About Us
About Us
Charles Pedota’s Spectacular New Year’s Eve is more than a New Year’s Eve celebration—it’s a creative project built to bring together entertainment, community, and storytelling.
Created to showcase my skills in event production, filmmaking, design, marketing, and media, the project is also an opportunity to build real-world experience that I can carry into my college and professional career.
A major part of our mission is supporting local businesses and artists by giving them a platform through sponsorships, features, performances, and appearances throughout the event.
What started as a personal creative project continues to grow each year, combining the excitement of New Year’s Eve with a passion for creativity, community, and helping local talent get recognized.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a New Year’s Eve experience that celebrates creativity, community, and local talent while providing a platform for businesses and artists to be recognized.
Through Charles Pedota’s Spectacular New Year’s Eve, we aim to showcase the skills we’ve developed in filmmaking, event production, design, marketing, and media while gaining meaningful real-world experience for our future careers and college education.
By partnering with local businesses and artists, we hope to build connections, support our community, and create an event that grows bigger and better every year.
The Experience
What Makes It Spectacular
A Private Production
Community At The Center
Free To Watch
On Camera
Host & Co-Hosts
Our full crew for New Year's Eve 2027 is confirmed. Meet the team below.
Team
Department Heads & Crew
Production
Interviews
Broadcast & Camera
Audio & Music
The Village & Operations
Marketing & Sponsorship
Graphics & Design
On Stage
Performers
Performer
Megan Coleman
A local singer from New Jersey who joined the crew in early June 2026. Headline performance in Act IV of the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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Performer
Frankie Prendergast
A local guitarist and singer from New Jersey who plays in Megan Coleman's band and joined in early June 2026. Headline performer alongside Megan Coleman in Act IV.
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Performer
Natalie Farrell
A local performer from Asbury Park, NJ who joined the crew in early June 2026. Performs alongside Drew Heart in Act II.
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Performer
Lou Panico
A local performer from Asbury Park, NJ who joined in early June 2026. Married to Natalie Farrell. Performs alongside Natalie Farrell and Drew Heart in Act II.
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Performer
Drew Heart
A musician and fitness influencer who joined the crew in early June 2026. Performs alongside Natalie Farrell in Act II.
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Performer
David Smolokoff
One of only four people to be part of previous events such as CPNYRE 2026. Performs "Imagine" by John Lennon immediately before the midnight countdown.
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Performer
Francesca Fuentes
One of only four people to be part of previous events such as CPNYRE 2026. Performer in Act IV of the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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Performer
Tali Ratzon
A music teacher in Guangzhou, China and a family friend of Charles Pedota, who joined the crew in late May 2026. Featured performer in Act III, the 2026 Recap act.
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Performer
Cange
Featured performer on the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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Performer
Hayden
Featured performer on the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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Performer
Andrew Robertson
Joins the late National Anthem ensemble with vocals after midnight.
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Performer
Nyla Payne
Featured performer on the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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Performer
CJ 2.0
Featured performer on the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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Performer
Larry Cards
Featured performer on the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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Performer
Amanda Conti
Featured performer on the CPSNYE 2027 broadcast.
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