Big Day Out 2014– Aust&NZ– Pre-partys, Travel Info&Roll Call

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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    Working out my accommodation and transportation - having a little bit of trouble but I'm learning as I go.
    Question about Translink. Should I purchase a Go card if I plan on using public transit most of the time? Are they also good for use in Melbourne and Sydney?
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  • lostrocker815
    lostrocker815 Posts: 354
    I was almost convinced on going to Melbourne and then I realized how much its gonna cost... and I have to buy a car soon. Still thinking about it though!

    Got my Auckland tickets though!
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    I'm looking to buy a single ticket to Ed's Sydney Opera House show, PM me if you've got a spare! I don't care where the seat is! :D
  • Princess Bulldozer
    Princess Bulldozer Mannheim, Germany Posts: 952
    duska3419 wrote:
    Working out my accommodation and transportation - having a little bit of trouble but I'm learning as I go.
    Question about Translink. Should I purchase a Go card if I plan on using public transit most of the time? Are they also good for use in Melbourne and Sydney?

    Go Card is much cheaper too have in Brisbane.

    Myki is the equivalent in Melbourne.

    Sydney has something else.

    None of them work on the other systems.
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    Princess Bulldozer wrote:
    duska3419 wrote:
    Working out my accommodation and transportation - having a little bit of trouble but I'm learning as I go.
    Question about Translink. Should I purchase a Go card if I plan on using public transit most of the time? Are they also good for use in Melbourne and Sydney?

    Go Card is much cheaper too have in Brisbane.

    Myki is the equivalent in Melbourne.

    Sydney has something else.

    None of them work on the other systems.
    Jodie,any kind of meetings?people asking about a preparty or something..i know alot will be in the line early
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  • doompony
    doompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    lostrocker815 wrote:
    I was almost convinced on going to Melbourne and then I realized how much its gonna cost... and I have to buy a car soon. Still thinking about it though!

    Got my Auckland tickets though!


    Hey! I'll get to meet you and your mum finally!
  • Lights Out Goodnight
    Lights Out Goodnight Posts: 68
    Couldn't resist. I ended up getting Adelaide to go with Melbourne. I should have friends holidaying there at that time who will also attend. If not, well, that worry comes later...

    I am going to say what may come as a shock to some: I freaking like Adelaide. I caught one of Eddie's shows there and had a wonderful time looking around. In my book, Adelaide shits on Melbourne. And now I back away quietly...
  • Princess Bulldozer
    Princess Bulldozer Mannheim, Germany Posts: 952
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Jodie,any kind of meetings?people asking about a preparty or something..i know alot will be in the line early

    morello (Jen) has started a pre-party date claimer for Auckland.
    Which I'll work with her to get that organised. I will link it here later.

    I need volunteers for the other cities as well to be the main local contact.
    Let me know peeps! It's not hard, you need too organise a venue and we could do a raffle for Wishlist foundation if we can get some PJ related donations from other peeps.

    So basically I need the PJ community to support me in a few ways.
    So come at me :)
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    ~Edwin Powell Hubble

    Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
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  • Loulou
    Loulou Adelaide Posts: 6,247
    Lights Out Goodnight wrote:
    Couldn't resist. I ended up getting Adelaide to go with Melbourne. I should have friends holidaying there at that time who will also attend. If not, well, that worry comes later...

    I am going to say what may come as a shock to some: I freaking like Adelaide. I caught one of Eddie's shows there and had a wonderful time looking around. In my book, Adelaide shits on Melbourne. And now I back away quietly...
    :o:lol: hooray for Rad-elaide!!!!! *Prepares for backlash*
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  • yellowledbetterman80
    yellowledbetterman80 Posts: 770
    lostrocker815 wrote:
    Can anyone give me some advice, If I was to go to Australia for a show (as well as doing the Auckland one) which one would you guys suggest keeping in mind that I've never been to Australia- and Never traveled internationally on my own.

    I'm sooo tempted... I have the money, my biggest worry would be finding a hotel close enough to a venue so I'm not wandering around at night in a city I don't know (i'm only 19)

    I'm thinking either Melbourne or Sydney? Help me out here! :D

    if you did sydney shows you d be there for australia day, might see a extra special show or better atmosphere
  • moretonbayfig
    moretonbayfig Australia Posts: 805
    Loulou wrote:
    Lights Out Goodnight wrote:
    Couldn't resist. I ended up getting Adelaide to go with Melbourne. I should have friends holidaying there at that time who will also attend. If not, well, that worry comes later...

