New Years is big, bloody big, in fact it can be so big the chance to really let loose can be a little daunting… where do I go, who do I see, in what fashion should I bring in this so called 2008. Well fret not dear revellers; RedHotPie has done all the ground work for you. From rock to pop, retro and beats, we’ve got the prime position in each state so have a look, then go book…

New South Wales

Well the iconic way to spend New Years in Sydney is of course a jaunt down to Darling harbour, waiting for the Harbour Bridge to explode in a fiery display of white hot magnesium. This year however why not consider a little rap romance… something very cool… well it doesn’t get much cooler than the massive beat-fest happening at the Coogee Hotel which is set to be headlined by none other than Vanilla Ice! You heard right, almost twenty years after busting heads with his smash hit Ice Ice Baby, the V-man is back and New Years at the Coogee hotel will be his one and only Sydney performance! If that’s not enough to get you there he’ll be joined by some slamming acts like Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock.
Pre-sale tickets are $125 pre-sale which includes a food and drinks package.
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Victoria

One of the biggest grooves in town will be breaking at the abandoned cinema complex in the heart of the city, a lavish electro orgasm which will bring in the new year and then some! Breaking things down in the splendour that this retro venue is quickly becoming known for will be acts such as Felix Da Housecat, Spank Rock, Chromeo and Muscles … This mad-celebration is in the heart of the city and you know when midnight hits the light show is gonna drop hardcore!
Pre-sale tickets are $99 plus BF
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W.A

Right now W.A is the Australia’s most exciting musical hotbed so why not get along and check out the pioneers of the countries most happening scene. NYE will see W.A pop-rock icons Jebediah returning to the stage to bring in the new year with attitude! Known for their smash hits like Leaving Home, Military Strongmen and Animals the Jebs will get foots a’tappin and beer taps a’pullin with some of the most infectious tunes doing the rounds. With support from other stalwarts of the W.A scene like Red Jezebel, New rules for boats, Streetlight, this promises to be one rocking New Years!
Pre-Sale tickets are $34 which includes a complimentary drink on arrival.
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QLD

Following a massive sell-out spectacular last year, Odyssey on the Gold Coast is set to have another crack at the ‘rockin’est New Years in Aus’ title. This blockbuster event features three arenas, scream machine rides, spectacular fireworks and an all inclusive ticket, with 5 hours of rock and dance acts providing the soundtrack! Now if that ain’t partying Queenslander style then what is?!?! Musical acts include the darling of Australian Radio Thirsty Merc with support from artists such as Kiss Chasey, Cog and The Hot Lies.
Tickets are $150
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N.T

If you’re going to be spending New Years in one of the hottest states on the island then why not take it all the way baby! Get red hot at Darwin’s ultimate party venue in Discovery with some gargantuan discs spun by some of the Ministry of Sounds finest DJ’s. It’s going to be smokin’ tracks, sexy faces and sweaty bodies, if you can find a better way to bring in the new year in the top end, we’d like to hear about it!
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S.A

For those living in the city of churches it’s time to sin a little. It’s time to release the decks, look to the heavens and let the music flow. With a veritable army of acts, NYE One’s Upon a Time #3 at Earth Nightclub promises to ignite the dance floor in a cornucopia of the countries finest turn-tables champions. With acts like Emaar Live (Vic), C.O.A LIVE (Qld), James Rudd Live (Vic), Seventy 7 (Qld) plus Adelaide’s all star DJ line up there will be no cooler place to usher in 2008.
Tickets are $16.80
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TAS

With one of the countries greatest music festivals on your door step there is only one way to spend new years and that’s with friends at the Falls festival! With some amazing names such as Kings of Leon, The Pipettes, Paul Kelly, Bonde Do Rolê, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Midnight Juggernauts, The Waifs, Built To Spill and Gotye playing during the festival how can you not be a part of this musical monstrosity?
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