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

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  • lostrocker815
    lostrocker815 Posts: 354
    Kiwi Jammer said:

    Auckland folks is anyone considering parking up at the front of the blue stage for the day? I'm a BDO newbie so not sure how difficult it would be to a/ get there and then b/ stay there and c/ get out to loos and food/drink... I'm guessing a solid PJ group would be the only way? Thoughts?

    I'm probably not going to be there all day. It can be incredibly hot at Western Springs and being on the front row waiting for 8+ hours with no shade is not my idea of fun haha. I have issues with being in the sun for too long, I really want to be at the front, so badly, but I can't be up there waiting all day. I'll pass out. I hope I can still get to the front without killing myself :(

    Pearl Jam Pearl Jam Pearl Jam!

    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
  • doompony
    doompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    I like this pj group idea. Like it a lot.
  • doompony
    doompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    The d barrier may be our biggest issue.
  • lostrocker815
    lostrocker815 Posts: 354
    doom_pony said:

    The d barrier may be our biggest issue.

    No issue is an issue!! It will work out.
    IT MUST
    AHH



    Pearl Jam Pearl Jam Pearl Jam!

    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
  • doompony
    doompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    Does anyone know someone who works for BDO or Campbell what's his face? Joe?
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    @lostrocker I know your pain. I got sunburned again. Which amazes me cuz it was raining!!

    I'll bring a pen to father Ted's so we can draw up a game plan! I like this PJ group idea. But I doubt I'd be able to survive 8+ hours in front of the stage waiting for pj.


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  • yellowledbetterman80
    yellowledbetterman80 Posts: 770
    is there a group of 10c peeps meeting up at the gold coast venue and sticking together? or will this be planned at the pre party?

    Also any suggestions about getting there from brissy im considering driving but am unsure about the parking set up, i assume public transport will be running back to bris after bdo finishes?
  • lostrocker815
    lostrocker815 Posts: 354
    ldent42 said:

    @lostrocker I know your pain. I got sunburned again. Which amazes me cuz it was raining!!

    The sun has actually been REALLY strong this year, more than usual I think. I was outside for about 2 mins yesterday and I could feel my black tattoos heating up. It was weiiiird.


    Pearl Jam Pearl Jam Pearl Jam!

    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
  • lostrocker815
    lostrocker815 Posts: 354
    I'm getting everything ready for my trip to Auckland now, I'm even completely re-doing my hair for BDO, so if you see a girl with
    pink, green and blue hair, its ME. I've found it makes meeting new people at concerts easy, you cant miss me!
    Pearl Jam Pearl Jam Pearl Jam!

    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
  • Primal
    Primal Posts: 41
    Along with Kiwi Jammer I'm not going to be making it to Auckland till 9 (I wonder if we're on the same flight) - will the pre-party still be going then?
  • morello
    morello Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,217
    edited January 2014
    Primal said:

    Along with Kiwi Jammer I'm not going to be making it to Auckland till 9 (I wonder if we're on the same flight) - will the pre-party still be going then?

    Yeah, probably! Joe's playing from 9 I think. Not like we've got an early start the next morning, GA queuing PJ tour style!! B-)
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  • doompony
    doompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    lostrocker815 said:

    I'm getting everything ready for my trip to Auckland now, I'm even completely re-doing my hair for BDO, so if you see a girl with
    pink, green and blue hair, its ME. I've found it makes meeting new people at concerts easy, you cant miss me!

    Ha. I'm dying mine this weekend but only to cover the sneaky greys. Old lady life.
  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    goldrush said:


    Melbourne:
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    All that empty space! I would have totally slotted in lesser known bands between the big acts, especially at the Blue Stage. I don't know who Steve Angello is, but would someone really make the decision to miss Pearl Jam or the Deftones (or Major Lazer, whoever they are) to see him?
  • redraw
    redraw Posts: 1,298
    The Orange & Blue stages are side by side so there is no empty space Suzie - the band's come on straight after each other
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  • DonJon
    DonJon Posts: 5,089
    Serious last minute change of plans for me.....due to BDO factor, old age, work. Going to Thailand for a week instead.

    Auckland is out now. Cancelled Surrey hotel and 4 day road trip
    Adelaide a definite but pretty much fly in and out....also cancelled Barossa road trip.
    Sydney now in (plus backstage....whoooo). Think we going stay at Novotel out there for $60000 a night just so I don't have to battle crowds home.

    Still cant get anywhere near as excited as previous tours!

    Oh and Ed SOH solo.

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • DonJon
    DonJon Posts: 5,089
    BTW....morello or Lisa.

    Is Joe the fella that played in Auckland city bar after 2009 gig? Awesome sing-alongs!?!? Top night if so...from the bits I remember hahaha
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me.
  • doompony
    doompony Wellington, NZ Posts: 4,501
    Yep that was Joe Walsh. Superstar.
  • Noel B
    Noel B Posts: 73
    doom_pony said:

    lostrocker815 said:

    I'm getting everything ready for my trip to Auckland now, I'm even completely re-doing my hair for BDO, so if you see a girl with
    pink, green and blue hair, its ME. I've found it makes meeting new people at concerts easy, you cant miss me!

    Ha. I'm dying mine this weekend but only to cover the sneaky greys. Old lady life.
    I am dyeing my hair deep purple. So if you see a 54 year old man at Sydney BDO with purple hair , that's me.
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  • Princess Bulldozer
    Princess Bulldozer Mannheim, Germany Posts: 952
    Suziemay said:

    goldrush said:


    Melbourne:
    image

    All that empty space! I would have totally slotted in lesser known bands between the big acts, especially at the Blue Stage. I don't know who Steve Angello is, but would someone really make the decision to miss Pearl Jam or the Deftones (or Major Lazer, whoever they are) to see him?
    Boiler room is the DJ/dance/house etc stage. Lots of people just hang out there as that's their type of music.

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    Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science.
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  • Princess Bulldozer
    Princess Bulldozer Mannheim, Germany Posts: 952
    yellowledbetterman80 said:

    is there a group of 10c peeps meeting up at the gold coast venue and sticking together? or will this be planned at the pre party?

    Also any suggestions about getting there from brissy im considering driving but am unsure about the parking set up, i assume public transport will be running back to bris after bdo finishes?

    No plans yet. Maybe ask on pre party event page on FB.
    :)
    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

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