American Reacts to Sydney Spectacular 2025 Fireworks Show

[@giobozzreacts]

This was wild best fireworks ive ever seen suggest Australian videos for me to react to, fill this reaction request form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceysrMyvv0lt-AjofMukRQ3P8CviLGZnrjXI_FMGaTDNB6hQ/viewform?usp=sf_link LINK to original Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX2ce42Gjr-Jgck

[@michaelmurray3800]

Its next level. I'm sure there is a doco on the preparation they go through for the New Years Eve display and how long it takes as I've seen it. I'd suggest you look it up and you could watch it in your own time. They have already started to prepare for 2026.

[@doubledee9675]

And to add a point - don't forget that here it's midsummer, so there are many, many people lining the shores of the harbour, or partying in nearby parks

[@davidbrown9015]

As others have already commented, over $6 million AUD which is around $4 million USD.

[@Mightymick114]

You can walk across the top of the bridge

[@virginiaviola5097]

See if you can find any videos on White Night in Melbourne (Oz, not Florida) . It’s called that because all the buildings in the city are lit up with laser projections. And, in local lingo, it’s pronounced Melbn , not Melborn .

[@charlesyateschalfant]

I'm from Sydney and I can assure you everything you see is real. The Italian Aussie family who put this on each year are considered the worlds best. Almost every year the Sydney fireworks are the best in the world.

[@Hedriks]

I believe Sydney sets the stage for NYE. They've made the world pick their game up.

[@lizann3058]

ENJOY! 🇦🇺 🐨

[@lizann3058]

It's all in the timing...along with the music.

[@mera1379]

​@@lizann3058yeah enjoy the same old sheet show 😂

[@ibanezlaney]

@@mera1379 The tourism dollars it brings in is many millions more than what it costs to put on.

[@oliverbendallcharles]

The waterfall at the end is something they do every year because it is just so visually stunning.

[@jamesdavis9737]

The gold waterfall tradition goes way back to the 80's and its a crowd favourite moment, so they keep doing it. Good way to also trigger the finale :P

[@aidenplaysyt2613]

@@mera1379 You have been commenting on EACH COMMENT SHITTING ON AUSTRALIA..... Kindly be under a rock.

[@RachelDavies-wn7ir]

​@@jamesdavis9737Firefall rather than waterfall!

[@Lilione111]

And popular. I think there would a lot of complaints & disappointed if they didn’t include it 😂

[@michaelcruze-r7p]

and because its a favourite

[@Jules-Minty]

I’ve been living in Australia for 22 years. I was born in the UK black Jamaican and I thought the UK had really good fireworks but Sydney is the best in the world. It’s amazing. It’s magical. It’s so spectacular you can’t beat it anywhere else. The people and the environment everybody is respectful. There are two firework events one at 9 o’clock fireworks for the children who stay out late to watch them and the 12 o’clock fireworks. It’s fantastic. It’s what makes Sydney New Year is the best?

[@adaptivelogic1354]

I hope you are enjoying Australia ... as a secondary teacher I love the diversity of the students I am now seeing coming though the system .... Not to mention the diversity of the TEACHERS!!! When I started teaching n 1975 (yes 50 years ago!!) ... the students were all white aussies (maybe a few greeks or italians)... by the late 70's lots of Vietnamese & Cambodians ...since then we just opened our arms and said we don't care where you come from, what language you speak, or what colour skin you have ... jump into the Aussie backyard pool ... contribute what you can ... because the more you contribute the more you will get back!!

[@sugarplumk2381]

My daughter used to run up the street with us, where we gathered with neighbours to watch the 9 pm fireworks. We live in a high point and could see a little bit of the higher fireworks. We could hear them too. Fun times. Great atmosphere. You get to see much more on screen though and there are more to watch at midnight. The children love the 9 pm ones. It’s late enough for them.

[@JBLegal09]

Sydney fireworks is put on by the Foti family, 4 generations here in Australia. They've also done numerous Olympics and Commonwealth Games across the world - arguably the best there is.

