A brilliant start to the new year: Clemens Trischler's first New Year's reception

Around 100 distinguished guests, all friends, companions, and longtime associates of the energetic socialite, artist manager, and author, accepted the invitation to the elegant Le Méridien Vienna to welcome the new year together. A special highlight of the evening was provided by star astrologer Gerda Rogers, who not only gazed at the stars but also offered the attendees exciting insights into the coming year. Hopeful, optimistic, and in high spirits, they looked ahead to 2026 together. "For me, the beginning of the year is a moment of reflection, connection, and looking ahead together. The fact that so many people who have accompanied me over the years are sharing this evening with me makes this first New Year's reception truly special," said Clemens Trischler.

Numerous prominent personalities such as the actors Mariella Ahrens, Konstanze Breitebner, Julia Cencig, Goran David, Maria Happel, Susanna Hirschler, Barbara Kaudelka, Aaron Karl and Michael Steinocher, star astrologer Gerda Rogers, the presenters Eser Akbaba, Martina Kaiser, Corinna Kamper, Eva Pölzl, Sasa Schwarzjirg and Clarissa Stadler, Eurovision Song Contest winner JJ, the singers Jazz Gitti, Iva Schell and Andy Lee Lang, the cabaret artists Dieter Chmelar, Edith Leyrer and Nadja Maleh, businesswoman Simone Lugner, the opera singers Herbert Lippert and Thomas Weinhappel, professional dancer Herby Stanonik, the entrepreneurs Ernst Minar and Peter Schaider, talk show host Vera Russwurm, the former tennis player Stefan Koubek, trend scout Wolfgang Reichl, the former Minister of Health Maria Rauch-Kallat, dance school owner Roman Svabek, Artist Franz Josef Baur, former footballer Stefan Maierhofer, magician Nikolaus Fortelni, former Mister Austria Christoph Dengg and media manager Hans Mahr accepted the high-profile invitation.

The evening was celebrated in a lively atmosphere, with stimulating conversations and enjoyable moments. As a memento, guests were able to take home a portrait by the silhouette artist Michaela Hofer.

One thing is already certain: This New Year's reception was not only a successful start to the year, but will also mark the official kickoff of the social year again in 2027.