Vivid Sydney cancels all remaining drone light shows after a technical failure during Monday night’s performance leads to a large number of drones falling into Darling Harbour. Reports describe the show “Star-Bound” going wrong due to “unforeseen” or “technical” difficulties, with multiple drones entering the water at Cockle Bay and a smaller number landing on a nearby boardwalk. Estimates in coverage vary slightly, with outlets describing 83 drones and also “nearly” or “almost” 90 drones. No injuries are reported. Organisers say they complete a full assessment and make a safety decision to cancel future drone displays scheduled for the festival. In place of the cancelled drone shows, the festival plans fireworks displays. Several outlets also note that Vivid Sydney and the UK company providing the drone show cite technical difficulties as the cause. Safety investigations are underway to understand how the malfunction occurred and to prevent a repeat. The cancellation affects the festival’s scheduled drone performances while fireworks continue.