This New Year's Eve Elton invites you to the ultimate party as he and his band perform The Red Piano show at London's O2 Arena.

On Monday November 17 tickets for Elton John's New Year's Eve Party go exclusively on sale to O2 customers ** before going on sale to the general public on Monday November 24 at 9am.We have an allocation of Rocket tickets for this concert and they will go on sale after the O2 presale but before the public onsale - we will publish more information about this very soon.

Elton has been wowing audiences with his Red Piano show in Las Vegas since 2004, and Elton John's New Year's Eve Party will see him perform his greatest hits at the biggest party in town; the final concert in his 2008 Red Piano European tour. He has just released his 3 disc deluxe 'Red Piano' DVD - a 14 song performance of the best of the show including favourites such as Candle in the Wind, Your Song, Rocket Man and Tiny Dancer. .

Elton commented on New Year at The O2: "I can't wait to get to spend New Year's Eve with 17,000 of my biggest fans. I can't think of a better way to see in 2009."

David Campbell, Chief Executive of AEG Europe, owners and operators of The O2 added: "I've seen the set list for New Year Eve and this is absolutely going to be one massive party. The O2 is the world's most popular music venue, and for New Year Eve we have always wanted the best celebration anywhere. What more could you ask for than Elton John to kick off 2009 in style. In difficult times this will be a night to remember. Thanks Elton."

New Year's Eve transport to and from The O2 couldn't be easier with the London Underground running 24 hours, 2,000 car parking spaces available at the venue, high speed boats, all night buses and taxis.

IF you would like to buy Rocket tickets for this concert you need to be a Rocket member.To be eligible to purchase tickets on the first day of any Rocket Club sale it is recommended that you sign up to be a Rocket Member at least 24 hours before any Rocket Club Ticket sale begins. In order to purchase Rocket tickets you will need an exclusive Ticket Purchase Code, which is sent to you when you join the Rocket. If you do not receive a code within 24 hours of joining the Rocket Club please contact Customer Service immediately.

The benefits of the Rocket Club include access to exclusive photos, video, audio and text content, as well as an annual free gift. These benefits become available at the time of purchase, and so membership dues are non-refundable, whether or not the member is able to buy Rocket tickets. Please be sure you are interested in a full year of membership before buying a Rocket membership.

**Tickets are available on Monday November 24 from The 02 or by calling 0844 856 0202.

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