Brisbane And Beyond Live: THE BIG DAY OUT [1994]

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

THE BIG DAY OUT [1994]

(Gold Coast Parklands: January 21, 1994)

This is when I discovered what was happening in my own backyard. Despite the mega lineup, it was a chance hearing of the mighty Dreamkillers on 4ZZZ that convinced me to grab my mates Jason and Todd and head down the coast.

Beers were $3 and they let you buy a six-pack, It had rained the night before and it didn't take long for the front of the main stages to turn to deep mud (despite the saw dust that had been laid down). Todd can attest to the depth you could sink.

Highlights (a few of many more): Dreamkillers, moshing hard, blood and high dives under the big top; Budd; Hard-Ons; Tumbleweed; Soundgarden; Ramones.

Lowlights: Missed The Meanies, The Breeders and Björk.