Edinburgh’s Hogmanay headliner has been revealed today, electronic music duo Basement Jaxx will take the top spot alongside Scottish DJ and presenter, Arielle Free.
Tickets for Party at the Bells that will take place on Ross Bandstand stage under the famous Edinburgh Castle are on sale now
The double BRIT and Grammy winners will perform hits from their DJ set such as Where’s Your Head At, Do Your Thing, Romeo and Oh My Gosh to bring in New Year in the capital.
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Supported by BBC Radio 1 DJ, and Scotland’s answer to Annie Mac, Arielle Free, who will be returning to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay after ringing in the bells in 2019.
Garden Access Tickets for Party at the Bells are now sold out, a limited number of Premium Garden Access Tickets for Party at the Bells will go on sale Tuesday 9 November at 10am.
Party at the Bells: Street Access tickets will allow revellers to view Basement Jaxx’s DJ set through a series of screens as they are beamed onto the street from the Ross Bandstand.
Revellers will also enjoy interactive street theatre entertainment from Close-Act Street Theatre, who will be joined by Scottish based PyroCeltica with more acts to be announced soon.
The world-renowned midnight firework display will also return with a bang, accompanied by a special soundtrack from Basement Jaxx themselves.
Underbelly Co-Directors, Charlie Wood and Ed Bartlam, said: "Basement Jaxx are world class DJs and we’re bringing them to Edinburgh for the biggest night of the year! Nothing brings people together like live music and, after a year like no other, we can’t wait to see them on stage in Edinburgh, helping us to see 2021 out in style."
Basement Jaxx duo, Felix Burton and Simon Ratcliffe said: “Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is an iconic event known to artists around the world. The crowds in Edinburgh are always full of atmosphere and we know it will be a special night heading into 2022.”
Cllr Cammy Day, Depute Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, said: “Edinburgh is THE place to be to celebrate Hogmanay and it’s great to have the return of live events including music from Basement Jaxx to herald 2022.
“The past year has been very challenging right across the globe and for us, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is such a fantastic way to close 2021 and bring a shared sense of renewed hope and optimism for the year ahead.”
In a showcase of some of the best of Scottish music, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festival will also see Greyfriars Kirk play host to imaginative contemporary folk act, Breabach, on 29 December whilst local singer-songwriter, Dougie Maclean OBE and three x BRIT Award winner, Eddi Reader OBE take to the stage on 30 and 31 December.
Working closely with the City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Government, Underbelly is meticulously planning Edinburgh’s Hogmanay in the context of Covid-19 and is dedicated to creating a safe and fun environment for the 2021 celebrations.
Ticket holders for the Party at the Bells and the Torchlight Procession, who are aged 18 and over, will need to show a Covid-19 passport to enter the events.
For more information and tickets, please visit https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/
