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NYE 2004 Sydney Harbour Fireworks

Perhaps you are looking for the NYE 2005 photos?

31 December 2004

Here's what will be hanging from the bridge: a giant disco ball!

Click the picture to zoom in: there's people underneath it!

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Ooh, look! Fireworks!

The fireworks are arranged in pallettes and connected to control boards linked to a laptop computer

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This is the biggest on
the barge: 400mm!

BANG!

Thanks to Sydney New Year's Eve and Foti Fireworks for access to the setup!

Night falls and the ball is lifted into position

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Stake out your spot!

9pm fireworks

After a minutes' silence for the tsunami victims...

The crowd
goes wild!

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Fireworks in
the sunset!

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Nice willowy
pattern!

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Midnight fireworks

3... 2... 1... HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2005 is off with a bang!

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Some nice reds

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The action shifts behind the bridge

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The ball is just starting to go up

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Yikes!

We weren't expecting that!

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Puff Puff!

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More Fireworks photos


Please leave everyone a comment!

Date   Name   Comment
30 Dec Ryan from Adelaide looking forward to the photo of the giant disco ball when it is finished
31 Dec liam from los angeles i have been there the last 3 years wish i was there cant wait for pictures
31 Dec Karun I am here in Sydney as promissed....
31 Dec Shen i really wish i could be there to see all these - will wait for the pictures and karun nexy year iam coming with you okay.
31 Dec Karun Hey Shen, I am not sure if I will be here next year, but I sure look forward to tonite's show....
31 Dec Yates from Sydney Hope everyone enjoys tonight remembering how lucky we are in Australia, be grateful we can be celebrating tonight. Have a wonderful new year and god bless for those in the world how aren't so lucky. Come on Sydney lets get retarded.
31 Dec Bharat Sydney At one end we are eager to watch fire works ,but with sorrow deep in heart for tusnami victims at the end of the year2004, wish everyone Happy,Peaceful new year
31 Dec nick looking forward to a great show
31 Dec brendan ballarat thank your lucky stars for how fortunate u r
1 Jan Cristina from Brazil Happy New Year to everyone there. Love Sydney! I´ll be back for good in this year! God bless us all!
1 Jan David Tiong Syd Fantastic! Happy New Year!
1 Jan bill ross sydney love the nearly live photos happy new year from sydney
1 Jan bill sydney the free world rocks.faq osama you dont get nothing like this in a totalitarian islamic state.
1 Jan Phillip, Tasmania Like the show, shame about what they did to Advance Australia Fair.
1 Jan Madhu RAPETI, Sydney Spectacular fire works! Happy New Year
1 Jan Steve Gordon AWESOME JOB GUYS, Didnt take you long to get them up !
1 Jan Chris Its good to see you at the end of each year put on a fireworks display like that. You bring much joy and happiness to all especialy the ones who who had a bad year, You always seem to cheer everyone up. EXCELLENT JOB guys keep up the good work and good luck in 05.
1 Jan Dave I was there! It was wicked - totally awesome
1 Jan Jamie from Liverpool UK WOW! I had the best view from the Opera Bar....best fireworks ive seen EVER! Sydney is THE place to be! Love and deepest sympathies to the victims and victims families of the Tsunami
1 Jan Bruce Clisdell from Bullio Beautiful images, well done!
1 Jan jackie simmonds talking about boring!! i say worst fireworks EVER!!!!!
1 Jan Belinda Short Adelaide Go Sydney...AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI
1 Jan Belinda Short Adelaide C'mon AUSSIE C'mon C'mon!!
1 Jan Peter Clisdell, Sydney I endorse my brothers comment !! We do it well do we not !
1 Jan Teresa,sydney i heard that they toned it down because of the tsunami
1 Jan Teresa,sydney not very good but it was ok wat about the disco ball it was so crap!!!
1 Jan Lauren, Sydney go australia...sydney your da best!!!!!!
1 Jan James, Sydney The disco ball actually got stuck and that is why the show was not as long as it was last year
1 Jan Joe (Germany) Awesome fireworks, Sydney rocks!!! Happy New Year. We've been on a boat and the view was stunning!!!
1 Jan Ashley Yeah, it was good with the Romeo and Juliet intro...right up until they started using the music from Jesus Christ Superstar, of which the music was depicting the part where people wewree screaming out 'crucify Him'. WTF is WRONG with people??? You want silence for tsunami victims (which is understandable) and yet you sit there and play music about having Jesus crucified. People should think twice before they act.
1 Jan Ashley Then again, maybe no one even noticed....
