur intricate knowledge of my sexual history/preference astounds me. I suggest you: 1. seek help u sik fk, 2. limit all further posts to information relevant to the point at hand, and 3. Seek to live out your fantasies on a more suitable forum, I suggest gayadultmatchmaker.com under the guise of "undisputed king of @nal penetration amongst men"... kind regards...

melissa1406 says...

FrankF read it again..... "If you%u2019re the type with a tendency to get loose, whip off your shirt and show off your guns to anyone and everyone around you, you can expect severe repercussions at Stereosonic." I don't see this as being biased, ill informed or imbolsilic? I don'tunderstand why or how you find this insulting? Anyway.... the less rules we 'punters' have to abide by the better... let's just have fun!! I think we're win this argument Shirts Off!! =)

CharlesFosterKaneII says...

jackson69, as a hater of many years standing, I can pick them easily - and you Sir are the gayest of all. This being so, I suggest you don a mesh vest at Stereosonic, to ensure that those around you are aware of the physical danger they face.

Benimii80 says...

The best thing about a festival is gettin ya rig out and enjoying the sun, WTF has happened..? We are in OZ people, its HOT, and we have 'HOT' people wanting to show ya what they've got. Nothing better than cruising around checkin out the ladies in their bikinis, and i'm sure for the ladies to check out the lads. I dont always take my shirt off, but there's nothing thats says summer like ripping ya shirt off and dancin around gettin loose with your mates! I agree some punters should keep their shirts on, but it's up to you as their friend to tell them to keep their shirt on.

yayababiiXO says...

well can girls get bikini's on or what???! plus this is poo, i have heaps of guy friends and they hate this "shirt on policy"

Spoony1984 says...

nobody is going to obey this shit rule anyway end of story argue all you like it's all in vain lol...

heidi_go_seek says...

THIS IS BULLSHIT! Sorry but if ur a festival rat like me u get extremely hot and the only way to be comfortable IS to take ur shirt off. If the "punters" don't like sweaty ppl rubbing out against them then they're going to hate it more with this rule because everyone will be roasting and swimming in sweat with shirts on!! Expect a lot of back lash on the day from festival goers who didnt no about this...bad call stereo

ashvanbuuren says...

Its funny you all bagging people with there shirts off but 99% of u at raves would not make eye contact with a so called muzza your all computer tough guys who cares they take there tops off hey work hard in the gym diet strict while you stuff your face with junk and get fat TOPS WILL BE OFF JUST WATCH

lawrencemurphy says...

THATS FUKIN SHIT, IM NO BODY MODEL BUT ITS FUKIN HOT AND THERES NOTHIN BETTER THAN DRINKIN IN THE SUN WIT NO TOP ON! JUST GOES TO SHOW THE WORLD IS A FULL OF LITTLE GIRLS WITH NO IDEA, NO SHIRTS DONT START FIGHTS DICKHEADS DO, BEFORE U NO IT WE WILL HAV TO WEAR FULL BODY CLOTHES WIT BAGS ON OUR HEADS TO REDUCE PRETTTY GIRLS GETIN HARASSED N TO DROP THE TESTOSTERONE IN VENUES. FUK IT LETS BAN DRINKIN, FLURO CLOTHES AS IT PROMOTES VIOLENCE AND ALSO WE SHOULDNT PLAY MUSIC AS IT PROMOTES EMOTIONS!

Zyzz says...

never thought this would happen in Australia....in summer but everyone i know that takes their top off is still going to take it off. have fun enforcing a stupid, pointless rule and in turn causing more fights.

Prok says...

