Sydney: Last night, Paris Hilton, Slash, will.i.am, Joe Jonas and a whole host of other superstars, helped launch Sydney’s newest nightlife venue – Marquee – The Star, Sydney, a joint partnership between Echo Entertainment and Tao Group.

Over 1000 party-goers were the first to enjoy the new venue as they partied into the night with electrifying performances by Dutch DJ Afrojack and Redfoo from electro pop duo LMFAO.

The opening saw many local and international celebrities walking the red carpet at The Star’s new harbour-side entry, including Paris Hilton, will.i.am, Slash, Ashlee Simpson, Joe Jonas, Kellan Lutz and Sharni Vinson, Nick and Vanessa Lachey, Wilmer Valderrama, Minka Kelly, Isabel Lucas, Abbie Cornish, Jodie Gordon, Jermaine Dupri, Afrojack, Ricki Lee Coulter and Redfoo of LMFAO.

In what is a first for Australia, Marquee – The Star, Sydney has been designed like no other nightlife venue with nearly 20,000 square feet of floor space, it features three distinct rooms within the one nightclub which allows it to cater for different music tastes and moods.

Marquee – The Star, Sydney will officially be open to the public tonight, with DJ, songwriter and producer, will.i.am, from Black Eyed Peas fame, performing. Also at the DJ decks is rapper and producer, Jermaine Dupri.

The two nights of partying signal the beginning of an impressive line up of acts who will take to the stage in the coming weeks