The Big Exo Day Blog

Are you ready to WIN???!!!

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:32:00 GMT

ARE YOU READY TO WIN???

Good morning guys and gals! We hope you're well, and we hope you're ready to win, because:

Introducing for the first time ever....

THE "EXO GENIUS" AWARD FOR 2011

Do you have what it takes to be recognised as the most creative, abstract, or entrepreneurial Big Exo Day Marketeer? Did your teachers always tell you how creative and brilliant you were? We want you to show us how you can market the Big Exo Day in your own way, with your own style & flair!

HOW:

Simply show us your idea with a photo or video evidence to show what you've done, and the winner will be given a free double pass to the Big Exo Day 2011 PLUS the chance to get back stage and meet the bands, help us out with interviewing artists on the day, watch the entire mainstage event from side-of-stage PLUS a free double rego to your local Groundswell 2012!

Simply email your ideas through to us at events@youthalivensw.com by Wednesday the 31st August 2011.

Vital Conditions:
-You need to advertise legally (no crazy illegal activities please!)
-It needs to be original and your own idea.
-It needs to tell the world about (and include these words)the Big Exo Day 2011 on September 17th at Parramatta Park.
-All content needs to be appropriate and tasteful. Remember this is an all-ages show!

... Need Ideas?

-Something visual- an art installation, a viral video, a flash-mob
-Something captivating- a song, a dance, a performance piece!
-Something abstract- a mascot, a movie, body art...??

So what are you waiting for??

Get cracking, and show us why you deserve to be crowned "Exo Genius 2011"!

Well things are heating up, tickets are selling fast, and we have lots to look forward to at the Big Exo Day 2011, so get yourself in the know by checking for our regular updates and ever-increasing line up by clicking the button below...

ALSO... Make sure you stay connected with us via twitter and like us on Facebook. Its not too late to join the conversation and tell us what you want to see at The Big Exo Day 2011!

Lots of love, The Big Exo Day Team.

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Big Announcement Happening Wednesday July 7

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:59:00 GMT

Hey Big Exo Day!!! It's been a while...

We hope this blog finds you well... We are days away from announcing more artists for the Big Exo Day; July 7th can’t come soon enough for us. We’ve got bands that have played at other great festivals, bands that have played in your schools, new international bands, and returning bands that you all know and love. Be sure to be checking your facebook page, twitter and our website on July 7th to keep up to date with our newest announcements!

Not only are we announcing more bands in the lineup; we’re also launching our BRAND NEW Big Exo Day full website! The website will have all the info you need; band bios, sponsor blogs, ticketing, and galleries as well as FAQs. Its both interactive and informative so make sure you bookmark it and always be checking back!

The count down to The Big Exo Day is on; and with that is the countdown to School Exo Days as well! You can register your school online and start to get the process going.

If you aren’t already doing it, follow us on twitter and like us on Facebook. Its not too late to join the conversation and tell us what bands you want to see at The Big Exo Day 2011!

To recap; July 7th is your new favourite day; its Big Exo Day’s full website launch and its the day you find out about your favourite bands playing on September 17th at Parramatta Park; can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks Folks!

The Big Exo Day Team.

2011- Don't Get Comfortable!

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:24:00 GMT

With Special Guests for 2011 confirmed and MANY more to be announced, it is shaping up to be a killer year.

Featuring Aaron Gillespe with his band the ALMOST, along with Reach Records and their Australian tour stopping in just for us... you've already got a fair idea that his will be an amazing day. And if anyone was there at this year's event, you'll know that we accidentally let slip about something pretty exciting... we'll let you know as soon as we can about that!

Make sure you save the date, start planning your School Exo Days and filling buses to see as many of your mates coming as possible. In the meantime, keep checking our page, keep following us on twitter and facebook, and keep sending your exo highlights, thoughts, and images to events@youthalivensw.com!

Youth Pastors Retreat 2011 with Brian & Bobbie Houston

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:49:00 GMT

Once a year, every March, we gather the brightest and finest of NSW's Youth Pastors and Key Youth Leaders for two quality days together at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Each year, we see leaders encouraged, inspired, refreshed, connected into relationship with other like-minds, and EVERYONE leaves changed for the better.

If you are a Youth Pastor, leader OR if you know someone who is, then get yourself down to Bondi Beach this March.

