NYE Party Entertainment in Chicago, IL

Snapshot of Entertainment:

12 Party Acts | 7 Party Areas | 4 Dance Floors | Massive Midnight Celebration | 3500 Attendees

  • 103.5 Kiss FM’s Top Hosts
  • Multiple Ballrooms & Party Areas
  • Comedy Club 8pm – 9pm w/ drinks included (add on package for GA or VIP)
  • Chicago’s Top Party Cover Band (VIP room) & Chicago’s Top DJs
  • Fantasy Casino Gaming (VIP room)
  • General Admission:  Access to 4 Party Areas & VIP Admission:  Access to 7 Party Areas
    • Variety of Music Across Multiple Ballrooms & Party Areas:
      1. Top 40, Mainstream, Hip Hop, Pop
      2. High Energy Top 40, Dance, Pop
      3. Live Music w/ Top Cover Songs
      4. EDM, Dance, Euro, High Energy
      5. House, Progressive House, Tropical House
      6. New Hip Hop, Old School Hip Hop
      7. Throwbacks & Retro
Chicago New Year's Eve Party - VIP

VIP Grand Ballroom

Chicago’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Host:
Hosted by 103.5 Kiss FM’s Hottest On-Air Talents

Music will be provided by:

DJ Maurice Halstead – 103.5 Kiss FM’s Mix Master

Maurice Halsted has been identified as one of Chicago’s most talented and well diversified djs. His sets include house, Top 40, techno, rock, progressive, hip hop and unique mash up combinations. He is one of the original founders of the mash up style of mixing and has pioneered his way into the air waves of millions throughout the US. Maurice Halsted has also opened for multiple artists including: Ice Cube, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Flo Rida, Kevin Rudolph, Ludacris, Trey Songs, Jay Sean, Oranthi, Jason Derulo, Kelly Clarkson, B.O.B., Justin Bieber, Blake Lewis, Iyaz, Kaci Battaglia, Sean Paul, White Tie Affair, Jaiko, Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, V Factory, Kristina DeBarge, Emii, Sean Kingston, Kesha, Carmen Reese, Livvi Franc, Chiddy Bang, Pitbull, Cee Lo, Taio Cruz and more!

DJ Agent J – Chicago’s Hottest Club DJ

At the age of ten, Julian recorded mixes on cassettes. Thirteen years later, he held four college DJ residencies and was crowned Red Bull Thre3Style U champion at the number one party school in the US; the University of Illinois. Agent J is a professional. His mastery over the energy and atmosphere allows him to create a memorable party at any venue or occasion. He has earned a record of consistently being a crowd favorite. On any given weekend, his open format style can be heard all over the city of Chicago including notable clubs such as Concrete Cowboy, Y Bar, Joy District, and others.

DJ Rex – Chicago’s Hottest Club DJ

As a proud Chicagoan, DJ Rex has been seen entertaining all around the Chicago land area. Starting at the age of 12, DJing has always been part of his life and he has left his mark in the Mid-West with his crowd pleasing sets for 20 years. DJ Rex performs night after night with his distinctive blends in hip-hop, house, ’80s, 90’s, 00’s, top 40, and pop. Audiences everywhere will find themselves confined to his fascinating program. His ability to read, react, and adapt to crowds is something you have to come hear for yourself.

DJ Rex knows what it takes to ‘Rock a Crowd’. It’s a skill you need to be a successful entertainment DJ. The DJ has the ability to control whether you have a mere good time, or a night you will never forget. He strives to perform above anything you would expect. His goal is to leave all his customers remembering who the DJ was that night.

DJ Noize – Chicago’s new kid on the block

It all started in a college dorm room at the #1 party school in the USA, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The young freshmen went from creating mixes for his friend’s pre-games to DJing all over the university. He quickly got booked at bars, frat parties, day parties, private events and even landed a contract with the university for school events. While there he opened for notable acts at the Canopy Club. DJ Noize moved to Chicago only one year ago and has already played at Joy District, Deuces and Diamond, Key Club, Estate Ultrabar, and many more. He understand how to show the crowd a good time through a diverse knowledge in music, a friendly face, and energy. It’s easy to see why his fans follow the Noize all over the city!

