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New Years Festival Guide - NZ - 2011 to 2012

A full list of all gigs and events in NZ over the 2011-12 New Years Eve

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Dj Normski

Dj Normski

Northern Steamship Co., Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

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Dj Dylan C

Dj Dylan C

Neighbourhood, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

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Dj Selecta Sam

Dj Selecta Sam

La Zeppa, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




New Years At Snapdragon

New Years At Snapdragon

Snapdragon, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Dj Jonny Lowe - 6pm-10pm Sitting Room Dj Normski 10pm-close upstairs Sitting Room Dj Sarahtonen - 8pm - 11pm Games Room Dj Tido 11pm-Close Games Room DJ Pauly who - 7pm-10pm Downstairs DJ Lo Key 10pm-close Downstairs. ... More info »




Tom Rodwell Rent Party Blues

Tom Rodwell Rent Party Blues

Purangi Estate, Coromandel

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Rodwell manages to eschew the cliches that beset blues music. By turns wild, angry, hypnotic and sensual, it's as uncompromising as it is funky and some of the best live music I've seen. Blues in London. Tom Rodwell is Sheffield's answer to Lightnin' Hopkins,” - NME. Singer/guitarist Tom Rodwell’s extraordinary revision of blues and gospel always gets the joint jumping,” - Gary Steel, Metro (NZ 2011). ... More info »




Lokey

Lokey

The Britomart Country Club, Auckland

Wed, 28th December 2011
Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Lokey (6pm) ... More info »




Donna Dean

Donna Dean

Whare Flat, Dunedin

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Country/folk/blues singer songwriter. Winner 2011 RIANZ Best Country Album & APRA Best Country Song ... More info »




Northern Bass

Northern Bass

Haruru Falls, Puketona Road, Paihia, Bay Of Islands

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Northern Bass New Years Eve Drum ‘n’ Bass & Dubstep Party FuZen Entertainment is proud to present Northern Bass – a Bay of Islands New Years Eve party taking Dubstep and Drum ’n’ Bass outdoors for a breath of fresh air. The outdoor day-night party located on a farm property near Paihia’s Haruru Falls will be a mix of the best local and international Drum ‘n’ Bass and Dubstep DJs. Northern Bass will be a fully self-contained and licensed ... More info »




Highlife NYE

Highlife NYE

Matakana Country Park, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

HIGHLIFE NYE EXPERIENCE 2011 LINEUP ANNOUNCED Highlife Entertainment is pleased to announce that electronic heavy-weights CRAZY P, legendary rapper, producer and DJ PETE ROCK, dance music connoisseurs VANDALISM, UK remix king A.SKILLZ, Long Beach hip-hop trio UGLY DUCKLING and renowned house producer and beat maker DJ SPEN are confirmed to perform at this years Highlife NYE Experience in Matakana, New Zealand. 2011/2012 line up as follows: ... More info »




Prana New Year Festival

Prana New Year Festival

Prana, Opoutere

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Prana New Year Festival 2012 includes NZ & international creatives; art projects, light shows, dance, music, performances, meditations, workshops, speakers, healers, market stallholders, 3-part Kids Zone, Buddhafield, and Yoga. ... More info »




Coromandel Gold

Coromandel Gold

Coromandel’s Ohuka Farm, Coromandel

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

New Years Eve Line-up Shapeshifter Shihad Horace Andy and Dub Asante The Black Seeds Ladi6 Optimus Gryme FT. Tiki 1814 December 30th Line-up Kora ''' The remaining headline act and an extremely worthy one at that, will be announced July 20th TrinityRoots The Adults The Upbeats The Nudge ... More info »




La De Da

La De Da

Dry River Road , Martinborough

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Six60 (NZ), Fat Freddy’s Drop (NZ), Donovan Frankenreiter (US), Kora (NZ), State of Mind Live (NZ), SKisM (UK), Blue King Brown (Aus), Sola Rosa (NZ), Katchafire (NZ), The Upbeats w/ MC Lowqui, Dodge & Fuski (UK), Iva Lamkum (NZ), Concord Dawn (NZ), Eddie K (UK) and DubFX (Aus). Going bigger and better with two stages this year, La De Da combines a chilled winery vibe during the day with a non-stop party atmosphere by night across a Main Stage ... More info »