1 Jan Tanya im from melbourne and came to syndeny for the new year. It was pleasing and exciting to witness the spectacular fire works, but unfortunately, the people there were no showing positive spirit making it a bad experience for the rest of us. soo many young rude rebels telling us to shut up when we were screaming because it was the start of the new year. What kind of behaviour is that? i am young, only 16, but i still did not appreciate a 14 year old acting like a 25 year old telling me what to do. Although i was upset i let it go. Then when me and my cousins went back to our car, all of a sudden out nowhere a helicopter came flying down and everyone rushed to the gate to see what had happened. a drunk guy or girl had jumped o the stairs, killing themself instantly. Where were the cops then?
1 Jan Darren I think you are assuming they killed themselves, some inside info. They were winched and taken to hospital in a serious condition, not dead. Just to clear that up.
2 Jan Rauli (Finland) Sydney is sinful, public knows even here in Finland.. But it is also full of life and nice people. And nice fireworks.. Luv to you all there in summer, from here snow, winter and frostbites.. =)
2 Jan Neil Looked at the spectacular Hooreific NYE pics with envy.
2 Jan Shirley It was spectacular glad to have front row sear at home
2 Jan Aki() .I was looking foward to Sydney's fireworks. It was great! I want to see it!
2 Jan Aki(Japan) How envy you!!
2 Jan jord tanya go back to melbourne and sit in the yarra in 2005
2 Jan Bongo Tanya darling, the last thing Sydney needs is another stupid slag screaming their tits off just for the heck of it, and spoiling everyone else's night. If your behavior was so bad a 14 year old needed to tell you shut up, maybe it's time you checked yourself.
3 Jan asdf well said Bongo
3 Jan Felipe from Colombia Wonderfull fireworks, can we have acces to a Video?
4 Jan Grant From Joburg I have seen every Sydney fireworks display since I was born, This year however I was stuck working in Johannesburg South Africa, I have seen the rest of the word twice over and there is no other place in the world like Sydney, I can quite easily say that it is the greatest city in the world. C YA SOON SYDNEY, MISS YA.
4 Jan maldog im from aus but in korea at the moment, this is the first year i have missed in sydbey, I love sydney :) and ma mum
4 Jan fia it was something amazing and made sydney a place to be next year
4 Jan cutie WTF happened to the disco ball? wasnt it meant to be better than that????
4 Jan kayles I agree. Couldn't even see the disco ball on telly through the fireworks .Waste of money!! Great fireworks though!!!
4 Jan Disco Ball Because this year there was no wind, the smoke from the fireworks didn't clear and I was hidden behind the smoke. Only way to stop that would be to have no fireworks, and no one seems to want that.
4 Jan Tokyo G I was at home watching videos but will be in Sydney next NYE
5 Jan Juan - Spain (Getafe) I left Sydney when I was only four. But, every year I cry when I see the NYE fireworks on the best city of the world. I miss you so much... I would like to be there next NYE sharing with all the people this great moments. See you soon.
5 Jan Ritz Fiji Nice pix, planning 4 my nye 05 in sydney. Hapi New Yr
5 Jan brad can you put a good quality video on the site of the fireworks?
9 Jan darky ex shots wish i was there
12 Jan Alex - California Great pics to remember my visit to the NYE2005 fireworks in Sydney
12 Jan Avi Well you can never beat Sydney's New Year Eve's celebrations. And why not, afterall every year Sydney sets the standard for New Year celebrations for the rest of the world. However if I compared this year's displays to last year's then I would say this year was a bit pale. As always I was down at the harbour and people were expecting more fireworks as it had suddenly stopped. Much shorter compared to last year. Also people were expecting more out of that giant disco ball. It would have been better ifthere was light shooting out of the ball rather than light reflecting on the ball. The coloured light works last year was fantastic. As you can see the expectations increases each year. Well hope in 2006 you guys come up with something more creative. Maybe try putting the fireworks in the gaint disco ball or something. You might say its impossible, well Sydney is expected to do something which is impossible.
13 Jan Jenny - UK This is my first year out here and I too expected the fireworks to be more spectacular. The disco ball was very disappointing. I have enjoyed my time here in Australia for the past 10 months and was really looking forward to my time on the harbour with my friends which I enjoyed immensely but my expectations were let down slightly. I hope I shall be around for a more spectacular show next year!! I did have a great New Year other than that and wish everyone a very prosperous New Year!!!
17 Jan YI XIONG Great firewook and perfect photos
17 Jan jona Avi and Jenny. Please remember what happened only a few days before our NYE.....To be honest i felt the same as u and being heavy into disco i thought they could've done more disco music ...Anyways I think they did tone it down alot cos of the tsunami in Asia, lets hope that next year our beautiful city and harbour will again put on the greatest show on earth on NYE!!!
18 Jan cazza the disco ball was badly place - like it was hanging awkwardly off the bridge. Perhaps it would of looked nicer - with one on each of the pillars of the bridge. .
19 Jan cara uk wow sydney looks fab man, ma sis had the joys of experiancing the NY in sydney, hopefully ill be there next year to see the disco ball and lovely fire works but hey you can only dream HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS.
