Ken West, Big Day Out

by Paul Cashmere on January 12, 2012

Big Day Out founder Ken West says the secret of the ongoing success of Australia’s most respected and longest running music festival is commitment to the music.

Big Day Out has battled increased completion, disaster and this year the loss of co-founder Vivien Lees but the show goes on and is as big as ever for 2012.

Ken isn’t shy in discussing the issues, the downside, the upside and other promoters during his interview with Noise11.com.

He also gives a complete overview of the history of one of Australia’s greatest music events in this interview with Paul Cashmere.

Tagged as: Big Day Out, Ken West, music festivals, Soundwave, Vivien Lees

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