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Thousands see in 2008 at concert City concert to ring in New Year
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Thousands of people have been braving the elements at an open-air New Year's Eve concert in Belfast city centre. Hundreds of people braved the elements to attend an open-air New Year's Eve concert in Belfast city centre on Monday evening.
Organisers expected more than 5,500 people to pack into Custom House Square for the Rock Around the Clock event. The Rock Around the Clock event took place at the city's Customs House Square.
The bill is being topped by Ocean Colour Scene, a band who had a string of hits in the 1990s and still enjoy a cult following. Among the concertgoers was Belfast Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers who said it was "a superb evening".
Local acts on stage include top DJ David Holmes, Foy Vance, Bap Kennedy and Tin Pot Operation. "Everybody thought it was outstanding. People thought it was one of the best events ever," he said.
All tickets have already been distributed to people eager to ring in 2008 in the open air. The bill was topped by Ocean Colour Scene, a band who had a string of hits in the 1990s and still enjoy a cult following.
A special bus service has been put in place to bring revellers to and from the event. Local acts on stage included top DJ David Holmes, Foy Vance, Bap Kennedy and Tin Pot Operation.