Calling Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which Sydney New Year’s Eve takes place.

The Calling Country display celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent and showcases the world’s oldest living culture on a global stage.

The 9pm fireworks show at Sydney New Year’s Eve will shine a light on creative excellence and the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The presentation has been created by Indigenous social enterprise, We Are Warriors. The organisation’s mission is to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.

For this year’s display, they have enlisted multiple creators to produce music, visual art and performances that celebrate Indigenous cultures. In 2024 the 9pm soundtrack is produced by We Are Warrior’s Creative Director Nooky and his collaborator Vincent Goodyer aka 18YOMAN.

Watch the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylon animations shown during the Calling Country show in 2023.