Is it really that time of year already?! Sure is! Sparklers, popping champagne corks, fireworks, random pashes at midnight… Same Same has the top Melbourne events to be at this New Years Eve.
Sensation is the party that everyone is talking about, and the only place you can experience it in Australia is in Melbourne! Voted Victoria’s #1 festival event by dance web bible In The Mix , some 40,000 revelers attended last year’s sold out Sensation debut, the first in the Southern Hemisphere.
The 2009 Ocean Of White themed party is at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2009. See in the New Year with mind blowing spectacular productions featuring breathtaking set pieces, fountains, fireworks and Australia’s biggest laser and light show. Sensation will also feature amazing performers, dancers and acrobats. And then there is the truly awesome DJ international and local line up, including Swedish House Mafia superstar Sebastian Ingrosso, alongside New York City house legend Roger Sanchez, Richard Durand and Australia’s own international success stories Dirty South, Kaz James and TV Rock stars Ivan Gough and Grant Smillie. More local DJ talent abounds with infamous party girl Ruby Rose, Andy Murphy, Jody McLeod, plus a host of Australia’s finest house, electro and minimal talent.
You’ve seen their very sexy gay posters all over town. If you wanna know where all the cool kids are gonna be hanging out this NYE, then the answer is Closet! Closet takes over the fabulously grungy Roxanne parlour in the city, and it’s the biggest gay/lesbian NYE party in town.
To celebrate the end of 2009 and the dawning of a new decade, Closet NYE brings you electro, disco, house and hip hop from a huge lineup of some of Australia’s finest DJs from the gay scene and beyond, over three rooms and 7 hours. For the electro lovers they’ve got superstars Andee Frost and Ooh Ee in the Main Room, with support from Bromance / Mandate DJs and Megaphone. For the boys who love their house anthems, there’s an all new house room with a lineup including Adam Love, Mike Evans, DJ Haylenise and Jimi Harrison. For the girls who like girls, there arethe one and only M.A.F.I.A. and Grouse DJS in the all new ladies Room.
It’s the girl event that has stood the test of time, and has ruled for the past 16 years. Girlbar’s NYE event is definitely one of the top queer nights to be at, and best of all, it’s not just for the girls alone. Rocking music, a great club vibe and a super hot venue will once again make Girlbar a favourite amongst girls and their male friends.
Upstairs at The Prince Of Wales lights up with laser shows by ‘Elements Of Purple’, heats up with sweaty sexy shows by the Sexotechs, and fills the dance floor all night long with Dextrous, Little Shan and Jason C in the Main Room, and Sarah Bromley in the members only back room. Hello!
What a way to ring-a-ding-ding in the New Year girls!
Sircuit Bar – NYE Summer of Blokes
New Years at Sircuit is men only and free entry all night, so sexy boys and leather men from both sides of the river can get some bang for their buck and buy him a beer afterwards. The NYE events kick off the venue’s ‘Summer of Blokes’ events series which is set to heat up the Midsumma season with a feast of manly goodness. Sounds damn good to me!
New Years Eve Thursday 31st December is a great time to spend with blokes you know, mates and friends. Melbourne DJ legend Gavin Campbell is in charge of the music and will bring the New year in with a bang and a Midnight countdown. A stripper or two will help bring on Midnight from 10pm. Oh la la.
After partying in the New year perhaps up all night, or just finished a day party there comes a time when a bloke just wants to get a little dark and dirty. We have all been there! Sircuit opens at 8pm on Friday January 1 New Years Day with a men only after party.
One of Melbourne’s few full time gay clubs for seasoned clubbers, The Market is always a fantastic NYE option. Expect a fabulous midnight countdown, 3am show extravaganza, The Market’s trademark awesome lighting, and pumping sound. And how about seeing the first light of 2010 on the Market’s stunning rooftop terrace while sipping on a wickedly fabulous cocktail? And the fun continues well into New Years Day and night. There’s no place like home.
It’s the gay dance event to be at on New Years Day. And what a way to begin 2010!
Rogue Dance Melbourne has a huge New Years Day/Night event lined up for 2010. This double feature starts at the iconic Motel for Rogue’s New Years Day party, with its gorgeous open air roof top as well as 2 indoor levels of dance party bliss. Rogue Motel includes an awesome DJ line up that includes Dan Murphy, Ben (Stryker) Jackson, Wayne G (UK), Mike Evans, Thomas Williams, Keenan, and Damien Reddrop. It all kicks off at 9am and rocks the day away until 6:30pm.
Tickets for Rogue Motel are nearly gone, so get on it if you want one. You can get them right here.
Double decker buses will then escort you to the very sophisticated Silk Rogue, featuring none other than The Freemasons. This is the Freemasons’ only Melbourne performance. Unfortunately if you haven’t already bought your ticket to this one, too bad – it’s already sold out.
Nurse Betty NYE
If you’d rather have your music grinding, and your then ditch the plastic people and head along to Nurse Betty. Cheeky, naughty, sexy, and fabulously sleazy but never too easy… Nurse betty is the best kept secret for clubbers who really know how to have a good time, and understand the true meaning of fun.
This time the infamous Nurse Betty presents REHAB IV – 2010: A Betty Oddity. She’s back from outer space and ready to deliver an injection of a 12 hour mega journey of dance and debauchery on New Year’s Day at Alumbra in the Docklands.
Your DJ Space Cadets are Rachel ‘Kista’ Lister, Kon, Peter McNamara, Papa Tom, Bud and aNyO. And in the Space Lounge, it’s tight bunned DJ Butch Le Butch.
All the fun begins from 2pm on the first day of 2010. There aren’t many tickets left for this party hottie, so to get your tickets call Betty’s boys on 0416 245 264 or 0412 522 022.
Celebrate New Year’s Day in the sunshine at one of Melbourne’s gem venues, The Belgian Beer Cafe Bluestone. JOY 94.9 is putting on an outdoor day party in the world famous Beer Garden, with a live broadcast, DJs and a barbeque. Party outdoors, lap up the summer weather and celebrate the New Year. For more information call: 03 9529 2899
We simply couldn’t miss out on mentioning this truly iconic interstate New Year’s event. If you’re lucky enough to be able to get away, then this awesome party weekend is one of the best options in Australia.
At New Years, Lismore in Northern NSW turns into Australia’s gay mecca, thanks to the gorgeous folk at Tropical Fruits. This year the theme is The Elements, which is fitting, given that this party is nestled within the tropical paradise that is Northern NSW. To light your fire they have some of Australia’s best DJs – Kitty Glitter, Corey Czok, Kimo, Mandy Rollins, Neroli, Feisty, Steve Sonius, Phill Mezzatesta, Sveta, Matt Vaughan and Stephen Allkins. This isn’t just a party, it’s an entire experience, and as anyone will tell you, it’s all served with an extra dose of love.
New Years Eve Party tickets are $75 (members)$90. (concession) and $100 for everyone else. They also offer a 3 Party Pass for $95 – $145 which gets you into the Pool Party on New Year’s Day as well as their Recovery on New Year’s Night. All the accommodation in Lismore is fully booked up now, but there’s still space at the camping site, which adds a whole new layer to the Tropical Fruits experience! This is a party well worth traveling for.
Check out our photos from last year’s NYE, Pool Party and Recovery.
Have a safe and happy New Year everyone! See you out there in 2010!
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