Rhythm And Vines

Rhythm And Vines

Waiohika Estate, Gisborne

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Rhythm and Vines Music Festival, Gisborne, returns for it's 9 year offing music from all tastesCelebrate your New Years at Rhythm and Vines. First place in the world to bring in the first sunrise of the year. This event is R18 (contrary to rumours we are NOT changing this to R20) ... More info »




EarthTonz

EarthTonz

Gibbston Valley Winery, Queenstown

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

EarthTonz NYE Music Festival 31 Dec 2011 – 1 Jan 2012 - Queenstown, Gibbston Valley Station Are you ready to spend New Year’s Eve in one of the most picturesque places on the planet with some of the world’s hottest electronica, techno, dubstep, progressive house, hip-hop, beatbox and drum n bass acts' New Zealand’s newest annual music festival EarthTonz NYE Music Festival is set to roar across Southern Alps this summer with over 15 hours of ... More info »




New Years Eve Party - House of Shem and guests

New Years Eve Party - House of Shem and guests

Mangawhai Tavern, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

New Years Eve Party at the Mangwhai Tavern with House of Shem & guests. Doors open 7.00pm ... More info »




Shapeshifter with Horace Andy and his Dub Asante band and Sunshine Soundsystem

Shapeshifter with Horace Andy and his Dub Asante band and Sunshine Soundsystem

Riwaka Hotel, Motueka

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

SHAPESHIFTER RETURN HOME AFTER SIX MONTHS TOURING EUROPE AND THE UK TO DOUSE KIWI CROWDS WITH THEIR FORMIDABLE LIVE SHOW THIS SUMMER. MATAKANA - ASCENSION VINEYARD - DECEMBER 29 TH RIWAKA - RIWAKA HOTEL - JANUARY 2 ND MT MAUNGANUI - BREWERS FIELD - JANUARY 6 TH WAIHI BEACH - WAIHI BEACH HOTEL - JANUARY 7TH This summer Shapeshifter are playing four shows over the Christmas/New Year break, and in an inspired pairing they’re bringing with them reggae ... More info »




Shapeshifter with Horace Andy and his Dub Asante band and Sunshine Soundsystem

Shapeshifter with Horace Andy and his Dub Asante band and Sunshine Soundsystem

Ascension Wine Estate, Matakana

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

SHAPESHIFTER RETURN HOME AFTER SIX MONTHS TOURING EUROPE AND THE UK TO DOUSE KIWI CROWDS WITH THEIR FORMIDABLE LIVE SHOW THIS SUMMER. MATAKANA - ASCENSION VINEYARD - DECEMBER 29 TH RIWAKA - RIWAKA HOTEL - JANUARY 2 ND MT MAUNGANUI - BREWERS FIELD - JANUARY 6 TH WAIHI BEACH - WAIHI BEACH HOTEL - JANUARY 7TH This summer Shapeshifter are playing four shows over the Christmas/New Year break, and in an inspired pairing they’re bringing with them reggae ... More info »




Ladi 6 Summer Review - Hitching a ride with Trinity Roots

Ladi 6 Summer Review - Hitching a ride with Trinity Roots

Butlers Reef, New Plymouth

Wed, 28th December 2011
Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Fresh from a successful summer in Europe, Ladi6 is looking forward to hitchin a ride with some of her favourite NZ bands and intends to wield her knockout show proving to Kiwi audiences why Ladi6 is now so highly regarded overseas. From a dream-come-true support slot for Erykah Badu in Berlin to incredibly well-received shows at Glastonbury and The Big Chill, Ladi with Parks and Julien Dyne have been turning heads overseas in a big way, with more ... More info »




Ladi 6 Summer Review - Hitching a ride with Trinity Roots

Ladi 6 Summer Review - Hitching a ride with Trinity Roots

Mangawhai Tavern, Mangawhai

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Fresh from a successful summer in Europe, Ladi6 is looking forward to hitchin a ride with some of her favourite NZ bands and intends to wield her knockout show proving to Kiwi audiences why Ladi6 is now so highly regarded overseas. From a dream-come-true support slot for Erykah Badu in Berlin to incredibly well-received shows at Glastonbury and The Big Chill, Ladi with Parks and Julien Dyne have been turning heads overseas in a big way, with more ... More info »




Ladi 6 Summer Review - Hitching a ride with Kora

Ladi 6 Summer Review - Hitching a ride with Kora

Waihi Beach Hotel, Waihi

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Fresh from a successful summer in Europe, Ladi6 is looking forward to hitchin a ride with some of her favourite NZ bands and intends to wield her knockout show proving to Kiwi audiences why Ladi6 is now so highly regarded overseas. From a dream-come-true support slot for Erykah Badu in Berlin to incredibly well-received shows at Glastonbury and The Big Chill, Ladi with Parks and Julien Dyne have been turning heads overseas in a big way, with more ... More info »




