December 4, 2005
It was dubbed "mega-music Saturday" and tens of thousands of Sydneysiders turned out at major concerts to lose themselves in it.
Nearly 70,000 people attended large-scale music events in Sydney, including the annual Homebake music festival at the Domain, an outdoor Jamiroquai concert in Centennial Park and a rock performance by Motley Crue at the Sydney SuperDome.
And that doesn't include the thousands of fans who travelled to the Hunter Valley to see legendary singer Joe Cocker at Bimbadgen Estate.
Homebake was the biggest drawcard of the day, with thousands flocking to the Domain.
Andrew McPherson, 21, of Merewether said: "It doesn't get any better than this. It's just crazy."
The "all-Australian" Homebake line-up was headlined by New Zealand's best-known musical superstars, Neil and Tim Finn.
They performed with friends including former Crowded House member Nick Seymour and former Split Enz bandmate Eddie Rayner.
"That's what really brought me here this year - the line-up. I was most looking forward to the Finn Brothers," said Javette Hamilton, 24, of Illawong, who attended her third Homebake.
Aside from the Finn Brothers, bands such as the Living End, Wolfmother, Evermore, the Dirty Three and The Cat Empire were on the Homebake bill. Fans also got the chance to see groups that have been dubbed the "next big things" in Australian music, including the Grates, Kisschasy and the Beautiful Girls.
Solo artists also proved a popular attraction at the 12-hour concert, including ARIA-winner Ben Lee and pop singer Amiel.
Lee said the festival featured some of the hottest bands on the local circuit. "The Grates are going to own 2006," he said. "They were the must-see band of the day."
Amiel, who was among a handful of female artists performing, said she was pleased to be playing at her third Homebake festival.
Despite the massive turnout at Homebake, at least 25,000 people opted for Jamiroquai, the British dance supergroup led by charismatic frontman Jay Kay.
Motley Crue lead singer Tommy Lee was not only to perform last night, but will take on the role of DJ at Sydney nightclub Home tomorrow night.
Joe Cocker performed as part of A Day on the Green in the Hunter Valley and will return to Sydney for concerts at the State Theatre on Monday night and Tuesday.
WHO'S COMING NEXT
Franz Ferdinand: Enmore Theatre, January 24 and 25.
White Stripes: Hordern Pavilion, January 25.
Iggy Pop & The Stooges: Big Day Out, Sydney Showground, January 26.
Missy Higgins: Cassegrain Wines, Port Macquarie, January 26; Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley, February 4; Centennial Vineyards, Bowral, February 5.
Bernard Fanning: Enmore Theatre, February 25.
Stevie Nicks: Entertainment Centre, February 25.
U2: Telstra Stadium, March 31.
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