Bermuda roared into 2015 as thousands of revellers celebrated across the Island.

Nightclubs and bars throughout Hamilton were crowded with people marking the occasion with music, dancing and champagne.

At the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, crowds took to the dance floor to listen to live music, while a packed house rang in the New Year with the band Graffiti Park at The Pickled Onion.

Pier Six, The Beach, Flanagan’s and Port O’ Call were also filled with revellers enjoying the evening with paper horns and confetti.

James Correia, 25, said that 2014 had been a challenge, but he’s looking forward to what 2015 might hold.

“It’s been hard finding work out there for the last few years, but with all of those big projects coming up I’m feeling pretty good about this year,” he said. “Can’t be a whole lot worse.

“I’m hoping I can get a bit more money in my bank account, and I think that’s going to happen.”

Bethany Simmons, from Southampton, meanwhile, expressed hope that issues in the community will be addressed in the coming year, particularly the issues of violence and road safety.

“I think Bermuda has made some progress, but we still have a ways to go. There are a lot of police out tonight, but you know people are still going to be getting up to some foolishness, riding home after drinking too much or starting trouble,” she said. “There has to be a change. I think the entire Island needs to have a New Year’s resolution to really do something about these problems because things have gone too far.”

Aaron Jones, 48, said he has no real expectations for the coming year, but is happy to enjoy the moment.

“I love New Year’s,” he said. “It’s a fresh start. Yesterday is over and a new year is beginning. I just like being out with my friends and my girl, having a few drinks and enjoying myself.”

Meanwhile, in St George’s, hundreds gathered in King’s Square to catch the fireworks, enjoy live music and watch the traditional dropping of the onion.