SCOTLAND’S NEW YEAR FESTIVAL FOREWORD A very warm welcome to you in our third year of producing Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, as we invite you to BE TOGETHER this Hogmanay. Now more than ever is the time to celebrate ‘togetherness’ and what better way than surrounded by people from all over the world at New Year? From performers to audiences, this festival is about coming together, being together, sharing experiences together and sharing the start of a new year arm in arm and side by side. BE ready to party from the 30th December as we return with a programme of events at the magnificent McEwan Hall. From the return of hit clubbing experience Symphonic Ibiza on 30th December featuring Ibiza DJs and a live orchestra, to the first party in 2020 celebrating the new year along with the Southern Hemisphere at G’Day 2020 with Kylie Auldist on 31 December. Jazz legends Ronnie Scott’s Big Band will play a gala concert on 31st December to give an alternative lead up to the bells and renowned DJ Judge Jules will spin into the wee small hours at our first ever Official After-Party. BE a trailblazer at the Torchlight Procession in partnership with VisitScotland. The historic event culminates in Holyrood Park as torchbearers create a symbol to share with the world: this year two figures holding hands - both residents and visitors to Scotland opening their door to the world and saying BE together. BE in the thick of it at the world famous Street Party hosted by Johnnie Walker, with a brilliantly eclectic programme of music, street theatre and spectacle. This year’s music stages include the legendary Marc Almond, a DJ set from Glasgow’s Arielle Free from BBC Radio 1 and an appearance from Scottish indie rock heroes Idlewild. Putting the party onto the street are an amazing international collection of giant puppets, jugglers, hip hop dancers, fire artists and drummers who will come together to entertain us all. And let’s not forget superstar DJ Mark Ronson who headlines the concert in the gardens and who’s also creating a soundtrack to accompany the world famous midnight firework display. We hope you have a very Happy Hogmanay together! CHARLIE WOOD & ED BARTLAM DIRECTORS, UNDERBELLY 2 0131 510 0395 EDINBURGHSHOGMANAY.COM together Welcome to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay where you are part of the world’s biggest celebration to bring in the New Year. Our three-day festival has something for everyone. See the city glow as the spectacular Torchlight Procession in partnership with VisitScotland parades through the historic streets on 30th. Soak up the unique atmosphere of our world-famous Street Party on the big night itself or get a ticket to the hottest show in the country, our Concert in the Gardens, headlined by superstar DJ, Mark Ronson. If you’re feeling brave join fellow revellers for the Loony Dook on 1st of January. Blow away the cobwebs and kick-start the New Year with a trip to South Queensferry and a dip in the icy waters of the Forth. Hogmanay refreshes and reenergises each year but also continues to honour our long held traditions. I hope you have a fantastic time ‘first footing’ with us and wish you all a happy and healthy 2020. COUNCILLOR DONALD WILSON CULTURE AND COMMUNITIES CONVENER, THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL #edhogmanay 3 Edinburgh’s Hogmanay The City of Edinburgh Council has been hosting the world’s greatest Hogmanay celebrations for 27 years. Thanks to everyone who joined in the festivities and to all the artists who performed over the years. We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s fantastic programme! www.edinburghshogmanay.com @edhogmanay @edinburghshogmanay @edhogmanay CONTENTS TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION ALL EVENTS MAP 06 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION 08 VISITSCOTLAND 08 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISITSCOTLAND SYMPHONIC IBIZA 11 G’DAY 2020 12 WITH KYLIE AULDIST CANDLELIT CONCERT 13 BAIRNS AFORE 14 STREET PARTY RONNIE SCOTT’S HOSTED BY 19 BIG BAND IN CONCERT 16 JOHNNIE WALKER STREET PARTY 19 HOSTED BY JOHNNIE WALKER MARK RONSON’S HOGMANAY IN THE GARDENS 22 MAP 31.12.19 24 CEILIDH UNDER THE CASTLE 26 CEILIDH UNDER OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY 28 THE CASTLE 26 FIRST FOOTERS FAMILY CEILIDH 30 LOONY DOOK 32 EDDI READER 34 IN ASSOCIATION WITH CELTIC CONNECTIONS NIGHT WALK FOR EDINBURGH 36 MESSAGE FROM THE SKIES 37 BOOK TICKETS 38 LOONY DOOK 32 HOW TO GET HERE 39 STREET PARTY SAFETY INFO 41 VOLUNTEER 42 CREDITS 46 #edhogmanay 5 GEORGE STREET GEORGE STREET FREDERICK STREET LOONY DOOK CASTLE STREET SOUTH QUEENSFERRY ROSE STREET ROSE STREET ROSE STREET KEY MARK RONSON’S STREET PARTY HOGMANAY IN HOSTED BY THE GARDENS JOHNNIE WALKER BAIRNS AFORE PRINCES STREET PRINCES STREET CEILIDH TORCHLIGHT UNDER PROCESSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CASTLE VISITSCOTLAND LOONY CANDLELIT DOOK CONCERT SOUTH