Remember: shirts on at Stereosonic

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Back in ’09, the dearly beloved Stereosonic decreed that punters at the festival would not be allowed to go shirtless. This came as a welcome relief for many who were sick of their festival ticket also acting as a pass to the gun show – though judging by the response to this article, not everyone supported the decision. So two years down the track, just how has the shirts-on policy panned out for Stereosonic?

The Stereosonic website warns festival-goers “Anyone not wearing tops (singlet, t-shirt etc) will be rejected at the gate. Anyone inside the event not wearing a top will have their wristband removed and will be ejected from the event’.

We spoke to Stereosonic organiser John Curtin, who told us “Basically, our stance remains the same on this and we will be enforcing it. We are committed to providing a safe event.”

But has the shirts-on policy actually reduced the number of obnoxious, gyrating, Southern Cross-tattooed males at Stereosonic? Does wearing a shirt effectively contain the amount of sweat cursing through a mosh-pit? Or should the price of a festival ticket also buy the right to whatever attire you so choose?

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bulldozer

bulldozer said on the 16th Nov, 2011

It's an outdoor daytime summer festival, people should be allowed to have their tops off if they like. I love the feeling of the sun on my back when I'm partying.

RIP Zyzz.

chriss09 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Zyzz returns from the grave to make it onto ITM again. RIP.

cheechvda

cheechvda said on the 16th Nov, 2011

I bet I know what else you like the feeling of when its on the back of your neck.

realkirill

realkirill said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Yes exactly, let people wear what they want... whats next ID check and if you have lebo or greek last name you dont get in?

Also yes, RIP Zyzzz

ingeivan

ingeivan said on the 16th Nov, 2011

I think it's fair to have this policy. I rember future a couple of years back. when above & beyond were playing, the sweat was getting condensed on to ceiling creating some sort of sweat rain. being under that whilst being rubbed against some shirtless Juice heads was not a nice thing..

Wowk

Wowk said on the 16th Nov, 2011

People will be dickheads, shirts on or not. They should enforce a "no one who likes brostep" policy, it's more likely to reduce the number of idiots there.

yani_s

yani_s said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Exactly Bulldozer, Stereosonic needs to take into account that alot of us arent insecure nerds like the letterwriters who got this rule passed. Some of us just like having no shirt on when its a hot day in the sun, regardless of how much we go to the gym and want to show off.

yani_s

yani_s said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Oh and RIP zyzz

cizza

cizza said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Too bad the temp touched 60 degrees at Stereo '09 so the laws weren't enforced...

angy

angy said on the 16th Nov, 2011

it's an activity that's distinctly linked with bad behaviour - good on 'em

GoodLove

GoodLove said on the 16th Nov, 2011

especially considering in recent years Perth has had between 30C - 38C temps for the day. I like to get my shirt off in the sun, who doesnt. Just not everyone is considerate of being a sweatbox in proximity to other people, and thats what the problem is.

davecw

davecw said on the 16th Nov, 2011

To many 7 % bf 100 kg roid monsters , ill be keeping my shirt on.

brettarded

brettarded said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Hate the feeling of sweaty clothes, much rather feel comfortable and take my top off and enjoy the great day and weather. People's clothes (or lack thereof) don't own that behavior, it's the individuals themselves.

FluxZero

FluxZero said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Love the policy and hope they enforce it! If there is one major turn off at festivals its shirtless sweaty idiots!

Dr_Funkens7ein

Dr_Funkens7ein said on the 16th Nov, 2011

I know guys who know nothing about the music at stereosonic, and are specifically going just as an excuse to get pictures of their roided up selves for facebook. I wish I was joking.

gibbo987

gibbo987 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

what a shame that based on past experience the promoters seem to be all talk and no muscle when it comes to enforcing this policy. seems the roid-kings have not learnt a lesson or two from the fate of old mate zyzz..

katiecunningham

katiecunningham said on the 16th Nov, 2011

No disrespect intended to Zyzz at all, he's just something of a poster boy for going shirtless. RIP.