Sounds good to me, but maybe that's because I can't take my shirt off without blinding others in a sea of white.

raiii87 says...

fantastic!

tazaa says...

next thing you know theyll ban pingers!! oh wait.. hang on.. ;)

devilboi says...

haha, so i just realised. they obviously didnt get a festival license....cause they have to run under an "RSL" licensing regime lol fail!

alexanderphiliptreloar says...

what a stir. would suck getting a fresh tatt or been working out over winter for this event. like always, there are the goods and bads on this "tops On" policy. but i dont think the seci's are going to bust their way through a crowd of thousands to tell the bloke with that babe on his shoulders that he and his lady friend have to get the shirts back on.

devilboi says...

my god you people are retarded. clearly if you want to attend a music festival and not sweat, maybe you can sit in a nice airconditioned seat somewhere. for the rest of us cooking up the front, the freedom to at least keep a little cooler was a small luxury, i cant say ive ever been labelled a methy roided bogan before, but if thats what i am, im definetly avoiding stereosonic at all costs. we'll stick with the festivals that still embrace a bit of freedom!!

aosco1 says...

Anyone with half a brain can see that this move is not about the male population having a shirt on or not, but to deter and hopefully curb problems caused by certain individuals in group numbers. Yes, we do comply to a certain set of rules when we purchase a ticket but I%u2019m sure those rules do not encourage or permit the taking of prohibited substance or excessive intake of alcohol . Having to strictly comply to these rules is clearly an invalid argument. To all those people who say its about the music then you should not care whether a guy is shirtless or not. You enjoy your music one way, others another way. Taking away one of our freedoms is not going to solve the true issue. I do take my top off at festivals when the temperature is high yet I am no %u201Cmuzza%u201D or part of any group that causes trouble. To CharlesFosterKaneII , your comments are very flawed themselves. If we were to compare physiques, lets just say I would put you to shame. Maybe us males who choose to take off our tops should invest in a pair of tassels. Are they going to kick us out then?

Simmo89 says...

WTF!!!!

GRAMS says...

it will prob end up pissing down rain all day now lol

FraNk_F says...

i just thort of sumfin even more hilarious that he DUD event organisers must of missed... like on NOVA100 in melb this morning, whilst debatin this veri topic, there argument was "big guys intimidate the girls"... lets look at that statement -> 1. girls r stil goin to this event and other events 2.the crowd attendances r get BIGGER every year 3.wen u mix 20000 ppl your BOUND to get ppl u find repulsive, be it roidyz, bogans, meth heads, nerds, untanned whities etc 4.where r the numbers of complaints post events and so called research statistics undertaken to prove that ppl are actualli appauled by shirts off ppl??? did they jus survey their friends who dnt like tops off?? ANY WAY u look at this issue... the organisers of this have created a "fake" rule, citing RSL law (which is bullsh1t coz there is no law that sez at festivals to keep you top on - complete nudity where privte parts r revealed may b a different issue) which has put a complete blackilist and negative spin on this so called "event". and im not sure if ppl realise...but the organisers of STEREO - that bein HARDWARE - are the same organisers that run SUNSHINE PEOPLE....possibly the most drug fukd, trash, disgusting, raver, sweating, 4 day bender crowd event in melb!!!!! i no...i went 1 year thinkin it wood b good...$75 bux for a 1 hr and left to attendin SUMMADAYZE!!!!!!! TAKE THAT U FUKD UP HARDWARE ORGANISERS!!!!!!!! SUCH MUPPETS!

bjbaker says...

there seems to be a suggestion that the alot of these ppl with their shirts off are the ones that end up causing trouble. This may very well be the case. But wouldnt it be better to be able to spot them and keep an eye on em rather than lettin em blend into the crowd? :P

annie_346 says...

Finally!!! I thought i would vomit if i saw another mussel at last years festivals! Its gross guys, seriously this is coming from a chick and i have had this discussion with all my girlfriends and we all agree that these beef cake (suspected roid heads) guys are not hot they are too buff and they are obviously completely self absorbed and image obsessed (which is a turn off in itself), were not talking about the average guys that are shirtless but the ridiculous overly buff guys that walk around like gorillas thinking they are gods gift... And lets not get started on the roid heads that forgot to work out properly that have buff arms and bi*** t*ts.. Please save it for dancing around at home in front of the mirror, its just plain offensive otherwise!

karlwrighton says...

well i dont have a problem with it id rather slide past people sweating than stick to there wet t shirts.. the smell of sweaty shirts aint too appealing to say the least...

godspd says...

