The City of Sydney’s world famous New Year’s Eve celebrations will have a new look in 2002 under recently appointed Artistic Director, Leo Schofield. He will work with the City of Sydney’s inhouse creative and technical production team to produce a spectacle that showcases the City and its magnificent harbour.
“Sydney is the New Year’s Eve capital of the world and I look forward to Leo’s contribution in presenting not only a fantastic event for Sydneysiders, but a spectacle which presents Sydney to the world,” said Lord Mayor, Frank Sartor.
One million people are expected to celebrate Sydney’s New Year’s Eve in the city, on the Harbour and around the Harbour foreshore in parks and gardens, and from balconies and rooftops.
For 2002, the Hot Jazz in the City concerts at Martin Place have evolved to a larger scale celebration in Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Concert Series will see the area transformed over three days, with a number of stages and activities for all age groups. On New Year’s Eve, the family fun begins with New Year’s Eve 4 Kids from 4pm in Hyde Park.
Prior to the fireworks, a flotilla of magnificently lit tall ships will cruise the Harbour both east and west of the bridge. The now world famous fireworks displays will be held at 9pm and midnight. The Carnival in Hyde Park will once again entertain party goers, following the midnight fireworks until 5am.
Further details of the celebration and its theme remain a closely guarded secret.
