the three bands chosen should be:

1) Mother Guru (nelson, nz)
No idea why they haven't been chosen for the last two bdo's, they are a local band with a huge amount of talent and potential. Unlike many other bands their sound is fresh and original, and they stage presence is one to be feared. They are always the highlight of nelson's new years festival (the cusp), consistantly upstaging bigger name playing after them thanks to a great live act. Beyond that, as a group they contribute greatly to nelson's music scene, which I can honestly say is 100% centred around the band.

2) Queens of the Stone Age
After the dissapointment of having their set cut short last bdo in auckland, I feel the bdo tour deserves to ask them back. The band has stated many times that the BDO is their favorite tour and would certainly jump at the chance :) In my eyes the queens are best hard rock band actively touring at the moment, and with a new album coming next year they will definately have a new batch of songs to get the auckland crowd moving.

3) Fu Manchu

Fu Manchu are one of the worlds most active heavy rockers around, they combine their appreciation of all the good things in life, surf, partying, suped up vans, roadtrips and other things slightly less legal in a form of hard hitting groove rock. They have a formidible live act, proven by their latest release, a two disk live album and have caught the eye of nz music channels as their latest single "squash that fly" has been onair quite abit lately. It's always good to have some underdogs and fu manchu could certainly bring a great unknown quantity to the bdo and rock the show.

cheers, Kim
(rock on)

I'd like to see:

#1) Outkast: As a new fan of theirs, i'd love to see them play live and i definitely think the BDO is the only place to see all the best bands play at one gig. Love the new Outkast stuff so i'd really really love to see them play at the BDO. I'd definitely go then!

#2) The Foo Fighters: I know they came last time but i would absolutely, absolutely not miss them for the world. I was in awe last time (the only time i ever dreamt i'd see them) and i would be sooo ecstatic if i got the chance to see them again. They friggin rocked! I could not wait to see them and was totally blown away by them!

and #3) Electric 6: I'm not usually a keen fan of dance music (having never really been in the boiler room before) but i'd defintiely be stoked to see Electric 6 play in there. Awesome songs, and pretty good vids to go with them! I'd definitely have to go in there and have a boogie.

...i wanna take you to a gay bar, gay bar... :)

AC/DC - Because this is the best balls-out rock band anyone could ever hope to experience, they wrote the rules and are everything live music should be about. the more kids influenced by this band the better off music will be in the future.

Pacifier - Easily still the best live rock band in NZ, always a favorite among the locals. can stand beside (and usually above) any international act playing on the day. It's just not the same without them.

Def Leppard - The Def-ones, The Deffs, whatever! This band was made for arena rock. they are still touring and selling out venues to this day. I've heard that they have been opening with the first side of High And Dry in its entirety, i mean who the hell does that? this band will lay down the challenge and wipe the floor with the youngsters.

Guided By Voices - they usually play three hour shows, so to condense it down to a mere 45 min would be a challenge for them. Still, they'd fit in around 15 songs, and they put on the most high energy drunken show in the world..

Le Tigre - nothing like angry feminist yelling to end the show - probably on the second stage however as not everyone will understand. dripping with dance beats and accusatory vocals, they'll be a must-see

the Brunettes - Can't think aof a dreamier, better band to play mid afternoon, as the sun beats down and the beer is flowing. And it'll pick everyone up and make em happy for the night to come..

Ash - Everyone has most probably heard an ash song and tapped their feet or nodded their head to it without realising how stupid they look. Ash have some catchy tunes, and Masaki - if Weezer don't make it down this way - then I heard that Ash do a great "only in dreams" cover. Besides, they have a girl gat player, and that's got to be good for ya.

Travis, we have had coldplay, so how about good ol' travis, they have just released their new album (which has had mixed reviews - all the more reason to make up our own minds...) Besides, they can play the banjo...and well....and that is kinda cool.

Pilot - Gotta pick an NZ band - and I just couldn't resist naming this one. heh... anyway...NZ hasn't really heard much of these guys yet and they should...BDO 2005 could be a great showcase...and you won't be disapointed.

Weezer - This band has been one of my favourites since the first album came out. Everyone who isn't living in a barn somewhere knows at least some Weezer material, and everyone seems to like it. The best thing about these guys is the way they've just gotten better the further thay've gone. They've recently gone completely over the top with their live show - many lights and pyro and their name in huge neon lights - and that is something that must be seen... a pop band with balls of metal.

Desapreciados - The young man behind Bright Eyes has been putting out albums since he was 16, and his latest Bright Eyes albums have gained huge critical and popular acclaim. As bright eyes most often a quiet, reflective act, I think that The Desapreciados would be an excellent idea for a Big Day Out. The same huge songwriting talent working in a rock format... some of the most interesting rock around, with a brilliant tortured soul frontman.

The International Noise Conspiracy - Since Refused split into its various factions, TINC has been the one that people have noticed. Their rock/pop music is energetic, with a wickedly intelligent and amusing lyricist, a strong band image and a reputedly wicked live show. They've had some fairly big singles, and would be a wonderful band to see next to my favourite locals.

Voom - if you think the the whitestripes are good... mutha f**ka you an't seen nothing. At night on the main stage with a great light show or don't bother

The slips - cause Mac used to be in Voom

Heather Nove - cause I love Heather Nova

ps. do I get points for not nominating my own band....?!

i rekin...
Audioslave - would rock cos they would b awesome to see live cos theyve got chris cornells distinctive voice and the power of rage.
Greenday - because they have classic hits like 'time of ur life' and 'basket case' that evry1 knows and enjoys.
Eminem - would blow the roof off the hip hop stage and attract many fans from all over NZ.