    I am going to say what may come as a shock to some: I freaking like Adelaide. I caught one of Eddie's shows there and had a wonderful time looking around. In my book, Adelaide shits on Melbourne. And now I back away quietly...
    :o:lol: hooray for Rad-elaide!!!!! *Prepares for backlash*

    I just caved and booked Adelaide too - hoping for a pre-party and some concert buddies too :corn:
  • bramnieskens
    bramnieskens The Netherlands Posts: 101
    Sydney 2 and Gold Coast tickets in the pocket! :)

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  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,562
    Melbourne in the bag! My hometown!

    Any chance people of organising a pre show meet up earlier in the day. Prob going to the show alone, few people I know just couldn't afford the price. It would be nice to hook up with some 10clubbers before the show and say G'day! Very sceptical at first but with the help of 10club pre sale I'm stoked to be heading to the show!!
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  • good names r taken
    good names r taken Posts: 148
    moretonbayfig wrote:
    Loulou wrote:
    Lights Out Goodnight wrote:
    Couldn't resist. I ended up getting Adelaide to go with Melbourne. I should have friends holidaying there at that time who will also attend. If not, well, that worry comes later...

    I am going to say what may come as a shock to some: I freaking like Adelaide. I caught one of Eddie's shows there and had a wonderful time looking around. In my book, Adelaide shits on Melbourne. And now I back away quietly...
    :o:lol: hooray for Rad-elaide!!!!! *Prepares for backlash*

    I just caved and booked Adelaide too - hoping for a pre-party and some concert buddies too :corn:


    So far it looks like ill be a loner in Adelaide. Flying solo from Melbourne. I'll be up for a pre party
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    Princess Bulldozer wrote:
    duska3419 wrote:
    Working out my accommodation and transportation - having a little bit of trouble but I'm learning as I go.
    Question about Translink. Should I purchase a Go card if I plan on using public transit most of the time? Are they also good for use in Melbourne and Sydney?

    Go Card is much cheaper too have in Brisbane.

    Myki is the equivalent in Melbourne.

    Sydney has something else.

    None of them work on the other systems.

    Thanks for the answers. I guess I'll be collecting transit passes from my trip :lol:

    Can I get another question in before I quit for the night? Looking at a place near Surfer's in the Gold Coast for the show at Metricon Stadium.... I'm not really a huge beach person. Love the view. Love the sun. Hate the sand. This seems like a typical beach town. Would it be worth spending an extra day there (meaning 18-21) or is there enough to see in Melbourne to keep me properly busy from 20-24?

    And I'm doing this whole thing solo so I will appreciate pre-parties and I would look forward to meeting new friends :thumbup:
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  • hjs1css
    hjs1css Posts: 3
    Princess Bulldozer wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    Jodie,any kind of meetings?people asking about a preparty or something..i know alot will be in the line early

    morello (Jen) has started a pre-party date claimer for Auckland.
    Which I'll work with her to get that organised. I will link it here later.

    I need volunteers for the other cities as well to be the main local contact.
    Let me know peeps! It's not hard, you need too organise a venue and we could do a raffle for Wishlist foundation if we can get some PJ related donations from other peeps.

    So basically I need the PJ community to support me in a few ways.
    So come at me :)

    Hi, we are going to Gold Coast, Sydney 1 and 2, Adelaide and Perth. We are based in Perth and would be happy to get involved in organising 10C meets over here if you need some local help.

    Cheers, Steve and Helen.
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  • DonJon
    DonJon Posts: 5,089
    Sweet nearly all done

    Auckland booked 4 nights accom -10 min walk from the venue - hire a car go see the sights. Airfare tomorrow.

    Shitsville Sydney 2 only need to get a train to venue.

    Radelaide - booked 2 nights in the city and a couple in the Barossa. Flights tomorrow.

