02 Jan 2014
The Star, Sydney Australia, celebrated one of its biggest New Year's Eve celebrations on record with more than 30,000 international and local guests visiting the property over the course of December 31 2013.
The Star attracted a pool of local and international celebrities who chose to celebrate New Year's Eve at The Star; including one of Australia's greatest international sporting icons, Tim Cahill, along with Sony music artists, Samantha Jade, Justice Crew, Dami Im and DNA as well as Ricki-Lee Coulter, Sally Obermeder, Richard Wilkins and a host of friends.
1000 VIP guests attended a masquerade ball at The Star Event Centre and dined on crayfish, salmon, prawns and wagyu beef rolls along with a live performance from Dami Im performing her No. 1 hit single, Alive. The Sky Terrace rooftop bar offered a birds-eye view of the world-reknowned Sydney Harbour fireworks display.
The Star's signature dining restaurants BLACK by Ezard, Balla and Sokyo served two dinner sittings - with live entertainment, special set menu options and impressive harbour views. Momofuku and The Century rained with guests while Luke Nguyen's Fat Noodle, located on the main floor of the casino, was unstoppable and still serving steaming noodle pots until close to sunrise.
Rock Lily, The Star's purpose-built live music venue rocked until late with performances from local Sydney band Black Diamond Hearts and back to back DJ sets from DJ Urby and Moody.
Cherry, The Star's glamorous cocktail bar with stunning harbour views entertained guests with canapés and live sets from Franklin Furter, Mo'funk, Tikki Tembo, along with a front row view of the fireworks while the 24/7 Sports bar were entertained by Jack Prest and Jamie Lindsay with $5 Peronis until midnight!
The famous Marquee nightclub, home of A-list musicians and celebrity talent was a powerhouse of activity with the notorious international party boy Ray J, along with Grammy-nominated US DJ Morgan Page and Australia's own #1 DJ duo Stafford Brothers who put on a massive welcome to 2014.
NYE 2013 Facts:
More than 30,000 people visit the Star on 31 December 2013
- 6000 people dine across the Star restaurants and venues
- 3500 kilos for prawns consumed
- 25,000 oysters served
- 782 kilos of strawberries
- 2656 bottles of champagne popped
- 160 kg of wagyu beef
- 40 performers - including singers, musicians, magicians, DJs, dance acts, face-painters, acrobats, stilt walkers and fire-eaters entertained guests across the Star entertainment venues
For more information or to book visit www.star.com.au or call 1800 700 700.
About The Star
The Star is Sydney's premium entertainment destination. The Star offers award-winning chefs and restaurants, luxury hotel accommodation and serviced apartments, a 16-room day spa, an international designer retail collection as well a world-class casino and international nightclub Marquee. The $100 million Star Event Centre is a state-of-the art multi-use venue and has hosted more than 200 events since opening in January 2013, including The ACCTA Awards, The ARIA Awards, The Premiere of World War Z, charity events for the Starlight Foundation and Thomas Kelly Foundation and international talent such as Ricky Martin, Seal, Garbage, One Republic, Olly Murs, Jessica Mauboy and Alicia Keys.
For more information or enquiries, visit www.star.com.au or call 1800 700 700.
Media Enquiries:
Diane Glasson
+612 9657 7933 / +612 428 487 585