CRAFTY @ U.F.O NYE PARTY

CRAFTY @ U.F.O NYE PARTY

DOGS BOLLIX BAR, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

DOOR OPENS 9PM B.Y.O ... More info »




Puhoi Country Music Fair

Puhoi Country Music Fair

Puhoi Valley Cafe, Auckland

Wed, 28th December 2011
Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Come and have a great day at the Puhoi Valley Cafe Country Music Fair!! Our stunning location and beautifully renovated cafe is proud to present US country music Star Erica Sunshine Lee from Georgia, USA and New Zealands own Desotos and others. Erica Sunshine Lee is the ew darling of the US country music scene having recorded two acclaimed albums in Nashville, Tennesee, one of which was co produced by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top fame. She ... More info »




The Phoenix Foundation and The Nudge New Years Eve at Foxglove

The Phoenix Foundation and The Nudge New Years Eve at Foxglove

Foxglove Bar, Wellington

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Foxglove & Radio Active 88.6FM will host Wellingtons biggest NYE gig, Saturday 31st December at the Queens Wharf Ballroom. Wellingtons best loved bands THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION and THE NUDGE will entertain hundreds of NYE party people. Wellingtons biggest band The Phoenix Foundation, described as New Zealands finest purveyors of psychedelic pop and recently returned from a hugely successful UK/European tour, will join forces with The Nudge, the ... More info »




STEREODAYS NYE 2012 Aucklands Biggest New Years Dance Party

STEREODAYS NYE 2012 Aucklands Biggest New Years Dance Party

519 Ellerslie Panmure Highway, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

SENNHEISER & BIGGIE.CO.NZ in association with INNOVATION ENTERTAINMENT, SOULSTORM PRODUCTIONS & FX AV present... ★★★ STEREODAYS NYE 2012 ★★★ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND SATURDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2011 519 Events Centre 519 Ellerslie Panmure Highway Featuring... FUTURE RESONANCE (UK) APRIL (UK) KEVSEY D (UK) PUZZEL (AUS) DANIEL PAYNE (AUS) HIGH DOSAGE (LIVE) DAVID DING (Stereodays ... More info »




FREDDY FUDD PUCKER

FREDDY FUDD PUCKER

Lake Hawea Hotel, Wanaka

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




The Gunslinger's Ball

The Gunslinger's Ball

Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

The Gunslingers Ball - New Years Eve Party! Featuring: Bernie Griffen and the Grifters Heart Attack Alley The Broadsides Dick Dynamite and the Doppelgangers The Situations Live Nudes Gundry Blues The Last Minute Boys ... More info »




END - New Years Eve 2011 / 2012 - Feat Computers Want Me Dead

END - New Years Eve 2011 / 2012 - Feat Computers Want Me Dead

1885 Britomart, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

1885 Britomart and the Britomart Country Club are putting on a little something for those who are staying in Auckland for New Years Eve 2011/2012. END New Years Eve 2011/2012 Feat: COMPUTERS WANT ME DEAD Support from: Arash, Tido, Flex, Insomniac Door sales available from 9pm. www.1885.co.nz www.britomartcountryclub.co.nz ... More info »




Beyond The Black New Years Eve Festival

Beyond The Black New Years Eve Festival

Trentham Racecourse, Wellington

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

BEYOND THE BLACK For the first time in New Zealand’s rich musical history, some of the best local, national and international rock & metal acts will come together to celebrate New Year 2012 at New Zealand’s newest and heaviest festival – Beyond the Black. ... On Saturday 31st December 2011 through until New Years Day 2012, rock & metal fans alike are to unite at Trentham Racecourse, Upper Hutt, Wellington to rock into 2012, with the aid of 1 ... More info »




FREDDY FUDD PUCKER

FREDDY FUDD PUCKER

Rosewood Accomodation Park (BAR), Cromwell

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Come share a drink while the globe trotting folk duo Freddy Fudd Pucker play through their large collection of unique and original songs. ... More info »




