28 Days are an Australian punk rock band from Frankston, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. Formed in 1997, original members Jay Dunne as lead vocalist, guitarist Simon Hepburn, bassist Damian Gardiner and drummer Bomber 28 Days are best known for their studio albumUpstyledown, which peaked at number 1 on the ARIA charts and singles "Rip It Up", "Say What?" and "What's the Deal?" all peaking within the Australian top 40. After declining popularity following their 2004 album Extremist Makeover, the band released a greatest hits album10 Years of Cheap Fame before announcing their hiatus in 2007. The band came out of Hiatus in December 2009 to support long time friends Bodyjar on their End is Now Tour.
History
1997–1999: Career beginnings and ''Kid Indestructible''
28 Days was formed in Frankston, Victoria in 1997 by Jay Dunne, Simon Hepburn,, Damian Gardiner and Adam Bomber. Their self-titled debut album, was released independently in 1998. Within a year they'd been signed by Festival Mushroom to be representatives of their new label for up-and-comers, Sputnik. The band replaced Bomber with new drummer Scott Murray and added turn-tablist Jay Howard. In May 1999, 28 Days released Kid Indestructibleextended play which was produced by Kalju Tonuma. The EP peaked number 69 on the ARIA Charts. Triple J played the songs "Kool" and "La Tune" on high rotation.
2000–2002:''Upstyledown'' & ''Stealing Chairs''
In February 2000, 28 Days released Here We Go EP, which included the promotion single "Sucker". The EP debuted and peaked at number 21 on the ARIA Charts. "Rip It Up" was released in May and peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Charts. In July, the band released their second studio album, Upstyledown, which debuted at number 1 on the ARIA charts and was certified platinum. Two further singles were released from the album, "Goodbye" and "Song for Jasmine". In 2001, 28 Days released a video, When Dickheads Snap, featuring tour shots, and behind-the-scenes footage of their tours of Europe, Japan and Australia. In November 2001, the band released "Say What?", a collaboration with Apollo Four Forty, which peaked at number 23 on the ARIA charts. In November 2001, band member Scott Murray was hit by a car and killed while walking home after band practice. Vinnie Jukic was added as Murray's replacement on drums and in August 2002, the band released "Take Me Away" as the lead single from their third studio album, Stealing Chairs. Stealing Chairs was released in September 2002 and peaked at number 6 on the ARIA charts and was certified gold. "What's the Deal?" was released in October and peaked at number 32 on the ARIA charts.
2003–2007: ''Extremist Makeover'' & hiatus
In February 2003, the band received some negative publicity when they and their fans were accused of causing $4,500 worth of damage at a concert by rival Sydney band The Drugs. The motive for the attack was allegedly in regard to an open letter The Drugs' lead singer posted on his band's website, accusing Jay Dunne of being homophobic and politically incorrect at 28 Days' 2003 Big Day Out appearances. Jay Dunne neglected to reply, denies being homophobic and described the whole thing as being "a bit gay". 28 Days were never charged by police despite the Sydney band's accusations. In 2004, the band released "Like I Do" in March, followed by "Use It" in August and "Birthday" in October 2004, before their fourth studio album Extremist Makeover in October 2004, which peaked at number 31 on the ARIA charts. 28 Days left Festival Mushroom in November 2004. In March 2006, the band self-released an EP titled Bring 'Em Back and well as a new DVD When Dickheads Snap 3 which was then sold only 28 Days shows. Soon afterwards the band announced its 10 Years of Cheap Fame tour and greatest hits album. The band retired late in 2007.
2009–2018: Reformation & ''Lost Songs''
On 2 May 2009 they released a new demo song on their MySpace page. They supported Bodyjar's farewell tour in November 2009 and played the 'Fistful of Awesome' showcase at Melbourne's Hi Fi Bar, with up and coming rock acts. In April 2010, the band released a new single "Sing It to Me". In 2013, the band released "Amber Afternoons" and an EP titled Lost Songs which is a special collection of rare songs.
The ARIA Music Awards are annual awards, which recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. 28 Days were nominated for 5 awards..
