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Jaytee – Cold Blue EP

Jim Steps

Jaytee is an in-demand DJ, with club residencies catering to all genres of music. Jaytee’s great gift is a wide knowledge of pop culture and a finely-tuned ear to the pulse of the dancefloor, knowing intimately what the crowd wants, while also dropping unexpected selections that give his sets true personality. He’s spun sets alongside Yelawolf, Hilltop Hoods, Ice Cube and Diplo — while also performing at Homebake, Groovin the Moo, Field Day and the Big Day Out. His production has appeared on Hilltop Hoods most recent album Drinking From The Sun (platinum sales); as well as Briggs, Funkoars and … Continue reading Jaytee – Cold Blue EP

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Exclusive Mac Miller Big Day Out Interview

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Music streaming service, Rdio, was front of stage for Big Day Out in Sydney, capturing some of the hottest artist performances from the day. Ensuring that no music fan misses out on the amazing sets, including Pearl Jam, The Lumineers, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion and Bliss N Eso, the top performances are now available to stream exclusively via the free to download Rdio app and via this directlink. Here is a short video clip featuring Mac Miller which was recorded by Rdio at this year’s BDO tour. In it, he chats about his love for N SYNC… Yes, N SYNC.  “Big Day Out is easily one of … Continue reading Exclusive Mac Miller Big Day Out Interview

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Relive the Big Day Out again and again with Rdio

Jim Steps

Music streaming service, Rdio, was front of stage for Big Day Out in Sydney, capturing some of the hottest artist performances from the day. Ensuring that no music fan misses out on the amazing sets, including Pearl Jam, The Lumineers, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion and Bliss N Eso, the top performances are now available to stream exclusively via the free to download Rdio app and via this direct link. “Big Day Out is easily one of the biggest and best events on the Australian music festival calendar, and this weekend’s event again proved why it has such a great … Continue reading Relive the Big Day Out again and again with Rdio

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Big Day Out – Perth Venue Change

Jim Steps

Big Day Out has announced a last minute venue change for their Perth event in 2014, with the show set to move from its initial home of Claremont Showground to the new surrounds of the Arena Joondalup. The decision was announced recently, with a statement from Graham Partridge OAM – the chairman of VenuesWest, which operates the arena – welcoming the Big Day Out to their new home. The Big Day Out have said that the City Of Joondalup has been very supportive and considers them to be forward thinking and progressive. No reason has been given for the shock … Continue reading Big Day Out – Perth Venue Change

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2014 Headspace BDO National Band Competition Winners

Jim Steps

We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2014 headspace Big Day Out national band competition. 25,000 votes were cast in support of over 460 applicants from all over the country for a place on the headspace stage at their local Big Day Out 2014. After the public-voted shortlist was created, a panel of music industry experts and Big Day Out 2014 headspace stage supporters Triple M came together to choose the winners in each state. Now, without further ado, we present your 2014 headspace Big Day Out national band competition winners. On the Gold Coast, The Royals were … Continue reading 2014 Headspace BDO National Band Competition Winners

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Big Day Out Announce The Return Of The Red Bull No Noise Nightclub

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A place to get lost; lost in the music, lost in your surroundings. Dance like no one can hear you and expect the unexpected. Red Bull No Noise Nightclub is back in 2014 – grab your headphones and join the party with special guests from the Big Day Out lineup. Can’t wait for BDO 2014 to experience the Red Bull No Noise Nightclub again? Then check out the 2013 Red Bull No Noise Nightclub wrap up video here on redbull.com.au. Want to DJ on the National BDO 2014 tour? the guys have teamed up with their our pals at FasterLouder … Continue reading Big Day Out Announce The Return Of The Red Bull No Noise Nightclub

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Pez – One Life feat. Tys

Jim Steps

Pez has lots of exciting news, with a new album about to drop early November. Fans got a preview of what is to come when triple j debuted the first single One Life. It has since been getting considerable attention on radio and the video won Channel V’s Ripe Clip of the week and features cameo’s from 360 and the legendary Paul Kelly plus a bunch of fans who submitted their own videos of them putting their ones up. We are also excited to announce that Pez is a part of Big Day Out 2014, Playing with the likes of … Continue reading Pez – One Life feat. Tys

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Music News: Big Day Out 2014 – Australian Line Up Announcement

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The wait is over, it’s roll out time for Big Day Out 2014. The line up has 3 rare jewels in the 2014 Big Day Out crown playing full concert sets, all major headliners in their own right, all coming together in the spirit of Big Day Out to deliver a unique event. That’s just the beginning; there is also an array of world class acts in store for the 2014 summer season. You can read it below or you can see it unfold in the first ever announcement video. Big Day Out is proud to present Seattle’s Pearl Jam … Continue reading Music News: Big Day Out 2014 – Australian Line Up Announcement

