Two turntables and some pantyhose: NYE parties!

Koen Van Dijck
© Agenda Magazine
18/12/2013
Year after year, you’re faced with the same problem: where are you going to party on New Year’s Eve? No worries, AGENDA has compiled this useful list for you!


TOGETHER WE STAND (1)
Two big, famous party organisers are joining forces. We can’t imagine a better combo on New Year’s Eve than the technologically advanced Opus and the lawless KetaLoco. Belgium’s finest have been recruited for the evening: San Soda (FCL, We Play House Recordings), Lucas Caroso, Caspar & Don Cabron, Nathan Oye, Curtis Zeki, The Acid Mercenaries, and others.
(Opus)

What’s more, there will be plenty of confetti, VJs will do crazy things on the walls, and a sound and light show will leave you dumbstruck. Add the Magdalena Hall to the mix, and this party is a pretty good bet.
OPUS & KETALOCO 22.00, €15, Magdalena Hall (Old Casino), rue Duquesnoystraat 14, Brussel/Bruxelles, www.oldcasinonye.com


IT'S POMPOUS, IT'S PARTY
Going to a party at the prestigious Concert Noble is no everyday event. The ballroom will be turned upside down with music from between 1914 and 2014. Expect performances by Black Elvis and diva Peggy Lee Cooper, and DJ sets by King B, Nasty Bartender, and Sofie from L-Fêtes vs K-Rise. You’ll see young ladies-in-waiting fluttering around and entertaining show ballets. This party is brought to you by the same people who organised Een Nieuwerwetsch Oudejaar in the former Bellevue brasserie, and the crew behind Radio Modern.
BAL ROYALE 23.00, €20/30, Concert Noble, Aarlenstraat 82 rue d’Arlon, Brussel/Bruxelles, www.bal-royale.be


THE GRAND APPROACH
With no fewer than five stages and forty artists, F*ckin NYE is not only the biggest party in Brussels, but also one of the more alternative options as far as music goes. Pounding beats will be provided by NOISIA, Friction & Linguistics, and Popof. There will be live dubby and funky rhythms from Mad Professor, DJ Vadim, and The Herbaliser.
(NOISIA © Rutger Prins)

The famous Reggaebus is bringing sound systems from France, Switzerland, and other places with dubstep fused with hip hop and dancehall. In addition to a whole range of international artists, there will also be numerous local heroes showing off their stuff.
F*CKIN NYE 20.00, €25, Brussels Event Brewery, rue Delaunoystraat 58, Molenbeek


KEEP IT DRY?
Here’s an interesting theme for New Year’s Eve: prohibition. But before we lose you, this is by no means a teetotal party. At La Tentation, you’ll be immersed in the atmosphere of the American twenties and thirties. Tons of glamour and glitter, a jazz band, and for hungry guests, a full dinner by TF1 MasterChef Audrey Lenoir. Obviously, booking a table beforehand is advised.
If you just want to party, that’s fine too. For 39 euro, DJs like Mickey, Lorenzo Ottati, Attar!, and Never Ask Me This Song will play one hip dance record after another.
PROHIBITION PARTY 23.00, €39, La Tentation, Lakensestraat 28 rue de Laeken, Brussel/Bruxelles, www.nouvel-an.org


TOGETHER WE STAND (2)
Another collaboration that will undoubtedly produce a great party: Leftorama. Leftorium and Audiorama have organised a thirteen-hour marathon blast. The concept is wonderful in its simplicity: house, techno, and minimal techno performed by ten top DJs.
(Kiki)

Roman Flügel (Alter Ego, Dial, Robert Johnson), Kiki (BPitch Control), and Dan D (Club der Visionaere) are being brought in from Germany. But you’ll also hear our very own Geoffroy Mugwump, Prince Off, DC Salas, and Libertine Supersport resident Christoph, among others.
LEFTORAMA 23.00, €10/20, Bazaar, Kapucijnenstraat 63 rue des Capucins, Brussel/Bruxelles, www.leftorium.be


DINE AND DANCE
In keeping with their annual tradition, travel restaurant Le Cercle des Voyageurs is hosting the Brussels global bass crew LOWUP. They guarantee a wild party bursting with dancehall, kuduro, moombahton, Afro, cumbia, and thumping beats.
Paris-based DJ and producer Marvy is providing reinforcement. And the party is expanded this year, to include an extra dance floor on which superior disco, groove, and funk sounds will reign. DJs on the night: Elastic Soul, Clemix, and the legendary Piiit, plus a performance from the slightly insane Panda Royal. Hungry partygoers can also sign up for a walking dinner.
ADDIS AMET 2014 walking dinner: 20.00, party: 22.00, €12/15 - €30/35 (incl. walking dinner + 1 drink), Le Cercle des Voyageurs, Lievevrouwbroersstraat 18 rue des Grands Carmes, Brussel/Bruxelles, www.lecercledesvoyageurs.com



SHORT CUTS
(Technasia / Benjamin Damage)

NYE CATCLUB
The house and techno concept Catclub is also gearing up for New Year’s Eve. With Discodromo, Jan Blomqvist live, Luz, Coeur, and DJ Kong.
0.00, €15, Wild Gallery, Gerijstraat 11 rue du Charroi, Vorst/Forerst, www.catclub.be

EPAULÉ JETÉ
The new bar Epaulé Jeté in Elsene/Ixelles is hoping to get noticed in the new year, but they’ve already drawn our attention with Benjamin Damage (50Weapons).
22.00, €10/12, Epaulé Jeté, place Flageyplein 13, Elsene/Ixelles, Facebook: épaulé jeté flagey

FUSE
Techno club Fuse is celebrating its twentieth birthday in 2014. So there’ll be an extra festive New Year’s Eve with Technasia, Joseph Capriati, Oskar Offermann, and others.
22.00, €20/25, Fuse, rue Blaesstraat 208, Brussel/Bruxelles, www.fuse.be

MR. WONG
Mr. Wong pulls in Brussels’s huge clubbing crowds throughout the year, and that will be no different on New Year’s Eve. There’ll be steaming music from the resident deejays, as well as dozens of surprises.
22.00, Mr. Wong, Zwarte Lievevrouwstraat 10-12 rue de la Vierge Noire, Brussel/Bruxelles, www.mrwong.be

54KOLAKTIV
The incorrigible 54Kolaktiv is bringing together young, local talent. With live acts from Silicon Vallee and Sagat, and DJ sets by Wickzzz, Phonetics, THF, Chris Ferreira, Livitones, and a list of other names.
22.00, €5, for the right address, e-mail to info@54kolaktiv.com, 54kolaktiv.wordpress.com

THE WOOD
Berlin is bringing its party to Brussels. The Wood has invited the German Keinemusik for a showcase. The party features &Me, David Mayer, Franco Y Gael, and Isam & Jazzydemon and will go until noon.
23.00, €10, The Wood, Floralaan 3-4 avenue de Flore, Brussel/Bruxelles, thewood.be

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