Big Day Out @ Sydney Showgrounds

After the first Big Day Out in 1992, where Violent Femmes and Nirvana headlined, there was never a doubt whether I'd go the following year.

A few extra people and a more international line up, but a wild day. I got to see the Hard Ons with Jerry A, Sonic Youth, Beasts Of Bourbon, Iggy Pop, Helmet, Def FX, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Tumbleweed,  You Am I, Headache, Mudhoney, Front End Loader and Daisygrinders.

From what I remember, 17 years later, I had a great day. Was stoked to finally see Sonic Youth. Iggy was incredible (including an all-star version of "I Wanna Be Your Dog). Mudhoney were amazing (right in the middle of my love of grunge) Hard Ons followed up their previous years exploits with Henry Rollins with an equally impressive set with Jerry A of Poison Idea. Helmet ripped the tops off everyone's heads. I became a Nick Cave fan that day. And Tumbleweed were the best of the Aussie bands - but that goes without saying.

I don't think I had started my "go to a concert, buy a shirt" phase yet. So the shirt below was actually not an official shirt, but one I picked up as an after thought outside for about $10.

The Crap Facts

This is my 22nd concert.
This is my 3rd concert at RAS Showgrounds.
This is my 4th concert in Moore Park.
This is my 22nd concert in New South Wales.

This is my 22nd concert in Australia.

Daisygrinders are the 32nd band I've seen.

Front End Loader are the 33rd band I've seen.

Mudhoney are the 34th band I've seen.

Headache are the 35th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd You Am I concert.

This is my 2nd Tumbleweed concert.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are the 36th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Def FX concert.

Helmet are the 37th band I've seen.

Iggy Pop is the 38th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Beasts of Bourbon concert.

Sonic Youth are the 39th band I've seen.

This is my 3rd Hard Ons with Jerry A concert.