ONLY two days to go until the party hats, streamers and champagne come out as we welcome in the New Year.
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This year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations on Port Macquarie’s Town Green are set to be huge showcasing great local music and entertainment.
Event organiser Natalie Bennett said the show kicked off with a performance by the Hastings Pipe Band at 6pm and added for people to keep their eyes on the stage for talented youngster James Camarsh and his acoustic magic at half time.
Ms Bennett said the concert would be a “family fun event” and for everyone to bring along a blanket and find a spot where they can enjoy the show.
There will also be performances by lovable larrikins Moonliters and Magazine.
“We are expecting another huge crowd again this year.
“There will be a number of food stalls from local restaurants where spectators can grab a bite to eat while sitting on the beautiful Hastings River,” Ms Bennett said.
Ms Bennett said the New Years celebrations would be heard from the Westport Park where spectators would be treated to a spectacular sky show from 9.30pm.
“There will be a break in the entertainment and we will divert to the Westport Park where the pyrotechnics display will welcome everyone to the New Year.”
The StarFM Sky show will feature a half-hour animated ground show followed by a fireworks spectacular, set to a specifically designed musical package featuring some of today’s best music.
Crowds are reminded to be there early to secure the best viewing positions.
The fireworks display is sponsored by Hastings Valley Dairy Fresh and supported by the Port Macquarie News, Hastings Happenings and the Hastings Gazette.
Or get yourself along to these New Year’s Eve events:
q Bago Vineyards - a celebration of jazz and wine starting at 6pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for children and include entry, entertainment and supper.
q The Beach House Nightclub- International DJ Rob Brizzi will lead folks into the new year. There will be an outdoor BBQ from 6pm and performances by live band Magazine. Tickets are $25 .
q Port Macquarie RSL Club - New years party night featuring Brad Lockwood and Mangrove Jack and non-stop electric ballroom. No cover charge, starts 6pm.
q Spinnakers Restaurant - Wear your best salvaged costume for a four-course a la carte menu from 7pm. Party to the tunes of live artist Simi Wai, bookings are essential. Tickets are $85 per person and includes champagne on arrival.
q Port Macquarie Golf Club - The Caddy Shack Cafe will be open until 9.30pm and folks can relax to Margaret Riddell and Arthur “Elvis” Cromer. No cover charge.
q Westport Bowling Club - Entertainment from 7.30am to 1pm with live band 2MT. Meals cooked to order in the Buller Street Brasserie.
q Port Macquarie Bowling Club - Entertainment by Balance and Band starting from 8pm. Club buffet restaurant open, no cover charge.
q The Country Comfort Motel - New Year’s Eve dinner in the form of a tropical seafood buffet with live entertainment from Rayma Sutton. Tickets are $85 per person and the action starts at 6.30pm. Bookings are essential.