Are you there to show off or for the muisc? Well I for one go to a dance gig for the music, surely this is why people go in the first place, so these so called "well sculpted" individuals (lol) who are there to show off their bodies need to stay in the gym (it's seems like it's always the same people too). Way to much ego going around these days. "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society" Mark Twain.

aimslu says...

same rule for harbourlife..... regardless if people are wearing a singlet or not they are still going to sweat... i dont go to festivals care about whether someone is wearing a shirt or not, i go for the music

insert funny name says...

Honestly was never a fan of big beefy gorilla sweAt being deposited on me, was a fan of the countless eye candy being provided wandering around looking for its next prey or as Verbil put it below, their next tandoori chick-en dinner.- but seriously is it really nessesary to make it a rule? I laught for hours a few years ago when SFD goldie posted in their rules "No Gum" how about we are just left to be individuals shirt on or off does it really matter? if you wanna insure their isnt mass fights and agro dont sell high percentage grog,provide us with easy que drink purchase areas where the wait isnt epic, put more toilets in where the wait isnt epic, make the entry less invasive dont make it feel like a russian rub and pat down. either way i will still attend every loved festival rules or no rules...just think it would be nice if everyone went to these with the same train of thought........its not about what your wearing, what drugs you may eat, what type of grog you may drink, how much dirty sweat you get smeared in .............ITS ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC........ ;-)

Smashed Crab says...

Stereosonic Organiser #1: Doesn't look like we've sold as many tickets as we thought we would, we really need to flog a few more... Stereosonic Organiser #2: What ever shall we do? SSO1: I know, we'll come up with some absolute BS policy, that'll get the interest flowing, no such thing as bad publicity, right?! SSO2: well... what's something that'll generate heaps of exposure for the event? SSO1: What if we were to introduce a"shirts on" rule, local radio and the internet would eat that up - can you imagine the controversy?? Ha! SSO2: Oh yeah, that's a mad idea, you think people will abide by this new policy though? SSO1: Who gives a shit? SSO2: You're right, lets make out

salltron says...

I agree, people can wear what they like. afterall its about the music not the image. isnt that why we all go? i certainly dont go for the fashion show. most of my friends take off their shirts, theyre not big 'roid raging muzzas' as you people are saying. more like skinny pencils enjoying the day!!

djbricksta says...

The only argument any of you pinhead bogans has put across is that us people who hate you walking past us with your shitty, smelly, sweaty, bodies is that we are too weedy to want to show off and look like absolute wankers such as yourselves. Your really helping your pathetic effort.. This is a great move and it will keep the dickheads out of festivals that are they're to show their bodies away from us people who are there to have a good time and enjoy the music, not the sweat off your southern cross tattooed back!

salltron says...

also, good luck to stereo trying to kick out thousands who will rebel against this!!!!

bigjim232 says...

LOL i dont really mind anyway let people do what they want, but what would be better is have a massive protest get everyone turning up wearing no shirts, 17,000 punts rejected for not wearing a shirt that shit would make the news

polite_society says...

Best news ever.

jamietheore says...

There're saying that people with tops off and trouble go hand in hand, do they really think having a shirt on or off is going to make a difference if they cause trouble. If anything they'll cause more trouble by grouping together and taking their tops off just to be rebelious...i'd like to see how they are going to action this policy with the amount of wasted people that'll still take their tops off.

Jackson69 says...

DJbricksta, jealous much?

