First Nations stories and culture will be front and centre at Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks, with a special Calling Country show scheduled for 9pm.
Crowds can expect a stunning fireworks display inspired by the sky, land and sea set to a unique soundtrack. The program also includes pylon projections on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, live music and dance performances, and a message stick presentation ceremony.
This year’s show is put together by artists Carmen Glynn-Braun and Dennis Golding who together form the Re-Right Collective, focusing on stories that heal and strengthen First Nations voices, history and experiences.
“First Nations storytellers will celebrate local histories and contemporary experiences through art, song, sound and dance,” Golding said.
“While we honour the histories of our First Peoples of this Country, we recognise the strength and resilience that also exists in our First Nations youth, who lead us into the future.”
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City of Sydney is committed to celebrating First Nations stories in the public domain.
“This year’s talented artists have created music, visual art and performances that celebrate Sydney’s rich First Nations identity and people, and the glorious land and ocean that surrounds us,” Moore said.
“The City is committed to increasing recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage in the public domain, and New Year’s Eve provides the opportunity to do so loudly and proudly in front a global audience.”