DJ Ephinz – Chicago’s Rising Star

DJ Ephinz has mixing in the clubs for the past several years. Dj Ephinz is a new upcoming DJ from aurora Il, he has been playing for most of Chicago’s sub burbs bars and events!! His mix of house, moonbahton, dancehall, Reggaeton and today’s hottest hip hop tracks will have you dancing all night!!

DJ Spydey – Chicago’s Nightlife Resident

Spydey is an open-format DJ based in Chicago, Illinois. He first started weaving eclectic sets for eclectic crowds at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a student in 2010. After undergrad and law school, Spydey moved back up to Chicago. There, he continued to mix music from every genre, era, and bpm. No matter where he spins–Soundbar, Joy District, Flash Nightclub (formerly known as Maxbar), BabyAtlas and wherever else–Spydey brings the hype to each colorful dancefloor.

DJ Chris Mix – Chicago’s Legendary!

DJ Chris Mix is defined by one word: versatile. He is a perfectionist at his craft and can command any genre and decade of music. His DJ sets are eclectic, yet very modern while remaining pop focused and dance centric. Born and raised in Chicago, moving to the bright lights of New York City, around the world and back again, Chris has come back to his hometown playing at Chicago’s premier nightlife venues weekly and has a high profile client list spinning for high end fashion events!

DJ SubXero – The Coldest DJ In the Chi

If you could describe him a drink, you’d have to order something with southern laid back smoothness, western classic american flavor, eastern spirituality with a hint of northern privileged attitude. DJ subXero’s unique blend of life, creates his unique blend of style and sound. Carrying inspiration from the deep southern pockets surrounding Houston, TX with the windy city cool of a Chicago born and raised diehard househead, he started out djing in 2002 and has gone on to establish himself as a magnetic force in the second city. Carrying years of DJ affiliations with worldwide sound enthusiasts networks, he’s held residencies at top Chicago nightlife destinations, held guest DJ slots on Chicago FM stations and dj’d worldwide podcast broadcasts. Although he’s limited in availability these days as he travels the path from DJ to JD, his one night performances will leave you satisfied for the remaining 364 days.  Order up a subXero for NYE…ice cold. You won’t regret it.  DJ SubXero will be spinning live at the official NYE Pre Party!

DJ PM – Spinnin’ from AM to PM

Dj PM, representing Chicago, Los Angeles, & San Francisco has been spinnin’ parties and holding his ground since 2001.  His unique style & creativity of djing has attracted many across the country; opening in the likes for such acts as Jay Sean (Young Money Rec), Dj Flipside (B96/ Jump Smokers), Raghav (Ultra Rec), Fabulous (Def Jam Rec), Orisha Sound (Spectra Rec), and many more.  By crowd pleasers, his sets include original production and remixed mash-ups of House, Top 40, Hip-Hop, and a special 80’s & 90’s old school set.  Dj PM is currently residing in Los Angeles and is spinnin’ in venues, such as House of Blues Hollywood, Falcon Ultra Lounge Hollywood, & The Viper Room.  DJ PM will be spinning live at the official NYE Pre Party!

DJ Naveen Kumar – DJ & Producer

Naveen Kumar is one of the hottest DJ/Producers coming out of Chicago. His unique style of spinning attracts crowds from far and wide. Naveen is not a prisoner to any one genre and this can be seen in his live sets and productions. Naveen Kumar’s talents have been most credited for his production efforts. Producing tracks for artists such as Michael S., Na Palm, and Young General, he is turning his name into a household presence. His tracks have been signed to the prestigious PERFECTO RECORDS, ARMADA MUSIC, and ZOUK RECORDINGS. His music has been supported by TIESTO, PAUL OAKENFOLD, MARKUS SCHULZ, PETE TONG, GARETH EMERY, and countless others. His mashups have also been getting massive support from A-List Dj’s like Tiesto and Paul Oakenfold. As a DJ, Naveen Kumar has opened for some of the biggest acts in the industry, including Jay Sean, Asher Roth, Raghav, Imran Khan, RDB, and many more.  DJ Naveen Kumar will be spinning live at the official NYE Pre Party!