Alida56 says...

why do people think that wearing clothes will cause people to not sweat?? it will be worse. i think it is worse to have sweaty clothes touching you then skin, either way you are touching sweat and it wont change having this policy. i think its stupid.

fer0x says...

this is utter bullshit. as said below, if you were too busy worrying about what people are wearing, you're obviously not there for the right reasons. it gets f'king hot at fests, and its like at the beach, should we be forced to wear rashies constantly? whats wrong with chilling out getting a bit of sun. when you pay over $100 for entry, you should be able to enjoy it as you want. I'm no big buff roidy guy, but i generally take the top off..why? because i dont feel like overheating, and i for one, think a body itself is nicer rubbing up against people, than a drenched t-shirt. screw this shit, i hope it doesn't catch on.

Rashmanadon says...

Argument goes either way! "Festivals are all about the music". Shirt off allowed: "Who cares if i have my shirt off, it's my choice, i'm just there to enjoy the music." Shirts off not allowed: "Oh well, i have to wear a shirt, who cares, the music and festival will still be great." If you're there for the music, suck it up, it's not going to effect the quality of the artists, and it's not going to effect the sounds produced by the speakers. If you're not there for the music, you're there for the wrong reasons, and this rule is in place for you.

joidevivre says...

Honestly, its quite disturbing to see how many people are quick to judge and stereotype. are you really all so closed minded? some1 who gets their shirt off is immediately a "roid head" or a "bogan" so does that mean everytime you go to the beach and get YOUR kit off you are all these things you are calling people?? its a festival - its suposed to be fun! i think if people wanna take their shirts off and enjoy the sun they should be allowed to! and shirts on or off people are gonna sweat anyway! put anyone in a crown of thousands in the blistering summer sun dancing what do you think is gonna happen?? What next, no more fluro or glow sticks? lighten up Australia!

abcdeee says...

what about the starving kids in africa.. what shirts are they gonna wear

deevee says...

Why not just ban males and females that weigh over 90kg...nobody wants to see either sex at that weight with their tops off...LOL

joemagic says...

wtf ....... where is my civil liberty ???

joemagic says...

Have your say !!!!!! .... how about inthemix posting fair comments .. rather then filtering and post bias views ... What happened to a balanced arguement ????

joemagic says...

What a load of bulls#*t .. If was such a issue organisers should have made the public aware of before tickets went on sale ... obvisouly they didnt want to scare of the NO SHIRT BRIGADE !!! ..... So F#*K em and boycott the event ... and demand your money back .. as this condition with in place when tickets went of sale or at the time of purchase .. .. There are bigger and better events then this cheesy thing !!!! See you at SUMMAFIELDAYZE with shirts off.... Aussis Aussie Aussie !!!

Asil__ says...

You all need to get a Fn! life!! you dont want shirtless sweaty people at gigs but you are more than happy to have them sit and stew in soaking wet shirts ... all day and all night... ?! your are actually all morons!! i agree with sedonasilver. if this make you all happy in the pants you need to get a hobby!

DarrenCraig says...

Rules, rules, rules. Australia has too many of them! Im against sweaty tools with more muscles than brains BUT... Ive just spent the last 6 years in Europe soaking up pretty much every party under the sun and they always keep the rules LOOSE. The way it should be... Let people wear what they want, and how they want. Even if you dont agree with it. ps. I would love to actually read this apparent 'extensive research'...

herald says...

i do not support this tops on policy because: 1. it infringes on civil liberties. licensing laws might say preferably to have tops on, but it doesn't give the organiser the right to say no. 2. if you're into the music, then focus on the music, rather than having a policy that says you can't do this or that. to those who say if you just focus on the music then it really shouldn't matter whether you or someone has a top on or not, and therefore there's nothing wrong with the tops on policy, then consider this: will you allow your every move to be monitored by the authorities, for example, having a device installed on your car that monitors the speed limit and inform the authorities when you're over the limit? it is infringing on personal freedom! as one punter has elaborated, music is about bringing people together. so focus on that! 3. as many has pointed out, shirt on or off, you'll be rubbing against sweaty people at places where crowds congregate. in fact, i would say that with tops-on, you'd sweat more! so i have an idea. lets organise a silent protest: at 3pm sharp at every Stereosonic event around the country, if you don't like the policy, take your tops off in protest. might need a faceobook page to gauge the interest in this and see whether it is do-able. again the emphasis is silent protest (civil disobedience), not to cause trouble with the security or authorities.

cableguy2004 says...

