Sydney New Year's Eve
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Sydney New Year's Eve | |
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Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Sydney |
Years active | 1976–present |
Inaugurated | 1976 |
Founder | Syd Howard |
Most recent | 2023/24 |
Previous event | 2022/23 |
Next event | 2024/25 |
Attendance | 1.6 million[1][2] |
Budget | $5.8 million (as of 2022–23)[3] |
Sydney New Year's Eve is an annual New Year's Eve fireworks event in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The event currently consists of two fireworks shows, with an evening display known as the "Family Fireworks" held at 9:00 p.m. AEDT, and the main "Midnight Fireworks" held at 12:00 a.m. Fireworks are launched from barges in Port Jackson, as well as nearby landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which serves as the main focal point of the show via lighting and pyrotechnic effects.
As one of the first major cities to celebrate the New Year, the event is widely-viewed in Australia and worldwide.[4] Organizers have estimated the annual in-person attendance of the event to be around 1.5 to 1.6 million, with tourists accounting for a large portion of its attendees.[5][6] Some locations, such as the Royal Botanic Garden, host ticketed seating areas.[7]
The event is usually organised by the City of Sydney however in 2020, it was scaled back and the state government of New South Wales was given "temporary custodianship" of the event for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions at the time.
History
Origins
In 1976, the Sydney Committee decided to reconstitute a failing Waratah Festival as the Festival of Sydney. At the first meeting of its Programme Committee, they agreed that New Year's Eve should launch the new festival, a 'big bang affair'. Focusing on the harbour and adjacent areas, it would include a sail-past of decorated craft, music, and a 'spectacular fireworks display at midnight'. With this, the Festival of Sydney made New Year's Eve official for the first time. Stephen Hall was its Executive Director from 1977 to 1994.[8] The 1979/80 brochure for the Festival featured an image of the fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and the slogan "Get into the '80s with a bang".[9]
Inspiration to use the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a launchpad for fireworks came from the use of fireworks on the Brooklyn Bridge as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations in 1983.[10]
Syd Howard, pyrotechnician, used his inspiration and the chances given to him to put fireworks displays on
From NYE 1996 to NYE 1999, management of the event was contracted out to Ric Birch's Spectak Productions. Birch, known for his work on numerous Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies brought with him former Jimmy and the Boys frontman Ignatius Jones as Creative Director and Catriona Brown as Senior Producer.
1996–1999
The original Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks display (NYE 1996) was designed by Syd Howard Fireworks. The event used the pylons, arch and catwalk of the bridge, city buildings and one barge located in front of the
For NYE 1997, the Midnight Fireworks included the
On NYE 1999 the Apollo 11 countdown, as well as air raid sirens provided the soundtrack for the countdown. A smiley face was visible on the bridge during the show, until the finale revealed the word "Eternity" in Copperplate writing, in honour of Arthur Stace. Fireworks were also launched from the Centrepoint Tower. A rather unusual feature of the 1999 display was a selection of tugboats that made their way through the harbour, each one carrying a colourful, brightly lit model of a particular sea creature. The Fireworks Soundtrack included a five-minute "History Of Pop" featuring hits from the 1890s to the 1990s.
2000–2004
Since 2000, the displays have been fully designed and created by Foti International Fireworks.
On NYE 2001, A dove of peace slowly came into view to speak peace to the world after the
After six years as creative director, Ignatius Jones stepped down in 2002 to be replaced by former Melbourne and Sydney Festival artistic director Leo Schofield. Ken Wilby moved on the following year with the event's production manager Ed Wilkinson elevated to the producer role from 2003 to 2005.
On NYE 2003, a fifteen-second countdown was accompanied with the striking of a gong at midnight. For the first time, fireworks were launched off the vertical hangers of the bridge in a one-off display. From NYE 2004, the first
2005–2009
On NYE 2005, a beating heart was the icon on the bridge that appeared after the 9 pm fireworks display. The fireworks themselves during the show exploded in Heart shapes. Former Sydney Theatre Company head Wayne Harrison joined Katrina Marton in taking over leadership of the event as Creative Director and Producer respectively for the events from 2005 to 2007.
NYE 2006 saw the four barges feature for the 9 pm Family Fireworks while six barges feature with the city buildings return for the midnight show and in addition, it had a ten-second countdown projected on the pylons starting with the logo for Network 10. A question mark was shown in the nights leading up to the celebrations, which also doubled up as the curved end of the coat hanger.
In NYE 2007, the bridge acted as a seventh barge for the first time shooting fireworks throughout the show instead of just during the beginning and finale.
