Venue Information

Event Details

Parking Public parking is available in all City of Perth car parks, Gloucester Park Foreshore & Arden St Reserve From 3.30pm @ $8.00 per bay.

Public Transport Tickets purchased for New Years Eve include Public Transport on all Transperth services including special event services (see below) for 3 hours before, during and 3 hours after the event. BUS SERVICE TO GLOUCESTER PARK Red Cat Service: Will operate normal services running every 5 minutes from 6.50am until 6.20pm. Info on public transport phone the Transperth infoLine on 13 62 13 TTY 9428 1999 or visit the website www.transperth.wa.gov.au A shuttle bus service numbered 603 will run from the Wellington St Bus Station (Stand A15) to Gloucester Park from 5.00pm until 9.30pm. The buses will pick up patrons from Stand A15 at the Wellington St Bus Station and Cat Stops. BUS SERVICE FROM GLOUCESTER PARK A shuttle bus service numbered 603 will run from the main gates at Gloucester Park to the Perth Train Station & Wellington St Bus Station from midnight until 1.30am.

Venue Pickup: Venue Collection Prepaid tickets will NOT be available for collection at the ground on the night.

General Rules: Seating is general admission. Reserved seating is available in the JP Stratton Grandstand – contact Gloucester Park direct on 08 9323 3555. All other grandstand seating is open to the public. Catering: No BYO – licensed premises. Food & bars are positioned around the venue. For restaurant bookings please phone Red Pepper Catering 08 6210 8688.

Children Rules: Children under the age of 5 are free.

Miscellaneous: On-Course bars open until 12.30am Casino operates between 7.00pm and 12.30am. Live entertainment from 4.00pm to 12.45am All outdoor viewing areas, rooms, undercover areas & grandstands are smoke free.

Gloucester Park Nelson Crescent East Perth 6004 Western Australia PO Box 6025 East Perth WA 6892 Ph: (08) 9323 3555 Fax: (08) 9221 2437 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gloucesterpark.com.au Western Australian Trotting Association

Look for Tickets Entertainment Famous for its spectacular fireworks display, awesome live entertainment, action packed harness racing, free live entertainment and activities for the kids, Gloucester Park is the place to celebrate New Years Eve 2008.

Gloucester Park has another huge line-up with live bands & DJ on 3 stages.

Slim Jim & the Phatts-Recreate the power & excitement of “live” entertainment with a seven piece “super group” of highly talented & professional entertainers & musicians.

Dr Bogus-Dr Bogus are one of Perth’s power house bands with a repertoire that spans across all past to present day hits.

Flyte-A band bursting with a fun, energy & unique vibe with an explosive rock sound.

Undercover-A dynamic, rocking five piece cover band who are one of Perth’s best live acts.

OTT Chicago Swing-A versatile sophisticated jazz band.

DJ Munch-Has been mixing vinyl for 8 years, in this time has developed a vibrant “scratchmix” style of quick cut mixing to hype any crowd.

Free Tattoos for the kids Free bouncy castle

Adult $36.50 16years & over Concession $31.50 Age pension Child $8.00 5-15 years Family $79.00 2 Adult & 2 Children

Juveniles-This is a licensed event. Juveniles (persons under 18 years) must be accompanied and supervised at the venue by their parent/step parent or legal guardian at all times. A ticket purchased for a juvenile will not be refunded if the juvenile is refused entry or required to leave the event because appropriate supervision is not exercised.

Police & Security will be in attendance

No passouts

Lockdown at 11pm

No alcohol, knives or glass are permitted into the venue

No tables, party poppers, horns, ball games, sparklers, flares or any type of firework or explosive are permitted into the venue

Unruly or offensive behaviour will not be tolerated

Admission may be refused without giving a reason

Ticket holders enter the venue at their own risk

No exchange or refund on tickets

The venue must be vacated by 1am

All outdoor viewing areas, rooms, undercover areas & grandstands are Smoke Free

Neat dress standards apply

ENTERTAINMENT

Slim Jim & the Phatts

Slim Jim & the Phatts continue the hard working entertainment tradition created by Slim Jim & the Fatts Band , since 1986. Slim Jim & the Fatts Band will celebrate their 20 th Anniversary in June 2006.