Im looking forward to that fight with 10 roided up dudes and 2 bouncers who ask them to put their shirts on.... Regardless of what people think about the argument, do they honestly believe this will curb violence? I feel sorry for any security guard who tries to enforce this rule. I suspect this will cause a lot more trouble than the event organisers think it will.

rusty_dayz says...

harden tha fuk up! this is insane! if certain people can't handle, people gettin loose, havein a good time, and being free then DON'T FUCKING GO TO FESTIVALS LIKE STEREO! im not huge, but if i wanta take my shirt off no one is going to stop me. "We will continue to make Stereosonic a friendly and safe environment" LOL WHAT A JOKE!, u r putting on a FUCKING LOOSE FESTIVAL, there will be alot of drugs, oh oh oh BUT THE SHIRTS MUST STAY ON TO MAKE IT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT! DICK HEAD!

perthfunk says...

i thought australia was a free country and not ran by the taliban. what next, no singlets and thongs? why can we strip for the beach but not a music festival? do you not know how hot it gets iout there, and even more in a tent? thats why we strip off, because its freakin roasting hot! your gonna be sweaty, top on or off!

teresa79 says...

This is fn ridiculous!! and i bet you this stupid policy wasnt made by a female either. Sexy music, sexy bodies... let it be!!!!!! Show me those guns you hot Melbourne boys!

herald says...

guys check this out: 4pm tops off! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=182126015881&ref=ts

Spoony1984 says...

security had a fun time patrolling this rule at harbourlife yesterday...by 5pm they gave up lol....everyon 2nd person had their shirt off 90% of the time haha...that was only 5000 ppl...try policing 20,000 at stereo!

LucasYork says...

Why don't they ban DUST? You know that awful shit that gets all over you shoes and up in your nose??? BAN THAT.. worse and most stupid rule I have ever heard in my life. More clothes = more sweat(common sense) Its an outdoor party, next time you go to the greek islands.. why don't you ask them to put some clothes on when your partying at the beach! What a joke.. fckn promoters... just when you think they are already thick enough! I dont even go topless, but I think the rule is just plain stupid. WAIT.. BEACHES have now banned TOPLESS GUYS & BIKINIS. YEAH RIGHT. Can't wait for the international backslash of insults from the world wide community on this one.

gypostylz says...

Haha, i wanna see the seccies try and tell all the roided up lebo's to put their shirts back on.

MitchhctiM says...

Heres an alternative, herd all the roided up, self obsessed, agro bogans into one big pen and let them take there shirts off and roll around in there possies. And I'm failing to see how this policy is is somewhat racist ? Its not as if there targeting one specific ethnic group. And poeple saying that your obviously not going there for music, are you dumb ? Have you ever stopped to think that these shirtless people are the reason we arent enjoying the music that we went to see ?

Kelly27 says...

This is the biggest load of shit I have ever heard. I thought it was a joke when I first read it! I can't believe the organisers really care about this. Thinking that making people wear shirts is going to curve aggression is laughable. Boys will be boys whether they are fully clothed or not. I personally the people who are supporting this move need to grow up! Regardless of the amount of clothing you are STILL going to get sweated on by others at a festival. Live somewhere colder if you don't like sweat or stay away from Summer festivals!

Nemiard says...

What a lame rule. Shirt or no shirt, It's apart of the atmosphere for an event. It's summer and hot weather, why is it such a big deal? At the end of the day if its about fights - there will always be fights, I've never associated with loosers who can't keep there cool - be mature and "just move away....." damn that was so hard... But being upset about rubbing up against sweaty people is always going to happen, shirt or not shirt. I love my dancing and music and if I have a shirt on for the entire event my shirt can be rung out like a sponge. So why is that better?

