The O2

No more watching re-runs and clocks going bong, ITV1 are taking New Year's Eve television to another level with one of the UK's biggest bands; Take That! Countdown To Midnight:

With Take That And Guests Live At The O2 sees the group welcome in 2008 and host the ultimate New Year's Eve party, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV1. The night will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the biggest evening of the year with pop royalty!

Staged at one of the world's most prestigious venues, The O2, this is set to be an unmissable New Year's celebration. Add to this the fact that The O2 virtually sits on the Meridian Line, guests will feel they are in the place where the New Year truly begins. In a spectacular live stageshow, Take That will perform an array of hits, from their early days through to their multi-platinum award-winning album, Beautiful World. Combined with the UK's hottest girl group, Sugababes, these two acts will provide the ultimate soundtrack for the biggest party night of the year!

ITV Entertainment?s Controller of Music and Events Guy Freeman said: "This event solves one of the biggest conundrums of the year " what to do on New Year's Eve". Take That will be live in your living room for the ultimate party. For us to persuade Mark, Howard, Gary and Jason to welcome in 2008 for our viewers is just fantastic and we look forward to presenting an unforgettable night with them and their special guests Sugababes."

David Campbell, Chief Executive of AEG Europe, owners of The O2, said: "We're thrilled to be hosting the ultimate New Year's Eve party. The O2 has had a mind blowing opening season, and what better way to celebrate this than a world-class evening with Take That and Sugababes. This is the start of a new tradition for London and we look forward to repeating this style of concert every New Year's Eve. No more standing squashed in a rain soaked square waiting for something to happen."

Sally Cowdry, Marketing Director at O2 UK, comments "2007 has been an incredible year for The O2 and we are delighted to cap the year off with Take That, who return to the venue following their sell out world tour, and one of the UK's biggest girl groups, Sugababes . We are proud to be sponsoring this event and look forward to offering priority ticketing and VIP experiences for O2 customers for the only New Year's Eve Party to be at."

The live broadcast will be produced for ITV by Whizz Kid Entertainment. Their Chief Executive, Malcolm Gerrie said: "This is year one of a really exciting partnership for us. We're looking forward to welcoming in the New Year at one of the world's most successful venues with one of the world's most successful bands. If you don't know what to do this New Year's Eve, "Countdown to Midnight" provides you with a ready made party."

The show is promoted by SJM. Tickets are available here from 10am on Friday 16th November.

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