Amsterdam United @ Gashouder, Amsterdam
The huge Gashouder ex-concert hall now hosts some of the greatest clubbing events in Europe, most notably the infamous Awakenings parties. For NYE a bucket-load of the world’s best DJs will be on hand to help the crowd celebrate the new year, from DJ Duo Specker to big names like Joris Voorn and 2000 and One, as well as Amsterdam-resident Juan Sanchez who recently took up residency at the best new club in the city Air.
Pacha @ IVY, Sydney
Pacha spread its wings to Sydney not too long ago and picked undeniably the greatest clubbing venue in the city to host NYE 2010. Ivy has everything you might expect of a classy club in the heart of Australia’s coolest city. An outdoor terrace and pool area set it apart from the rest and this year’s New Years lineup is bigger and better than ever before with Basement Jaxx and Bob Sinclar taking to the decks with the promise of some unforgettable celebratory tunes to see 2011 in, in style!
Out of This World NYE @ Chinese Laundry, Sydney
Rivalling Sydney’s IVY club is Chinese Laundry, a huge, open-plan club known internationally for its hottest dance DJ talent and extraordinary feel-good atmosphere. 2 huge names in the world of progressive and electro house, Nick Warren and Yuksek! will be gracing New Years Eve with their presence. Nick will be playing an epic three-hour set across midnight on the terrace allowing guests to party into 2011 under the stars.
Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano 12 Hours Back To Back at Cocorico, Riccione
The name of the event says it all!
NYE @ Pacha, New York
Pacha certainly seems to be the clubbers brand-of-choice this New Years Eve as it host events to welcome 2011 in every big clubbing city around the globe. New York’s Pacha, situated in Hell's Kitchen, is without a doubt going to be the place to be in the Big Apple. Tickets are reasonably priced at just $50 and with a confirmed lineup of Victor Calederone and Paco Osuna and plenty of New York's finest residents, NYE 2010/11 will be a very special occasion indeed.
Together as One 2011 @ LA Sports Arena, Los Angeles
If you happen to be on the other side of the US Los Angeles is your best bet for an unforgettable New Years celebration. Together as One inside the huge LA Sports Arena boasts a huge lineup of world-class DJ’s including Laidback Luke, Markus Schulz, Wolfgang Gartner and Major Lazer with many more to be announced. There aren’t many places you can celebrate New Years Eve with 30,000 other dance music enthusiasts. This is a must-see if you’re in LA over New Years.
NYE 2010/11 @ The Marquee – Cosmopolitan, The Strip, Las Vegas
Erick Morillo will be the headline DJ at the all-new Cosmopolitan resort along the infamous Las Vegas Strip. The 24/7 city in the heart of the Nevada Desert is a great choice for party-goers who simply never want to stop. Celebrate the arrival of 2011 to the infectious basslines and rhythms of the master of Subliminal Records, a world-famous clubbing brand best-known for defining the house music genre.
Klubnacht Silvester Total, Berghain/Panoramabar, Berlin
World's best club? Regardless, they have a mammoth line up for New Year that threatens to go on for a few days. The line up includes nearly all residents as well as Chris Liebing, Radio Slave, Jerome Sydenham, Dixon, Adam Beyer and Dinky.
Veille du Jour de l'An @ Rex Club, Paris
Rex Club in the centre of Paris is without a doubt the venue of choice for New Years Eve in France. It’s location means that you can enjoy the spectacular Eiffel Tower fireworks and be a the club 10 minutes later with a quick taxi journey over the river. Remaining tight-lipped about its lineup so far, Rex is sure to be a fantastic night of dance, house and techno. Confirmed so far is Parisan-resident DJ Tarlouf X, who has been making a name for himself since 2003 as one of the leading minimalist techno DJs around and also Woody McBride, aka DJ ESP, a rare opportunity to see one of Daft Punk's Teachers.
NYE @ Copacabana Palace Hotel and surroundings, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Fireworks (see photo below) followed by symphony orchestras, samba, house, techno and then more fireworks, the celebrations in the grounds of Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio are going to be an electrifying mixture of sights and sounds of every style, pace and atmosphere imaginable. If there’s one thing we know about Brazil it’s that they know how to throw one hell of a party!
Alternatively, check out ON11, a new club in Rio between Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, which has DC10's Andrea Pelino involved, meaning Circo Loco events running around New Year time.