Jackson69 says...

MitchhitcM, are you even capable of stringing together a coherent thought. "Have you ever stopped to think that these shirtless people are the reason we arent enjoying the music that we went to see?". Are you some kind of buffoon? How on God's green earth are shirtless people detracting from your enjoyment of the music? Last time I checked, shirtless people didn't distort the calrity or volume of the sound resonating from the speakers. To you and all the other hater - get a fkn clue!

melllyp says...

So with this 'tops on' policy.. what exactly is specified as a 'top' i know theyve said singlets/tees but theyve also written etc. what does this etc. entail? in my mind a top is anything worn on ur upper body therefore can girls wear bikinis? one pieces? mid riff tops? etc etc i've heard ppl saying girls are free to wear bikinis as they are just disallowing bare chests.. ? any ideas?

Blossom123 says...

I think that rule is completely shit!!! Totally unfair for the guys and takes away from the summer festival fun. ha its funny that dont have a chicks top on rule for skimpy bikini tops which is barely nothing alot of the time either.. Like f#@! guys have shirts off as standard attire at a beach!! That is the most ridiculous brought in regulation yet!!!

thrilla says...

this is a fu*&in joke were in australia and its summer... sticky shirts are worse than sweaty bodies.. too the organisers of stereo i say i fond up yours!

hibba88 says...

haha i think this is classic im im lookin forward to seeing what happens on sunday coz i dont think it will be smooth sailing, im not one to be rippin the shirt off at the first chance i get i look better in my shirt/singlet anyways but when shit gets messy it comes off an comin from a person that works in the sun everyday i sweat a shit load less with it off so there's the argument out the window secondly i only just found out about this an its pissed me off that i paid for a ticket an now im gettin all these rules thrown at me i should be able to do wat eva the fuk i want when i go through that gate to make my day as enjoyable as possible, 3rdly its not the fact i hav to keep a shirt on coz im not fussed but its the princible behind this its a joke a absolute joke i had to go onto stereo site coz i thought it was just some lame rumour wats next honestly wat hav use do gooders started...........im thankfull i go for the music an to enjoy my self otherwise i'd be puttin it to organisers to stop alll use ugly ppl gettin in coz i dunno if i wanna hav to look at use for 8 hours

steve7798 says...

You've got to be kidding ... I hope you've got plenty of ambulances standing by for people that ACTUALLY go to listen to music to dance. Who is going to enforce this ridiculous rule ?? The FUN Police !!

MitchhctiM says...

Jackson69, have you even been to a music festival ? Sound quality and clarity is the not the only thing people enjoy? Are you saying that its enjoyable when there is a big pack of shirtless, southerncrossed tattoo'd bogans, pushing you and screaming at others thinking they are god's gift ? I know of people have have worked out specifically worked out all year for this festival. Whats the point in that ? If you want to go to a festival with your shirt off why dont you just sit at home, play the music on your stereo and dance infront of the mirror.

shelly_smelly12 says...

easily top story of the month

QT2DY4 says...

lol thats abit silly, oh wells, its funny how girls can still be barely nude and guys can't. ABIT UNFAIR.

EmmaMc says...

This is bullsh*t thats the worst and most lame rule i have ever heard off good luck to you controlling that hope all the guys take there shirts off when they get in there so how you go getting them all out then and loose money!!!! Im a girl and im not taking my top off but if the guys want to do let them i say!! Im not into the whole steroid head guys muscles but who cares really if you dont like dont come you shouldnt be worrying about what people are wearing or not wearing for that matter its about the music! If your not there for the music f**k off!!! I say let the Muscle boys take there shirts off!! :)

bondidan says...

your gona get sweaty anyway in a t shirt esp. if its hot