Honestly? Amazing. The best NY eve I've ever had. The whole building had been animated, so there was not just Bellowhead and the Abba ceilidh, which took place in the same space - there was also a Silent Disco, an "old man's pub" that had been built especially for the occasion (complete with parasoled picnic tables outside, pub games, and a session going on inside), a Captain's Table where you could sit down and hear tales told, a "fringe" stage run by Magpie's Nest and Folklahoma that had performances and all sorts of nautical-themed silliness...it was brilliant.

The building had been dressed beautifully, with flags and strings of seagulls and big figureheads and captain's wheels and such. Lots of people were in fancy dress, others in more conventional formal attire, so they were kind of like the cruise ship passengers.

The music was fantastic. Bellowhead did a covers set before midnight that ranged from Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire to New Order to The Band's The Weight. And Jim Moray did a surprise guest spot with All You Pretty Girls - very appropriate. The Abba Ceilidh was fab - I usually never dance, but I had a very persuasive dance partner and the music was brilliant - you couldn't really help yourself!

And the firworks at midnight were just jaw-droppingly awesome, with the best vantage spot in town.

All in all, it was just the right combination of gig and party, and incredibly good fun. I've just uploaded our pictures onto facebook, and have been remembering some brilliant moments. My only criticism? The time just flew by. I didn't want it to end!