So we haven’t even decided what we’re doing yet but there’s plenty to keep you happy seeing in the New Year. Here’s our handpicked round-up to help give you inspiration.
New Year’s Eve at Gatecrasher Birmingham
31 December, 10pm-late
182 Broad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1DA
gatecrasher.com
Prices from £45 per ticket
Thanks to top DJ’s Eric Prydz, 2ManyDJs, AN21 and Max Vangelli, Birmingham’s clubbing hotspot is all set to see in the New Year with style. Guests will be exposed to pyrotechnics, acrobatics, lasers, cannons and video walls along with the talents of numerous theatrical performers and dancers. Tickets can be purchased online.
Blast Off & Cheeky Monkey New Year’s Eve at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Saturday 31st December, 9pm – 2.30am
North St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1RQ
wolvescivic.co.uk
£9.99 per ticket
With ‘Blast Off’ in the Civic Hall, ‘Cheeky Monkey’ in Wulfrun Hall and ‘Go Go’ in the Civic Bar, Wolverhampton’s entertainment hotspot is all set to be the life and soul of the party this New Year’s Eve. Tickets can be purchased either online or by calling 0870 320 7000.
Ec-lectricity NYE Extravaganza at HMV Institute Birmingham
31 December, 9pm – late
78 Digbeth High Street, Birmingham, B5 6DY
venues.meanfiddler.com/hmv-institute/home
£25 per ticket (online)
After the success of last year’s Ec-lectricity, Birmingham’s four-room HMV Institute is re-hosting the event this New Year’s Eve with plenty of new acts. The line-up includes Chase & Status, MC Rage, Annie Mac, Micky Slim and many more.
New Year’s Eve at The Vaults
31 December, 7pm-late
Newhall Place, Newhall Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 3JH
vaultsbirmingham.com/
£5 per person (after 9pm)
In honour of seeing the New Year in The Vaults will be hosting a raffle and pricing selected cocktails at £5 before 9pm. Prizes include a Magnum of Belvedere Vodka and a Magnum of Dom Perignon and raffle tickets are priced at £5 each.
Godskitchen NYE: Past, Present & Future
31 December, 9.30pm – late
Air Warehouse, Custard Factory Complex, Digbeth, B9 4AL
godskitchen.com
£22.50 per ticket
Godskitchen’s Past, Present & Future party is all set to see in the New Year with a real bang. The main room is set to play modern tunes, whilst the Nitrogen Room will be dropping classics all night long. The line-up includes DJ’s such as Sam Mitcham, John 00 Fleming, Tall Paul, Steve Arnold and more.
Broadway Casino NYE party
Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham, B16 8LP
0121 456 5557
www.broadwaycasino.co.uk
Treating all their guests to a glass of bubbly on arrival and a delicious complimentary buffet between 8.30pm and 10.30pm the gaming floor will be open as normal while live entertainment from four piece band, The Kites will let you dance the night away in the lounge area if you lost all your money on Black.
New Year’s Eve Comedy at The Glee Club
Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD
www.glee.co.uk
0871 472 0400
4 headline acts will help you finish off 2011 with a bang until the midnight countdown and after-show party until 2am. Your guaranteed to see out the final hours of the year laughing your head off and having a fine time.
NYE at Poppy Red
Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD
http://www.facebook.com/events/195496577206944/
NYE everyone’s favorite party night of the year and after this years rocking saturday nights both the residents will be playing for the whole night… Lord Byron and Dj Pep will be seeing the new year in with you in style doors open and 9pm and they are partying all night long. Want something even more special then why not book a booth?
Nightingale Club New Year’s Eve Party
Essex House, Kent Street, B5 6RD
Advance £7 or £10 on the door
www.nightingaleclub.co.uk
The Nightingale goes X Factor crazy with a live set from finalist Marcus Collins. Expect serious fun and frolics and a New Years Eve to remember in Southside.
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