NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES
Three separate events including an all-inclusive package with Andy Pobjoy on the piano at the original venue; the new piano bar experience downstairs at the Malop St venue; and, upstairs, an evening hosted by resident drag queen Art Simone and DJ Malibu Stacey. The light show happens nightly every 15 minutes from 8.30pm until midnight at Steampacket Quay, 1 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong. Until January 7. Hop on the largest travelling ferris wheel in the southern hemisphere at the Geelong waterfront to get a great view of the NYE action from 11am-1am. The ride takes seven to 10 minutes. Investigate the three levels of the Geelong Gaol, 202 Myers St, for evidence that spirits exist. Tour will finish at 11.30pm leaving time to see in 2018. Bookings on 1300 865 800 or limelighttours@gmail.com Free public fireworks displays at the Geelong waterfront at 9.30pm and midnight. at the Geelong waterfront, Eastern Beach Rd (near the Carousel), 7am-9am, on December 31. Royal Geelong Yacht Club New Year’s Eve Party, 7pm1am, with live entertainment and unobstructed views of the fireworks display. Tickets $100 (includes champagne on arrival and at midnight, and canapés). In the Centra dining room, 131 Yarra St, a four-course menu of choice with a glass of prosecco or Heineken for every guest, $65 per person. In the main bar enjoy $15 glasses of Moët & Chandon and $5 Heineken schooners. Relaxed DJs playing disco and funk. Phone 5224 1515. Enjoy eight shared courses and a complimentary beverage at Frankie, 11 Malop St, for $80 per person. Cocktail party with gourmet Wah Wah Gee canapés on the terrace deck, plus complimentary mason jar cocktail upon arrival and live entertainment. From 8pm1am at Cunningham Pier. Tickets: $40, trybooking.com/SUFJ Four courses at $165 per person, comprising tasting plates for entree and dessert, three choices for main course and a cheese platter. Live band Soul Sister Swing performing. Waterfront location with view of fireworks. Open until 1am. Cocktail event from 7.30pm12.30am at Novotel Geelong, featuring live entertainment. Five-hour beverage package — including selected wine, beer, soft drink and juice — and canapés. Tickets $149 per person on 5273 5460 or dining@novotelgeelong.com .au Upstairs: Sunshine, Lucille Croft, Madeleine, Johnny Canik. Downstairs: the best in RnB featuring DJ Philly, DJ Shook and Crystal Cartier. Early bird VIP priority entry tickets $15 plus booking fee via iwannaticket.com.au or general admission at the door, $20. Doors 9pm6am. Live music, DJs and drinks upstairs at Lambys Tavern, 66 Brougham St, from 7pm. Tickets $99 at trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=330012 Semi-formal New Yorkstyled event from 7.30pm1am. Tickets $159 (includes basic spirits, beer, wine, soft drink and canapés). Book at trybooking.com/SUFD Frequency’s last public show with current line-up at Amped on Yarra St. Tickets $20 at venue or on 5221 1634 after 4pm. Featuring Naylo, Combo!, Prosdo, Keesh, Daniel Cuda, Harry J and more. Doors from 10pm.