THE FANTASY COUNTDOWN: ZOUK NYE 2014

ZOUK's new Year's eve countdown party in 2013. -- PHOTO: COURTESY OF ZOUK MANAGEMENT

What: Every party-goer worth their stripes here has spent at least one New Year's Eve at iconic nightclub Zouk. This year, party to high-energy dance anthems by Dutch progressive house DJ Quintino in the club's sci-fi-meets-fantasy bash. Quintino, a familiar face on the international dance music scene, will be supported by Zouk resident DJ Hong. Gear up for an epic countdown with plenty of confetti.

Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street

When: From 10pm

Price: $40 at the door (includes two standard drinks); minimum age to enter is 18 years

Info: www.zoukclub.com

SENTOSA SILOSO BEACH PARTY 2014

What: If beach parties are your thing, head down to Siloso Beach for a dusk-till-dawn celebration across several five locations along the strip: Azzura, Mambo Beach Club, Wave House Sentosa, Coastes, Bikini Bar and Sand Bar.

Now in its eighth year, around 20,000 party-goers are expected at this beach shindig.

At the main stage, the likes of Swiss DJ-producer Mike Candys, and Singapore's own Tinc and Funky T spin trance, electrohouse and progressive house tunes. Chill by the poolside with DJs Ollie'des, Jensen and Jenni-F, or get wild at a foam party with your friends.

Where: Sentosa Siloso Beach

When: 6pm to 6am

Price: $58 per ticket until Dec 25, after which it costs $68 per ticket (includes one drink); Group package at $300 for six tickets. VIP tickets at $98 (includes three drinks, priority queue and entry to VIP lounge)

Info: www.silosobeachparty.com; minimum age of 18

MARINA BAY SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN 2015

There will be an eight-minute fireworks display at the bay choreographed to a score composed by Singapore's Julian Wong and Riduan Zalani. -- ST PHOTO: DARREN SOH

What: Anchoring the countdown activities around the bay is the official countdown presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay. Keeping with tradition, around 25,000 red and white "wishing spheres" will be set afloat in Marina Bay, bearing the hopes and aspirations of Singaporeans.

To celebrate the start of the country's golden jubilee, there will be an eight-minute fireworks display choreographed to a score composed by Singapore's Julian Wong and Riduan Zalani. A special segment of the music will feature close to 400 drummers, performing at the lower boardwalk in front of the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza.

Where: Various locations around Marina Bay

Price: Free

Info: www.marinabaycountdown.sg

MEDIACORP PRESENTS: CELEBRATE SG50

South Korean group BigBang will be performing at The Float @ Marina Bay. -- PHOTO: MEDIACORP

What: Marking the start of 2015, and Singapore's 50th year of independence, this seven-hour extravaganza showcases the best of local pop culture in the past half-century.

More than 60 local artists, including Rahimah Rahim, Stefanie Sun, Dick Lee, Kit Chan, indie band The Sam Willows and Singapore Idol winner Sezairi Sezali, will perform. Watch out, too, for spectacular guest spots by famed Korean boy band Big Bang and Malaysian songbird Dato Siti Nurhaliza.

As always, this party gives you unrestricted view of the fireworks at the stroke of midnight.

Where: The Float @ Marina Bay

When: 7.30pm till late (dance party starts at 1.30am)

Price: $28, $68 from Sistic. $128 tickets sold out. (Call 6348-5555 or go towww.sistic.com.sg)

Info: tv.xinmsnent.mediacorp.sg/celebratesg50/index.html

CELEBRATE WITH THE WORLD

A capella group Juz B. -- PHOTO: JUZ B

What: Dance the night away with seven hours of non-stop entertainment.

From noon, a flea market and carnival activities sets the mood for night-time revelry later.

Then, from 6.30pm, high-energy EDM DJ sets from Germany's DJ Ronski Speed and Thailand's DJ Lisa Bluestar, and Singapore model-DJ Nicole Chen take centre stage. Joining the party line-up is singer-songwriter Nic Lee from pop-rock group Mi Lu Bing, rapper-host Sheikh Haikel and a capella group Juz B, performing hit songs.

Where: The [email protected] Marina Bay

When: From 6.30pm (Carnival from noon to 1am)

Price: $10 (includes one drink and $5 Fish & Co voucher), $50 (includes five tickets, five drinks and $50 Fish & Co voucher). VIP table package at $388 (for five tickets, one bottle of Reyka vodka, 20 cans of Dester beer, one mixer and $100 Fish & Co voucher)

Info: www.celebratewiththeworld.com; no minimum age, but only those aged 18 and above are allowed to purchase alcoholic drinks

Not your run-of-the-mill countdown

FOAM PARTY ON ICE

2013's new year's eve countdown at JCube's The Rink. -- PHOTO: THE RINK

What: The Rinkopens its Olympic-sized ice skating rink for a party, in which skaters glide to the latest pop hits while speckles of foam are dispensed. The first 200 skaters receive a Valore Dome 3000mAh powerbank. Minimum age for entry is four years old.

Where: The Rink at JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1

When: 9.45pm to 12.45am

Admission: $28 (includes skate boots rental)

Info: Go to www.therink.sg

THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA CONCERT 2015

What: The orchestra will perform eight classical pieces, including John Williams' score for the film Schindler's List (1993), before counting down the final minutes to midnight with the epic climax from the fourth movement of Ottorino Respighi's Pines Of Rome. Balloons and confetti will be released as the clock strikes 12, and both the orchestra and audience will cap the evening by singing Auld Lang Syne.

Where: The School of the Arts Concert Hall, 1 Zubir Said Drive

When: 10pm to 12.05am

Price: $37 or a pair of tickets for $60

Info: Call 6348-5555 or go to sistic.com.sg

REAWAKENING @ GOING OM

What: If you had a less than stellar year and want a blank slate in 2015, chill cafe-bar Going OM is offering an emotional cleanse. Patrons are invited to come with an unwanted item, which will be burned as a symbol of releasing undesirable thoughts or memories, in exchange for a small crystal. Alternatively, renew the energy of an item you value by taking it there for a Tibetan singing bowl ritual.

Home-grown buskers Fairuz Rahim and Ridhwan will perform separate sets, to add to the laidback atmosphere.

Where: Going OM, 63 Haji Lane

When: 9.30pm to 1.30am

Price: Free to take part in the activities. The cafe sells food and drinks such as wedges ($8), kimchi pizza ($15), brownie ($7), Americano ($4), and a glass of red/white wine from $12.

Info: Call 6396-3592 or go to www.going-om.com.sg