Slim Jim & the Phatts recreate the power and excitement of "live" entertainment with a seven piece "super group" of highly talented and professional entertainers and musicians.

The 2005 Phatts , are the ultimate hybrid of Slim Jim & the Swinging Fatts, Slim Jim & Fatt Fiction, Beauties & the Beast and Slim Jim & the Fatts Band . Slim Jim & the Phatts perform classics from the 60s to current Top 40. Slim Jim & the PHATTS have a broad musical appeal and an enthusiastic energy whilst performing some of the classic songs of modern music.

For nearly twenty years, Slim Jim has been fronting one of the most successful rocking/ rhythm and blues acts in Western Australia. He has performed in excess of 5,000 shows state wide - setting a precedent within the local music industry for professionalism and demand. Slim Jim displays his versatility with appearances on radio and television, as a compere and personality for Channel 7, SBS, Access 31, GWN, 96FM, 92.9FM, 6PR, RED FM and many regional stations.

Slim Jim & the Fatts Band were the resident band for TVW 7's "Basil's Footy Show" from 1999 - 2001. The popular local football programme had an average weekly audience of 200,000 viewers. The regular guests included Adrian Barich, Karl Langdon, Scott Watters, Shaun McManus, Chris Mainwaring, Peter Sumich, Heath Black, Scott Cummings and host Basil Zempilas. In 1999, "BASIL'S FOOTY SHOW - LIVE" attracted 2,500 fans to Metropolis - City.

Flyte

Sounds like...FLYTE! With the combination of Nat & Kirsty’s versatile lead vocals and funky front ‘girl’ appeal, Trav’s electrifying energy and enthusiasm, Brad’s phat sound and top quality playing, Troy’s power & solid timing, and all five members with vocals – this band is full of essential rock spunk!

A solid drummer from previous band inferno, a successful & energetic guitarist from Perth cover band ‘slingshot’. A rocking bass player from bands such as ‘chucky’, ‘ariel’ & ‘radio 1’

and two chicks; one from previous cover bands ‘lil devil’ & ‘radio 1’ and the other from well known, Perth renowned cover band ‘wax’.

These 5 members came together to create a band with a fun, energetic & unique vibe, an explosive rock sound and who are always playing your favourite current top 40 tracks.

Flyte have played at the following venues; the Maxx (Joondalup), Foundry (Cannington), Paramount (Northbridge), bar 120 (Hillarys) & The Reef (Bunbury) and black betty’s (Northbridge.)

They have also played at high profile events such as; ‘Frenzi’ (fundraiser for telethon), ‘International iron man championships’ ‘Miss Rally Australia grand final’, Miss Crusty Demon grand final’ ‘Adventure world - adults only pool party’ & ‘the Kulin bush races.

Dr Bogus

Dr Bogus are one of Perth’s power house bands available in five or eight piece formats. Also available is a classy horn section which can be complemented with six to eight dancers. Dr Bogus are a professional outfit with versatility being their key element for success. With a repertoire that spans across all past to present day hits Dr Bogus are suitable for all functions. Dr Bogus are also able to perform in an acoustic setting or as a cool down contemporary jazz band.

With an ongoing commitment to client and audience satisfaction Dr Bogus are a reliable and proven choice for making your next event a memorable one.

Undercover

Undercover are a dynamic, rocking five piece cover band which have been playing on a weekly basis in the Perth and country WA music scene for a number of years. The band has a talented male singer/guitarist who has auditioned for Australian Idol, getting before the judges on multiple occasions. Our young beautiful female lead singer has extensive experience in the industry and her amazing vocal talents coupled with her stage presence make her the centre piece of the band. The electric guitar, bass and drums provide the solid backdrop which makes Undercover one of the high calibre acts in the City .

The band chooses a carefully crafted mix of old and modern classics which is constantly up-dated to suit the particular venue. This is one band to keep an eye on in the next year, and we truly believe we are one of the best evolving live show acts around.

DJ Munch