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Groove Armada to headline Scotland's Hogmanay Celebrations

by Paul Conneally | November 4, 2008 at 10:37 am

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Scotland is already gearing up for its famous Hogmanay New Year celebrations and dance duo Groove Armada get the headline spot in Edinburgh.

Traditional folk dance acts will also feature alongside new rock darlings Glasvegas and hitster Paulo Nutini who hails from Glasgow.

Hogmanay is the biggest celebration in the Sottish calender and whatever the weather Edinburgh folks will be out in force partying till the early hours.

A HOST of big-name performers has been announced to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay programme for 2008. Groove Armada, one of Britain's biggest dance acts, will be joined by Paolo Nutini, from Glasgow, at the Concert in the Gardens on 31 December.

Andy Cato, of Groove Armada, said: "What appeals to me about Edinburgh's Hogmanay is that it is the most famous celebration of its type in the world. I've never been to it and I want to be there.

"We'll be getting the Glastonbury lightshow out again, because this is going to be the last time we perform a lot of those older songs."

The full programme of events for this year's celebrations will be launched at Edinburgh's Dance Base today at an event that will include a display from aerial performers taking part in Feet First, a new street theatre and circus event, on 1 January. This year's Street Party starts at the earlier time of 9pm and features a new stage in the West End that will focus on dance music, with DJ sets from Hot Chip and Belle and Sebastian.