The MN2S guide to NYE parties in 2016.
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights of the year for music. But with so many great parties and only one night to go to them, music fans are spoilt for choice. That’s why we’ve put together this handy list of the best New Year’s Eve parties around the world.
Highlife NYE at Stonyridge Vineyard, New Zealand
David Puentez thrives on big crowds and positive vibes, and that’s exactly what he’ll get at New Zealand’s biggest NYE party Highlife NYE. Appearing on the same bill as DJ Steve Richards, Crabibiza and Calvo as part of the venue’s Highlife NYE event, David Puentez is sure to go down a storm.
Since New Year in New Zealand happens a whole day earlier than New Year in the UK, this party is a must for anyone who can’t wait for 2017.
Faze Action at Le Nid, Nantes, France
Faze Action were nominated as Beatport’s Best Indie Dance/Nu Disco Act in their 2016 Best of Beatport Awards, so what better way to cap off the year than with a performance in the riverside city of Nantes, France. With an illustrious career behind them and only even more success ahead, Faze Action will be demonstrating their award-worthy talent to everyone in the crowd.
Fatman Scoop at Kasbah, Coventry
Hip-hop legend Fatman Scoop is the ideal NYE party host. His riotous performances always tear the roof off a venue, and with an ecstatic crowd eager to bring in the New Year he will be in his element.
Phantasmagoria NYE Party at Pop Brixton
Pop Brixton promises to “shake up your senses and warp your mind” at their 2016 New Year’s Eve party. With a fantastical theme, the event will open with a Nubiyan Twist DJ set assisted by live performers. Then, for the rest of the evening, Hackney Colliery Band will take over the musical proceedings for what is sure to be a wild night. As Pop Brixton says, “embrace the madness.”
Cowley Road’s New Year’s Eve Festival Featuring Ratpack
Oxford’s Bullingdon venue has seen some astonishing acts in its time. On 2016’s final night, the Bullingdon is all set for a veritable rave of epic proportions, led by none other than UK rave pioneers Ratpack.
NYE 2016 at Undersolo, Camden
London’s most notorious underground venue frequently plays host to some of the best r&b, garage, house and hip hop DJs around, so it comes as no surprise that their 2016 NYE party features the likes of DJ Cameo behind the decks. Joined by DNNY and Drizz, there there is no better way to start your 2017 under the ground.
Chris Willis at Drive Club, Moldova
Chris Willis is one of the most esteemed house vocalists of our time. With countless hits under his belt, there is no doubt the country of Moldova will never forget this party. Eastern European clubbers are advised to head to Drive Club before 2016 is out to see Chris Willis perform hits like ‘Love Don’t Let Me Go’, ‘Love Is Gone’ and the recent smash ‘Would I Lie To You’, all collaborations with superstar DJ David Guetta.
Janai at Mansion, Liverpool
Back in the UK now for a storming performance from London-based singer Janai, the voice behind underground hits for DJs Hannah Wants, Chris Lorenzo and deep house duo Dusky. Janai’s recent hit single ‘You & I’ with DJ-producer Sonny Fodera is billed as the main event, such was the popularity of the Defected Records-released song.
If ‘You & I’ was the soundtrack to your 2016, you know you have to hear it as you wave the year goodbye.
Artikal at Basing House, London
Headlining the Shoreditch venue on a bill which includes Amber Shells, Tom Frankel and Laura Harvey, Artikal will bring his cutting edge house and techno selections to an enraptured crowd on New Year’s Eve. Basing House is quick to point out that this is the only night the venue has a 6am license, so electronic fans would be wise to make the most of it.
Book Artikal, Janai, Chris Willis, DJ Cameo, Ratpack, Hackney Colliery Band, Fatman Scoop, Faze Action or David Puentez now to help start 2017 in the right way at your venue.