We have JUST confirmed Pastors Brian and Bobbie Houston as our key speakers for Youth Pastors Retreat. Brian and Bobbie are the senior pastors of Hillsong Church, and are pioneers in our nation in many different facets of church life, evangelism, community impact and of course, youth ministry. Hillsong church is known the world over as a church that is shaping the way we "do ministry", and Brian and Bobbie are a wealth of wisdom when it comes to building the church. DO NOT miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with two of the most influential and sought after speakers around the globe!

Often, the best thing that you can do for yourself as a leader is to pull yourself away from the day to day of what you do, and surround yourself with creativity, inspiration and motivation! What better place than Bondi Beach, the surf, the sun, the food, the atmosphere... it's all here. And most of all, what will make it incredible is if YOU are there with us!

Mark the 2nd and 3rd of March (Wed and Thu) in your diaries! It will be the best retreat we've ever had guaranteed! You will be able to register soon, so keep an eye out...

Mission Australia- One of our fantastic sponsors this year!

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:27:00 GMT

Mental health problems affect young people more than any other group. In fact, an alarming 40% of young people aged 16 to 24 have experienced a mental disorder at some point in their life. Mission Australia is taking action to tackle what has become an epidemic.

Kelly* is a Mission Australia client - here's her story:

Aged only four years old Kelly was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, a behavioural condition characterised by social isolation and eccentric behaviour. By the time she was 17 Kelly had been hospitalised for anorexia and her agoraphobia – an anxiety disorder associated with fear of public places – became worse. Diagnosed with depression, she began to self-harm and attempted suicide three times. She then turned to alcohol and developed an addiction.

Kelly’s life took a turn for the better when she completed an intensive 12-week program at Triple Care Farm. With professional treatment from a psychologist, Kelly began to address each of her problems. Since completing the program in May 2010 Kelly has learnt to manage her multiple mental health issues and has conquered her reliance on alcohol. She is taking regular medication to control her conditions and receives ongoing counselling from a mental-health service in her home town.

Triple Care farm helped Kelly back on her feet, learn more about how you can support youth services like Triple Care farm.

Mission Australia Youth services - http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/community-services/pathways-through-a-successful-youth
Triple Care Farm - http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/community-services/1631-triple-care-farm-tcf
Triple Care Farm fact sheet - http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/community-services/1631-triple-care-farm-tcf

*Client name changed to protect privacy

Brand New at Big Exo: The Pressure Cooker

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02:00 GMT

We've never had a zone like this before, and here at the YA headquaters we are straight up FROFFIN over this brand new zone... the Pressure Cooker!!! With insane mash ups, funk, heavy bass and electro to propell you into a whole new world of sound sensation, the Pressure Cooker is fast becoming the most talked about thing among the Exo crew.

With beats courtesy of Sydney/ Canadian Electro Pioneers techyes*, to the smooth sounds of DJ Mandex, SWNSCRM, DJ Cuddles and the fabled "Los Torros", this zone will be an instant favourite for sure. Make sure you get down to the Hordern Room nice and early, because there's a capacity limit and let's face it... you DO NOT want to miss this!

And yes, glo sticks have been ordered in epic proportions, so bring some coin for those... See you there!

Sponsors who make the Big Exo Day Possible

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:28:00 GMT

Check out all of our FANTASTIC sponsors this year: CLICK ON EACH SPONSOR BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE!

Our sponsors are a key part of what we do, and with out them, the Big Exo Day would not be a reality. Make sure you check out the links below to see who's contributed to this year's event, and how YOU can be involved in some of these amazing initiatives! A massive thank you to all of our sponsors this year!

COMPASSION/ KOORONG / ALPHACRUCIS / MISSION AUSTRALIA /

GLORIA JEANS: WITH HEART FOUNDATION /

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHANNEL /

SALVATION ARMY / LINE UP / HOPE 103.2 /

Salvo's Op Shop At Big Exo Day

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:51:00 GMT

If you're into Op Shopping you'll probably be VERY excited by this news. We aren't talking a stall with a few racks here... The Salvo's are bringing a whole tent full of all sorts of bargain Op Shop finds! Whether it's some winter boots, a new tee, an "old favourite" pair of jeans or a summer frock, you're bound to find a keeper at the Op Shop.

Not only are we having fun and scoring new wardrobe finds at bargain prices, but everything spent will go toward the incredible work of the Salvo's in our community. What an opportunity to have fun AND be involved in something significant!

Make sure you check out our sponsors page to see all of our great sponsors and what they're bringing to the Big Exo Day, AND how you can be involved!

