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Published: 12:00am, 31 Dec 2004

TONIGHT

Party in pink

Inspired by Las Vegas, One-fifth is staging a Pink bash, with New York's Concoction Project. Taking a break from the Big Apple's Cielo club, the Concoction Project DJs will spin a garage-based set that ranges from deep house to vocal numbers, disco hits and tribal adventures. Entry is $300 (includes one glass of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Rose); table bookings are $580 per person (includes two glasses of Moet); all tickets include free-flowing house pour from 10pm to midnight. All tickets enter a draw to win a three-night stay at a pool villa at the new Evason Hideaway in Hua Hin, Thailand. Inquiries: 2520 2515.

Drop-dead gorgeous

DJ Femme Fatale rolls into Hong Kong for Rock the Kasbah at Drop. She was recently crowned best female DJ at the UK Music People's Choice Awards. She owns two record labels, is an MTV presenter and holds a residency at the Ministry of Sound's Smoove nights. Check her funky house and garage set, with support from locals Joel Lai and Derald Reynolds. Entry before 11.30pm is $100 for members, $140 for non-members; after 11.30pm, it's $140 for members, $240 for non-members (all tickets include one bottle of Mini Moet Brut Imperial or Rose). Members can try to secure tables by calling 2543 8856.

Rave on

If dancing away 2004 with 3,000 other punters is your New Year's dream, then head to Hitec for Welcome 2005. Armed with their signature club anthems and chart hits, US dance-music remix kings Gabriel & Dresden headline the gig, which also features Gabriel's other live-performance outfit, Andain. With Mavie Marcos and David Penner, Andain combine vocals with instrumentals and electronica to create soulful, dub-inspired music. Joining the big bash is British breakbeat performer DJ Hyper, now a regular visitor to Hong Kong. Party from 11pm-6am, and listen out for a last-minute, after-hours celebration. Tickets are $400 from HMV or call 6184 4768/9357 8838 for group bookings.

Ignite your fire

Bump and grind your way into 2005 with US hip-hop hotshot Clinton Sparks, who'll be firing off party tracks for Sparks Fly at Ing. Sparks was crowned DJ of the Year at the 2004 Mixshow Power Summit. His buddies include Eminem and 50 Cent's G-Unit posse. Starting from 10pm, support DJs are Gruv and Chris Cho. Tickets are $140 (women) or $180 (men) advance from HMV or Ing; $180 (women) or $220 (men) at the door. All tickets include one Heineken. Log on to www.heinekenhongkong.com for a chance to win free tickets. Inquiries: 2836 3690.

Dance off

Causeway Bay's Joint 15 pulls in a host of local DJs for its New Year's celebration that promises to roll into an after-hours session. DJs Frankie Lam, Jason F, Brian, Kendy Lam, Sunn, Dicky Lau and others will be dropping a range of dance tracks during the marathon 10.30pm-10am party. Entry fees match drinking abilities: $350 for open bar or $150 for entry including one drink. Inquiries: 2810 7229.

Go-go glam

Those looking for sexy, sparkly, sequinned New Year's partying a la House of Siren should head to New Era in Tsim Sha Tsui. Greg Derham and his crew will pay tribute to the world's best stage shows and cabaret acts. Look out for New York MC Diva Diamante. Party hours are 8pm-5am. Tickets are $768 (includes dinner and two drinks) or $420 (includes two drinks). Inquiries: 2721 0277.

Soulful cheer

Bonnie Anderson will sing in the New Year at Post 97, crooning classics from James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Gloria Gaynor. Starts at 8.30pm. Performance, four-course dinner and free-flowing bar costs $997 (plus 10 per cent). Inquiries: 2186 1817.

Royal rumble

The Viceroy, Milano, DV8 and Saigon collectively open their doors for the Arabian Night New Year's Eve Ball on the second floor of the Sun Hung Kai Centre. 'Persian princesses and striking sheikhs' are invited to join in the costumed bash that includes an all-night open bar with free-flowing champagne, a dinner buffet and - if you're still sober at 3am - a breakfast buffet. Chill out in the Hookah Lounge; sample Camelkazi, Egyptian Ecstasy or Moroccan Mayhem at the Oasis Shooter Bar; or dance until dawn with belly-dancing babes at the Dome Disco. Tickets are $998. Inquiries: 9359 0087, 2827 7777 or 2598 1222; e-mail [email protected] or go to www.cityline.com.hk.

Retro rendezvous

Step back - far, far back to the 1970s - for Vodka Bar's Boogie Nights party. From 8pm, DJs will be playing the best boogie and disco hits, as well as throwing in some house to keep the funk alive. Remember to dress for the occasion, even if that means trudging up Old Bailey Street in platform heels. Entry is free. Inquiries: 9803 6650.

TOMORROW

Jolly frolicking

Les Visages will transform into Chinese Adonis heaven on the first day of 2005 with its Redemption party. Aimed squarely at the gay crowd, the event's house rules are: shirts come off at 11pm and stay off until 5am; and the party is only for the over-21 crowd. No wonder the gyms remained open over the Christmas break. Tickets are $240 (includes one drink). Inquiries: 2866 3277.

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