The timetables for the 2011 Big Day Out has been released, and it looks like Tool are only getting 75 minutes this year, unlike 90 minutes that headliners get in previous years. Not sure what’s up with that, but I imagine there’s plenty of disappointed Tool fans out there.
Hopefully the sideshows many of us are going to have no such restriction…
shitty balls!!
Are the other headliners getting 75 minutes as well? Are there any more bands this year than last that could’ve caused a shift or something?
[quote comment=””]Are the other headliners getting 75 minutes as well? Are there any more bands this year than last that could’ve caused a shift or something?[/quote]
I believe it’s due to a 15 minute slot between Rammstein and Tool for some arty display between stages. Â While it does sound cool, I’m not sure I like the idea of losing 15 minutes from the Tool set because of it.
Im glad I held out for the sideshow really, Grinderman playing at the same time as TooL is really gonna cheese of a few of my mates… Lucky I saw them play 1 1/2 hours at Roskilde on their first tour. As for all the rest, meh, the money I saved by not going has allowed me to buy tickets to stuff I really want to see. I’ve got a busy few months ahead of me.
You can all shuffle over to see MIA play after Tool finish up… i know you love her.
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You can all shuffle over to see MIA play after Tool finish up… i know you love her.
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MIA is a long way from the worst act in the BDO this year…
I don’t regret getting tickets for the BDO, the lineup is pretty awesome this year, the only real drawback is the shorter headlining set for Tool, but since I’m going to a sideshow it’s not such a big deal for me now.
Also, Sponsored by Tooheys Extra Shite, Smirnoff Vodka and Jim Beam… I wonder if there will be any variety this year?
9 DOLLARS FOR A FUCKING (shit) BEER??? WANKERS!!!
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Also, Sponsored by Tooheys Extra Shite, Smirnoff Vodka and Jim Beam… I wonder if there will be any variety this year?
9 DOLLARS FOR A FUCKING (shit) BEER??? WANKERS!!!
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When your stuck in the D-barrier waiting for the headline acts drinking beer is the last thing you want to do anyway…
Maybe the 75 minutes is because they aren’t touring on the back of a new album? I know Tool could easily fill 90 minutes with whatever they wanted and we’d all still be happy but the lack of a new record might have something to do with their reduced playing time, especially since they already did the BDO thing 4 years ago in support of 10,000 Days etc.
It’s all about the sideshows baby! Brace yourselves – they will be sick… fully sick!
same at soundwave last year, remember? same again his year, ya think?
This time i think ill stay sober… not that getting pissed is really an option when you’ve got a buying limit of 4 and they’re all opened AND you cant get out of the drinking area!
but Queens are so much better when you’re… something else.
wow not long to go now! Shame about the shorter set time, I’m sure there are tons of fans who only managed BDO tickets, gutted. You always know it will still be a great performance.
I hope they make it to one of the festivals in the UK next year. I see Sonisphere, have just announced the big four will be playing, and Download has System. Tool at either of these would make it one hell of a festival. Do we have any news on any tours post BDO next year?
[quote comment=””]Tool at either of these would make it one hell of a festival. Do we have any news on any tours post BDO next year?[/quote]
I’ve had it suggested to me (though not by a source I consider reliable at this stage) that Tool may play some festival dates in Europe. Â I suspect it’s unlikely though (but I’ve said that for the last 3 Tool tours so anything could happen).
Thanks for the heads up hellboy. Yeah I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Enjoy both the shows, I bet the side gig won’t dissapoint! And thanks for all the great info over the year, fourtheye is always my first www stop on my morning coffee break 🙂 Happy holidays.
all i can say is ouch.
People should probably be more grateful that they’re even getting to see Tool perform live at all, no matter how long the show is. The last show I was at was probably about that long and was worth two of every penny I put into the journey to get there. Have fun at the shows luckians!!
This sucks balls as a NZ TOOL fan who doesn’t get the opportunity of any sideshows. (can’t afford to fly to aussie).
15 mins less means 1-2 less songs…an epic version of lateralus, or EBA/The Patient being scratched off the setlist.
Hopefully they have a special surprise for the NZ fans like last time – Serj from System of a Down’s eastern hailings on Sober.
well i’m gutted, i wonder if we will get a 13 min opening song in a 75min set??? just as well i paid another $800 to get across to the Brisbane show!
from memory, the ticketek site showed a playing time of 1hour 45 minutes for the brisbane tool show.
reason why i wont see tool at a festival. thats lame.
SAID THE SAME, BUT AT THE TIME TIX WERE ON SALE, THERE WAS NO GUARANTEED WORD ON ANY SIDESHOWS… MOST CITIES DIDN’T GET SIDESHOWS (LUCKILY, MELB. DID) AND FEST TOOL IS BETTER THAN NO TOOL SINCE I’VE NOT SEEN THEM SINCE NORTHERN SUMMER 07
[quote comment=”42257″]from memory, the ticketek site showed a playing time of 1hour 45 minutes for the brisbane tool show.[/quote] Having seen Tool at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre (22/4/02), the Sydney Entertainment Centre (24/1/07) and the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne (31/1/07), I can confirm that on all three occasions the playing time was listed as 1 hour 45 minutes. Tool come on just after 9pm and finish just shy of 11pm. Same as when I saw them in the States this year. They always say 1 hour 45 minutes at the venue etc. In conclusion, the sideshows will be FULL… Read more »
Another TA legend (in his own mind) finally shows up. What’s up P.P.? Aren’t you an Aussie? Still too far? I know it’s a big continent.
Anyway, nice to see you show up.
[quote comment=””] Fubar – 4 hours ago » People should probably be more grateful that they’re even getting to see Tool perform live at all, no matter how long the show is. The last show I was at was probably about that long and was worth two of every penny I put into the journey to get there. Have fun at the shows luckians!! Another TA legend (in his own mind) finally shows up. What’s up P.P.? Aren’t you an Aussie? Still too far? I know it’s a big continent. Anyway, nice to see you show up. [/quote] Haha.. I… Read more »