Soloman

Soloman said on the 16th Nov, 2011

I think we all agree that more girls need to go topless and less guys.. That is all.. lol zyzz...

antotran said on the 16th Nov, 2011

LOL i cannot take this serious. John Curtin, you should lighten up mate. Do you lift?

InB4LukeBergin.

special ed

special ed said on the 16th Nov, 2011

there shouldn't be an issue with having your shirt off, but its the stupid roid heads who go to festivals just to show off their small penises that have made it an issue. so blame them.
no, we are not mirin, we think you're a wanker

edmundpw said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Great idea - but like last year and the year before, there isn't a snowball's chance in hell of it being enforced once in.

C-Yee

C-Yee said on the 16th Nov, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd6F3a8Frm8

Tim-BO said on the 16th Nov, 2011

by the sound of it the organisers go to planet fitness

james223

james223 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Darkilluzion

Darkilluzion said on the 16th Nov, 2011

everyone, please..

stay safe.

PhatD said on the 16th Nov, 2011

-awkward as ****
-start working out
-not so awkward
-zyzz is my inspiration
-presentation again
-trembling
-just keep telling myself "i'm fawkin zeez bruh"
-get confident
-my turn
-i get up there
-start shaking uncontrollably
-start telling myself "i'm fawkin zeez bruh"
-teacher says I can start anytime
-I start off with "i'm fawkin zeez bruh"
-at this point I'm so nervous I blackout
-"i'm fawkin zeez bruh"
-repeat at least 4 more times
-look around the room, people are saying "why does he keep saying that?"
-girls start laughing
-I pass out
-hit head on the corner of teacher's desk
-minor concussion
-teacher thinks I was on drugs
-classmates call my zeezprah
-nickname eventually turns into zebra
-i haven't heard my real name in months
-haven't been this depressed since high school

adz89 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

I was there for a very brief period. Walked straight out after seeing there was no ventilation in that room. It was so disgusting!

mischa21

mischa21 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

RIP ZYZZ but lol at zyzz with no shirt on but a warm scarf. makes sense.

ProjectwJs

ProjectwJs said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Outdoor - do what you want, inside, packed to the sardines - keep the F***ker on

Achal

Achal said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Doesn't really bother me as most of them are so big all they can do is the chicken dance anyway. They usually hang out in one big group with a couple girls so just stay away from there.

Achal

Achal said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Who doesn't enjoy judging them?

jurgenoldraver

jurgenoldraver said on the 16th Nov, 2011

well, 99% of the men in this festival are either retards or idiots!
so at least keep the t-shirts on!

bulldozer

bulldozer said on the 16th Nov, 2011

your mum's wet snatch. she likes to rub it all over me.

ezza69

ezza69 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

the singlets they sell nowadays consist of little to not fabric anyway, not just wear one of those and you'll get the same effect as being topless

Pdzy

Pdzy said on the 16th Nov, 2011

I still look fuarkin' j00cy in a singlet. Lift heavier and stop complaining brahs.

stevie_fms said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Shirtless or not, if Future Entertainment really didn't want dud gym junkie guys going to any of their events, they should not have started filling their lineups with cheesy acts.

It's the commercialisation of EDM that has seen these events become less of a dance music festival, and more of a cheese-loving fake tanned teenie bopper/bandwagoner "gun show" carnival. Albeit featuring the likes of Guetta, LMFAO or friggin Keisha just to name a few...

Give me underground EDM gigs any day.

Heist9000

Heist9000 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few

lawlietskyy

lawlietskyy said on the 16th Nov, 2011

"They should enforce a "no one who likes brostep" policy, it's more likely to reduce the number of idiots there."

BobRifo said on the 16th Nov, 2011

but what about the gaycunts who come to stereo just to get their shirt off???

think of the gaycunts!

Pineapplebrah

Pineapplebrah said on the 16th Nov, 2011

PINEAPPLEBRAH SAYS NO!