    Sorted
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  • Princess Bulldozer
    Princess Bulldozer Mannheim, Germany Posts: 952
    Princess Bulldozer wrote:
    ROLL CALL:

    AUCKLAND:
    Princess Bulldozer
    sjhaigh
    morello
    doompony
    lostrocker815
    duska3419
    crusadersjam
    bm12music

    Maybe for AK:


    GOLD COAST:
    Princess Bulldozer
    sjhaigh
    PerilJam
    No Coder
    Ty
    Mango
    E.K
    duska3419
    colorsblend
    bakers4
    kevedder
    redraw
    MickeyB69
    bramnieskens

    Maybe for GC:


    MELBOURNE:
    Lucan
    Lights Out Goodnight
    B-Rock
    Ty
    rubysoho_
    Lisbr
    Indifference
    good names r taken
    supertear
    kevedder
    SavageJuggler
    MickeyB69
    jessse-d
    Trudstar
    ZimzuM
    BrainofBGA

    Maybe for MEL:
    Princess Bulldozer
    sjhaigh
    morello
    moretonbayfig
    jodiem


    SYDNEY 1 & 2:
    Princess Bulldozer
    sjhaigh
    i like matt.c
    traceysimpson
    B-Rock
    Ty
    PerilJam
    bramnieskens
    Khuntza
    Mango
    vedder_soup
    jodiem
    Lisbr
    Indifference
    Blind3
    mh183697
    kevedder
    DonJon
    MickeyB69
    jessse-d

    Maybe Sydney:
    morello


    ADELAIDE:
    rubysoho_
    jodiem
    Lisbr
    Blind3
    good names r taken
    DonJon
    Loulou
    moretonbayfig
    Lights Out Goodnight

    Maybe for Adelaide:
    Princess Bulldozer
    sjhaigh
    jodiem
    Indifference


    PERTH:
    B-Rock
    Ian80
    moretonbayfig
    Lisbr
    Blind3
    jessse-d
    ruttager

    Maybe for Perth:
    Princess Bulldozer
    jodiem

    Added the roll call to the first post, will updated accordingly.
    Let me know if anything needs correcting.
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  • Princess Bulldozer
    Princess Bulldozer Mannheim, Germany Posts: 952
    duska3419 wrote:
    Thanks for the answers. I guess I'll be collecting transit passes from my trip :lol:

    Can I get another question in before I quit for the night? Looking at a place near Surfer's in the Gold Coast for the show at Metricon Stadium.... I'm not really a huge beach person. Love the view. Love the sun. Hate the sand. This seems like a typical beach town. Would it be worth spending an extra day there (meaning 18-21) or is there enough to see in Melbourne to keep me properly busy from 20-24?

    And I'm doing this whole thing solo so I will appreciate pre-parties and I would look forward to meeting new friends :thumbup:

    I grew up on the Gold Coast and I have also lived in Melbourne.
    I would say, go to Melbourne!
    Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure - science.
    ~Edwin Powell Hubble

    Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
    ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Princess Bulldozer
    Princess Bulldozer Mannheim, Germany Posts: 952
    hjs1css wrote:
    We are based in Perth and would be happy to get involved in organising 10C meets over here if you need some local help.

    Cheers, Steve and Helen.

    Yes, that'd be great!
    Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure - science.
    ~Edwin Powell Hubble

    Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
    ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    Princess Bulldozer wrote:
    duska3419 wrote:
    Thanks for the answers. I guess I'll be collecting transit passes from my trip :lol:

    Can I get another question in before I quit for the night? Looking at a place near Surfer's in the Gold Coast for the show at Metricon Stadium.... I'm not really a huge beach person. Love the view. Love the sun. Hate the sand. This seems like a typical beach town. Would it be worth spending an extra day there (meaning 18-21) or is there enough to see in Melbourne to keep me properly busy from 20-24?

    And I'm doing this whole thing solo so I will appreciate pre-parties and I would look forward to meeting new friends :thumbup:

    I grew up on the Gold Coast and I have also lived in Melbourne.
    I would say, go to Melbourne!

    thanks. i checked flights after i posted and it looks like the under $100 tickets are departing around 6am. I think i might prefer to sleep in and take an early flight on tuesday. I am trying to pick an apartment in Melbourne as I'm gonna be living there for 5 days and it would be a good opportunity to recharge in nice accomodations. In room laundry sounds like a dream come true. I'm most likely going to book at the City Tempo, if anyone knows it I would appreciate comments.

    Also, Princess, you can add my name to Melbourne and Sydney 1 & 2.

    I've been at this for about 18 hours. I think I'm done for the night.

    Thanks for all the help everyone!
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