In NYE 2008, the bridge, seven city buildings and six barges staged in the biggest fireworks display yet, increasing from $4 million worth of fireworks to $5 million. Brenton Kewley, who had worked on the event since 1996 in various roles, including
During NYE 2009, the countdown started with messages projected on the pylons. The
2010–2014
On NYE 2010, the creative direction was still Rhoda Roberts. The theme was "Make Your Mark", reflecting on the decade gone and the lasting impressions left by our actions; as well as reflecting on ways in which all people can make their mark by contributing to a better future. For the very first time the bridge effect was multi-layered, which included more than ten signs and symbols.
In 2011, Aneurin Coffey took over as Producer having been Production Manager since 2006. 2011 also saw a change from individual creative directors to a creative agency, Imagination Australia, which promoted Marc Newson as creative spokesperson. The theme was "Time to Dream". The display, for the very first time, was choreographed to an all-Australian soundtrack created by music production house s:amplify which included original composition. This marks the first year, a ninety-second countdown was featured on the bridge effect.
In March 2012, Imagination appointed Australian singer
The 2013–14 theme was "Shine"; artist Reg Mombassa served as creative ambassador, and oversaw that year's bridge effect—a giant blinking eye. In addition, the event featured a special minute-long firework display at 10:30 p.m. that was inspired by Mombassa's painting "Cranium Universe".[19][20]
The theme for the 2014–15 edition was "Inspire"; the budget was reported to have increased from $6.8 million to $7.2 million, and Australian actor
2015–2019
The 2015–16 theme was "City of Colour". For the first time since the practice was introduced, organisers eschewed the lit symbols that had been used as bridge effects, in favour of constructing a larger array of lighting effects utilising the entire bridge.
The 2016–17 theme was "Welcome to SydNYE"; co-producer Catherine Flanagan explained that the theme was about "welcoming everybody to this magical place", particularly tourists. A papercraft sculpture of Sydney Harbour inspired by the event was commissioned from artist Benja Harney, and appeared in promotional material; it carried a florid appearance in honour of the 200th anniversary of the
The 2017–18 edition featured a total of eight tonnes of pyrotechnics, and a
The theme for 2018–19 was "The Pulse of Sydney", reflected by new pyrotechnic effects that "[pulsate] in dramatic new shapes", and colour effects that "[move] across the display rather than the traditional explosion from the centre of the firework". The show used 8.5 tonnes of pyrotechnics, and also contained a segment paying tribute to American singer Aretha Franklin (who died in August 2018).[32][33][34]
Ahead of the 2019–20 edition, organisers unveiled a new visual identity and branding for the event (in place of an annual theme) designed by Garbett Design.[35]
There were calls to cancel the fireworks due to the extreme bushfires across the country, with a petition proposing for their budget to be reallocated to disaster relief purposes. The fires had prompted cancellations and postponements of fireworks celebrations in other areas.[36] The City of Sydney stated that the fireworks would go on as scheduled, but that "if a total fire ban is declared, we will continue to liaise with NSW Government agencies and the NSW Rural Fire Service to determine the safest way to proceed with the event". Fireworks director Fortunato Foti was to also be consulted in the event of high winds. The Rural Fire Service, which granted an exemption to the fire ban for the show, stated that it did not expect "catastrophic" conditions to return on New Year's Eve.[37] Highs of 40 °C (104 °F) were forecast for western Sydney, and special air quality statements were issued in relation to the event.[37][36]
Sydney officials stated that it would be infeasible to cancel the show, as it would be disruptive to tourists and local business, much of the budget had already been spent, and that there would be "little practical benefit for affected communities".[36] The event's head of audience Tanya Goldberg added that an Australian Red Cross charity appeal would be promoted throughout the event and telecast. Goldberg explained that "the one thing that will help those communities is to go ahead with the event and leverage the power of it to drive people to donate".[37]
2020–2022: COVID-19 impact
2020–21
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, the 2020–21 edition was scaled back to consist only of a shortened, seven-minute fireworks display at midnight, with the Family Fireworks placed on hiatus.[38][39][40] In an interview with 2GB on 24 September, Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian discussed plans for ticketed attendance at key vantage points for crowd control and social distancing reasons, and remarked of last year's event that Australians "felt relieved that we were still able to have a feeling of normalcy during what was otherwise a very difficult time."[41][42] The City of Sydney reached an agreement with the state government to grant it "temporary custodianship" of Sydney New Year's Eve.[43]