Tops off you cheeky kunts

macc4

macc4 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll340/macc4_2008/ragecomic-4.png

flatty88

flatty88 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Stop booking fucking rubbish acts that attract shirtless muppets and you will solve the problem.

SANDSHREW

SANDSHREW said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out

jch3ung

jch3ung said on the 16th Nov, 2011

holy shit finally a rule i would love to endorse!

The17thPope said on the 16th Nov, 2011

What a fucking joke. We're not all on tours and just like to get a bit of sun. It's a SUMMER dance festival for fuck sake! Who's taken over? ABC Learning centers!! I'm doing Sydney & Melbs & I tell you what. Fuck this rule & fuck the person that tries to ruin our time. We pay for having a good time. Once again Australuan law has gone OVER THE TOP!! Sad really. Get your cans out all! Mass protest!! Haha

Euphoria85

Euphoria85 said on the 16th Nov, 2011

but but where will i be able to show the abs that i juiced and trained 8 months for now? :(

walkdogz

walkdogz said on the 16th Nov, 2011

Why don't the promoters get security to do what they're paid to do and make it a secure event by judging people on their behaviour and not something as stupid as whether they're wearing an item clothing on the middle section of their body.

RIP zyzz.

BobRifo said on the 17th Nov, 2011

17thPope, nothings stopping you from having a good time with your shirt/singlet on. Clue up m8.

beaumont_music said on the 17th Nov, 2011

can't we just have a festival that bans complete arseholes from attending? they are pretty easy to spot, shirt or no shirt.

beaumont_music said on the 17th Nov, 2011

can't we have a festival that simply bans complete ar*eholes from attending?? they are pretty easy to spot, shirt or no shirt.

flopp

flopp said on the 17th Nov, 2011

jamietheore

jamietheore said on the 17th Nov, 2011

Regardless of whether you are big, small, fat or skinny off head australians love to take there shirts off because its hot! A sweaty bloke in a singlet is still going to rub his sweat on you anyway.

mlirosi

mlirosi said on the 17th Nov, 2011

i dont really have an opinion on this but since everyone else has something to say i feel as though i should join in...i like tacos

El samchez

El samchez said on the 17th Nov, 2011

For everyone arguing that shirtlessness should be allowed, we are the 99% Let occupy Stereo begin!

B_e_de

B_e_de said on the 17th Nov, 2011

"Only fat/white/skinny people are for this policy. I spend shitloads of time at the gym and work hard for my body, why can't I show it?"
- Donkey Kongs in this thread

It's not the "showing" that's the problem, it's the fact that your brain has shrunk to the same size as your penis and you've forgotten to fathom what "personal space" is. And it's always the case at festivals. People (that aren't knobs) go to a festival for music. And WHEN people go for certain artists and get on the floor, they don't want some half naked banana muncher rubbing their sweaty skin all over them while they're doing it. That goes for you too, tandoori sluts, your cum-soaked pores need to remain your own.

So if you're gonna be a shirtless mongoloid, then do everyone a favour and keep your distance from people.

For the record, I have an olive complexion, hit the beach and work out, am fit and love my body. You don't need to be fat and pale to call out dickheads.

booty-ba

booty-ba said on the 17th Nov, 2011

Girls don't get to go topless & we cope.

blackt86 said on the 17th Nov, 2011

I think stero promo guys are a bunch of cock munchers! Who's the fuck do you think you Are to tell us what we can and can't wear! It one thing of it's in a club it's another thing if your out doors enjoying the sunshine. After all isn't that what a festival is all about?
Isn't this ment to be the "biggest" electronically festival around to date? I'm pretty sure there will be heaps of room to breathe outdoors!

blackt86 said on the 17th Nov, 2011

I think stero promo guys are a bunch of cock munchers! Who's the fuck do you think you Are to tell us what we can and can't wear! It one thing of it's in a club it's another thing if your out doors enjoying the sunshine. After all isn't that what a festival is all about?
Isn't this ment to be the "biggest" electronically festival around to date? I'm pretty sure there will be heaps of room to breathe outdoors!

