New Year's Eve 2010
I think it’s fair to say that whatever you’re planning to do on New Year you need to expect the expense. New Year’s Eve is expensive. Fact. Most clubs around the country will charge more than their normal entry price. Some clubs may also hold ticket only events, so make sure you check that out so you don’t end up standing in a one-in-one-out queue at the stroke of midnight because some numpty forgot to get a ticket.
But, New Year is only once a year (obviously) so why not go all out! Whether you’re celebrating the end of a successful year, or thanking God that the year has finally ended, there’s still a reason to see in the New Year in good spirits. So, what are your plans for this New Year? To make sure you start 2011 with a bang here’s our pick of the best things happening on December 31.
London Eye Firework Display
The New Years Eve London fireworks never fail to disappoint, with display projects off the 135 metre London Eye. Last year’s fireworks were attended by 700,000 people and millions more watched on television. This display will again be podcast live on TV and for the first time spectators at the London Eye can watch the display whilst listening to music.
Egg Rio Carnival, London
The Egg party is one of the biggest in London and is set to welcome 2011 in style. Get down to Egg to party away the last few hours of 2010 and bring in the New Year Rio Carnival style. Tickets are £35 plus booking fee and are on sale now.
Ashton Court Estate, Bristol
This New Years Eve event is like no other. Held in a genuine mansion the Soul Train Afro Mansion Party is ideal for 70s and 80s disco lovers with classic, funk, reggae and R&B music. The £25 ticket price includes breakfast and a return coach is available for another £10.
Gatecrasher, Birmingham
With five club rooms there’s bound to be something for everyone this New Year at Birmingham’s Gatecrasher. As well as many more special guests there will be appearances from Mark Ronson, HedKandi and Sidney Samson
Code, Cardiff
Code is Cardiff’s answer to Global Gathering and was voted best event at the 2010 Hard Dance Awards. The 1,000 capacity club hosts 20 DJs, with excellent drinks offers and transport links. Advanced tickets are £20.
Sankeys, Manchester
After a successful year for the club Sankeys is set to enter the New Year in the hands of some of the DJs that have played there during 2010, such as Reboot, The Martinez Brothers, Lee Foss, Ellesse and more. Tickets, which are on sale now, cost £25 plus booking fee.
Warehouse Project, Manchester
The Warehouse Projects presents...Mark Ronson (DJ Set), Annie Mac, Retro Grade, Jaymo, Andy George and more. Need we say more? This is set to be one hell of a night running through until 5am this is the ultimate way to bring in the New Year. Unfortunately if you don’t have tickets for this event then you may be too late as it has already sold out.
Syndicate, Blackpool
Blackpool’s superclub, Syndicate, is also the UK’s biggest club and is set to host an awesome New Year’s Eve party. With a Pendulum DJ set and retro with Paul Taylor playing a 5 hour set, as well as Michael Woods Kutski, Nicky Blackmarket, JFK, Tony Walker, D.O.D. and many more, there will never be a dull moment as you wave goodbye to 2010.
53 Degrees, Preston
Preston’s main music venue and student union club is seeing the year out with Digital Society. With DJs like, Marcel Woods, First State, John Askew, Cressida, Activa, Oliver Lang, My Digital Enemy and many more this event is not to be missed. Tickets are available now, standard tickets are £17.50 and V.I.P are £30 both prices do not include the booking fee.
Garlands, Liverpool
Garlands has made its mark on 2010 by making a huge impact in the clubbing capital, Ibiza, this summer. The company ran a boat party that sold out week on week throughout the busy summer season and it’s set to continue next year. The Liverpool club is hosting a white party this New Year, with tickets priced at £20, so grab your best white outfit and head on down.
Nocturnal, Sheffield
Nocturnal in Sheffield city centre will play host to Galaxy FM duo Riley and Durrant on December 31. With early bird tickets priced at just £5, and the door price £7 before midnight, this is certainly one for those on a budget.
Mission, Leeds
Love Leeds presents New Years Eve with 12 hours of madness. This five room club is yet to announce the full line up. Tickets are on sale now, early bird tickets are £15 and standard tickets are £20.
The Arches, Glasgow
Pendulum and Kissy Sell Out will take over the decks at The Arches this New Year’s Eve, dropping the best beats in drum and bass the place will most definitely be bouncing. Tickets are £22.50 and are on sale now.
Edinburgh Street Festival
Edinburgh’s famous New Years Eve Street festival, Hogmany, will undoubtedly be as good as ever this year, especially with an appearance from Biffy Clyro and KT Tunstall. Tickets cost between £15 and £40 and are on sale now.
Club Mono, Belfast
Belfast is the home of DJ Ironik this New Year with Club Mono’s night Fabolouso. Ironik will be joined on the decks by Brownsuga, Jonny Blaze and Mc Simon Sey. Advanced tickets are £15 or £17 on the door.
Rachael Patan
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