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Neil Young to headline Big Day Out 2009






Neil Young to headline Big Day Out 2009

Canadian rocker Neil Young will headline the 2009 Big Day Out music festival, and will play side shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Festival organisers have confirmed that Young, 62, will play the annual event, which travels to the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland, New Zealand, in January and February.

On his first Australian tour since 2003, Young has also announced dates for Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in January which go on sale on September 19.

Big Day Out organisers were unwilling to confirm rumours that the Arctic Monkeys and the Ting Tings would also be on the bill.

The first line-up announcement for the popular festival is expected within the next month.

In past years major international acts such as Nirvana, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys and Metallica have rocked the Big Day Out, along with local acts such Silverchair, Powderfinger, You Am I, The Living End and Grinspoon.

Neil Young 2009 Australian tour dates:

* January 21 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre

* January 24 - Sydney Entertainment Centre

* January 28 - Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

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no bloody way will he headline it. if metallica comes neil will get booed off stage just like every other band that plays before the headliners..
deka (23/09/2008 1:27:18 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Who cares, as long as he comes. Bought my tickets for his Brisbane concert today. Would have gone to the Sydney concert but have to be in Vancouver on that day.
lil_Raggie (18/09/2008 5:07:46 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
will he come with crazy horse or just himself?
gd (15/09/2008 10:16:55 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Neil has always been a pioneer , he not only is a brilliant muso / songwriter , he is a humanitarian , he donates countless thousands of dollars to charity, world he has jammed with best ,and the best jam with him
gavin sandry (14/09/2008 8:51:55 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
P.P.S. Rust Never Sleeps
lil_Raggie (14/09/2008 5:30:11 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
P.S. Who do you think Powderfinger got their name from?
lil_Raggie (14/09/2008 5:25:28 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
The man has earned the right to play where and when he likes. He doesn't need the money and his ego doesn't need a boost. The profit will probably go to the Bridge School. To quote. "you're all just pissin' in the wind."
lil_Raggie (14/09/2008 12:00:52 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
yuk your lack of vocabulary is showing... and so is your lack of taste, but its all a matter of perceptions right? Neil Young will have sold out shows so you're opinion is just that!
im great how about you (13/09/2008 9:47:18 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I for one can not wait to see my hippie era heros.
Brett Molloy (4/09/2008 8:36:06 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
You are like a hurricane, theres calm in your eye.Some are safer when the feeling stays, i want to love you but im getting Blown away.
James Davis (4/09/2008 7:01:59 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
You are like a hurricane, theres calm in your eye.Some are safer when the feeling stays, i want to love you but im getting Blown away.
Nash Stills (4/09/2008 6:58:47 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Neil Young after the goldrush.
Quentin (4/09/2008 2:43:08 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Even I can sing better then him
BritanySpears (4/09/2008 2:39:39 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
i heard bleach is good for getting rid of mould !!!!!
salty (4/09/2008 12:30:18 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
to the one you`ll never forgive LISTEN HERE dic**ad..just because i dont like his music doesnt mean i dont like music from that era ,, it means i just dont like his music..i have a right to an opinoin so go phuck urself you idiot !!!!!!!! kisses
YUK (4/09/2008 12:23:47 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Oh God, in a room full of Golden Mouldy's Not my idea of Fun!
GoldDragonLady (4/09/2008 10:54:20 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
go phuck yourself yuk, jayden, dave and paul grow some balls and get some decent taste in music you phuckwits
the one you'll never figure (4/09/2008 10:30:13 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
The greatest Rocker / jammer that has ever been Hundreds of great songs .A True ledgend in the music industry. Go to the event you want be disapointed.
crazy horse (4/09/2008 8:04:51 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
the man's a legend -singer and songwriter, writes all his stuff...
DENNIS (4/09/2008 7:15:30 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Down by the river i shot my baby, my x used to hate that song Neil Young is a pioneer and a true rock icon and legend do yourself a favour and go catch him before he disappears forever,
Deadset Legend (4/09/2008 1:46:28 AM) | Mark As Inappropriate
These old rockers performed with their voice & some instruments - no fancy computers to make them sound good like they all use now. Go along and hear real music!!
JW (3/09/2008 11:29:57 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Stones just to name a few are still around and doing a great job keeping up with the crap that is around now. How many modern bands & singers will be around for 30+ yrs. Me thinks not many.
JW (3/09/2008 11:26:51 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
The man is a legend. no doubt. music today is shit i agree with Rebel. can't wait to see the man live!
lana (3/09/2008 9:23:42 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Neil Young has been rocking, protesting and trying to make the world a better place for decades. Hey Yuk, listen to him and learn something.
John (3/09/2008 8:53:04 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
You have got to be joking!!!!!!!!.He should be doing the RSL's not big day out.You need a good last act,not one that makes you want to have a nanna nap.
Paul (3/09/2008 8:29:00 PM) |
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YUK (3/09/2008 7:23:00 PM) |
If you don't like the acts, don't go! Stay home and watch your Bardot DVD again!
Stop Whingin' (3/09/2008 6:45:59 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I could be happy the rest of my days with a cinnamon girl.I live alone in a paradise that makes me think of two.Rolling home to you.
Quentin Arundell (3/09/2008 6:01:20 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
I have seen the needle and the damage done little part of it in everyone.Sitting here drifing like a setting sun.
Quentin Arundell (3/09/2008 5:54:01 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Neil Young does not need money , he owns half of California.
dave (3/09/2008 5:15:31 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
AWESOME NEIL YOUNG IN THE SUMMER TIME
SORBELLO (3/09/2008 5:13:53 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
About time he came to Australia. For the moron 'yuk', he needs neither money or a ego boost, he has done everything there is to be done in rock an roll and has stayed on top from the start. Can't wait to see a rock legend.
about time (3/09/2008 4:00:10 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
to "yuk" "WTF' and Jayden...why don't you cretins grow up.Todays music is utter shite and doesn't last very long at all.AT LEAST NEIL YOUNG IS STILL ROCKING!! As far as him needing money or a ego boost..OMG!
Rebel. (3/09/2008 3:54:58 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Please get some better bands.Neil young is S-HIT
Jayden (3/09/2008 3:41:33 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
bout time someone with real rock n roll royal blood , show the youngens a thing a two
bouttime (3/09/2008 3:17:57 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
Luff neils YUNG he rules the everything
awesopme (3/09/2008 1:29:10 PM) | Mark As Inappropriate
another old and crusty one that either needs money or an ego boost.......
yuk (3/09/2008 11:49:00 AM) |
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