Queens Of The Stone Age (again 03) cause they piked out of jan 04 stop over.
and we decerve to see them with out PA cutouts!!
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Cody Chestnut, I wanna see how good he looks in Leather and if he plays up to the (I've got a big black cock & thats all your gonna get!!)
Oh and plus would'nt it be wicked to chuck some funked up s@#t in the dance/rock mix.?
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thirdly: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers!
what more can i say just Hell Yeah not one song a hit & miss forget Foo Fighters & Metallica (no offence but how diverse is the fan base of RHCP? Jane's addiction i think so)
if that was the main line up "here take my right arm, even my left."...
also chuck in Fat Freddys Drop, Trinity Roots, Daja Voodoo, The Anals, the coolies, Evolver and every other band on the face of NZ and you've got a WINNER!!
hahahahahaha just the thught of it eh?

bjork- she would be amazing live.

radiohead- they need to come to nz again.

the pixies- i heard these guys are back together . great band

You Am I - One of Australias most popular and best loved RocknRoll bands, they've opened for many a brilliant band like the Rolling Stones, and have given many recent and commercially popular young bands a push in the right direction and a chance by choosing them as supports like The Vines and The Strokes.
They've got a back catologue the size of an Australian outback road train and are a truely fantastic live band.

Hailing from New York city, the Yeah Yeah Yeah's, who as I understand are yet to set foot upon New Zealand shores. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys play in Australia, and even though Karen had suffered a nasty fall the night before they were still absolutely engaging and fantastic.
They put so much emotion into their music and it's a shame that many New Zealanders haven't seen their powerful and compelling live show yet.

Finally, New Zealands own Rock n Roll Machine.
I bought Pump Gas a few months back and I have not stopped listening to it since (except of course, for when I'm listening to the YYY's or You Am I :P) They're a brilliant contemporary rock band who truely bring their own thang to the genre. I've yet to have the pleasure of witnessing this bands reputable, and (so I've heard) amazing live performance, but I'm absolutely sure when I do it wont be something I regret.
You should give this band a slot on the BDO so that they can reach a further range of audience, which is beneficial both for them and for the people who haven't heard of them yet. If Pump Gas is anything to go by, then their live shows would most certainly be if anything, blistering.

1. Jet - In the 70's, I used to adore going to see bands with the same sound as Jet, when I was a teenager. Thrity years later , my youngest daughter loves Jet. I would love to pretend I was seventeen again, and dance alongside my seventeen year old daughter (if she would let me of course!). It would be a fantastic memory trigger.

2.The Kings of Leon - Yes, I am aware that they are playing at next years big day out festival. However, their country blues, rock and roll style of music is so uplifting and fun, and I would love to see them two years in a row... as long as my girls stay away form the four young lads! People could dance around and sing at the top of their lungs, if they are able to they could try and husk their voice so it sounds like their whiskey and ciggerettes drawl. It would make people forget their problems and just focus on fun and youth.

3. Santana - His music will never, ever age.It is my opinion that as many young people as possible need to be exposed to this marvelous musicians music. He performs with explicit soul and feeling, it could be a religious experience for all that see him.

THE CAT EMPIRE AU Big Stage about Noon.

Where the hip-hop community dance to Gypsy, the jazz purists jump to hip-hop, the Latinos bop to reggae, the rastas shake to latin, the elderly sweat to funk, the youth swing to dancehall, and everyone wakes up a little happier.
From Melborne & starting to enjoy some commercial success. These guys will have a scorcher this summer in Australia.

CORNERSTONE ROOTS NZ Smaller Stage evening.(maybe an earlier slot in the big top)

Organic, Coastal, refreshing revival of the old school reggae vibe. Environmentally friendly & if their first album is anything to go by, soul food for the ears.

FIGWIT NZ or Brendon Lovegrove/Radar….

Now it has always been my pet hate, that we line up at the gates of the BDO, all pumped up & rearing to go, the anticipation , adventure & excitement. Then you hang around in the heat waiting to be checked etc & then to go in the gates & this can be anywhere up to an hour, then there is this old bloke who starts ranting on. He is probably a trotting official. What would be more fun is, a stage with some comedy or some hard case commentary going on at the gates. The above spring to mind, hell even the Havo & Newsboy will do.

Okay, ....so thats not really a stage performance entry I supposed so how about....

OZZY bloody OZBOURNE & Black Sabbath
As we watch ozzy become more & more senile & demented with each MTV episode at the hands of his wife & demon spawn, with his credibility slipping further beyond recovery, I would like to see Black Sabbath in full glory give the youth of today a taste of the legend.

1. Tom Waits - he hardly ever plays live, and hasn't been down to this part of the world - well, Australia, at least - for ages. The BDO would be a great excuse to get him down here, as well as a great opportunity for us Kiwi Waitsheads to see the man live for the first time in our merry green land. He'll make a terrific headliner.

2. The Wrens - these guys have been around for ages, but are virtually unknown down here. They have become critical darlings following the release of their superb album The Meadowlands, a record that alternates between alt country balladry and classic indie-guitar rock. They're a great band that deserve more recognition.

3. Johnny Clegg - hey, we've had Yothu Yindi, let's bring over Johnny Clegg. He is a white South African musician who, together with his bands Juluka and Savuka, has combined elements of Western pop/rock with traditional Zulu tribal music (he used to be a lecturer in Anthropology). He has also flown in the face of the previous South African regime by leading mixed-race bands and he is a world-class songwriter to boot. He will be an interesting addition, especially for fans of "World Music".