Mundi Summer Tour

Mundi Summer Tour

Le Cafe, Picton

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

6 piece world jazz ensemble Mundi hit the road over summer… “Unique and bursting with creative genius” Presto Arts & Culture “…Fresh…funky. Intricate, multi-layered works…dynamic solos” The Press “They give us their all, and send us home with an indubitable sense of passion and conviction, giving us a taste that we’ll certainly not be soon to forget.” Craccum Prepare to be transported! With inspiration from as far afield as the ... More info »




Mundi Summer Tour

Mundi Summer Tour

The Southern Cross, Wellington

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

6 piece world jazz ensemble Mundi hit the road over summer… “Unique and bursting with creative genius” Presto Arts & Culture “…Fresh…funky. Intricate, multi-layered works…dynamic solos” The Press “They give us their all, and send us home with an indubitable sense of passion and conviction, giving us a taste that we’ll certainly not be soon to forget.” Craccum Prepare to be transported! With inspiration from as far afield as the deserts of ... More info »




The Eggs Live At Matterhorn New Years Eve

The Eggs Live At Matterhorn New Years Eve

Matterhorn, Wellington

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

The Eggs will kick off the New Years party at Matterhorn at 11pm on Saturday 31st December. Everyone's favourite good time funk band. With Lisa Tomlins returning to the mic. Free entry. ... More info »




Freddy Fudd Pucker

Freddy Fudd Pucker

Golden Bear Brewery, Nelson

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

2 hours of original Freddy Fudd pucker songs. This unique Folk/punk duo has been on tour for 5 months through Australia, NZ, USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Good tunes, Good brews... ... More info »




Higher Life - Nye  Supper Club

Higher Life - Nye Supper Club

The Supper Club, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Take it to the Nek Level This New Years Eve brought to you by No Pants Entertainment & Pisstake Promotions Serving up a tasty local line up! from 10pm - Late NY Day $10 on the door (Someone's gotta pay the DJ's) Don't sit at home like a Nigel. Come Live the Higher Life @ The Iconic Supper Club. The unofficial After party for Everywhere. A boutique clubbing experience unlike any other! ... More info »




Managers Summer Tour

Coromandel Area School, Coromandel

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Managers are going on a Summer Holiday and hitting The Coromandel Keltic Fair.Where are you going to be Come and bring your Dancing shoes cos we are gonna Party with youse. ... More info »




Riqi Harawera

Rickshaw Eddies, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




Managers Summer Tour

Prana Festival, Coromandel

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Managers are going on a Summer Holiday and hitting The Coromandel.Where are you going to be Come and bring your Dancing shoes cos we are gonna Party with youse. ... More info »




Rocka At The Whaka

Whakataki Hotel, Castle Point

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

New Years Eve at the Whakataki Hotel, 5 minutes drive from Castlepoint in the Wairarapa. ... More info »




Garage 16 News Years Eve Party

Bedrock, Christchurch

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Garage 16 is ready to rock the new year in at the bedrock! Playing all our fav rock from the doors to metallica! They are not to be missed. Prizes and merchaidise to be won! ... More info »




Francis Jakeman

GBS Bar & Restaurant @ The Prospect,, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




Managers Summer Tour

The Yot Club, Raglan

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Managers are going on a Summer Holiday and hitting The Coromandel.Where are you going to be Come and bring your Dancing shoes cos we are gonna Party with youse. ... More info »




Niuseilah And Friends

Fairfield House, Nelson

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Friday December 30th, 6pm-10pm, Fairfield House, Nelson Tickets and CDs available from Everyman Records: $25 adult / $12 7-17years / Children under 6 free After a summer's day at the beach come on up to Fairfield and chill out to some Pacific infused Reggae. The concert will take place on The Meadow A cash bar & food will be available. Folk are invited to bring picnic hampers if they wish. ... More info »




Jason Smith

Basalt, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




David Shanhun

De Post Belgian Beer Cafe, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




Pat 4 President

Elephant Wrestler, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




Riqi Harawera

Mortons Bar and Restaurant, Auckland

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

... More info »




Rhythm and Alps

Terrace Downs Resort, Christchurch

Thu, 29th December 2011
Fri, 30th December 2011
Sat, 31st December 2011
Sun, 1st January 2012
Mon, 2nd January 2012

Taking its award-winning festival down south, Rhythm and Vinesis holding a new sister festival in Canterbury this December! The new festival Rhythm and Alpswill be held over two days, December 28 and 29, at the picturesque Terrace Downs resort at the base of Mt Hutt just outside of Christchurch. Big on bass culture and electronica and featuring 34 renowned international and local acts,the festival’s line-up includes some of the stars of the R&V ... More info »








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