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DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE ON ABC, WIll BE HOSTED BY CIARA
MULTI-PLATINUM MUSIC SUPERSTAR CIARA TO HOST THE WEST COAST CELEBRATION
The show also announced that multi-platinum music superstar Ciara will officially ring in the New Year from the west coast as the new host of the Hollywood Party on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018.” Ciara returns to the New Year’s Eve celebration for the first time since 2005 where she performed her debut single “Goodies” from her studio album of the same name, as well as her Billboard Hot 100 hit track “1, 2 Step.”
“When I performed on this show back in 2005 I was so young and it was so special and exciting to be part of such an iconic show,” said Ciara. “Over 10 years later, it’s a really great feeling to say I’ve had the opportunity to host and perform on the show and I can’t wait to ring in the New Year with the world.”
“We are excited to have Ryan and Jenny back in Times Square and are thrilled to welcome Ciara to the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve family as our west coast host!” said Mark Bracco, co-Executive Producer and Executive Vice President of Programming & Development at dick clark productions. “An American tradition for 46 years, we look forward to an incredible night of entertainment, musical performances and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebrations that will unite the country from coast to coast.”
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Even with Ryan Seacrest 2018” marks the 46th anniversary of America’s largest celebration of the year and will include 5 ½ hours of special performances and reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe. Ryan Seacrest will host the primetime festivities and lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City, as he has for the last 12 years, with live onsite reporting from actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy.
This October, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will host an event that is as much about cultural exchange as it is about electronic music. On Thursday, 23 October, Cheerful Music—one of China’s most dynamic and internationally recognized record labels—will present Building The Bridge at Escape’s Royal Room, a showcase that promises to illuminate the emerging dialogue between Chinese and global electronic music.
For over a decade, Cheerful Music has cultivated a unique sonic identity, blending Mandarin-infused vocals with EDM and dance-pop textures. Hits like YI XIAO JIANG HU (Subject Three) and XIAO CHENG XIA TIAN have captivated audiences at home and abroad, positioning the label at the forefront of a movement that seeks to redefine China’s presence in the global music landscape. Building The Bridge is an extension of that mission—a curated evening where performance, collaboration, and innovation converge.
The showcase is designed as a conduit for cross-cultural dialogue. Attendees will experience DJ sets, live performances, and cross-border collaborations that emphasize both creativity and connectivity. A standout segment, the Live Song Plug, invites topliners to present new material to an audience of Chinese and international artists, fostering spontaneous artistic exchange. Meanwhile, a cultural insight session offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of music markets across regions, illuminating trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Cheerful Music’s approach exemplifies a broader phenomenon: the globalization of electronic music. By merging Eastern motifs with Western production techniques, the label has cultivated a sound that is distinctively Chinese yet universally resonant. Building The Bridge is not simply a concert; it is a statement of intent, an invitation for collaboration, and a platform for dialogue between disparate yet increasingly interconnected musical worlds.
Tickets for the event start at €15, with a limited number of complimentary passes available through networking drinks hosted by the label. For those seeking to witness the future of electronic music and to experience a thoughtful intersection of cultures, Cheerful Music’s ADE showcase offers an evening that is as intellectually stimulating as it is sonically exhilarating—a true testament to the power of music to transcend borders.
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Escape Club Royal Room, Amsterdam
📅 Thursday, 23 October 2025
⏰ 22:00 – 03:00
🎟 Tickets: €15 (Early Bird)
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