22 Jan debi Does anyone have the stats on the disco ball? I heard that it's supposed to be about 20m in diameter and has 354 pinwheels. I walked past it the other night whilst crossing the bridge and up close, it is huge!, yet looked so tiny against the backdrop of the bridge and the fireworks. I'm just curious to know how big those pinwheels actaully are and how much the whole thing weighs.
25 Jan Ifor from Milton Keynes Brilliant pictures a shame I was not there
27 Jan alpha Great pics man..I did not have a camera but went there with my folks - bradfield park..special nite so appreciate the pics
28 Jan tim tam Love the pics,wish i was there.I will be there this year though..
28 Jan leeanza midnight was the best - what a backdrop that hanger!
31 Jan ROSEPURPLE My city of Sydney!!!! Paradise on Earth! love ya!!! Rose
3 Feb charlie pip I miss NYeve in sydney.... i am a pyro who used to help out
4 Feb Angel Thanks Rose! I have to see this someday!!
4 Feb Nino I was watching it but without music. Where I can find music from the firework to add it to my video?
11 Feb Kim from US spent New years in Sydney. Fireworks great... Crowd great. Only problem was after trying to get public transportation back to North ryde. Communication problems and logitics
14 Feb Ahmed Roney 2004 was crying bye, 2005 was coming with a smile “Hi!”
14 Feb Konika Moushumi Khan That was the Vincent’s starry, starry night and kept my mind high..
21 Feb Stephanie I think it is extremly appualing to no that so much money is being spent on these festives when things like Health facilities are struggling to forefill there purpose.
21 Feb ROSEPURPLE I never get tired of look at this site because is the wonderful city I live for years now
22 Feb Fernando Stephanie - I think your spelling (maybe typing) and lack of spirit are APPALLING. No fun until we fix all the problems of the world.......right.
29 Mar Carina Fireworks were good, i think we should just enjoy them there's money for health somewhere
5 May Kat Can I just say that Sydney friggen rocks ! Our NYE is one that people from all over the world watch, so why not be proud of our fireworks and celebrations !? I can't understand why people are so damn critical ! Get a life and be happy dudes !
17 Jun Darcy Kiama Another good cracker night
17 Jun Sonya Kiama fireworks can make everyone's life sparkle and vibrate with joy no matter what age, creed or belief, sick or not,,, just enjoy the moment! so many do!
19 Jun Elsie Innes The lights and fireworks are spectacular
21 Jun ayad I was there.......it was totally awesome...looking forward to the next year's....i will be in perth but i wont miss it i will come to sydney in the NYE .. see you soon sydney
26 Jun Yasu From Japan It was unspeakable just very sencitive and beautiful .I wish ,Everybody can be see that fire works and peace will come all of the world as soon as possible
3 Jul Flying Penguin, Vancouver I wish we had the same sort of NY celebration on our Burrard St Bridge - it looks very much alike!
7 Jul Ralph, Toronto, Canada Wish I were there to see it. Maybe some day.
2 Aug Angela &Wolfgang it was wonderful! a big party with nice people!
3 Aug Michael Theodoridis Sydney These photos are abosolutely awesome. Who wouldn't wanna be here
10 Nov 10 nov this are the most best moments off life thanks
21 Nov Manda They lool So Totaly Awsome
21 Nov Manda They look So Totaly Awsome
20 Dec Dez I was so smashed last year but still remember the fireworks
28 Dec guan Sydney is the greatest city in the world! ...Great fireworks every year! love it.
1 Jan Samantha I Went yesterday to watch the fireworks and it was the best but short
9 Jan aravind its gr888......hope something like that in india sooner
22 Jan hardik ,sydney that was the amazing night and it was capt in my mind high.
22 Mar ben duke were do i get the video???? i wanna watch agen
10 May Kerrin, Sydney I taped it i have taped them since 2003 lol if you want a copy i can always give you one
10 May Kerrin, Sydney wait i watched these yesterday lol i was bored and there was nothing on TV lol i am weird
5 Aug William, Sydney i want a copy of the fireworks
28 Sep june uk we were there for NY 2004 and we couldnt get near i was so disappointed not to get some good pics as we had been there in 2002 for the first time and it was awesome i will definitely try again but thanks for the pics, made me feel a little better !! just discovered your site - excellent
4 Nov Sarah, Australia Sydney really is the most beautiful Harbour in world!!
8 Nov cailan lowson ,wigan i was there it was a long way but it was faith it
2 Jan DB They were great here we come 07
26 Mar EMMA AND AMY this is cool
8 Apr Travis- MD USA Really, Really nice display!
18 Apr Brian Sydney Excellent pics. Would like to have seen the settings
21 Apr sally mein now that is art
30 Apr joanna - Finland These pictures are FANTASTIC, AMAZING, SUPERB!! I wish I will someday be there to celebrate New Year's Eve... It looks like loads of fun. Awesome. Thank you for the experience of even seeing these pictures!! Thank you!!!
15 Jun alex, france great pics.
29 Jun baakar Looks good! Very nicely done.
13 Jul Phil Uk Was there with Martin and Chris it was
13 Jul Phil Bolton 2007 Trust me it was the best ever, pist at top of the Disney Tower with all the guys, drinking champs it was great. Will be there again, have $2k left to spend
23 Jul Ravi Rachakonda Excellent Job guys
24 Nov Riken, Sydney sydney is fentastic city in the world and fentastic fireworks on 31st dec nye
10 Sep Liam Spencer that was fentastic in the world you are the best i cannot wait for the next one thank you very much
22 Oct habib dabi boom boom goes the fireworks
 
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