Icestock

The organizers, performers, and attendees of Icestock are all personnel working at McMurdo or nearby Scott Base. Because of the restrictions of the station's working schedule, Icestock falls on the Saturday closest to New Year's Day. Anyone who is interested may perform in Icestock. The celebration culminates with a countdown to the new year. Because it occurs during the Antarctic summer, the entire festival, including the midnight countdown, takes place in sunlight. == Musical acts ==

There are both group and individual musical performances at Icestock. As there are no permanent residents of Antarctica, musical groups typically form in the weeks preceding the festival. All personnel at the station are employed in other capacities, so music rehearsal takes place outside of the station's 60-hour work week. Musicians perform both original music and covers from a wide variety of genres, including folk, rock, and dance music. == Other activities ==

In addition to music, performances at Icestock have included comedy sketch routines, dramatic performances, and dance routines. Most years people dressed as Baby New Year will take the stage around midnight. A chili cook-off also forms a central part of Icestock activities. == References ==