Don’t miss the finest DJs in Chicago spinning a great mix of Hip Hop, 80s, Top 40, Retro, House, and the Latest Hits.

iPop Chicago – Chicago’s Hottest Party Band (only in VIP room)

The latest generation of music has a longer lasting battery and more memory, churning out pop, rock, hip-hop, country, 80s, 90s & current hits to serve as the soundtrack to an epic dance party.  iPop has delighted tens of thousands of live music lovers in the Midwest over the past decade with their impressive transitions from one generation of music to the other, appealing to fans of all genres and all ages.

Paul Farahvar – Comedy Club Show Main Act (this is an add-on package)
8pm – 9pm show w/ drinks

Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator.  After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for a few years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a handpicked feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, and later as a headliner.  With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale and Tampa in the last year. When he is not headlining he travels with Dusty Slay and Bret Ernst as their hand picked feature.
He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted “Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians” in 2017.  Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the “Top 40 under 40” honor among judges and peers in Illinois.  He is also the host of the Podcasts SINGLES ONLY! (SWSW 2020, Best Podcast 2021 (Chicago Reader) and was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played “Karam Haddad” on NBC’s “Chicago Med” in 2017 and his Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023.

Dan Cass – Comedy Club Show Opening Act (this is an add-on package)
8pm – 9pm show w/ drinks

Daniel Cassilagio (Dan Cass), is a Chicago based comedian/actor that features, headlines, and hosts all major clubs in Chicago and throughout the United States. His favorite spots are The Laugh Factory, The Paper Machete, Zanies, The Lincoln Lodge, and The Comedy Bar.

He is the artistic director and producer for The Love Below Comedy Show, was the lead writer and voice actor for “Dankass News”, and “Uncle Dan’s Daycare” on Beams.fm, and is a co-producer of “Lowkey Funny” at The Laugh Factory.

Dan studied twice at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia, and was a feature comedian for the first annual, “Boom! Chicago” comedy festival” in Amsterdam for 2021, then returned as a Host and Headliner for 2022.

Dan’s comedy is vulnerable, and thoroughly based in connection to his audiences as he believes them to always be right. Serving strangers and turning them into new friends is the reason Daniel loves to perform.

DJ LG  – Chicago’s Grooving Trackmaster

DJ LG has been entertaining people since 2010 from church youth groups to the largest high school dances in the Chicagoland Area. LG is currently the newest resident DJ for the Anita Dee Yacht Charters which set sail in the heart of Lake Michigan 365 days a year. You can regularly find LG at some of the most prestigious clubs and bars around Chicagoland. LG also founder, and is a owner of #LOWKEYLG, which is a prestigious clothing line.  Lastly, LG owns One Idea Entertainment, a company devoted to service your private, corporate, wedding, and high school events.LG is an open format DJ, which means he can play any genre of music in any situation. LG Also just opened the newest Collective company Midnite Social Vibe which has 6 djs and 3 emcees. This company is focused on mainly Nightlife and Boat Life. LG has been fortunate enough to be part of the 50 Years In Hip Hop Anniversary in Atlantic City, New Jersey and opened for acts such as Mel Starr, SugarHill Gang, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, DJ Kool . LG has also opened for Xtreme which is a well known Bachata group. LG specializes in Latin, Bollywood, and House music.

DJ JEK – Parties’ Elite Beatmaker

George Paloukos, DJ Jek, Born and raised in Athens, Greece, based in Chicago. His DJ career started in 2018, Playing from clubs such as Black Sheep, Gippers to now performing at Drink Nightclub,  private events and also doing corporate events.

DJ Brazy – Hottest Rave Maker

Bryan Lorenzana, 5th year DJ. Started off doing college parties; He eventually realized the potential to continue at a higher level as he started getting bookings with student orgs, hence opening up more opportunities. The skills and challenges he has learned and faced throughout college allowed him to smoothly transition to the city of Chicago. He has taken every opportunity since to continue growing as a DJ.

This event also includes:

  • Fun Casino Gambling (VIP Room)
  • Midnight Champagne Toast
  • Beautiful Decorations
  • Noisemakers and Party Favors
  • Live Video Mixing
  • Live Music (VIP Room)
  • Elegant Chic in Ballrooms
  • Balloons and Confetti Storm
  • State of the Art Sound System
  • Spectacular Lighting System
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