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Experience the best of Sydney’s local talent this New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve at Barangaroo is lighting up the night with an incredible lineup of performers, showcasing the best of Sydney’s vibrant music and culture scene.
 


The line-up

  • 4.00pm - Leo Tanoi
  • 5.00pm - DJ Naian
  • 5pm -  8pm  - The Troubadours Brass Band roaming entertainment
  • 6.00pm - Welcome to Country by Dhinawan Yarn
  • 6.30pm - Loosie Grind
  • 7.30pm - Rebecca Rosenfunk
  • 9.00pm - Fireworks
  • 9.08pm - Jay Katz
  • 11.00pm - Lorna Clarkson
  • 12.00am - Fireworks
Meet the artists
  
Majeda Beatty
A proud First Nations & African American woman - MAJEDA is a captivating singer-songwriter, rapper, host, and cultural performer with over 20 years of experience engaging audiences across Australia and abroad. A Top 21 finalist on Australian Idol 2025, Majeda continues to shine as an artist whose work celebrates culture, creativity, and the power of music to unite and uplift.
Leo Tanoi
Leo Tanoi, also known as DJ Black President (DJ BP), is a leading Pasifika creative and cultural arts worker with over 30 years behind the decks. A long-time broadcaster on Koori Radio 93.7FM with his acclaimed Black President Show, Leo is celebrated for his eclectic mixes spanning world music, soul, funk, reggae, RnB, disco and house. This New Year’s Eve, DJ BP will deliver a smooth, feel-good set of funk, soul, disco and deep house to start the celebrations.
DJ NAIAN
DJ NAIAN is a long-standing producer and broadcaster for Koori Radio in Sydney, with over 20 years of on-air experience. He is an First Nations Australian producer who has also held other community radio and arts roles, such as Program Manager at Koori Radio and coordinator for events like the Koori Radio Bluesfest/Boomerang Outside Broadcast, and the First Nations Mardi Gras Parade Entry. 
Dhinawan Yarn
Through music, dance, and education, Dhinawan Yarn shares the rich traditions of Australia’s First Nations people. From powerful performances to cultural workshops and smoking ceremonies, they foster authentic connection, respect, and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
Loosie Grind
Loosie Grind is fast emerging as one of Australia’s most exciting electronic artists. True to her name, she blends loose vocals with beats that hit just off-centre. With viral tracks like I LIKE and collaborations with KLP and FOVOS, she’s been lighting up stages across the East Coast — from Beyond The Valley and Wildlands to GiRLTHING, Mardi Gras Festival, Tropical Fruits Galore 24 and Troye Sivan’s CLUB RUSH party.
Rebecca Rosenfunk
Rebecca Rosenfunk lives up to her name with melting pot mixes of funky goodness that include elements of soul, jazz, disco, boogie, and world rhythms. Rebecca hosts Funk Sundays every third week of the month at The Hive Bar, is a resident DJ at Rekodo vinyl bar, and a member of Queen Bee vinyl collective. You can also catch Rebecca as co-host of The Beat Kitchen on 2SER 107.3FM Sundays at 5pm. 
Jay Katz
Jaimie Leonarder, also known as Jay Katz, is one of Sydney’s most respected rare groove DJs and the creative force behind The Sounds of Seduction, Viva La Vinyl and Toho Nights. A true musical curator, Jay blends eclectic sounds from past and present — fusing obscure vintage tracks with modern beats. His signature style promises to set the tone for an unforgettable night, as the dance floor stomps its way into the New Year.
Lorna Clarkson
Lorna Clarkson is a DJ with over 30 years’ experience shaping memorable nights (and days) on the dancefloor. With a deep knowledge and love of electro, house, techno, boogie, disco, hip house, and more; Lorna Clarkson weaves together cross-genre sets that have seen her play at legendary clubs and parties across the globe from London to Berlin, Rome to New York. She is also the host of award-winning radio show ‘Down Low Disco’ on 2SER 107.3FM.
The Troubadour Brass Band
The Troubadours Brass Band is a 10-piece roving ensemble that fuses global grooves with a big brass sound. They are an energetic mix of New Orleans Street beats, infectious Balkan rhythms, Brazilian carnival flair, African grooves, and bold reimagining’s of pop classics and iconic anthems. This roaming performance will transform The Walumil Lawns into a street-party, inviting you to dance, celebrate, and count down to the 9pm Fireworks display.