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EXO TRAIN SCHEDULES AND STOPS!!!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Find out how you can get to The Big Exo Day by train. Click here to see where the EXO TRAINS are leaving from and the contact information for our train coordinators. You can now buy tickets for the Newcastle line HERE.

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VOTE NOW

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Vote now for your favourite band in the 'The Big Exo Day Battle of the Bands Competition'. To vote now and find out more information click here!

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Raise money to get your friends and youth group to Big Exo Day

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Check out David "Doc" O'Connor who is wearing a wig to raise $$$$. So far he has brought in over $2,000!!! What a legend! Oh we like that style on you too Doc! Write in and tell us what other crazy things people are up to that will get their friends to Big Exo. Its going to be epic. Don't miss it guys. Only 4 weeks to go!!!!

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FLOOR SOLD OUT!!

Monday, August 24, 2009

EEEK!!! You may have noticed in the ticket section that the floor has sold out!! And tickets for section A are walking out the door like rugs at a warehouse sale. Get in quick and get your tickets here.

Less than 4 weeks to go!!

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Youth Forum - Have your say!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

It's not always easy being a young person in today's society. You see the problems the world, your community, your school and your family are faced with, but sometimes it's easy to feel like no one listens and no one cares.

When we say Big Exo Day is about you, we mean it! We want to provide you with a voice and a connection to people who make the big decisions, so that your ideas and suggestions can make a difference. We're bringing the Australian Youth Forum to you.

The Australian Youth Forum is a Commonwealth Government initiative, designed to find out what young people in Australia have to say about the issues in their world. Do you have something you'd like to say about violence and safety, responsibility and being part of the community, body image or alcohol and drug abuse? Big Exo Day offers you an opportunity to do just that. The forum will be conducted over the course of the day, in various zones, so be sure to highlight them in your program. The forum will be hosted by some friendly and familiar faces and there will also be plenty of giveaways. That's right, we want to reward you for stepping out and telling us what you think because we know that takes guts. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to give your opinions, advice and suggestions to some powerful and influential people in Government.

And if you like, why not start right now. Post a comment!!

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Ticket Delivery

Monday, August 17, 2009

Hello everyone!!

I know its tucked away a little in the terms and conditions, but tickets are sent out 2 weeks before the event. This is a standard process. Thanks for being patient.

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Want this Surfboard...?

Monday, August 17, 2009

[[ EXTENDED DUE TO LACK OF ENTRIES]] + You will now be able to enter this competition on the day as well! See below for more.

We love giving stuff away!! The boys at misfit surfboards have been kind enough to offer a FREE custom surfboard to one lucky Big Exo Day ticket holder. Retail value $695!!

After shaping with some of The worlds top surfboard shapers, 'Misfit Shapes' was founded by shaper Dave Howell in 2002 when he ventured out on his own. Shaping for the likes of 2001 world champion CJ Hobgood and his brother Damien, as well as an array of other elite WQS (World Qualifying Series) and pro junior surfers, Misfit continues to push the boundaries of surfboard design through technical research and development, design ingenuity and an integrity for creative excellence.

At The Big Exo Day 09 the Misfit team are setting up a LIVE SHAPING BAY!! where Dave will be shaping surfboards by hand.

So its this easy...

Go to misfitshapes.com and tell us which surfboard YOU would LOVE from their 08/09 board guide and why. Comment on this blog post with your answer.

Once again make sure to include: your NAME and your EMAIL ADDRESS.

The winner will be drawn at 5pm on the day (Sept 19). Everyone who entered on-line and on time (before Sept 10) will automatically receive 5 entries into the competition. Contact info@misfitshpes.com or ask at the Misfit tent on the day for more details. If you entered online please come say hi on the day, we'd love to meet you!

Cowabunga dudes!

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Comments

Lucas Gasparinatos commented on 17-Aug-2009 04:00 PM

The ninja couldn't reflect my personality and character more perfectly. Despite the fact I use the term ninja to describe anything from Jackie Chan to my pet rabbits cunnign ability to escape from my arms, the ninja portrays my unique love for asian culture, parkour, and of course the beach! I may not be as small as a true ninja, but with a misfit board I reakon id be better able to move like one...so Jet Li, look out buster!

Tymeka Ireland commented on 22-Aug-2009 03:36 PM

I would Love The "fish" board, because it sounds like it would suit me perfectly ive currently been learing how to surf on a learner surfboard, and im desperate to move on to a better board. i live accross from the beach and surfing is my passion. It would certainly put a smile on my face to get such an awesome board.

