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Avoiding the NYE party panic


It's that time of the year again. First, there's the slew of office Christmas parties leading up to the holidays. Then, if you're lucky enough to have some time off, it's filled with last minute present shopping. Before you know it, Christmas has been and gone in a flurry of turkey and wrapping paper, and you're planted firmly in front of New Year's Eve with just a couple of days to work out what you're doing for the big night.

Don't panic; there is help at hand. We've set up our NYE party list early this year to get you through the silly season with a minimum of fuss.

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Cruise Bar
The Rocks
If you have a little money to throw around this NYE, why not splurge on one of Cruise Bar's Destination parties. Destination Ibiza on levels 1 & 2 will set you back $85, while tickets for Destination New York on the rooftop (with views of the harbour and Opera House) are going for $250. Available through Moshtix.

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Bungalow Bar & Restaurant
Broome
Being outside of Peth doesn't mean being out of the loop. Trance mainstay BeXta sees in the New Year at Bungalow Bar with tracks from her new album, Mixology 11.

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Crown & Sceptre Hotel
Adelaide
DJ Jason Lee starts the night off with old skool funk and groove before things really heat up with a live show from Future Fez and The TrunkFunk Sound System (try saying that when you've had a few). 9pm, $10 presale/$15 on the door.

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Rosemount Hotel
North Perth
It's a night of big local acts at the Rosemount. The New Year's Eve Fiesta features music from some of Perth's best known bands, including End of Fashion, Red Jezebel, The Silents and Sugar Army. Tickets are $48 and the doors swing open at 6pm.

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Revolver Upstairs, Bandroom
Prahran
Those looking to get away from the super-shiny NYE parties will find respite at this gritty bar. South Rakkas Crew bring their unique dancehall blend to the room, with support from one of Baltimore club music's finest, Scottie B. 9pm. Tickets $25 through Moshtix.

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Mercury Bar
City
This little bar will be packing in a huge party come NYE. $100 will get you all your basic spirits for the night, and if that's not enough, you can get Jager bombs for just $5. Presale only. Doors open 8pm.

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Fringe Bar
Paddington
Sydney electro-rockers the Bag Raiders grace us with their presence at Fringe Bar's NYE Freakshow. Also appearing are Gauthier (all the way from Paris), Mik Tha Menace and Graz. Tickets are $35 and include an open bar.

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Limes Hotel
Fortitude Valley
The Valley's Limes Hotel is bringing together two of the best bits of any New Year's Eve: champagne and fireworks. $45 will get you a glass of bubbly on arrival, canapes all evening and, most importantly, a view of the fireworks display from their rooftop. From 5pm. Tickets through Moshtix.