[@aussieguy3689]

Just don't ask them to pick the song / music its absolutely terrible only the club rats would listen to crap like that , But stunning fireworks displays year after year but you would have to be on drugs to pick the music that was chosen

[@Maireadmoss]

​@@aussieguy3689 I was thinking probably Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish would have no trouble writing something for it.

[@DavidPola1961]

Before them it was Howard and Sons at Riverstone

[@a85cc]

⁠@@aussieguy3689years ago the soundtrack was just as creative and iconic as the fireworks display itself. It would often be tracks that represented either popular music from the previous year or events of that previous year (think music from the Sydney Olympics, or Candle in the Wind from Princess Diana’s funeral, or XYZ pop star’s big hit from the last 12 months, or for the millennium they had iconic music of the 20th century). The fireworks would all be intricately timed to the music. Due to the messiness of music rights these days particularly online, they now put the fireworks to a very generic sounding original track like this one. That way they can put out the live stream online and allow people everywhere to share it, react to it etc without the risk of copyright mess… while the official TV broadcast still features an original soundtrack. Unfortunately it means most people who ever see it get the boring version lol

[@Buddy89538]

The Foti Family fireworks is also contracted to provide pyrotechnics to all the major NRL, Soccer, Cricket and various other sporting competition fixtures through the season and some of the biggest festivals and concerts in Australia.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Cost $6 Million to put this on, brings in estimated $280 Million to Sydney economy so well worth it.

[@Nuka1o1-Nuka]

That's correct $6 million dollar for 9 tons this year

[@jamesdavis9737]

People think its a waste of money but many medium-small businesses rely on the event. It's worth it

[@jeanette4719]

Yes, the tourist dollars make this event possible and good on Sydney fabulous show

[@lowerthenthelowestdeck]

My cousin works for the company that does it every year way more then million

[@jamesdavis9737]

@@T-Kaos people have been saying its a waste of taxpayers money. I love how these comments have been crushed with facts of why the show is amazing for three days now. Love it

[@ianclark7948]

Amazing yeah? Australia can afford to put on a free show for it's people and still have universal health care. 🎉

[@A2thaMFK]

It's actually a huge money spinner for the NSW Government. It cost around $6 Million to do and it generates around $300 Million for NSW in Tourism etc.

[@phunk8607]

Actually billions of dollars 💵 worth of free PR and ads that sometimes money can’t buy. So those who often say it’s a waste of many are those who don’t understand how money works 😂

[@deborahroberts1734]

♥️🇦🇺♥️🇦🇺♥️😘

[@Dave-vu3yn]

Quality shade. Good work

[@slavaukraini404]

No it can't. It is borrowing money and Medicare is slowly collapsing. Check the numbers and try again. Young Australian taxpayers can't afford the taxes they are paying as they can't even afford somewhere to live. The U.S. economy is far more productive and is outperforming the Australian economy and the AUD is worth 62 US cents. Don't listen to Australians. They are brainwashed by their Government and delusional. The U.S. has 350 million people and Australia only has 25 million. They did have a mining boom but they squandered the lot.

[@lynndally9160]

And that's just Sydney, every capitol city in Aus, has it's own display. The Sydney fireworks have always been amazing and set the bar for the rest of the world. The Foti family are pyrotechnical geniuses.

[@aussieragdoll4840]

Well, the Foti family have been doing this since 1793 9originally in Messina, Italy, until they migrated to Australia in the early 1950s.

[@andersonomo597]

I was at a venue where we could see just the top of the bridge and whatever was high in the sky from 3 of the barges. The footage is great because it covers so much BUT the fireworks are WAY more stunning in real life. So very proud of my city! HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone from Oz!!

[@vinniequodling1678]

By chance were you at observation hill?

[@andersonomo597]

@@vinniequodling1678 No, I was at the Warringah Bowling Club at Mossman. West Memphis was playing, they're a really great 'pub' band, everyone had a great time, we saw the top of the fireworks without the pressure and stress of the crowds, watched the whole thing on TV the next day. There's nothing like seeing it live but gosh it's an effort to do so. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you!!

[@BloxStreetPOV2005]

I moved out of Sydney years ago, this is quite literally the only thing I miss.