QUEENSFERRY SYMPHONIC IBIZA FIRST FOOTERS CEILIDH CELTIC CONNECTIONS G’DAY 2020 WEST PRINCES STREET GARDENS RONNIE SCOTT’S BIG BAND IN CONCERT OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY BOX COLLECTION K IN OFFICE POINT G ’S S 1 2 3 T AB FORM UP STREET PARTY LE ZONES ENTRANCE/EXIT S RO AD A WATERLOO PLACE NORTH BRIDGENORTH BRIDGE S. 2 1 ROYAL MILE SCOTTISH 3 PARLIAMENT HOLYROOD ROAD HOLYROOD PARK GEORGE STREET EVENTSALL HANOVER STREET HANOVER ST DAVID STREET ST DAVID ST ANDREW SREET ROSE STREET ROSE STREET PRINCES STREET PRINCES STREET STATION ENTRANCE/EXIT WAVERLEY BRIDGE WAVERLEY NIGHT WALK THE MOUND FOR EDINBURGH STATION ENTRANCE/EXIT WEST PRINCES STREET GARDENS MARKET STREET SILENT DISCO CLOSE CRAIG’S FLESH MARKET CLOSE NORTH BANK STREET C ST G OCKB ILE URN ST S REET STREET HIGH STREET ST GILES INSET A CATHEDRAL TEVIOTTEVIOT PLACE PLACE B GEORGE IV BRIDGE MCEWAN HALL BRISTO SQUARE INSET B 5 MINS WALK TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VISITSCOTLAND 30.12.19 7.00PM – 9.00PM EDINBURGH’S OLD TOWN Blaze through the city accompanied by pipers and drummers, fire and fanfare and forge a mile of light through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. A spectacular and unforgettable family friendly event culminating in the historic Holyrood Park. On reaching the park, come together with your fellow torchbearers to form an image of two people shaking hands, which will be captured from the air and broadcast around the world! Then enjoy finale fireworks lighting up the Edinburgh night sky. You must have a ticket to take part in the Torchlight Procession. 50p from every ticket bought goes to OneCity Trust, fighting inequality and exclusion in the City of Edinburgh. IMPORTANT INFO • The procession has three starting points. Your starting point will be clearly marked on your tickets (Zone 1 = St Giles’ Street, Zone 2 = North Bridge, Zone 3 = South Bridge). • You must proceed to your designated starting point to collect your torch and join the procession. • All Zones open for torch collection at 5.30pm. Please note once you have entered the form up area there is no re- entry permitted. • The Torchlight Procession is an outdoor event using wax-based torches, so please dress appropriately. • Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age at all times. • Avoid bringing any bags larger than a sheet of A3 paper (297mm x 420mm) • The Event Organiser reserves the right to search Ticket Holder’s bags and clothing for security reasons. • The Torchlight Procession has a strict NO DRONE policy. • No children’s buggies are permitted on the route. SPECTATOR AREA If you don’t have a ticket you can’t join the procession, but you can greet the torchbearers, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy prime views of the finale fireworks from the Spectator Area in Holyrood Park. ENTRANCE LOCATION: WHAT3WORDS.COM South Bridge: ///edges.fact.cave St Giles’ Street: ///units.scrap.flock North Bridge: ///miss.recall.rent 8 0131 510 0395 ¦ EDINBURGHSHOGMANAY.COM TICKET AND TORCH £13 TICKET ONLY £3 a trailblazer #edhogmanay 9 STALLS £50 RAISED STALLS £40 CIRCLE £30 ready to party 10 0131 510 0395 EDINBURGHSHOGMANAY.COM SYMPHONIC IBIZA 30.12.19 9.00PM – 10.30PM MCEWAN HALL Featuring some of the most famous Ibiza club anthems from the last 30 years, celebrate the European island of clubbing in the magnificent surroundings of the historic McEwan Hall. Symphonic Ibiza fuses a thrilling live orchestra with high tempo beats from renowned club DJ Andy Joyce and musical genius Steve Etherington, whose credentials include residencies at Ibiza super- clubs Pacha, Amnesia, Eden and Café Mambo. This party is like no other, creating an entirely new club experience. “ABSOLUTELY “IT IS A PARTY LIKE NO OTHER, A TOTALLY BRILLIANT NIGHT OUT.” UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND MASSIVE NIGHT OUT” ONE4REVIEW THE SCOTTISH SUN IMPORTANT INFO • Doors open at 8.00pm • There is an interval during this performance. • Alcohol cannot be brought into the venue. • No glass can be brought into the venue. • Group discounts available for 10 or more (10%) • This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old. • Anyone under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age at all times. ENTRANCE LOCATION: WHAT3WORDS.COM ///chew.refuse.along #edhogmanay 11 ALL TICKETS £30 global G’DAY 2020 WITH KYLIE AULDIST 31.12.19 11.30AM – 1.30PM MCEWAN HALL Grab your mates and kickstart your New Year with the rest of the Southern Hemisphere at our brand new Australian New Year party with Kylie Auldist, ‘the high priestess of Melbourne soul’ (The Music Magazine) and leading lady of Australian funk and soul stalwarts, The Bamboos. When the clock strikes midnight in Sydney embrace your neighbours (who might become good friends) and get ready for an absolute ripper of a party, complete with plenty of classic Aussie tunes, Bondi Beach vibes and a live video stream of the Sydney Harbour fireworks.