Does it take the cake?

Of the last three Big Day Outs, 2003 - 2005, I would have to say 2005 would 'take the cake' in terms of overall band selection, atmosphere and weather. However, me myself not being the biggest Beastie Boys fan made this years Big Day yards behind 2003's Foo Fighters and 2004's Metallica as finishing acts.

Now, who's waiting for 2006??!! I am.
(Right: The Bleeders. Below: Blue Stage)

 

Big Day Out 2005

Damn did it go off. It went off! So many of the A-K-A crew was there, it just wasn't funny! Bas, Elda, Annelies, Mara, Rory, Josh, Issac, Barker, Breeze, Logan, Matt and Gavin were all present in some shape or form roasting under the sun as the day proved to be one of the nicest and hottest this summer. (Problems Scrolling? Click Here)

Ticket Price was $105 at ticketek or $120 from gate. Worth it? For Sure!
(Right: Entrance to Stadium, crowd for Blue & Orange Stages. Below: Bas, Issac and Annelies in the crowds)

What was good!

  • Steriogram
  • The Bleeders
  • Grinspoon
  • Shihad (the best by far!)
  • Slipknot
  • System of a Down
  • Rise Against
  • Beastie Boys (average)
  • Deja Voodoo
  • The Hives
  • The Have
  • 48 May (average)
  • Chemical Brothers

Photos

I only managed to take several photos on my pxt camera throughout the day that are worth showing. Unfortunately through Shihad I was too caught up in the moment (right up the front in the middle!) to take any photos.

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Bid Day Out 2005 photo page.