The Big Day Out festival tour kicks off in New Zealand before taking in five Australian dates, boasting an ever-impressive mix of local talent and global heavy weights. Starting life as an all-out rock affair back in 1992, BDO has followed the UK lead by incorporating different types of music into its day long program, such as dance and hip-hip. Last year, System Of A Down and Beastie Boys topped the bill - whoever's performing, the emphasis is always on the shell-shockingly loud!