Live Music EVERY DAY throughout the festive season (26th Dec – 8th Jan!)

As the bass player for Brisbane rock band ‘The Butterfly Effect’, Glenn has spent the last 12 years touring Australia and the world. When it comes to music, whether it be singing the songs of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, performing mashups and medleys of ‘Daft Punk’ and ‘Mumford and Sons’ to packed dance floors or just holding court whilst the whole room sings a classic by ‘Cold Chisel’, Glenn enjoys it all.

Live Music EVERY DAY throughout the festive season (26th Dec – 8th Jan!)

An outstanding singer and guitarist, Dan is renowned for his ability to switch from one style to another at the drop of a G chord with plenty of laughs and surprises along the way. For more than a decade Dan has been one of the most popular entertainers in Sydney’s Rocks Area.

Party until midnight with Michael Gorham at Sydney’s Oldest Pub!

As the bass player for Brisbane rock band ‘The Butterfly Effect’, Glenn has spent the last 12 years touring Australia and the world. When it comes to music, whether it be singing the songs of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, performing mashups and medleys of ‘Daft Punk’ and ‘Mumford and Sons’ to packed dance floors or just holding court whilst the whole room sings a classic by ‘Cold Chisel’, Glenn enjoys it all.

Sydney New Years Eve is a globally recognised event that is experienced by thousands, and watched by millions more. Join us at the Fortune of War in the heart of the action just moments from the Sydney Harbour fireworks display in The Rocks, for an unforgettable night of live music, delicious food, and good times.

Open from 9am until the early hours of 2017, Fortune of War is your place to celebrate.

GENERAL ADMISSION

Pre-purchase a $20 general admission ticket and receive:

• complimentary drink on arrival (your choice of a schooner of tap beer or a glass of sparkling)
• entry to The Rocks Precinct
• priority entry to venue (subject to venue capacity & RSA)

PRESALE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT! – We will endeavour to accommodate walk in customers on the day, subject to venue capacity and RSA. Please note ticket holders will receive priority entry over non-ticket holders.

LIVE MUSIC

Your favourite artists are returning to the Fortune of War for the ultimate New Years Eve celebration! With Glenn Esmond from 3-7pm, and Michael Gorham from 8pm-midnight, they’ll be singing your favourite covers, requests, and singalongs.

FIRST FLEET BISTRO

Enjoy a delicious meal in our First Fleet Bistro, with our full bar menu available all day! The First Fleet Bistro, at the rear of the Fortune of War, is family friendly (until 9pm), and the perfect place to grab a bite to eat in the heart of the action without breaking the bank.

Bookings are available for in the Bistro for diners – contact our functions team at functions@wdshotels.com.au to book a table! No upfront payment required, simply complete our booking form to secure your table. Please note you DO NOT require a General Admission ticket in addition to a Bistro reservation. Bistro diners are welcome to utilise other areas before and after their reservation time (subject to venue capacity and RSA).

GETTING HERE & VENUE ACCESS

To plan your night, visit http://www.sydneynewyearseve.com/public-transport/

For those without a pre-purchased ticket, we will be open to the public, with free entry all day, subject to venue capacity and closure of The Rocks Precinct. When the fireworks vantage points reach capacity, the temporary gated entrance to The Rocks Precinct is closed off to the general public. Only guests with pre-purchased tickets are permitted entry to The Rocks Precinct after the gates are closed – don’t risk missing out, pre-purchase your tickets to Fortune of War NYE and celebrate the best moment in time!

Fortune of War practices the Responsible Service of Alcohol. Management reserves all rights to refuse entry. Minors are permitted in the Bistro area only, under the direct supervision of a responsible parent or guardian, until 9pm.

The pair can now regularly be found entertaining a whole host of different venues and crowds across Sydney with their unique blend of songs both past and present. From 50’s and 60’s classics to modern day hits, their repertoire seems endless. Regularly put to the test by audience requests, Whelan and Gover never miss a beat!
With two acoustic guitars, two voices and percussion, no duo creates a bigger sound. Whelan and Gover always ensure a fun night is had by all, especially by the boys themselves!

Jimmy moved to Sydney to pursue his dream of being able to make a living as a singer / songwriter and live performance musician on the East Coast. Jimmy Bear plays on average 180 -200 live shows a year and he has developed a highly successful one-man show that provides venues with a fantastic nights entertainment.

As the bass player for Brisbane rock band ‘The Butterfly Effect’, Glenn has spent the last 12 years touring Australia and the world. When it comes to music, whether it be singing the songs of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, performing mashups and medleys of ‘Daft Punk’ and ‘Mumford and Sons’ to packed dance floors or just holding court whilst the whole room sings a classic by ‘Cold Chisel’, Glenn enjoys it all.