"It's Happening!" - 1K ticket milestone for Dundee Hogmanay party
Posted : 14 October 2019
The first 1,000 tickets for Dundee’s New Year city centre celebrations have been snapped up
“It’s Happening!” Dundee Hogmanay 2019 will see two days of music and family entertainment, with one of Britain’s best-loved bands Squeeze, Eddi Reader and Dundee’s very own Kyle Falconer, the Hogmanay headliner.
With any profits split between three Dundee charities, the celebrations will be kicked off by national treasures Squeeze, who have enjoyed a string of hits including Up The Junction, Tempted and Cool For Cats.
They will kickstart the party on the evening of Monday 30 December before a full, family-focused day of free entertainment and music on Hogmanay.
The evening will kick off with rock pipe band Gleadhraich, followed by Sinderins, Eddi Reader and Kyle Falconer, who will bring in the bells with a piper. Tay FM DJs will play for the last half hour bringing the event to a close at 12.45am.
Former ‘The View’ frontman Kyle Falconer said, “Having played at Hogmanay concerts in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, it was on my bucket list to bring in the bells in my home city. As my biggest ever solo headline show, it’s fitting that it’s happening right here in Dundee and I’m really excited to be headlining. There’s no doubt that a New Year city centre street party is long overdue in Dundee and it’s a privilege to be part of it. Of course, like any Hogmanay, there will also be a few surprises on the night!”
Organised by Dundee-based GMC Ventures Ltd and Edinburgh promoter Michael Ward of EH6 Festival, the celebrations have received support through Scotland’s Winter Festivals.
It is hoped that the event will attract audiences from outwith Dundee, with return buses available to Perth, St Andrews, Kirkcaldy, Brechin, Forfar and Arbroath.
Jill Gibson from GMC Ventures said, “We are absolutely delighted to have reached the 1,000 ticket milestone. With 12 weeks to go, we’re working hard to ensure that the people of Dundee and further afield finally get the New Year celebrations they deserve. We’re promising something for everyone, from free kids and teenager events during the day through to foot-stomping music taking us right up to the bells as we welcome 2020.”
Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events at VisitScotland added, “We are delighted to be supporting “It’s Happening!” Dundee Hogmanay 2019 through Scotland’s Winter Festivals programme. This celebration showcases Scotland as the perfect stage for events, shining a light on the city of Dundee through a vibrant programme of music and entertainment, where local people and visitors alike will have the opportunity to bring in the New Year together.”
Any profits from the event will be split between three charities – Dundee Women’s Aid, Art Angel and Wellbeing Works.
Tay FM and Tay 2 are proud to be Official Partners for “It’s Happening!” Dundee Hogmanay 2019.
Advance two day tickets are priced £70, with one night tickets costing £43.70. A VIP upgrade is an additional £28, with exclusive access to The Italian Grill, buffet, private bar and Prosecco.
by City Development
"It's Happening!" - 1K ticket milestone for Dundee Hogmanay Party