We are Warriors stun Sydney with New Year’s Eve display

Indigenous social enterprise We Are Warriors curated the 9pm fireworks display in Sydney on New Year’s Eve with a Calling Country display watched around the world by millions of people. 

Ans nearly a million people came together on the shores of Sydney harbour for an fireworks display that left crowds in awe.

Founded on January 26, 2022 We are Warriors have worked to put the spotlight on Indigenous role models, elevating their success stories and showing the next generation there are no limits.

“We want to help these kids see what Blak excellence and strong leadership look like, to inspire them to realise their own greatness,” they say.

People all across the harbour watched as the world enjoyed 20 minutes of fireworks during the 9pm Calling Country and midnight shows that were synched to two bespoke soundtracks.

Nine tonnes of fireworks were shot from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, 6 city centre buildings and 8 platforms on the harbour.

The 9pm display was curated by Indigenous group We Are Warriors.

Dazzling effects launched from six aerial pyrotechnic platforms hovering above the water.

“New Year’s Eve is about more than just fireworks and once again we showed the best of Sydney. It was a true reflection of who we are – a diverse, inclusive and creative city,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore said.

“I was truly impressed by the phenomenal New Year’s Eve show that brought together fireworks, music, lights and pylon projections into a show Sydney will be proud of.

“In a show of support for the Jewish community, we respectfully marked the horrific attack in Bondi that has brought so much sorrow to Sydney over the last few weeks.

“I was moved to see people right across the harbour embrace the moment of unity, showing the world we will not let this hateful act of terror divide us. We are a respectful, inclusive and welcoming city, and a home to so many people of different nationalities and faiths. Sydney demonstrated to the world that we stand together as one community.

“I’d like to thank our amazing events crew, the thousands of emergency service men and women, security and transport staff, volunteers, as well as our clean up teams who gave up their night to allow us to enjoy the celebrations safely.

https://www.wearewarriors.com.au