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It's nigh upon us
It's the time of the year we've all been waiting for. Paula Yeoman explains why and shares a few tips.
Watch Shihad's Big Day Out set from the side of the main stage!
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Fashion Plates: Bic Runga and Kody Nielson
Big Day Out songbirds Bic Runga and Kody Nielson share their style secrets and their preference for keeping things simple.
Adventures in sound
With the summer music festival circuit more jam-packed than ever, what does it take to stay afloat and get punters through the gates?
The Black Keys back on key
After a break, the Black Keys are back with an album they consider their best to date.
Final Big Day Out artists released
The second and final list of bands playing at the 2011 Big Day Out has been released.
Chick with Bic at BDO
You might say Bic Runga and The Mint Chicks' Kody Nielson have very different performing styles.
BDO competition to win a double pass and huge album haul
Prizes don't get much better than this, win a Big Day Out ticket for you and a mate, plus a huge album haul so you can learn all the lyrics.
First-timers at the Big Day Out
Along with Tool, Rammstein, and Iggy and the Stooges there are a number of returnees to the Big Day Out, but what about some of the newbies?
Tooling up for the Big Day Out
Tool are one of the major acts on next year's Big Day Out line-up. Scott Kara talks to bassist Justin Chancellor
Big Day Out lineup revealed
The first announcement of the 2011 Big Day Out lineup has been released.
Big Day Out 2011 lineup announcement - Live Blog
Join the Herald Online for the live blog of the Big Day Out 2011 Lineup announcement. Twitter comments via #bdonz
Unrelenting crowds heave at Big Day Out
A 45,000-strong crowd soaked up the sun and atmosphere at the 16th Big Day Out music festival at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
Big Day Out rockers ready for <i>Lily Allen</i> and <i>Muse</i>
Aussie rockers Powderfinger were one of the main acts during the afternoon at the Big Day Out at Mt Smart Stadium today.
Big Day Out 2010 Crowds (gallery 3)
Have you been snapped at the Big Day Out? Keep an eye out for one marked photo. If that person is you, you've won a prize.
Big Day Out 2010 Crowds (gallery 2)
Have you been snapped at the Big Day Out? Keep an eye out for one marked photo. If that person is you, you've won a prize.
Today's weather for the Big Day Out
Find out what the weather has in store for this Friday's Big Day Out music festival.
Big Day Out 2010 - Your photos
Did you go to the Big Day Out 2010? Click here to send us your photos.
Many bands make BDO work
Yes, there are headliners, but this year it's all about the breadth and quality of the acts on offer at this year's premier festival.
Quick guide: Big Day Out's top acts
A quick snapshot of some of the main acts set to blaze at this year's Big Day Out music festival.
Big Day Out trivia
Test your Big Day Out knowledge with our compendium of fascinating facts about the annual music festival.
Best Big Day Out moments
Top New Zealand radio personalities share their best Big Day Out memories with us.
Get set for the Big Day Out
Thousands of music fans get ready to rock at Big Day Out - the biggest musical event of the year.
Big Day Out survival tips
The biggest event on the music calendar is imminent. Here's our handy guide to surviving the mammoth day.