This year’s New Year Eve will get better with Apple Music as Icelandic legend Björk, Swazi-born, South Africa-based DJ Uncle Waffles and British grime rapper Skepta have all been scheduled to play livestreamed New Year Eve events on the platform.
Starting with the events, a rare DJ set by Björk, along with Apple Music’s Tim Sweeney and London-based DJ Naina will be featured on Apple Music Live: NYE.
The recording of the performances took place at London’s The Cause, an arts and events space that boosts dance culture, local London nightlife, independent business and mental health initiatives.
On the 31st of December, starting from 1 p.m PT, listeners can tune into the party via Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Club, a new live-hosted radio station launched by Apple Music earlier this month. Serving as guides on the station, Sweeney and Naina will give info on the scene-spanning mixes played on the channel.
Immediately after the second annual Apple Music Live: NYE video livestream featuring Uncle Waffles’ and Skepta’s performances at The Cause, starts at 3 p.m. PT on Dec. 31. on Apple Music, and on Apple Music Club and Apple Music 1.
All four mixes will be available to stream in spatial audio exclusively on Apple Music.
With a 24-hour radio takeover featuring exclusive sets from Justice, John Summit, Rüfüs Du Sol, and more, starting at 12 a.m. PT on December 31 on Apple Music Club and Apple Music 1, the celebrations continue.
This marks the second year Apple Music has offered marquee DJ livestreams to celebrate the new year, with Kaytranada, Peggy Gou and Honey Dijon playing the big show last year.
