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Christopher Megrath

BBC's Big New Year's Eve party: Who's performing, what time does it start

The BBC New Year's Eve spectacle will be headlined by Sam Ryder.

The Eurovision star will send the nation into 2023 with a musical spectacular split into two parts. Sam Ryder kicks off the night in style with his own set, joined by Spice Girls' Mel C, singer and songwriter Sigrid, The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins and the House Gospel Choir.

After a quick break at midnight to watch the countdown and firework show over the River Thames, the party resumes with another set list of classic bangers and a few special "surprise" guests.

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Discussing the event on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, he said: "I can’t think of a better way to round off 2022 than singing some of my favourite songs with some very special guests.

"It’s been such an incredible 12 months full of fabulous blessings thanks to fabulous people, and I’m so excited to bring in 2023 with you. As always, thank you for the opportunity."

The Big Eurovision Party tops the night off with an array of classic Eurovision anthems from the contest's 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra, Subwoolfer, Greece's 2021 entry Stefania and many more.

Sam Ryder rocks New Year's Eve airs at 11:30pm on BBC One. At midnight, the broadcaster will countdown the new year and air the firework display over the River Thames.

Sam Ryder Rocks New Year's Eve continues at 12:10am until The Big Eurovision Party takes over at 12:45am.

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