LONDON NEW YEAR’S EVE 2022
LONDON NEW YEAR’S EVE 2022
Public Show
Client: Jack Morton on behalf of the Mayor of London
Location: London, UK
brief
For the second year running, SKYMAGIC were approached by Jack Morton to deliver a spectacular drone show from the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich and over the River Thames, as part of the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Our fleet of 500 drones delivered the UK’s largest ever drone light show, telling a story above the London skyline with the iconic cityscape as the canvas.
The show was designed to showcase the very best of London to the rest of the world, and deliver a message of hope and unity. Broadcasted live on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer, the show united millions after a challenging year. Abstract and conceptual elements were explored in a celebration of live entertainment, drawing on festival and party themes, music moments and sporting highlights. Some of the key original motifs included Elton John’s iconic Keyboard, a powerful roaring Lion and an explosive Party Popper moment. The drone choreography, augmented by fireworks and lighting, acted as a major part of the New Year Show that left a meaningful legacy in celebration and hope for the year to come.
