SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2010
Sydney Showgrounds / Monster Skate Park
12PM-10PM

 

The Big Exo Day is an all ages youth festival, drug & alcohol free event conducted as a one day festival & night concert. It is targeted to 13 – 18 yr olds specifically, and draws between 10,000 – 15,000 young people.  Comprised of two parts, the Big Exo Day runs from 12:30pm – 10:00pm.  Part 1, the day program runs from 12:30pm – 5:30pm and part 2, the night program runs from 6:00pm – 10:00pm.  Throughout the day it will feature world class entertainment including: live international and local music acts, pro skaters, FMX, DJs, street dance teams, BMX, wakeboarding, social justice projects, markets, snowboarding, surf shaping, world class speakers, fashion shows and a massive main stage variety concert to cap the evening.

Acts and guest speakers will include: singers, bands, pro surfers, pro skaters, NRL players, Basketball players such as:

Evermore
Stan Walker
Mike Pilavachi (Soul Survivor UK)
Steve Caballero (Pro Skater)
Justice Crew (Winners of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ 2010)
Aimee Elizabeth (Runner up ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ 2010)
Hillsong United Band
Jonnday (Winners of 2009 Battle Of the Bands)
Preston Centuolo (USA Youth speaker)
Everyday Process (USA)

BIO:
Youth Alive Events are all about placing value on young people – showing them that life can be excellent and that despite their current circumstances, there is hope and they have a purpose.  It’s also about providing a safe environment where young people can hang out with their friends and have heaps of fun, free from drugs and alcohol.
 
The Issues:
-      One young Australian will take their life every day
-      Up to twenty more will make an attempt
-      50% of 16 year olds binge drink or drink at harmful levels
-      Our society is faced with a youth culture struggling with:

 

Poor self esteem
Eating disorders
Drug and Alcohol abuse
Issues with sexuality
Family break down and violence

The Solution:
The team at Youth Alive NSW creates environments that promote self esteem, celebrate youth and inspire young people to live with purpose and invest back into society.  Self esteem issues are the poverty of our nation.  One young Australian rescued from suicide or self harm has the ability to make a positive impact on thousands throughout the world.  The Big Exo Day is the largest drug and alcohol free youth festival of its kind in Australia.  It’s an event that has attracted tens of thousands of young people (middle school to university students) over the eight years the event has been running.  Throughout the day it will feature world class entertainment including: live international and local music acts, pro skaters, FMX, DJ’s, street dance teams, BMX, wakeboarding, social justice projects, markets, snowboarding, surf shaping, world class speakers, fashion shows, and a massive main stage variety concert to cap the evening.
 
The Big Exo Day Vision:
CUTTING EDGE PROGRAMS - like events that span the Globe, with hundreds of thousands in attendance, with programs that exceed expectations and where every young person can find something that they love to do! Each zone is at the cutting edge of their sphere and becomes the catalyst for new trends and ground-breaking initiatives.  It’s a place where young people can explore their creativity and become all that they were created to be.  Finally it’s a place that sets the tone of youth culture.
 
INFLUENCE - an organization of tremendous influence advising Governments, schools and NGOs on youth issues and becoming the leader in youth culture in Australia and throughout the world.
 
UNITY - Crossing barriers in youth culture to develop a unity within Youth organizations. Where an ever-increasing number of local youth organizations are supported and encouraged and where tools are provided that will cause substantial growth.  Where youth organizations understand the importance of large outreach events, own the vision and are key players in the planning, development and outworking of these events.
 
EXCELLENCE – a professional organization, operating efficiently and effectively.  One that is financially secure and that experiences sustainable growth every year.  An organization that establishes a standard of excellence that is second to none and that influences events internationally.
 
History:
Exo Day started with one student in 1998 who wanted to put on an event at their school to show their fellow students that life is about so much more than the issues that face students across the globe.  He called it a school Exo Day, which then consisted of a lunch time BBQ, handed out prizes and giveaways and brought in live entertainment.  More schools came on board and by 2001 a combined Exo Day was birthed.  Today there are hundreds of schools involved in School Exo Days all pushing and leading up to the climactic event at the Sydney Showgrounds on September 18th, 2010.  Twelve years in school and nine years combined as a festival and the rest is history.
 
Partners:
Monster Skate Park
Gloria Jeans Coffee
Alphacrucis College
Compassion Australia
Koorong
 
Day Program:
1)   Five Stages: Hardcore / Indie Rock / Urban & Hip Hop / Chill / Debut - Mix of international and local talent playing live
2)   Daylight Markets - Everything from music merchandise, books, food, clothing, accessories, etc. from young entrepreneurs to global brands
3)   Extreme Zones: FMX / BMX / Wake / Skate / Snow / Surf Shaping - Crazy (but professional) acts displaying extreme sports across the day.  Monster Skate Park open to delegates all day to ride for free and skate along Pro Skaters
4)   Strawberry Fields: Chix Zone specially set apart for the girls - makeovers, pamper area for hair, nails and massage as well, fashion shows by special guests and Lounge / chill areas to kick back and hang with your girlfriends
5)   Carnival Rides

SO MUCH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
 
Main Stage Variety Concert:
1)   A recap of all the amazing highlights from the day
2)   Guest speakers, Mike Pilavachi & Preston Centuolo flown from the UK & USA
3)   Guest artists, like Stan Walker, Aimee Elizabeth and Evermore performing radio hit songs
4) An amazing performance by Justice Crew
5) An appearance by Steve Caballero

Ticketing Info:

Entry & Perimeter: The Big Exo Day is a ticketed event; entry is only permitted upon purchase of a ticket.  A fenced event perimeter is set up & manned by security.  As there are minors attending the event, we do not allow pass outs to under 18’s & if under 18’s wish to leave the event early, they are only permitted to leave once we have spoken to their parent or guardian on the phone.  A ticketing area & gate entry is set up at the front of the park.  This would need to be the only entry & exit into the venue.  No general public would be able to enter the venue whilst our event is underway.

Ticketing: Purchasing a Big Exo Day ticket includes event entry, admission to all stages & zones and unlimited free rides.  It does not include food, drink, parking, carnival games or free merchandise.  Our current ticket price is $37.50 pre purchased until 3rd September when the price will increase to $39.50, or $45.00 on the day of the event.

For more information go to: http://www.thebigexoday.com

*The Big Exo Day is run by Youth Alive NSW – a Christian youth organization*