Big Day Out @ Sydney Showgrounds

What I remember (in 2024)...

Went with Benno.  Caught the train down and back from the Coast.

Like every other individual on the day, I wore my Nevermind t-shirt.

Day started at midday at the Skate Stage to see the Village Idiots (12-12.45).

Smudge on the same stage (1.15-2).

You Am I also on the Skate Stage (2.30-3.15).

Moved over to Stage 2 for the Falling Joys (3.30-4.30).

Left early to head into the Hordern for the Beasts of Bourbon. (4-5)

Next was Cosmic Psychos on the Stake Stage, though they were advertised to play last on that stage.

Back into the Hordern early for Nirvana (7-8).  It felt like everyone at the show (10,000 people) were packed into the 6,000 capacity venue.  Was ragdolled around the building the whole set.  Security fired water cannons from the front of stage to cool everyone off.

Afterwards, everyone collapsed over by Stage 2 while the Hard-Ons tore it up.  Henry Rollins joined them about half way though.  I'd never heard of him, but crowd loved him - and so did I.  Would be the start of a mini obsession with him.

Ratcat followed on the same stage, outside it was now dark and a bit cooler.  Saw Krist from Nirvana up the back watching Ratcat.

Left them early to head back inside for the Violent Femmes.  While Nirvana was wild and crazy, Femmes were mellow and a ton of fun.

Bought a t-shirt, with the Big Day Out logo on the front, but no bands listed on the back.  

The Crap Facts

This is my 12th concert.
This is my 2nd concert at RAS Showgrounds.
This is my 2nd concert in Moore Park.
This is my 12th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 12th concert in Australia.

Village Idiots are the 14th band I've seen.

Smudge are the 15th band I've seen.

You Am I are the 16th band I've seen.

Falling Joys are the 17th band I've seen.

Beasts of Bourbon are the 18th band I've seen.

Cosmic Psychos are the 19th band I've seen.

Nirvana are the 20th band I've seen.

Hard Ons with Henry Rollins are the 21st band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Ratcat concert.

This is my 2nd Violent Femmes concert.

Australia vs India @ SCG

What I remember (in 2024)...

I don't remember exactly who was there, but I assume it was the Coasties

We sat in the Brewongle Stand and were in line with Mike Whitney when he ran forever to take a catch in the outfield.

Match details

Toss: Australia, who chose to bat

Result: Australia 9/208 (50 overs).  India 7/202 (50 overs).  Australia won by 6 runs

Australia won the best-of-3-finals series 2-0

Players of the Finals:  David Boon (Australia) and Geoff Marsh (Australia)

Crowd: 34,470

Violent Femmes @ Virgin Megastore

What I remember (in 2024)...

I caught a train down from the Central Coast with Lucas, Steve and Butch.  Train got delayed, so we thought we were going to miss the show.  Fortunately the band was late as well.

Was flicking through the CDs in the store, when Brian Ritchie stood beside me and started playing.  The band were right in front of me.

The Crap Facts

This is my 11th concert.
Virgin Megastore is the 9th venue I've seen a concert in.
Sydney is the 9th sity I've seen a concert in.
This is my 11th concert in New South Wales.

This is my 11th concert in Australia.

Violent Femmes are the 13th band I've seen.