Tash commented on 24-Aug-2009 06:52 PM

HOLA:) I've been looking for a board for a while, even though id consider myself a grommit! I would have loved to have bought a board, but I've have had to save every penny towards my adventure in Spain at the end of the year. I'm trekking it out to Spain, to a coastal town called Gijon- renound as one of Spain's sweetest surfing spots! I'll be living for a month and a half with family friends who own a english school cafe. The family have taken a massive leap of faith, leaving Australia to start a God-ordained passion of theirs. Their cafe serves as a means to connect and wittness with local people, and to share their faith with a part of the world were the gospel is not very well known! They are linked with a church, and are seeking to start up some kid and youth outreach. I know its a long shot, but hey it would be epic if the guys at misfits surfboards could help me out so I could catch some waves in Gijon, Spain! peace!

Courtenay Turner commented on 25-Aug-2009 07:05 PM

I've got my eyes on the grom board. Looks mad (already love it), probly performs even better.. But really guys what am i supposed to say thats gonna win me a board? It's all been said a zillion times before.. So i'll say this, grom board is sick, i am a grom:) and would therefore, in my opinion be pretty well suited to it! Ive got salt water in my veins and sand in my hair and hey if this board helps me get better and gets me stoke the way i know surfing does then yeeew........ im thinking the grom board and me would get on pretty well hey?

Murray Bothma commented on 30-Aug-2009 05:43 PM

Hey Dave I was looking at your board guide and man the sk8ty looks so sweet would be a mad summer board! I have a short board but been finding it really frustrating in the tiny surf at the moment coz it’s been flat for so so long. But seriously the sk8ty looks so sweet like a real soul, playful board if that makes sense... I think I will have to pop in sometime, I have been looking for a Christian shaper on the northern beaches for a while now. Someone that also shares the same connection between the waves and the God who sends them! Well good luck with judging this completion it must be tough. God bless mate!

Courtenay Turner commented on 09-Sep-2009 07:38 PM

" This model is for frothin groms that eat, sleep and dream surfing" (Well i can't say that i eat surfing but i sure dream about it) I loved this board just by reading the first line. Surfing is addictive, beautiful, graceful and humbling. You dream about it and feel physical pain when you see it going off and you cant be out there! After going to bali i'd like to think my surfing improved even just by watching people rip at Uluwatu! One day i want to go out at Uluwatu- and maybe, just maybe, if i'm lucky- it'll be on one of your boards. Who ever wins surf your heart out for us!!

Nick Gray commented on 13-Sep-2009 08:58 PM

Id wanna get DA GROM board because my firewire isnt up to misfit standards and i want to start riding a real board misfit style. i always see jordi watson killing it on your boards and it will make me look like DA sickest GROM and surf like one too :)

Nick Gray commented on 13-Sep-2009 09:01 PM

Id wanna get DA GROM board because my firewire isnt up to misfit standards and i want to start riding a real board misfit style. i always see jordi watson killing it on your boards and it will make me look like DA sickest GROM and surf like one too :)

SIDE SHOWS

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Yo. Its all happening. If you can make it to some of the side shows while these guys are rocking round our beloved country, then, my dear friend, you should! Obviously you need to be over 18 where applicable. Check Strikehard bookings for more info.

Get out there... Josh

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Social Justice - Compassion.

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Hey gangsters,

If its cool with you guys I would love to take a little time out amongst the hustle and bustle of planning your School Exo Days, motivating your friends and youth groups to get to the Big Exo Day 09 and getting pumped over the monster lineup we have this year... and spare a thought for the work of compassion.

We are more then privileged again this year to partner with such a great organization and are excited to be stepping it up a notch with our social justice initiatives. The Big Exo Day is about placing value on young people, ALL young people, everywhere, despite the geographical or social differences between us. Compassion is a practical way of out-working this thought.

Look out for their tent in the Daylight Markets at the Big Exo Day or go to compassion.com.au to find out how you personally can partner with them.

...Josh

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Promo Cards

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Hey you guys have bled us dry!! We've had more promo requests than we expected and run out of cards. We're all over it though and sending another 55,000 to print on Mon. So keep the orders coming in and for those that have had to wait a couple extra days, thats why. We have everything else ready to send ya, but waiting on a fresh set of cards.

Your awesome.... Josh.

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