A two-stage perimeter was established within Sydney's central business district (CBD), Circular Quay, and North Sydney on the evening of the event, with the "yellow zone" being patrolled by police to break up large crowds that violate NSW health orders in regards to gatherings,[38][39][40] and the "green zone" (in closer proximity to the harbour) having restricted access by permit only after 5:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Permits were only granted to local residents, those who had a confirmed reservation at a hospitality business within a green zone (such as a restaurant or hotel), and employees of businesses within the zone.[38][39][40]
To honour their involvement, plans were announced for certain "premium" viewing areas on the foreshore to be reserved exclusively to invited frontline workers. Premier
2021–22
In September 2021, amid the
On 9 December 2021, organisers announced that the 2021–22 theme would be "See Sydney Shine", and that the midnight fireworks' soundtrack would be curated by electronic music duo
2023–present
2022–23
The 2022–23 event was stated to be themed around diversity and inclusion, and estimated to include eight tonnes of fireworks launched from Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and four surrounding buildings. The Family Fireworks featured a performance by Indigenous musicians Akala Newman and Kobie Dee, while the midnight fireworks' soundtrack was curated by Stace Cadet and KLP. A special three-minute projection and light show was held at 11 p.m. to honour the 45th anniversary of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, hosting WorldPride 2023.[53][54]
2023–24
In September 2023, the Chris Minns state government announced that it would abolish most paid viewing sites on Crown land along the foreshore for the 2023–24 event, making them open to the public free of charge. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Taronga Zoo will continue to require paid tickets, as their viewing events are held to benefit the respective institutions. Lord Mayor Moore praised the changes, stating that "creeping commercialisation of State Government public foreshore made it near impossible for many to see the show in person. We have long advocated for the Government to reconsider its decision to charge exorbitant prices to access our public foreshore."[55] The theme of the event will be "One night, many ways to celebrate", with 18YOMAN and Nooky curating the music for the 9 p.m. fireworks, The Sweats curating the music for the midnight fireworks, and Sydney-based studio Vandal producing a projection show on the pylons utilizing generative AI imagery.[56]
Bridge effect
Central to the firework displays each year since 1999 is the lighting display on the Harbour Bridge known as the "bridge effect". Made of rope light attached to a panel and truss system, the display showcased a variety of symbols and other images related to the current year's theme.
In recent times, the bridge has included a rope light display on a framework in the centre of the eastern arch, which is used to complement the fireworks. As the scaffolding and framework are clearly visible for some weeks before the event, revealing the outline of the design, there is much speculation as to how the effect is to be realised. The bridge effect has been designed by Brian Thomson since 2006, with the lighting designed by Mark Hammer since 2008. Since 2015, the current lighting designer is Ziggy Ziegler.
Year | Theme | Effect |
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1996/97 | "Masquerade" | Centrepoint Tower was the focal point for the midnight fireworks |
1997/98 | Smiley face | |
1998/99 | Centrepoint Tower was the focal point for the midnight fireworks | |
1999/2000 | "Sydney's Millennium"[57] | "Eternity" in copperplate writing and a smiley face |
2000/01 | "100 Years as a Nation, Millions of Years as a Land"[57] | Rainbow Serpent and a Federation Star |
2001/02 | "Of Beauty Rich and Rare: Australia – The Land"[57] | Dove of Peace )
|
2002/03 | "The World’s Celebration in Union"[57] | Dove of Peace and the word "PEACE" |
2003/04 | "City of Light"[57] | Light show on the Sydney Harbour Bridge |
2004/05 | "Reflections on Australiana"[57] | Disco ball |
2005/06 | "Heart of the Harbour" | Three concentric hearts
|
2006/07 | "A Diamond Night in Emerald City" | Coathanger and a diamond (supporting effect: question mark) |
2007/08 | "The Time of Our Lives" | Mandala and an hourglass[58] |
2008/09 | "Creation" | Sun (supporting effect: eight-pointed star) |
2009/10 | "Awaken the Spirit" | Yin and yang symbol, blue moon and a ring of fire |
2010/11 | "Make Your Mark" | X mark, Target and hand print (supporting effects: smiling face, an asterisk, exclamation mark, the peace symbol, analogue clock, a pointer and an archer) |
2011/12 | "Time to Dream" | Thought bubble and Endless rainbow (supporting effect: Sun) |
2012/13 | "Embrace"[16] | Butterfly and lip |
2013/14 | "Shine"[19] | Eye; the Family Fireworks featured an effect of aliens travelling in a spaceship.[19] |
2014/15 | "Inspire"[59] | Light bulb[22](supporting effects: hearts and seahorses) |
2015/16 | "City of Colour"[26][27] | Light show on the Sydney Harbour Bridge |
2016/17 | "Welcome to SydNYE"[60] | |
2017/18 | "Wonder"[61] | |
2018/19 | "The Pulse of Sydney"[61] | |
2019/20 | "Unity"[62] | |
2020/21 | "We Are One"[63] | |
2021/22 | "See Sydney Shine"[50] | |
2022/23 | Diversity and inclusion[3] | |
2023/24 | "One night, many ways to celebrate"[64] |
Waterfall effect
A continual stream of fireworks falling from the base of the bridge down to actually touch the water. The waterfall comprises approximately 1,100 candle fireworks. Each year, it has been a traditional golden waterfall.
