the spectacle usually lasts a marathon 16 minutes, and is backed by a specially created soundtrack mixed live by a famous dj. the main stage, palco principal, will be located directly in front of copacabana palace and attracts the largest crowds each year. 2015's celebrations will see the stage raised to 65 meters and host musical talent such as sorriso maroto, cláudia leitte, and diogo nogueira among others. proceedings will be kicked off by the master of ceremonies, octavian costa, who will introduce dj mam e convidas at 18:00 before welcoming g. r. e. s. unidos da tijuca to close the show at 03:00.
