Beenie Man Ousted from Big Day Out

The Producers of Big Day Out have decided not to proceed with the proposed engagement of Jamaican Reggae performer Beenie Man for the Jan 2010 show.

Although aware of the controversial nature of Beenie Man and his previous lyrics that have caused offence with the Gay and Lesbian and wider community, the Producers understood that the artist had renounced these sentiments and no longer expresses those views.

Notwithstanding claims of a commitment to the Reggae Compassionate Act which he signed in 2007 and a promise of adherence to peaceful and humanistic values for the dates here by Beenie Man, the depth of feeling and hurt amongst these groups has convinced us that for us to proceed with his Big Day Out appearances was, and would continue to be, divisive amongst our audience members and would mar the enjoyment of the event for many.

For this reason we have decided not to proceed.

Big Day Out January 15th 2010

Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland

Muse / The Mars Volta / Lily Allen / Kora / Groove Armada/Kasabian / Dizzee Rascal/Simian Mobile Disco/Jet/Midnight Youth/ Pnc / Peaches / Ladyhawke/Passion Pit/Girl Talk / Dimmer / Rise Against / Mastodon / Karnivool/Head Like A Hole/Devendra Banhart/The Horrors / Gin Wigmore / Powderfinger/The Veils/Sasha/Calvin Harris / The Decemberists / Eskimo Joe/Deja Voodoo/The Temper Trap / Minuit / James Duncan / The Checks/Kidz In Space/Cairo Knife Fight/Mountaineater/True Lovers/Tim Phinn/Bandicoot/Lord Of Tigers/The Silent Disco

TICKETS $132 plus booking fee.

You will be asked to read and agree to our Conditions of Sale and Admission before you can purchase tickets. Conditions of Sale and Admission can be viewed at http://http://www.bigdayout.com

For full show information and internet ticket bookings check out the website

http://http://www.bigdayout.com

Tickets available from www.bigdayout.com, http://http://www.ticketmaster.co.nz Real Groovy and Marbecks nationwide

*booking fees may vary pending on outlet & mode of purchase.

Due to the limited number of pit passes available, the Big Day Out is unable to accredit freelance or student photographers.
Due to the limited number of media tickets available, we can only consider accrediting pre existing media outlets.

The Big Day Out is for Mature Audiences only (MA15). Children under the age of 15 are not permitted. All patrons entering the site must have a valid ticket

For further details, check the Big Day Out website http://http://www.bigdayout.com

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