As the clock winds down in December the atmosphere in Sydney becomes electric.
One night many ways to celebrate #SydNYE highlights
Schedule of Events:
Smoking Ceremony @ 7.30pm
A ritual of purification and unity of smouldering native plants on the iconic vessels Tribal Warrior Mari Nawi and Wirawi. Produced by Tribal Warrior Association.
Pylon projections and lighting effects @ 8.30pm
Projections enliven the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons throughout the night. Lighting effects on the eastern side dazzle the harbour foreshore.
Welcome to Country @ 8.57pm
Welcome to Country Elders from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council welcome visitors to Gadigal land.
Calling Country fireworks @ 9pm
A celebration of sky land and sea country presented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through music dance and illustration. Produced by We Are Warriors.
Sydney Harbour Lights @ 9.15pm
Boats adorned with lights create a visual spectacle as they glide across the harbour. Produced by Commercial Vessels Association.
Fireworks @ Midnight
Ring in the new year with the world’s best fireworks show featuring pyrotechnics launched from the Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Opera House and some of Sydney’s iconic landmarks. Tune in to the soundtrack on KIIS 1065.
Other ways to enjoy the celebrations:
Audio description
ABC Radio will broadcast a live audio description of the 9pm Calling Country and midnight fireworks.
Tune into your local ABC radio station via the ABC listen app online or on channel 25 on your television.
You can also listen to the live audio description through 2RPH .
TV and online
You can watch the event on the ABC and iview . The broadcast begins at 8.30 pm. Live closed captions available.
Radio
Listen to KIIS 1065 for the exclusive soundtrack at 9 pm and midnight.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