islandchiqua7

islandchiqua7 said on the 17th Nov, 2011

@Realkirill
Where on earth did that comment come from??

tkotk

tkotk said on the 17th Nov, 2011

stoken

stoken said on the 17th Nov, 2011

it won't be enforced, every year they say the same thing, shirts must stay on, but never follow through with it. I guess security are too afraid of the roid machines

Persuit said on the 17th Nov, 2011

reckon punters will try n get around this rule by wearing sleeveless mid-riffs?

InTheMisc said on the 17th Nov, 2011

If its hot im taking my shirt off, simple as that

mr_clubhop said on the 17th Nov, 2011

Whoever imposed this rule is jealous and a hater.

I go to festivals to hang out with my mates and i LOVE the music, i probably like the music more then the majority of people attending this event because they like the atmosphere. The thing If you see a fat/skinny guy walking around without a shirt. You'd think "oh it's hot, so its alright for him to". But as soon as a guy with a decent body takes his shirt off. He's conceaded, cocky, showing off, arrogant, a roid muncher etc. We work hard for our bodies, so obviously we would like to show the fruit of our labor while enjoying ourselves just like everyone else. Just like a rich guy who's worked hard to get where he is buying a porsche or a ferrari. Same concept, different senario. Just because you look like shit, you have the opinion you do about people like myself. I guaranteeee!!! that if you were a regular gym goer and consistant with it, and had a decent physique, you wouldnt even be saying your comment in the first place. I'm a realist.

Lad's and groups of hardasses is totally different, your talking more about the minority then the majority of people that have there shirt off. I can see where your coming from in terms of it looking intimidating for the few fuckwits at festivals. But the people who are just aesthetic and are there to have a good time also just cop shit for no reason.

It will be a hot day just like the last 2 stereosonics. And im telling you now. I WILL HAVE MY SHIRT OFF THE WHOLE EVENT. I've never been stopped the last two years, and im damned if i will this year.

Too many people to control or impose this rule. Stereo has sold over 55,000 tickets. Try imposing 40 security guards with atleast 5000 grown men with there shirts off. Wont be happening.

patrickbateman

patrickbateman said on the 17th Nov, 2011

i heard there will be snipers shooting people who take off their shirt

pedigreepom said on the 17th Nov, 2011

Definitely a good option!

macc4

macc4 said on the 17th Nov, 2011

Whoever imposed this rule is jealous and a hater.

I go to festivals to hang out with my mates and i LOVE the music, i probably like the music more then the majority of people attending this event because they like the atmosphere. The thing If you see a fat/skinny guy walking around without a shirt. You'd think "oh it's hot, so its alright for him to". But as soon as a guy with a decent body takes his shirt off. He's conceaded, cocky, showing off, arrogant, a roid muncher etc. We work hard for our bodies, so obviously we would like to show the fruit of our labor while enjoying ourselves just like everyone else. Just like a rich guy who's worked hard to get where he is buying a porsche or a ferrari. Same concept, different senario. Just because you look like shit, you have the opinion you do about people like myself. I guaranteeee!!! that if you were a regular gym goer and consistant with it, and had a decent physique, you wouldnt even be saying your comment in the first place. I'm a realist.

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You wont look so pretty when your body is riddled with skin cancer. Also, most of us would prefer you to keep your protein odours and hepatitis contained within your clothing wherever possible

simvegas said on the 17th Nov, 2011

But these rules are for mortals not Gods. The son of Zeus may wear what he likes...

jimbaland said on the 18th Nov, 2011

so i dont get it. are most of these people going to stereosonic for the music or to take their shirts off?

