Let’s face it, it’s been a pretty misserable year. 2023 has seen two major wars in Ukraine and now Israel/Gaza, cost of living has gone through the roof with fuel, food and energy at all time highs.
It’s been a shocker, so for many, 2023 will happily be consigned to the bin, and the best way to do this is to celebrate the end of the year, the end of a crap year!
Therefore, we have put together a few of the best New Years Eve events in Birmingham to entice you out into the Second City and look ahead with a bit of hope and a whole lot of music and partying.
From NYE quizes to warehouse raves, if you are looking for ideas on new year’s eve, read on:
1000 Trades Presents NowHam 2023: A Night Of Incredible 80s
If you’re tired of the usual shenanigans with places charging ridiculous fees of tickets for for entry, you may want to consider visiting the coolest little boozer in the Jewellery Quarter. Get rid of 2023 and see in the new year an an ironically sardonic but friendly setting, no pressure but lots of great tunes and beer to wash it down.
Great food and good times to boot. It’s a tour de force of the best credible 80s from the likes of: Japan/ Talk Talk/ Scritti Politti/ Vissage/ Bauhaus/ Haircut 100/ King/ Depeche Mode/ Orange Juice/ The Chameleons/ China Crisis/ The The/ Aztec Camera/ The Associates/ The Cure/ Tom Tom Club/ Lotus Eaters/ Heaven 17/ New Order/ Prefab Sprout/ Talking Heads/ Altered Images/ The Teardrop Explodes/ Tears for Fears/ Art of Noise/ Simple Minds – amongst many others with NowHam DJs
Free entry (Please note: no admittance past midnight)
New Year’s Eve at The Night Owl
Join the soulful funky psychedelic Digbeth Night Owl collective for live indie, funk & disco bands courtesy of Back of the Bar from 8pm. Expect live music from Dorothy Ella, Lucky Number You & more! Plus DJs
Ross Carley, Liam McKeown, Ed Edwards, Mazzy Snape & Sonny & Spare playing a whole heap of Soul plus Mod, Rock n’ Roll, Indie, Disco, Funk & more.
8pm till 4am. Free glass of bubbly between 8-9pm
Tickets from £10 advance theticketsellers.co.uk
New Year’s Eve At The Hare & Hounds
The Hare & Hounds is Kings Heath’s number one night spot and host to some incredible live music, DJs, quizes, comedy shows and much more. A true hub for the cool and alternative Brummie crowd.
New Year’s Eve at The Hare consists of:
Room 1: Common People – 90’s / 00’s Indie all night long.
Room 2: Beatamax – 80s Alternative Electronica and Power Pop all night long.
Saloon: Move On Up – Soul, Funk, Boogie, Disco all night long.
Doors: 9PM. Tickets: Early Bird £10, 1st Release £12.50, Final Release £15. Available from Skiddle.
Actress and Bishop New Year’s Eve Party
The Actress & Bishop is The Jewellery Quarter’s prime live music venue with Indie, Rock, Folk and Blues all serving an ‘up for it’ diverse mix of clientelle. This year expect a full on party with DJ playing music into the early hours with outdoor space and drinks promotions.
Glas New Year’s Day at Lab 11
The BIGGEST GLAS of the year & also arguably one of the biggest events in the U.K. rave Calendar too! The GLAS NYD party has become an iconic date, never mind New Years Eve, New Years Day is where GLAS take you to a different planet! 2024 will be started with a SERIOUS statement & how this long established club night mean to go on..
Production that will blow your mind, epic entertainment, a killer lineup throughout the LAB11 complex and atmosphere you’ll struggle to find anywhere else!
01.01.24 – See you in the LAB
Tickets on sale this Friday at 9am. Sign up now via Skiddle. Link in comments.
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