Synopsis

New Years Eve Countdown to 2023 on CBC is the must-see 60 minute, nationwide event of the year! Festive & heart-warming party will countdown the last minutes of the year, and kick-off off 2023 with amazing performances by a diverse selection of Canadian musicians and talent and will feature events from across the country! Canada's favourite comedian, TV personality and author, Rick Mercer returns as the host for an evening full of entertainment as we ring in the new year!

Key Highlights:

• #1 New Year's Eve show in the country (Canadian Produced)

• LIVE after two years of virtual, get ready to celebrate big!

• Over 1.6 million viewers (A25-54) tuned in to the show last year.

• All-Canadian lineup includes performances by Devon Cole, JJ Wilde and OKAY TK from Halifax, NS; Vincent Vallières from Quebec City, QC; Chad Price, Kardinal Offishall, and Savannah Ré from The Blue Mountains, ON; James Barker Band from Saskatoon, SK and Leela Gilday from Aurora Village, NWT. There will be fireworks from cities across the country, including Kelowna, BC and St. John's NL.

Source: Research December 31th, 2021. Numeris TV Meter, Total Canada.