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Wide Open Road at SXSW

Jim Steps

As premium festival producers, BDO Presents and C3 Presents in association with Sounds Australia and the Screen Producers Association of Australia are here to motivate the next level of show, stage and digital design; to help break the down the fourth wall between artists and audience. Motivated by recent work such Tupac hologram, Coldplay LED wrist bands and historically Roger Waters ‘The Wall’ we are capitalising on the 3 separate weeks of Film, Interactive and Music conferences at SXSW to present the inaugural Wide Open Road and the The Big Day Out Evolution Grant. The Big Day Out Evolution Grant will be awarded to collective groups who combine … Continue reading Wide Open Road at SXSW

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Lowrider – Black Stones National Tour

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Acclaimed local four-piece Lowrider make an emphatic return this February with their third studio album, Black Stones. Recorded throughout 2012 between the famed Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles and Chapel Lane Studios in Adelaide, the album presents a bold and exciting sonic progression for the band. To celebrate the release of Black Stones, Lowrider will take their renowned live show on the road, hitting a series of spots all across the east coast throughout March and April and kicking things off in their hometown of Adelaide on Saturday February 16th. Since their debut release in 2008, Lowrider has embarked on an … Continue reading Lowrider – Black Stones National Tour

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Childish Gambino – BDO Side Shows

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With a unique blend of hip-hop spanning multiple genres, combined with a lyrical genius, Childish Gambino has gone from a viral cult following to a mega sensation. This summer the wunderkind makes his Australian debut when he plays Big Day Out. Childish Gambino is the triple threat of entertainment – actor, writer and rapper – who “just oozes with talent” (Consequence Of Sound). Born Donald Glover, he raps and performs under the persona of Childish Gambino, a name created randomly via an online Wu-Tang Clan name generator. He doesn’t exactly have the stereotypical hip-hop backstory as he originally started off … Continue reading Childish Gambino – BDO Side Shows

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Plutonic Lab joins Hilltop Hoods on tour

Jim Steps

Plutonic Lab, best known as one of Australia’s leading hip hop producers & one half of Muph & Plutonic, has been hand picked to join Hilltop Hoods as their live drummer. 2012 will be a massive year for Hilltop Hoods, with Plutonic’s first official shows beginning in December with the Eminem tour, continuing with the Big Day Out & beyond. After years of hard work & contributions to the Australian Hip-Hop community, touring with Hilltop Hoods is a definite career highlight to Plutonic’s long list of achievements. Currently on tour with Drapht, Muph & Plutonic will continue as a duo, however the forthcoming WA & QLD … Continue reading Plutonic Lab joins Hilltop Hoods on tour

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Vents Rollin’ Balls Tour

Jim Steps

The wait is finally over with the arrival of Vents new album Marked For Death and fresh tour dates announced this week for SA and VIC – see details below: An imposing live performer Vents has toured nationally with Funkoars, and most recently Hilltop Hoods. In 2007 Vents enjoyed a level of mainstream success with his debut album Hard To Kill. The track Love Song was picked up by Triple j and in the following years he toured extensively, playing festivals such as Big Day Out, Homebake, Summadayze, One Movement and Groove is in the Park. May 13th this year saw … Continue reading Vents Rollin’ Balls Tour

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Vents announces SA and VIC tour dates for Rollin’ Balls Tour!

Jim Steps

The wait is finally over with the arrival of Vents new album Marked For Death and fresh tour dates announced this week for SA and VIC – see details below: Sunday 12th June (Queens Birthday Eve) – Gabrielles @ HQ – Adelaide  Friday 17th June – Esplanade Hotel Front Bar – Melbourne Saturday 18th June  – The Man Hotel – Falls Creek An imposing live performer Vents has toured nationally with Funkoars, and most recently Hilltop Hoods. In 2007 Vents enjoyed a level of mainstream success with his debut album Hard To Kill. The track Love Song was picked up by Triple … Continue reading Vents announces SA and VIC tour dates for Rollin’ Balls Tour!

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Bliss N Eso – Biggest ever national tour! The Running On Air Tour 2011

Jim Steps

It’s been speculated about for months, and now its official. Bliss N Eso are taking their explosive live show on the road for their biggest ever Australian tour. After what was without-doubt their biggest 12 months ever, with a #1 ARIA debut, a platinum album, international touring, headlining slots on some of the country’s biggest festivals and main stage Big Day Out performances that blew tens of thousands away. The trio are renowned for their spectacular audio-visual live experience that has set a new benchmark in the genre, and they promise that this will be their biggest and best tour … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Biggest ever national tour! The Running On Air Tour 2011

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Australia’s Year In Music – 2010

Jim Steps

Heath Media, in collaboration with the AU review, is proud to announce the launch of pre-orders for the upcoming Australia’s Year in Music: 2010, with an introductory rate of $59. The book is set to be released on February 7th. Pre-orders can be made at this official website: http://www.australiasyearinmusic.com/ Only 250 copies are being made available during the pre-order period, and we don’t expect them to last. A total of 500 hardcover copies of the 200 page full colour books will be made available in total, each individually numbered. No further hardcover copies will be printed.We are proud to be printing the … Continue reading Australia’s Year In Music – 2010