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Bristol has it all this New Year's Eve

21.12.2007

The countdown to 2008 has begun but there is still time to ensure you see in the New Year in style.

Whether you are looking for a sophisticated evening with great food and drink or to dance the night away to a live band - look no further than Bristol.

With a range of events, dinners and short breaks, Bristol has something to suit all ages and tastes helping you celebrate the start of 2008 with a bang. And with all info available via www.visitbristol.co.uk/winter/whats-on/new-years-eve it could not be easier to plan your night.

Events include:

- Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra New Year's Eve Viennese Concert at the Colston Hall
Whether you prefer to linger with Lehar or sidle up to Strauss, Colston Hall's New Year's Eve Gala is guaranteed to send 2007 on its way with toe-tapping tunefulness.

- Blues Brothers New Year's Eve Party at the Ashton Court Mansion
Dig out your sun glasses and your pork pie hats - live on stage, Bristol's own fantastic "Tailfeather" plus Soul Train DJ - Steve Ashby.

- Bristol 1000 Stars Party at the Thistle Bristol Hotel
This year's theme is 1000 Hollywood Stars. Come dressed as your favourite movie star, superhero, baddie or cartoon character. For ultimate Hollywood glamour, think silver screen starlets and icons. It promises to be an Oscar-winning bash!

- New Year's Eve Party at Hotel du Vin
Why not celebrate New Year's Eve in style at one of Bristol's best restaurants. Let your hair down with a live band and dancing into the small hours following a terrific four course dinner - £130 per person.

- New Year Extravaganza at Jurys Bristol Hotel with Commitment tribute band 'Mustang Alley!'
Put your glad rags on and enjoy a two course buffet then dance the night away to the Commitments tribute band along with some motown and soul classics.

- New Year's Eve Celebrations at Bristol's critically acclaimed Bordeaux Quay restaurant
Celebrate your New Year Eve in style with Louis Roederer Champagne, canapés, a classic four-course French meal, brilliant French wines, music and dancing.

For more information on the above events and for a full listing of New Year's Eve celebrations in Bristol, visit www.visitbristol.co.uk/winter/whats-on/new-years-eve or call the city's Tourist Information Centre on 0906 711 2191 (50p/min) or the booking hotline on 0845 408 474.

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Notes to Editor
1. Destination Bristol, formerly the Bristol Tourism and Conference Bureau is a not for profit partnership between Bristol City Council and Business West. Destination Bristol is the destination management partnership for Bristol and South Gloucestershire and leads the marketing of the area as a travel destination. The aim of the organisation is to work with members and partners, to increase business competitiveness, support employment and economic growth, and raise the profile of the Bristol city-region as a European-class travel destination.

For more information please contact:
Kerrie Grist
Marketing Executive
Destination Bristol
Tel: 0117 946 2205
Email: kerrie.grist@destinationbristol.co.uk