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Hosts of this year's T-Mobile New Year's at the Needle, Jim Dever and Amity Addrisi, look back at past celebrations. #k5evening
Evening's Jim Dever and Amity Addrisi from New Day NW are coming together to host this year's big celebration at the Space Needle. Joining them are KING 5's Shante Sumpter and Jose Cedeno with Terry Hollimon to bring an energy to the crowd and create a memorable night.
Here's a look at the some of the amazing things that have happened at previous year's New Year's at the Needle.
Drones at the Space Needle
The skies of Seattle are going to be filled with more than just fireworks on Dec. 31.
"Sky Elements is the leading drone light show provider in the United States. We fly about half the drone shows in the US. Currently, we've been around for two years and if you've seen a drone show, there's more than likely a chance it was one of ours," said Kyle Pivnick with Sky Elements. "If you're in the Seattle area, you may have seen a Mariners show that we did. We flew 200 drones in conjunction with some fireworks."
Though Sky Elements drone formations look effortless there are many factors that make up a great show.
This year there will be more than double the amount of drones coming out to 500 drones in the sky creating a fantastic light show.
Go behind the scenes of the drone show here.
Musical performance from Them
Seattle's newest pop band is played every week on KEXP, has a billboard in Tacoma, and is made up of young women all under the age of 20.
Thompson, Hudson, Ellie and Maia are making their way in Seattle's pop scene with their band THEM – named for each of their initials. The band met at MODE Music Studios in West Seattle
Them is a band based in West Seattle and so far they have played Bumbershoot and the Capitol Hill Block Party. New Year's at the Needle is going to be one of their biggest performances so far.
Read more about the band here.
Virtual Display
Read more about the groundbreaking display here.
You can watch the live broadcast on KING 5 as well as stream it on our website, KING5+ and on our YouTube channel.
For a chance to be featured on the night of the broadcast use #NYENeedle on all of your New Year's Eve photos.
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