Happy New Year!
What a way to welcome 2026! Last night, we had the honour of performing at the ICC Wales New Year’s Eve Extravaganza - and what an incredible night it was.
A Night of Magic and Music
The evening began with our acoustic band The Apple Tree Theory setting the tone as guests arrived to a sparkling cocktail reception. With interactive performers creating moments of wonder throughout the venue, the atmosphere was electric from the very start.
As guests explored the gourmet street food market and enjoyed surprise performances, The Apple Tree Theory provided the perfect soundtrack - their folk-infused sound creating an intimate, warm ambiance despite the grandeur of ICC Wales’s Main Hall.
The Apple Tree Theory performing at the ICC Wales NYE Extravaganza
Taking It to Midnight
Then it was our turn. The Brotherhood took to the stage to drive the celebration towards its crescendo. The energy in that room was something special - hundreds of people, dressed in their festive finest, ready to dance their way into the new year.
We played through our biggest floor-fillers, watching the crowd grow with every song as the clock ticked closer to midnight. There’s something magical about that final hour of the year - everyone united in celebration, strangers becoming friends on the dancefloor.
The Brotherhood performing to a packed ICC Wales
The Countdown
And then came the moment we’d all been waiting for. As midnight approached, we brought the music to a pause and joined the entire venue in counting down those final seconds of 2025.
10… 9… 8… 7… 6… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The room erupted. Confetti filled the air. The giant screens showed London’s fireworks in real-time. We launched straight into Auld Lang Syne - hundreds of voices singing together, arms linked, strangers becoming friends in that magical midnight moment.
And then? We closed our set with one final banger to send the energy through the roof before handing over to the one and only DJ Sam Tweaks, who kept the party going until 1:30am - spinning the soundtrack to everyone’s first memories of 2026.
Midnight at ICC Wales - welcoming 2026
Thank You, Newport
To ICC Wales for hosting such a spectacular event. To the incredible team behind the scenes who made everything run so smoothly. To The Apple Tree Theory for the perfect opening set. And most importantly, to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.
You made last night unforgettable. Your energy, your enthusiasm, your willingness to get on that dancefloor and dance like nobody was watching - that’s what makes nights like this so special.
Here’s to 2026
As we step into a new year, we’re filled with excitement for what’s ahead. More weddings to soundtrack. More corporate events to energise. More parties to get started.
If you were at ICC Wales last night and you’re now thinking “I want that energy at MY event” - we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a wedding, a corporate celebration, or a milestone birthday, we’re here to make it memorable.
Get in touch and let’s talk about your event
Here’s to new beginnings, new memories, and plenty more dancing in 2026.
Happy New Year from all of us at The Brotherhood! 🎉
The Brotherhood are South Wales’ premier wedding and corporate band. Based in Newport, we perform at events across South Wales, Bristol, the Cotswolds, and beyond. View our setlist or get in touch to check availability for your 2026 event.
