Kiama’s New Year’s Eve Sky Show is a much-loved highlight of our community calendar, bringing community together to celebrate on our beautiful foreshore.

Despite strong support from the Kiama Business Network and a Council Sponsorship EOI, funding remains below the level needed to stage the event.

While the event creates a wonderful social and community experience, recent analysis shows its economic impact is modest:

• NYE dining and entertainment spending was only 7% higher than the Saturday before Christmas.
• It was lower than both the Changing Tides Festival and a regular Saturday in early January.

Council’s Tourism & Economic Advisory Committee are keen to hear from the community and explore options to support it. One option is a small, voluntary ‘honour system’ ticket to help cover the cost of running the event.

This short survey will help us understand community views and willingness to contribute. A strong response will guide our next steps—but please note, completing the survey does not guarantee the event will proceed.

Council staff are out and about on a monthly basis, offering a casual setting for community to chat to Council staff throughout the year.

Stop by for a chat and let us know your preferences:

Check out our community pop-up schedule