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Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 89 drones plunge into Darling Harbour

The Guardian · May 26, 2026, 12:57 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelled Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast About 90 drones have plummeted from the sky and plunged into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during an aerial drone show, prompting a second event to be cancelled later in the evening.Vivid Sydney said “unforeseen technical difficulties” occurred during Monday’s 7.30pm performance of the show, called Star-Bound, resulting in 89 drones falling into the water at Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour. No injuries have been reported. Continue reading...

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