KICK off 2002 in style this Saturday as Liverpool's legendary superclub Cream re-opens its illustrious doors for business after extensive refurbishment

Radio One DJ Pete Tong and techno supremo Laurent Garnier will be headlining a night that promises unrivalled entertainment.

Pete Tong takes over the Courtyard with Lucien Foort and George Thompson (Feel), while the Main Room will be hosted by Yousef with Paul & Russ (K-Klass).

Live saxophonist Kevin Reynolds will also make his debut appearance assisted by resident live percussionist Mav. Kevin has worked with some of the world's biggest artistes from Chaka Khan, Mary J Blige and Nenah Cherry to Phil Collins and David Essex!

And for the first time in five years Laurent returns to Cream to host an exclusive five-hour session in the Annexe.

The re-opening revelry continues for Part Two on January 26 when the Main Room will be hosted by Seb Fontaine, Sander Kleinenberg and Paul Kane (Desert), while the frivolities carry on in the Annexe hosted by Yousef & Paul Woolford (10,000BC).

Tickets are on sale now for £15 or £11 (NUS) for Saturday and £13 or £9 (NUS) for January 26. (Joint tickets are available for 19/26 January at £25 through Cream Ticketline and Ticketmaster). Call Cream Ticket Line (0870) 242 7326 or Ticketmaster (24hr) (0870) 902 0001.

LOCAL Cream fans can enjoy the experience on their own doorstep when the club visits Blackpool Winter Gardens for the night on March 30.