Xmas, New Year's party guide

Pop the champagne and light the fireworks because 2015 is only a week away. Now, if you haven't started making your Christmas and end-of-year party plans, then you're probably already behind schedule.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Cu00c3u00a9cile Kayirebwa to headline the East African Party concert on New Year's Day. (Courtesy photos)

Pop the champagne and light the fireworks because 2015 is only a week away.

Now, if you haven’t started making your Christmas and end-of-year party plans, then you’re probably already behind schedule. But no need to panic, because we have you covered!Whether you are looking for a relaxed night out with family or a wild night out with friends, we have got you sorted.

Here are some of our recommendations...

Neptunez band gigs

Neptunez band to usher you into 2015. 

Don’t miss the Neptunez band at Kigali Serena Hotel today from 1pm through 4pm. On Boxing Day, the band will do what it knows best – live performances at KGL Bar and Restaurant, Utexrwa in Gaculiro.

On New Year’s Eve, it will perform at Kigali Serena in the big tent, and on January 1, the dynamic jazz band with exceptional young talents, will entertain patrons at the hotel’s poolside.

The Vibe Party – New Year’s Eve

Tanzanian Bongo Flava singer Diamond Platnumz will usher his local fans into 2015.

The East African Promoters is organising two mega festive events to help you usher in 2015 in style.

With seasoned DJs Africano and Focus rocking the wheels of steel, the Vibe Party promises to be the best of its kind.

The party starts from 7p.m till dawn, with free tequila at the entrance between 9p.m -midnight.

The major highlights of the night will include a red carpet moment, photo shoot and the fireworks at2a.m.

Tanzania’s Bongo Flava recording artiste Diamond Platnumz is the main performer. Entrance fee is Rwf10, 000. And it doesn’t stop there...

East African Party Concert – Jan 1

The East African Party Concert will be held on January 1, at Amahoro stadium’s parking lot. The gig will be graced by top musicians like Cécile Kayirebwa, Intore Massamba and orchestra Impala. Jay Polly, Riderman, Knowless, Mani Martin and King James are also expected to perform.

The party starts at 4p.m. Tickets cost Rwf1, 000 in the ordinary seats and Rwf5, 000 in the VIP wing. Tickets are found at Simba supermarket.

Happy People New Year party – December 31

DJ Princess Flor

With music by DJs Simples (Uganda), Princess Flor (Belgium), and our own Karim, food including pizzas, hot dogs and hamburgers and drinks, this is going be a night to remember!

Happy People and Heineken have organised a blockbuster of a party at the Food Court, KCT, December 31.

Come rock n roll with the "Happy People” from10p.m till dawn. Tickets cost Rwf10, 000.

ROC New Year’s Eve Party – New Year’s Eve

The ROC New Year party will feature local DJs Toxxyk, Danches, Copain, Brek as well as DJ Apeman, from Uganda.

It will start at 10p.m with the entrance fee at Rwf10, 000. And there will be a 50 per cent promotional discount on drinks.