Some years the waterfall effect has been changed such as on NYE 2000 when the waterfall changed colours from gold to silver. NYE 2000 was also unique in that fireworks were also fired for the first time from the gantry of the bridge.
NYE 2002 had a "strobing angelic" waterfall effect where 144
NYE 2004 had the traditional golden waterfall effect except that it slowed crossed the bridge from south to north. This was a difficult set up due to the arch's access but a first of its kind on the bridge with a spectacular "torrent style" waterfall effect.
On NYE 2015 a waterfall with fireworks cascaded during the middle of the family fireworks display.
On NYE 2017 a rainbow waterfall cascaded from the Harbour Bridge during the midnight show, celebrating the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia. This was repeated on NYE 2022, celebrating Sydney hosting WorldPride in 2023.[65]
The years where the traditional golden waterfall effect has not been featured completely are; NYE 2000 (golden to silver), NYE 2002 (green & white strobing angelic), NYE 2005 (red to white strobing angelic), and NYE 2006 (green strobing angelic).
The golden waterfall was to be used again on NYE 2018, however, it failed to ignite as programmed. The waterfall was successfully used the following year on NYE 2019 to welcome in 2020.
For the first time since 2006, the traditional golden waterfall was briefly accompanied by a white strobing angelic waterfall for NYE 2020.
Broadcast
From 1996 to 2006, the rights to the television broadcast were held by the
The
The ABC's tenure as rightsholder has faced mixed reception; its first telecast for 2013–14 telecast was described as a "train wreck" by viewers, with criticism over flirtatious remarks made by the presenters and offensive comments about public figures, and suspicions by viewers that the presenters were intoxicated. The ABC defended the broadcast, stating that its team had done a "terrific job" given the circumstances, and stated that the number of formal complaints it received from viewers was "not extraordinary for program with an audience of this size".[69] During the 2014–15 telecast, co-host Julia Zemiro was caught on a hot mic saying "oh, thank God" at the conclusion of the broadcast.[70] The 2015–16 broadcast was criticised by viewers on social media, (including calls for the rights to move back to the Nine Network), though that year's pub quiz was praised, with viewers being complimentary of host Lawrence Mooney.[71]
Year | Broadcaster | Host(s) |
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1996/97 | Nine Network | Richard Wilkins Catriona Rowntree |
1997/98 | Richard Wilkins Kim Watkins | |
1998/99 | Richard Wilkins Hugh Jackman | |
1999/2000 | Richard Wilkins Eddie McGuire | |
2000/01 | Richard Wilkins | |
2001/02 | Richard Wilkins Vince Sorrenti | |
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 |
Richard Wilkins | |
2006/07 | Network 10 | Gretel Killeen Daniel MacPherson |
2007/08 2008/09 |
Kim Watkins Andrew Günsberg | |
2009/10 | Nine Network | Leila McKinnon Cameron Williams |
2010/11 | Alicia Gorey Michael Usher | |
2011/12 | Jesinta Campbell Cameron Williams Jaynie Seal | |
2012/13 | Catriona Rowntree Jason Dundas | |
2013/14 | ABC Australia
|
Lawrence Mooney Stephanie Brantz |
2014/15 | Julia Zemiro Toby Truslove | |
2015/16 | Eddie Perfect Ella Hooper | |
2016/17 | Jeremy Fernandez Ella Hooper | |
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 |
Charlie Pickering Zan Rowe | |
2020/21 | Charlie Pickering Zan Rowe Jeremy Fernandez Linda Marigliano | |
2021/22 2022/23 |
Charlie Pickering Zan Rowe Jeremy Fernandez | |
2023/24 | Charlie Pickering Zan Rowe Concetta Caristo |
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