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Sam Dec 16th 2006 1:36 am

New Year Celebrations in Perth
 
Does any one know of any family celebrations that are going on in Perth for new years eve????

Do they do fireworks and stuff like Sydney??????

ohippy Dec 16th 2006 11:50 am

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by alan and sam
Does any one know of any family celebrations that are going on in Perth for new years eve????

Do they do fireworks and stuff like Sydney??????


Mandurah have a foreshore celebration with two sets of fireworks but I guess that's a bit far for you to travel.

Sam Dec 17th 2006 9:52 pm

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by ohippy
Mandurah have a foreshore celebration with two sets of fireworks but I guess that's a bit far for you to travel.



tis a bit hon


glad you moved in ok!

we shall pop down sometime and visit







any one else???? Perth New year


any one??????

sunnyskies Dec 17th 2006 11:02 pm

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 
[QUOTE=alan and sam]tis a bit hon


glad you moved in ok!

we shall pop down sometime and visit







any one else???? Perth New year



Hiya, we're off to the Zoo on New Years Eve, not been before but comes highly recommended.
Gates open about 5.00, sounds like typical Perth bring a picnic thing. Family entertainment, with the countdown and fireworks at 9pm for the littleones.

More details on Bocs website. :)

ohippy Dec 18th 2006 12:39 am

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 
Try this website

http://www.enjoyperth.net/event-calendar/

Simone Dec 18th 2006 1:35 am

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 
Thanks for the link ohippy!

This one might be even better, a round up of all the slightly bigger new years eve events (though the same ones as in the event calendar, just about).

http://www.enjoyperth.net/2006/12/ne...rth-2006-2007/

Yeah, the Perth Zoo and the Mandurah ones sound the best for kids. There should be some smaller events around the place too, check out your local council site.

Gloucester Park also has fireworks, but it's probably not that suitable for younger kids...
And the Greyhounds in Cannington also has fireworks....

So yeah, there's not that much on really, not in the way of fireworks (lots of good gigs though, for people into bands, and the clubs will have good nights too)

Biggest event is the Perth Cup on New Years Eve (not really for families though) and then the Australia Day skyworks/fireworks, which they've already started advertising now!

steve99 Dec 18th 2006 4:40 pm

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by Simone
Thanks for the link ohippy!

This one might be even better, a round up of all the slightly bigger new years eve events (though the same ones as in the event calendar, just about).

http://www.enjoyperth.net/2006/12/ne...rth-2006-2007/

Yeah, the Perth Zoo and the Mandurah ones sound the best for kids. There should be some smaller events around the place too, check out your local council site.

Gloucester Park also has fireworks, but it's probably not that suitable for younger kids...
And the Greyhounds in Cannington also has fireworks....

So yeah, there's not that much on really, not in the way of fireworks (lots of good gigs though, for people into bands, and the clubs will have good nights too)

Biggest event is the Perth Cup on New Years Eve (not really for families though) and then the Australia Day skyworks/fireworks, which they've already started advertising now!

MurphysLore - a great local band are performing at the Zoo.

Perth Cup is New Years Day not Eve.

I saw that advert the other day for Skyworks - we were like blimey there actually advertising something well in advance for a change.
Normally its something like, "Australia's biggest Bike Ride - get you entry in now" and its in like 3 days time....

Simone Dec 18th 2006 5:40 pm

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by steve99
MurphysLore - a great local band are performing at the Zoo.

Perth Cup is New Years Day not Eve.

I saw that advert the other day for Skyworks - we were like blimey there actually advertising something well in advance for a change.
Normally its something like, "Australia's biggest Bike Ride - get you entry in now" and its in like 3 days time....

Of couse, New Years Day, is what I meant, ha ha!

Yes, it's funny the advertising. And there's so many events that people aren't even aware of half the time! Even something like Noel Gallagher performing, people on found out afterwards, or when tickets were sold out after 15 minutes! (though that was only announced two weeks before the show anyway).

Sam Dec 19th 2006 10:20 am

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 
We could well be heading down your way H :D


sounds like a good night

steve99 Dec 19th 2006 11:07 am

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by Simone
Of couse, New Years Day, is what I meant, ha ha!

Yes, it's funny the advertising. And there's so many events that people aren't even aware of half the time! Even something like Noel Gallagher performing, people on found out afterwards, or when tickets were sold out after 15 minutes! (though that was only announced two weeks before the show anyway).

If they got the advertising right (which they seem to be doing a lot better than a few years back) any big name act should sell out.
I knew about Noel G and got tickets before general release, he was superb, just a shame he didnt go on for another couple of hours... I thought he was much better than Robbie & Kylie.

worzel Dec 19th 2006 11:20 am

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 
You could stay in and watch on tv but I would not recommend it. We were at a friends bbq last year and they showed the Sydney broadcast on tv. At 12 o'clock they went to an advert break with a screen saying happy new year and that was it. We spent around 30 minutes watching the tv and asking each other whether that was it before we gave up and went home (or drank half a bottle of gin in two cases!)

Simone Dec 19th 2006 11:55 am

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by steve99
If they got the advertising right (which they seem to be doing a lot better than a few years back) any big name act should sell out.
I knew about Noel G and got tickets before general release, he was superb, just a shame he didnt go on for another couple of hours... I thought he was much better than Robbie & Kylie.

Yep! And another funny thing is, a lot of people think concerts here never sell out!
Well, you can see on the 'tickets for sale' page of my web that that's certainly not true!
Though it's a bit random which ones sell out and which don't! I was quite surprised to see Pink sell out 3 shows within a week!!

ohippy Dec 19th 2006 12:06 pm

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by alan and sam
We could well be heading down your way H :D


sounds like a good night

well you are always welcome to stay the night hon !

sunnyskies Dec 19th 2006 5:23 pm

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by steve99
If they got the advertising right (which they seem to be doing a lot better than a few years back) any big name act should sell out.
I knew about Noel G and got tickets before general release, he was superb, just a shame he didnt go on for another couple of hours... I thought he was much better than Robbie & Kylie.


couldn't agree more, I was at all three too, and thought Noel blew the others out of the water by a mile. Didn't think much of his support 'act' though!! :rolleyes:

steve99 Dec 19th 2006 5:59 pm

Re: New Year Celebrations in Perth
 

Originally Posted by sunnyskies
couldn't agree more, I was at all three too, and thought Noel blew the others out of the water by a mile. Didn't think much of his support 'act' though!! :rolleyes:

Didnt even catch his name, he's was very average....
It was a long (Hot) day after being at the WACA and then going straight to the Gig.
Cool venue too, seen a few things there and think its great (shame you cant take booze to your seats with you)
Id much rather have 10nights to choose from there than 1 at a bigger venue.


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