Big Day Out 2010 lineup announced

Big Day Out I like you. I really do. You've been good to me over the years, and though my interest wavers, that's natural with any long term relationship. You need to nurture these things, be sensitive, yet encouraging. A bit spicey. 

There's not too many surprises in the internet age. Sometimes, even less so with institutions. Thanks to various leaks, interviews and love letters, we already knew the likes of Muse, Lily Allen, Dizzee Rascal and Girl Talk were on their way to 2010 Big Day Out. Powderfinger, Eskimo Joe and Kisschasy we didn't need to. Whereas Grinspoon, Tame Impala and The Temper Trap will be at the opening of a tin can this festival season, as sure enough as the sun coming up tomorrow. 

But it's the undercard at these festivals where the real value lies, and sure enough here we find a few fresh points of interest to unearth. (Which, one could argue, giant established festivals that sell out regardless of lineup are in prime position to do.) Epic US prog-metallaers Mastodon, epic US prog-folkies The Decemberists and the back-from-the-dead-now-kinda-interesting UK dudes The Horrors will all make a much anticipated journey to Australia. 

Here's the deal:

Muse
Powderfinger
Lily Allen
Eskimo Joe
Groove Armada
Grinspoon
The Mars Volta
Ladyhawke
Dizzee Rascal
Karnivool
Peaches
The Temper Trap
Kasabian
Midnight Juggernauts
Rise Against
Magic Dirt
Mastodon
Lisa Mitchell
The Horrors
Bluejuice
Calvin Harris
Kisschasy
The Decemberists
Tame Impala
Girl Talk

SUNDAY JANUARY 17th GOLD COAST PARKLANDS
Smith St Southport. Gates open 11am
Tickets $140 (inc GST) +bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer. Available from Rockinghorse Records (Brisbane), Sunflower Pacific Fair (Broadbeach), Mosh Pit Music (Maroochydore), Ticketmaster outlets/Phonecharge 136 100, www.ticketmaster.com.au and from our website www.bigdayout.com
NB: 5,000 tickets will be with held from initial sale for use in the online ballot allocation

FRIDAY JANUARY 22nd SYDNEY SHOWGROUND
Showground Rd Sydney Olympic Park. Gates open 11am. Event closes midnight.
Tickets $140 (inc GST) +bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer. Available from www.ticketmaster.com.auand from our website , www.bigdayout.com

TUESDAY JANUARY 26th MELBOURNE FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE
Epsom Rd, Flemington, Melbourne. Gates Open 11am
Tickets $140 (inc GST) +bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer. Available from Ticketmaster outlets/Phonecharge 136 100, www.ticketmaster.com.auand from our website www.bigdayout.com

FRIDAY JANUARY 29th ADELAIDE SHOWGROUND
Rose Tce Wayville, Adelaide. Gates Open 11am
Tickets $140 (inc GST) +bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer. Available from Krypton Discs (Glenelg), Mr V Music (City, Semaphore), Elevator Music (Seaford), Globalize (Rundle Mall, Elizabeth, Marion), Ticketmaster outlets/Phonecharge 136 100, www.ticketmaster.com.auand from our website www.bigdayout.com

SUNDAY JANUARY 31st PERTH CLAREMONT SHOWGROUND
Graylands Rd Claremont, Perth. Gates Open 11am
Tickets $140 (inc GST) +bf *. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer. Available from 78 Records (Perth), Mills Records (Fremantle), Planet Video (Mt Lawley), Live Clothing, Bassendean Newsagency (Bassendean), Cellarbrations (Bayswater), Trax (Mandurah), Collins Music (Bunbury), Blue 62 (Busselton), Geraldton CD Centre (Geraldton), Kalgoorlie Sound (Kalgoorlie), Vibes (Albany), Chinatown Music (Broome), Ticketmaster outlets/Phonecharge 136 100, www.ticketmaster.com.auand from our website www.bigdayout.com

TICKETS ON SALE:
SYDNEY: WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER
GOLD COAST: THURSDAY 8th OCTOBER
AUCKLAND, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE & PERTH: FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER

You will be asked to read and agree to our Conditions of Sale and Admission before you can purchase tickets. Conditions of Sale and Admission can be viewed at www.bigdayout.com
For full show information and internet ticket bookings check out the websitewww.bigdayout.com
*booking fees may vary pending on outlet & mode of purchase

MA 15 +: The Big Day Out is for Mature Audiences only (MA15). Children under the age of 15 are not permitted. All patrons entering the site must have a valid ticket.