Big Day Out 2014

Win Butler of Arcade Fire greets fans and photographers

Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam headline the main stage

Another Australia Day, another Big Day Out in Sydney. My 9th year photographing it, with many more times attending it as a punter.

While it’s sadly been carrying the “beleaguered” adjective of late for a line-up change, lower than anticipated ticket sales and business shuffling behind the scenes – it was still a day of very impressive performances.

Win Butler of Arcade Fire greets fans and photographers
Win Butler of Arcade Fire greets fans and photographers

Most notably in my mind were Arcade Fire, a band that later this year are headlining days at Coachella and Glastonbury, this was their first major outing after releasing their new record.

Regine from Arcade Fire
Regine from Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire
The 1975
The 1975
Diplo in a bubble during Major Lazer's set
Diplo in a bubble during Major Lazer’s set
The Dancing Accountant inspired a big dance-along during Arcade Fire
The Dancing Accountant inspired a big dance-along during Arcade Fire
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Snoop
Snoop
The Hives
The Hives
The Hives
The Hives
Grouplove
Grouplove

Big Day Out Sydney 2014

Major Lazer
Major Lazer
The Boiler Room
The Boiler Room