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| City prepares for New Year party | City prepares for New Year party |
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| More than 5,500 people are expected to attend an open air New Year's Eve concert in Belfast later. | More than 5,500 people are expected to attend an open air New Year's Eve concert in Belfast later. |
| Ocean Colour Scene are topping the bill for a night to remember at the city's Custom House Square. | Ocean Colour Scene are topping the bill for a night to remember at the city's Custom House Square. |
| The folk rock band with a long list of hits will be entertaining the crowd and ringing in the New Year in a Rock Around the Clock concert that is free. | The folk rock band with a long list of hits will be entertaining the crowd and ringing in the New Year in a Rock Around the Clock concert that is free. |
| Top local acts to feature include David Holmes, Foy Vance, Bap Kennedy and Tin Pot Operation. | Top local acts to feature include David Holmes, Foy Vance, Bap Kennedy and Tin Pot Operation. |
| DJ Holmes is famous for his contribution to the Oceans 11 soundtracks. | DJ Holmes is famous for his contribution to the Oceans 11 soundtracks. |
| Vance is firmly established on the international stage with his unique sound. | Vance is firmly established on the international stage with his unique sound. |
| Gates will open at 1900 GMT and close at 0030 GMT. All the tickets for the event have been distributed. | Gates will open at 1900 GMT and close at 0030 GMT. All the tickets for the event have been distributed. |
| A special Metro bus service will operate on the evening. | A special Metro bus service will operate on the evening. |
| Belfast City Council spokeswoman Nikki Devlin said: "Ideally, we would like everybody who has a ticket to be here by 8.30. | |
| "If after that time you have not been lucky enough to get a ticket, we may be able to let you in, but it won't be until after that time." |