Jordan Luck, left, and his band will be the headline act at the Nelson City Council New Years gig. The top of Trafalgar Street is hosting a free celebration, helping visitors and locals to say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020. READ MORE:* Nelson started 2018 right with a massive 80s street party* A relaxed start to the new year in Nelson BaysMARTIN DE RUYTER/STUFF Nelson welcomes in the New Year with celebrations at The Church Steps. MARTIN DE RUYTER/STUFF Axel de Maupeou at the Church Steps - the location for the Nelson City Council's free New Year's Eve event. Back in Nelson, Vic Mac's Brew Bar on Trafalgar St has the multi-instrumental duo, Gypsy Pickers, playing their punchy rhythms.

Source: Stuff December 27, 2019 22:52 UTC