New Year’s Eve Mackay 2021: How to celebrate 2022
Who else is ready to see the back of 2021? Every new year brings a promise of fresh starts, resolutions and hope – but not without a massive send-off first! Here’s your definitive list of events to celebrate 2022’s start.
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From fireworks to Looney Tunes, live music and karaoke competitions, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the end of 2021 and usher in the New Year.
Here’s your list of events happening to mark the occasion.
Party safe, and a happy New Year to all our readers!
NYE at Harrup Park
When: 7.30pm til late, Friday, December 31
Where: Harrup Park
What’s happening: Join in the celebration as French Press and Nortica put on a show to send you into the New Year. There will be live music from 7.30pm in the Garden Bar.
New Year’s Eve 2021
When: Noon to 2am, Friday, December 31
Where: Magpies Sporting Club, Glenella Rd, Glenella
What’s happening: Live music from Anette Worthington, Centro Restaurant open from noon for meals with table service, and a midnight toast.
How to book: For more information, phone 4965 6100.
New Year’s Eve Beach Party BBT
When: From 7pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Blacks Beach Tavern
What’s happening: Fancy dress and a beach party go hand-in-hand, and the Blacks Beach Tavern with Significant Other is pulling out all the stops to ring in the New Year.
How to book: Reservations are encouraged for dinner, phone the venue on 4944 4800.
Suburban’s $1000 Karaoke Contest
When: 7-11pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Souths Suburbans Bowls Club, 39 Wardrop St, Mackay
What’s happening: Singers compete in weekly karaoke competitions for their chance to win a spot at the grand final and take home $1000 cash and a trophy.
New Year’s Eve River Party
When: 6-9pm, Friday, December 31
Where: The MECC
What’s happening: Time to wave goodbye to the year that was with free, family fun featuring the Looney Tunes and local musicians Tiffany Grace and Kate Lockyer.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the many food vendors on site while the kids enjoy amusement rides, fireworks and free face painting.
Surfin’ Safari Rock n Roll Party!
When: From 7pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Goosies Sport and Recreation Club, Malcomson St
What’s happening: Throw on your best tropical outfit and head to Goosies this New Year’s Eve for a family friendly night of rock n roll.
How to book: Pre-purchase available for hot and cold seafood platters. Phone 4942 3393.
Psychedelic-theme NYE Party 2021
When: From 9pm, Friday, December 31
Where: McGuire’s Hotel karaoke lounge
What’s happening: The electric dreams karaoke lounge is hosting a psychedelic theme New Year’s Eve party. The night includes a fancy dress competition and giveaways.
How to book: Free entry.
The Giants 40th anniversary tour
When: Starts 4pm Friday, December 31 to 10pm Saturday, January 1
Where: Kickstart Saloon, Oakenden
What’s happening: This is a two-day event featuring The Giants plus support bands.
The New Years Eve show will be The Giants playing all of your favourite Rock n Roll tunes to bring on the New Year, then the following day will be the recovery session with The Giants playing their original and rock blues songs plus support band.
This will be a show not to be missed.
The Giants are an internationally acclaimed band having played to packed crowds throughout the USA, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
This will be their only Queensland show so get in early and book your tickets before they are sold out.
How to book: Phone 0417 807 518 or book online here.
New Year’s Eve at the Seabreeze
When: From 6pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Seabreeze Hotel, Pacific Explanade, Mackay’
What’s happening: Old school fun to send off the year, Seabreeze is hosting a pool and fancy dress competition, with lucky door prizes and a jukebox.
How to book: Bookings for the bistro are essential. Phone 4955 1644.
NYE featuring Bxwdy at Rabbit Hole
When: From 8pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Rabbit Hole, Victoria St
What’s happening: Special guest BXWDY from Brisbane will bring in the New Year.
How to book: Tickets available at the door.
NYE Party at Tandara Hotel
When: From 8pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Tandara Hotel Motel, Sarina
What’s happening: Go dressed in your best ‘70s get-up and enjoy great food and drinks. There will be a DJ as well as karaoke and loads of prizes, with a courtesy bus available.
How to book: Bookings are recommended. Phone 4956 1323.
NYE RNB Fridays Club Takeover
When: From 5pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Moss on Wood
What’s happening: RNB Friday’s Club official take over of Moss on Wood this New Year’s Eve. Whether 2021 was a year of ups or downs, it’s time to kick it to the curb and ring in a new one. Grab your party favours and head out on the town with our pick of Mackay’s best New Year’s Eve parties. RNB Fridays Club brings all of the excitement and energy of the RNB Fridays movement from the airwaves to clubs across Australia.
The talented Sydney DJ Keeri James will be spinning your favourite old school and new RNB bangers at Moss from 9pm.
How to book: Free entry.
NYE Toga Party
When: Starts 6pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Souths Leagues Club, Milton St, Mackay
What’s happening: Live music from 7pm, food and drink specials all night, kids superhero party from 6pm (they are welcome to stay until midnight).
Go dressed in your best toga costume with prizes to be won including a caravan and cash.
How to book: For more information, phone 4957 2166 or email marketing@southsmackay.com.au
Yo, ‘90s New Years Eve Party at the Bowlsie
When: Starts 6pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club, Rural View
What’s happening: The Feels and DJ Funky will be playing your favourite ‘90s bangers plus more all night long so you can get “jiggy with it” until the new year.
Wear your rad threads for your chance to win best dressed.
Entertainment for the whole family including amusement rides, water slides, jumping castles, arcade games and a throwback photo booth.
How to book: Unlimited ride armbands cost $27.46, VIP package including five drink tickets and delicious canapes costs $106.59. Book via Eventbrite.com. For more information, phone 4954 8677
New Year’s Eve featuring Killer Queen and David Bowie
When: Starts 5pm, Friday, December 31
Where: Airlie Beach Hotel
What’s happening: Two of Australia’s premier international tribute artists come together for the ultimate new years eve event. John Blunt as Freddie Mercury and Wayne Vitale as David Bowie portray these larger than life music giants in an unforgettable night of hits.
How to book: Limited general admission tickets available for $79 per person. Book online.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Airlie Beach
When: 8.30pm and midnight Friday, December 31
Where: Airlie Beach foreshore
What’s happening: Send out the year that was and ring in the promise of 2022 at the Airlie Beach foreshore, sponsored by Taylors Property Specialists.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Bowen
When: 8.30pm Friday, December 31
Where: Bowen foreshore
What’s happening: Fireworks will light up the sky to ring in the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Collinsville
When: 10pm Friday, December 31
Where: Collinsville showgrounds
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