The Melbourne New Year's 2014-15 Party Guide
Time to see 2014 out in style. New Year's Eve can be a real bust if you don't make party plans in advance, and the last thing we want to see is the highly destructive Edinburgh Gardens Saga Round Two. Fear not, Melburnians: there's plenty on the cards this year. Whether you want to see a couple of great bands, drink a few cocktails or have a prime position for the midnight fireworks, we've got you covered.
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EventSoul A-Go-Go New Year's Eve
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
The Corner Hotel, Richmond
Melbourne’s most excellent funk and soul experts are bringing their sweet groove to The Corner this month for the Soul A-Go-Go New Year’s Eve bash — featuring PBS DJs Vince Peach, Miss Goldie, DJ Manchild, Matt McFetridge, Andrew Young, Zack Rampage and Women of Soul. This right here is seriously good value.
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EventElevation at Eureka Tower
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
Eureka 89, Southbank
Keen to end this year on a high note? How about 88 floors high? There are two parties going down at the Eureka Tower this NYE, depending on how much cash you’re willing to part with. The Silver ticket ($195) gets you into the party from 8pm-1am on the 88th floor, and includes substantial canapes, beer, wine and sparkling.
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EventNew Year's Eve at The Everleigh
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
The Everleigh, Fitzroy
From 8pm-1am The Everleigh will be entertaining parties of up to six people with celebratory cocktails and canapes. Tickets are $150 and they expect you to ‘dress to impress’ so don’t shy away from getting gussied up. Chin chin.
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EventNew Year's Beats at Prince Bandroom
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
Prince Bandroom, St Kilda
Hip Hop Hooray, it’s nearly 2015 and to celebrate another year of trials, tribulations and triumph, the Prince is throwing a block party. Performing on the night will be a mix of up-and-coming as well as established hip hop acts from all over Australia, including The Funkoars, Briggs, Vents and Joelistics.
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EventNew Year's Eve at the Espy
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
The Espy, St Kilda
The Espy has a reputation for rounding up an excellent bunch of musos for New Year’s Eve festivities, and this year is no different. This time around the Espy will play host to the ever party-starting Architecture in Helsinki alongside Kingswood, DZ Deathrays, Adalita and The Griswolds.
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EventNew Year's Eve at Eau de Vie
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
True to form, classy cocktails are high on the agenda at Eau de Vie for NYE. A cheeky $100 ticket gives you entry into the main bar, the always-appreciated glass of bubbles, three of EDV’s celebrated signature cocktails and canapes to boot.
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EventHaus Party at Munich Brauhaus
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
Munich Brauhaus Melbourne, Melbourne
Wunderbar! It’s time to bring the haus down German-style this New Year’s at South Wharf. The party’s $75 entry fee gets you a three-course Bavarian feast and glass of sparkling at midnight, as well as a live Oompah band playing and a DJ later in the evening.
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Event'Four Seasons' New Year's Eve at Campari House
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
Campari House, Melbourne
A fireworks display is often only as good as where you’re watching the show from, and we think a rooftop party is an excellent vantage point. Campari House has themed their New Year’s Eve bash ‘Four Seasons’, so slip on some cocktail attire and add a touch of your favourite season to your get-up.
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EventNew Year's Eve Dinner at Pope Joan
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
Pope Joan, Melbourne
For a slightly more civilised evening, dinner at Pope Joan for New Year’s Eve is less about the boozy d-floor sessions and more geared toward a sumptuous feast of the finest local produce in a relaxed but festive setting. Tasty morsels you can look forward to include duck cigars and salmon wings.
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EventNew Year's Eve at The Alehouse Project
Wed, 31 Dec, 2014
The Alehouse Project, Brunswick East
If you love locally brewed craft beer, The Alehouse Project is where you need to park yourself come midnight. This year, 13 breweries are making one-off event beers (and one cider) just for the night.
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NewsYarra City Council Really, Really Doesn’t Want You to Party in Public Parks on NYE
Yarra City Council passed a motion to ban alcohol consumption from all public parks and spaces this New Year’s Eve. Unsurprisingly, this move comes in response to the gargantuan, national news-making, free-for-all rave that took place in North Fitzroy’s Edinburgh Gardens last year.
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EventWoodford Folk Festival 2014/15
Sat, 27 Dec 2014 - Thu, 1 Jan 2015
Woodfordia, Woodford
Set up camp, let your hair get knotty, and roam makeshift tarpaulin towns.
