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The first group of acts to play Auckland's Big Day Out music festival has been announced.
Joining previously announced Rage Against The Machine are Bjork, Arcade Fire, Shihad, LCD Sound System, Dizzee Rascal, Billy Bragg, The Clean, Katchafire, The Phoenix Foundation, SJD, Grinspoon, Cut Off Your Hands, Hilltop Hoods, Paul Kelly, Battles, Young Sid, Antagonist, Motocade and White Birds and Lemons.
Subsequent line up announcements for the event, to be held at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on January 18th, will be made in the coming months.
Tickets will cost $120 plus a booking fee and go on sale on October 12.
- NZHERALD STAFF