Macau's Spectacular New Year Concert Sets a New Benchmark in Asian Entertainment at Galaxy Arena

Unleashing Unparalleled Artistry and Technological Marvels
Propelling Macau as a City of Performing Arts

MACAU, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2023 drew to a close, the "2024 JSTV New Year's Eve Concert" illuminated the night in Macau, quickly becoming the focal point of the entertainment industry and a trending topic in social media. Held in Macau's newest and largest Galaxy Arena, the concert was a magnificent spectacle. An assembly of esteemed celebrities from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan converged, gracing the occasion with their luminous presence. They delivered an enthralling performance that captivated over 10,000 audiences on-site, while sending ripples of excitement through the millions watching worldwide, bidding a grand adieu to 2023 and welcoming 2024 with vibrant energy.

Beyond the highly sought-after lineup of celebrities, this event's spotlight shone on its unparalleled stage construction and visual presentation, elevating "Asia's top show" to new heights with a dedicated pursuit of industrial aesthetics. The organizers enlisted world-class teams, both domestically and internationally, to fully exploit the unique spatial flexibility and adaptability of the venue. They skillfully linked Galaxy Arena and Galaxy International Convention Center, introducing an innovative dual-stage design. This expanded the stage area to over 2,000 square meters, setting a new benchmark for indoor stage sizes in the Greater Bay Area. The venue was transformed into an immersive cosmic realm, utilizing the venue's advanced high-definition broadcast technology and clear visual design. A colossal "wormhole" structure, measuring 40 meters in length, over 25 meters in height, and spanning more than 60 meters in width, became the stunning centerpiece of the stage visuals. Equipped with over 2,200 square meters of LED screens and nearly 200 tons of stage effects equipment, and augmented by the latest in virtual technology, imaginative visual elements like "flying saucers" were vividly brought to life, creating an unparalleled visual spectacle and eliciting frequent gasps of wonder from the audience.

Since its opening in April 2023, Galaxy Arena has quickly risen as Macau's leading destination for world-class cultural and entertainment events. Its immense capacity and flexible space are complemented by over 400 large digital screens, state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, and comprehensive high-definition broadcasting capabilities. Together, these elements merge to forge an immersive experience, positioning each event as a unique spectacle at the pinnacle of global entertainment.

In the lead-up to the New Year celebration, Galaxy Arena had already welcomed an array of international stars and prestigious events throughout 2023, including K-Pop superstar BLACKPINK,  global megastar JACKSON WANG, Cantopop diva Kelly Chen and the annual mainland entertainment extravaganza "iQiYi Scream Night". Each event has showcased the venue's grandeur and magnetic pull, consistently drawing full houses and earning widespread acclaim. As 2024 unfolds, Galaxy Arena is set to continue its trajectory of excellence. Grammy® Award-nominated OneRepublic is scheduled to perform their "The Artificial Paradise Tour" on 21 January, 2024, marking a groundbreaking first for a Western band at the venue. Soon after, the K-pop idol group ENHYPEN will bring their 2024 World Tour "FATE" to Macau on 26-28 January, 2024, furthering Galaxy Arena's reputation for hosting exceptional performances that enthrall audiences from across the globe. The anticipation is high for more extraordinary events to come.

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About Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort

Galaxy Macau™, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort delivers the "Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World". Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square metres of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel™, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world's longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575 metres, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5 metres high and 150-meter pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.

As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies; Galaxy Promenade is the hottest shopping destination featuring the latest in fashion and curated experiences in Macau. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, luxury flagship stores, lifestyle boutiques and our selection of labels are among the more than 200 world-renowned brands for a world-class shopping journey; Galaxy Cinemas, a 10-theatre 3D Cineplex boasting 4K laser projection; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai's golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events. Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff.

Galaxy Macau is set to begin a new chapter, with the opening of two world-class luxury hotels – Raffles at Galaxy Macau and Andaz Macau, to be soft opened on August and September, 2023 respectively. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group's ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000 sqm of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.

For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.