charlie6891 said on the 18th Nov, 2011

After a good 11 years of going to festivals i have never actually seen men of the steriod type causing any trouble at festivals. for 1 what idiot is going to start any trouble with them? Id love to see some kind of stat from festival organisers high lighting people with no shirts on causing trouble to people with shirts on causing trouble. if its such a problem numbers should be out of control and they should be able to produce this fairly easy. I see more problem in people shuffling then i can see in a guy with his shirt off. Festivals organisers are taking away our basic rights to have fun. Big day out a few years back they tried to ban every one from wearing any type of aussie flags. they are doing a pretty good job at dictating to us what we can and cant wear, what is next they are going to tell us how we can and cant dance?

patrickbateman

patrickbateman said on the 18th Nov, 2011

they want less people like this and who can blame them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmSCGHWfus

charlie6891 said on the 18th Nov, 2011

patrick even if that idiot had his shirt on or off in that video drugs and alchol would have been a big factor also security looked like they were having a lot of trouble controlling the problem. they didnt handle it well at all.

HIPBAS said on the 19th Nov, 2011

Do the women also have to wear a burqa at Stereosonics to appease the ultra-orthodox cult running this event? Bare skin at a summer music festival, how immoral. Three lashes of the whip for you! Can someone remind me again if I'm living in Australia or Saudi Arabia? The distinction is becoming blurred every year that passes.

platinumtoad said on the 19th Nov, 2011

well said too true!

patrickbateman

patrickbateman said on the 19th Nov, 2011

if it's stinking hot just wear a singlet fellas it's not the end of the world is it?

barbielol

barbielol said on the 19th Nov, 2011

is a bikini top considered as a "top" for stereo??

mandojoe

mandojoe said on the 20th Nov, 2011

Mr Pusseh would be upset about this his been munching on roids all year round just for this event to impress his wife. fuuuuarrrkkk!

RIP Zyzz. Respect.

Dr Bones

Dr Bones said on the 20th Nov, 2011

Shit, so now I have to keep my shirt on at this festival I wouldn't touch with a fifteen foot clown pole?

NO78AD said on the 21st Nov, 2011

This is the most stupid rule ever! It's an outdoor Festival Event.. We're not at an RSL! We're all about having a good time and enjoying the sun and music and chix! If you don't like people being shirtless, then go to an RSL.

B_e_de

B_e_de said on the 21st Nov, 2011

All the gorillas are out in force for this one.

Are you all able to combine your collective brains and come up with an original argument though? Or are you all just going to recycle the same shit?

pusseh

pusseh said on the 21st Nov, 2011

STOP DROPPING MY NAME!

ps this is stupid lol sayin no shirt off at a festival is like no tns at defqon or no backwards dancing at powerhouse events LOL good luck.

mandojoe

mandojoe said on the 21st Nov, 2011

lets start a shirts off riot at Stereo

Its Zyzz said on the 21st Nov, 2011

im still alive brews what youse talkn bout?!!! FFUUAARK!!!

Mitch7 said on the 22nd Nov, 2011

Forecast says 23 and rain. anyone with a shirt off is clearly just posing

mandojoe

mandojoe said on the 22nd Nov, 2011

posers represent

LunarCat

LunarCat said on the 22nd Nov, 2011

Doh, it's just another of the rules in the world today that got imposed because some people didn't have decency enough to be considerate of others. So what you get is... this is annoyingly restrictive, but then again when you think of sweaty punters who don't (and this is important) respect other people's personal space... Well, sadly, the rule comes as a good one.

P.S. Have fun, everyone. ;D

daniellek_ said on the 23rd Nov, 2011

ninjaskillskill

ninjaskillskill said on the 24th Nov, 2011

But don't we all want to see shirtless boys dancing to Armin and Avicii?

This is probably as effective as the "No Lads" policy at raves.

moskate

moskate said on the 24th Nov, 2011

If you hate sweaty clothes fucking, stop double dropping before you enter the festival @ midday & maybe you wont be drenched by 1:30

charlie6891 said on the 24th Nov, 2011

with a singlet on i can easily lift my arms in the air and wipe my under arms on some ones face..