"It is a great honour to be welcoming in 2024 in Australia," says Harry Connick Jr. ahead of tonight's spectacular.
ABC’s New Year’s Eve concert has a late addition with Harry Connick Jr. confirmed to perform.
The night will include a 15-piece live band and tributes to Burt Bacharach, Tina Turner and Sinead O’Connor.
Harry Connick Jr said: “I’m incredibly excited to be taking part in the ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast. New Year’s Eve is such a special time of year, and it is a great honour to be welcoming in 2024 in Australia. I’m so happy to be performing alongside some of Australia’s greatest talent – whether you’re at the concert in person, or watching at home on TV, it will be night to remember.”
He joins previously-announced performers Jessica Mauboy, Genesis Owusu, King Stingray, Confidence Man, Angie McMahon, Mark Seymour, Grentperez and Casey Donovan.
Broadcasting live from the Sydney Opera House’s Northern Broadwalk, hosts Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe will be joined this year by triple j Breakfast host Concetta Caristo.
8:30pm New New Year’s Eve: Welcome To NYE
9pm New Year’s Eve Fireworks
9:08pm New Year’s Eve: Concert From Sydney Harbour
11:30pm New Year’s Eve: Countdown To Midnight
12am New Year’s Eve: Midnight Fireworks