(Image via Lookbook.nu)

CATCH THE TRAIN TO EXO

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:18:00 GMT

Do you have a way to get to The Big Exo Day yet??

Jump on the Exo train!!!
Coming from Southern and Western Sydney, the Exo Train will pick you up at your local station and bring you straight to Olympic Park and then bring you home again. Below is the timetable for each stop as well as times of departure. You can buy your Exo Train ticket combined with your Big Exo Day ticket here online and if you have already bought a ticket don’t worry; just Exo Train tickets are available here too!

Southern Line

TO THE BIG EXO DAY//   AND HOME AGAIN//

Wollongong 9:14am   Olympic Park TBC
Fairy Meadow 9:19am  Sutherland TBC
Helensburgh 9:58am   Helensburgh TBC
Sutherland 10:21am  Fairy Meadow TBC
Olympic Park 11:21am  Wollongong TBC

Western Line

TO THE BIG EXO DAY//   AND HOME AGAIN//
Lithgow  9:00am   Olympic Park 10:14pm
Katoomba 9:47am   Blacktown 10:34pm
Springwood 9:22am   Kingswood 10:47pm
Blaxland 10:32am  Blaxland 11:08pm
Kingswood 10:56am  Springwood 11:19pm
Blacktown 11:15am  Katoomba 11:53pm
Olympic Park 11:38am  Lithgow  12:50am

Click here to buy Exo Train Tickets!

EVERMORE and more confirmed for The Big Exo Day 2010!!!

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Hey guys and girls!

The team at Youth Alive have been working hard to bring you what I believe will be the best Big Exo Day ever… and I know there have been rumours of another guest announcement… And here it is! We are excited to announce our headliners for this year’s Big Exo Day!

Having relocated from New Zealand to Australia, a band of brothers debuted on the music scene with their record ‘Dreams’. With many of their hits going massive globally, and even featured on tv shows like the OC and others, they've definitely made their mark. Maybe you’ve heard their sounds play on the radio: think 'Running', 'Ride on', ‘Light Surrounding You’, ‘Between the Lines’, or ‘Hey Boys and Girls’. Oh yes, we are pleased to present to you our main stage headliner for the Big Exo Day 2010… EVERMORE!!!

It doesn't stop there, we have the winners of Australia’s Got Talent 2010 - Justice Crew! They’re gonna be bringing something pretty epic to our Hip Hop stage. You don’t want to miss out. Also from this year’s Australia’s Got Talent series: Aimee Elizabeth will be joining the stage to wow us with her amazing opera sounds.

And as you may already know, we also have coming Mike Pilavachi from Soul Survivor, Preston Centuolio, both fantastic and gifted communicators, Australian Idol winner Stan Walker and from the US, Everyday Process. Not to mention, Australia’s own Hillsong United have been touring the globe, and they're making it to The Big Exo Day just for us! Check out a full list of our confirmed guests here.

This year’s Big Exo Day will be better than ever! In celebrating the weeks leading up, why not hold an Exo Day at your own school. It’s run for students by students – you can hold a BBQ, giveaways, games, music, anything! So if you planning an Exo day, make sure you register it on our website. We’d love for you to write back to us about your Exo Day and how it goes.

With all this exciting news and just under three months till the date, you gotta get your tickets fast! The premium sections are selling out quickly. You can purchase cheaper tickets if you buy them online by September 17 at 10pm. After that it’s $45 at the gates.

So get pumped and let the people in your world know about The Big Exo Day, and bring them along! Don’t forget to follow the Big Exo day for updates on Facebook and Twitter. We are excited about what’s ahead and looking forward to seeing you there!

Sanga.

Two thousand and ten! A simple faith.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:14:00 GMT

Hey guys and girls!

It doesn't stop there, we have Oh Sleeper bringing their incredible, cutting edge sounds to the hardcore stage. You don’t want to miss out! Also from this year’s Australia’s Got Talent series: Aimee Elizabeth will be joining the stage to wow us with her amazing opera sounds.

Sanga.

The countdown has begun! Official launch this Friday!

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:33:00 GMT

JD Animated

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:48:00 GMT

skate at monster skate park

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:55:00 GMT

Thanks to Monster Skate Park at Sydney Olympic Park.

lecrae + Tedashii and more...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:33:00 GMT

Lecare and the boys are back in the states and right back into the swing of touring and spreading the good news of Christ. Check out all their up to at lecrae.net