With the global economy on the brink of collapse, what better time to ask people to hand over their hard earned money to escape the world for a day.

And who better to prove to you that investing in music is safer and returns much more than banks any day: the man who has seen it all, Neil Young.

This is a proud moment for BDO. After 17 years of producing the most dynamic, entertaining and challenging event we possibly can, this year’s shows promise to stand out from all others.

From the dynamic sounds of Arctic Monkeys or the lush depth of TV on the Radio to the wealth of great local talent or the welcome return of the Prodigy, the world’s biggest traveling circus will be once again back on the road next January.

But before we get to the good stuff, here’s some important info:

In an effort to ensure our tickets are available to genuine punters at the price we have set, there will be a ticket purchase limit of four per customer.  Every customer will need to read and agree to our Conditions of Sale and Admission before they can purchase tickets.  These conditions can be viewed on our website and will also be displayed in all agencies and outlets.

And this year we have changed ticketing agents and outlets.  Ticketmaster is our new ticketing partner.  Tickets will be available from www.bigdayout.com and Ticketmaster – on-line at www.ticketmaster.co.nz, by phone 0800 111 999 and at Ticketmaster outlets, including Real Groovy.

So come and join us for a just one day. We hope the first announcement will satisfy your musical needs, but for those who need  more there will be a second announcement in November...

Stay tuned for the second announcement of artists coming soon!
NEIL YOUNG, THE PRODIGY, ARCTIC MONKEYS, THE TING TINGS, TV ON THE RADIO, TIKI TAANE, MY MORNING JACKET, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, HEADLESS CHICKENS, THE BLACK SEEDS, THE DATSUNS, SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO, ELEMENO P, NESIAN MYSTIK, PENDULUM, THE LIVING END, SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM, LUGER BOA, COBRA KHAN, LADI 6, THE NAKED AND FAMOUS

FRIDAY JANUARY 16th AUCKLAND MT SMART STADIUM
Maurice Rd Penrose. Gates open 11am

Tickets on sale Friday 10th October. $125 +bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer.  Available from Real Groovy, all Ticketmaster Outlets, phone and credit card bookings 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz, and from our website www.bigdayout.com

For full show information and internet ticket bookings check out www.bigdayout.com
*booking fees may vary depending on outlet & mode of purchase

We are proud to welcome Smokefree as a partner to the Big Day Out 2009. This will be the first time in the event’s history that no tobacco products will be sold at the venue and, additionally, free quit support will be available all day.

Tags: Arctic Monkeys, Big Day Out, Neil Young, Sneaky Sound System, The Black Seeds, The Living End, The Prodigy, The Ting Tings, Tiki Taane