5 December 2011

New Years in the City

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Events ACT have published details of the show they’re putting on for those who remain in town this New Year’s Eve.

The city will be in party mode on New Year’s Eve with two celebrations to bring in 2012.

Civic Square will play host to a family-friendly music line-up while Garema Place brings in the New Year with bass beats and high-energy dancing.

At 7.00pm families can head to Civic Square for an entertainment line-up for all ages with Ian Moss headlining, local Canberra band Heuristic to lead the party and the unique sound of the Bridge Between to keep you captivated. This is a great opportunity for parents to bring their children to Civic to enjoy the early fireworks at 9.00pm.

Then Civic will raise the roof with the Bass in the Place dance in Garema Place from 9.00pm. The city centre will play host to top mixing talent DJ Rush, DJ Rawson, DJ Chris Fraser and VJ Insan3.

One of Canberra’s most state-of-the-art pyrotechnic shows will complete the night, with the fireworks at midnight set to a soundtrack heralding in the New Year.

Both the Civic Square and Garema Place events are alcohol-free to encourage a safe and friendly atmosphere.

ACTION Buses will operate on a normal Saturday timetable, with the Nightrider service also available. Please refer to www.action.act.gov.au for all the details.

For further information phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

[Photo taken New Years 2008/9]

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I passed through both events while club hopping and also en route to watch fireworks. both were very well attended. coppers were out in force as were SES. there was one big brawl that broke out in Petrie plaza and I’m sure others, but cops did ok with the one I saw. it was just kids.

poetix said :

Stevian said :

dph said :

People spend NYE in Canberra?

Only if you use a very broad definition of people. Sub-human troglodytes might be more accurate

So, Stevian, your New Year’s resolution is to be as happy and fun-loving as last year?

Hehehehe….

Stevian said :

dph said :

People spend NYE in Canberra?

Only if you use a very broad definition of people. Sub-human troglodytes might be more accurate

So, Stevian, your New Year’s resolution is to be as happy and fun-loving as last year?

dph said :

People spend NYE in Canberra?

Only if you use a very broad definition of people. Sub-human troglodytes might be more accurate

too late for this year, but fyi, anywhere round the lake is good to watch the fireworks with little kids – near the national library or the museum.

Loads of families and the fireworks are a bit further away so not so noisy, but still gorgeous.

And remember to bring a torch to pack up all your stuff in the dark.

lobster said :

Where do you need to be to see the fireworks? Do they launch from the lake or from the buildings around Garema place

+1

Anyone got some info on the 9pm event? We were looking at taking the kids (3 under 6) but were unsure about Civic Square and the crowds.

The middle of northbourne usually works well!

Where do you need to be to see the fireworks? Do they launch from the lake or from the buildings around Garema place

Galactaphonic10:40 am 11 Dec 11

dph said :

People spend NYE in Canberra?

Not everyone in Canberra is middle class & gets this time of year off work.

“one of Canberra’s most state of the art pyrotechnic shows”

Three things stop that from impressing me: one of, Canberra and pyrotechnic.

I’d rather go to bed early and read tea leaves.

“Garema Place brings in the New Year with bass beats and high-energy dancing.”

Way to go selling it to the kids, dad! Alcohol-free, high-energy dancing? Sounds like Rock Eisteddfod!

dtc said :

Henry82 said :

Not everyone wants to fork out hundreds of dollars to travel to sydney just to get drunk.

Actually, everyone goes to the beach. You must be under 23 to assume the alternative to NYE Canberra is Sydney.

I still havent forgiven Ian Moss for ‘Tucker’s Daughter’. He writes Bow River and then that awful song?

Who is everyone? I have never gone to the beach for NYE…

Henry82 said :

Not everyone wants to fork out hundreds of dollars to travel to sydney just to get drunk.

Actually, everyone goes to the beach. You must be under 23 to assume the alternative to NYE Canberra is Sydney.

I still havent forgiven Ian Moss for ‘Tucker’s Daughter’. He writes Bow River and then that awful song?

dph said :

People spend NYE in Canberra?

Not everyone wants to fork out hundreds of dollars to travel to sydney just to get drunk.

Also, many people work (late) on New Years Eve or Day

People spend NYE in Canberra?

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