Katherine Ryan, Kurupt FM and more to see in 2021 | YouTube announces virtual NYE party

Katherine Ryan, Kurupt FM and more to see in 2021

YouTube announces virtual NYE party

Katherine Ryan, the People Just Do Nothing crew, Natasia Demetriou, Nigel Ng and Ellie White are to take part in a star-studded virtual New Year’s Eve party being thrown by YouTube.

They will join a celebrity line-up that also includes RuPaul, Naomi Campbell, Dua Lipa, Big Narstie and I Will Destroy You’s Michaela Coel in the streamed show.

A preview clip of Cassetteboy remixing Joe Wicks, another guest, has been released to promote the programme, which streams from 10.30pm on January 31 here.

Luke Hyams, Head of YouTube Originals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: ‘Hello 2021: UK offers us a chance to get together, celebrate and look forward to a brighter year ahead with an astonishing array of homegrown and global talent. 

‘In many cases, 2020 has also brought out the best in people. We’ve seen online communities coming together like never before to share stories, experiences and learn from each other. It has been a time of compassion and creativity and that’s been reflected in the work that YouTube Originals has been doing this year.’

Amelia Brown, managing director of programme-makers Thames added: ‘After a year like no other, we’re extremely happy to be able to welcome 2021 in style.’

• Comedy club Just The Tonic has also announced a New Year's Eve gig with a star line-up including Romesh Ranganathan, Suzi Ruffell, Al Murray, Spencer Jones, Matt Ford, John Thomson, Rachel Parris and more. Tickets are available here.

Published: 23 Dec 2020

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