Date: 19th September 2009
Time: 12pm – 9.30pm
Location: Sydney Showground, Homebush Bay
MAP AND SCHEDULE
So you don't get lost trying to find that band or demo you've been itching to see, we have created the Big Exo Day Map and Schedule! Click below to download...
Day Schedule (3147 KB)
Map (1513 KB)
What to bring
• Packed lunch and plenty of water!• Dollars. With the Daylight Markets, all that band merch and more, you'll want to make sure you have some dosh stashed away to get yourself some goodies!
• Something warm in case it gets cold later on in the night
• A hat and sunscreen. It's going to be a beautiful day so don't forget to Slip Slop Slap!
TRANSPORT
How to get there
• Train - You can catch a train straight to Olympic Park from Central or catch a train form your local train station.
• Drive – There will be parking available for $20 at Sydney Olympic Park. (I know can you believe it’s gone up! Ugh!)
• Bus – If you’re coming in a large group make sure you let us know so that we can provide all the information about bus drop off, parking and pick up points.
Click below for the Bus Drop Off Points.
Bus Drop Off Points (478 KB)
This map is a close up on Sydney Showground and has marked out the Bus Route to the drop off Points which are in front of the Southee building and Sydney Showground Administration on Showground Rd.
Click below for the Bus Parking Map.
Bus Parking (354 KB)
This map is a view of Olympic Park and has marked out the Bus Route from the Drop Off Point to the "C" Parking. Contact events@youthalivensw.com for more information.
SAFETY
We want to make sure you have the best day ever, and remain safe and well.• Please ensure you drink heaps of water and take some time out to rest. Our biggest issue on the night is young people who get a little overexcited. Go crazy ok but look after yourself!
• Make sure you bring sunscreen and try to stay in the shade
• In the main arena please be aware of others on the floor area. If you see someone in trouble please alert security immediately, and try to help them out.
• No alcohol, drugs, pyrotechnics or weapons are allowed in the venue.
FAQS
Email us and let us know what you need to know and we will start posting them…events@youthalivensw.comABOUT
The Big Exo Day is…a one day youth festival that ends with an epic night concert and aims not just to entertain, but to bring a message of encouragement to young people; that no matter what you might be dealing with in life and no matter how hard things might be, life can still be EXO (excellent), and you can fulfil your dreams and achieve awesome and unheard of things.
It’s all about…
Young people expressing their creativity, loving life, and understanding God created each individual for a purpose. Together we can change our world. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to explore all kinds of stuff…FMX, Hip Hop, BMX, Skate, Wakeboarding….and many other aspects of youth culture.
It all started when…
The first School Exo was held at Baulkham Hills High School in 1998. The event was thought of, planned and over within 2 weeks. Between 600 and 800 students and teachers attended the event, where everything was paid for: all prizes, food, promotional material, show bags and entertainment. Students were given a free lunch and heard the message that life can be excellent.
The Big Exo Day launched in late 2002, where Youth Ministries across the State got together at Australia's Wonderland to celebrate and tell their mates that life is EXO on a far bigger scale! This event was the kick-off to what has been an awesome adventure so far. In 2003, we entered the Sydney International Tennis Centre, which was an amazing venue and a great stepping stone for growth. By 2004 the event had doubled in size, and by 2006 we were forced to move to the ACER Arena. Now in its eighth year we are back at Sydney Showground, which we have been in since 2007, and has been the best fit by far.
PROMO MATERIALS
Let us know if you need promo materials to give to friends or for your youth group. Fill out the details below and they’re on their way to you by mail. Please allow 5 working days just in case!Or you can download some here