[@starlightshimmery]

We used to gather at the top of the hill in North Sydney to see the fireworks, it was deafeningly wonderful echoing around all the buildings. It felt like it was blasting through your whole being at that close range. All the surrounding streets some out while we’re waiting and it’s a nice atmosphere like a street party.

[@williecoulter1091]

Nothing says New Year like that waterfall every year it makes it for me!

[@MichaelThomas-qn2og]

I have been to 8 different major cities around the world over last 15 years, No one comes near to the Fireworks in Sydney on NYE. Every year it gets bigger and better with fireworks, lasers and effects happening all over the Harbour (The Bridge, Opera House, Luna Park and more)

[@56music64]

One million people watching this in person, lining the harbour foreshore. Sydney Harbour most beautiful and largest harbour in the world lined with multi million dollar homes with this view

[@Ocean23457]

One of them being Ben Pasternak

[@EvanHart-j9n]

The fireworks are electrically connected and controlled by computer. The music from radio stations is synchronised with the fireworks. Here is your official invitation to come and see us all whenever you might like to come.

[@hothead2306]

The Foti family have done the Sydney New Years fireworks since 1998. It takes them roughly 10 months to put their idea into reality and this years cost around $6.8 million or $45k per minute but generated around $156 million in extra spending. I was on a Navy ship during the 2000 New Years fireworks in Sydney, best seat in the house and it was spectacular. They are the best at what they do and Sydney has the best New Years celebrations.

[@Lilione111]

The video doesn’t even do it justice. You gotta be there!!! It feels way bigger in person. America doesn’t always have the biggest & the best 🤭

[@Prsboy78]

As Sydney Australia is one of the first to bring in the New year it is watched by the world. This is 9 tons of fireworks at an estimated cost of $7 million and one hell of a party.

[@paulnew8453]

What can I say, when we go, we go BIG

[@jenniferdontworry1349]

I agree is Australians do we celebrate with go big or go home for new years Sydney done good this year hope it's like it next year too

[@debbiedenman1008]

you have to be there to realise how fantastic and beautiful it is, the smells and excitement, it's something you will never forget. And we get to experience this every new year.

[@mikeyhau]

I was lucky enough to see the New Year fireworks in Sydney a few years ago. We had a great view from Balmain Point. WOW!!

[@jayemes1552]

I've loved watching this again with you, knowing that the finale would blow your mind 😂 Happy new year from Oz ✌️

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

More firepower on that bridge than the whole of the Australian Defence Force🤣. Happy New Year everyone. I live 2333 kms North of Sydney but must say I am proud to be an Aussie when I see that. Sydney certainly is a beautiful city, especially around the harbour.

[@GinaBell-i7r]

Delightful to watch your reaction. Yes, they are all real and they are awesome. Happy new year from Sydney! You need to book your airline ticket for next year. Come and see it for yourself.

[@jacquelinekeeling495]

They are definitely the most spectacular fireworks anywhere on Earth, and have been for many years. Since our millennium fireworks the avalanche at the end of the display is a signature, like an icon, for these Sydney fireworks. Stunning doesn’t do it justice 👏🎆🎇🌆

[@Danger_Mouse_00]

We get this every year in Sydney. Its just the norm for us. 😎👌

[@skippyoz3366]

I swear every single day I think how lucky I was to be born in Australia 🇦🇺. I love this country and the people. Peaceful, beautiful, clean, social responsibility, care for the environment, beautiful weather….im in heaven. Even if you are broke you can still go to the beach, parks, catch a ferry on our breathtaking harbour for a few dollars, get medical care, social welfare etc.

[@Jennifer-mv9pg]

Best city, best harbour, best country. We are blessed!

[@louiserawle8999]

I am a true blue Aussie 78 year lod Granny.I Know how blessed I am to be born in this glorious country...Happiness is Australia.❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤

[@louiserawle8999]

I am not a Sydney sider but have lived and worked all over this blessed land..Limestone Coast South OZ now..😊❤😂😊❤😂

[@jlockz7061]

Sydney Sider here. Grew up watching this every year and it never gets old. I can’t be anywhere else on new years, it’s just not the same! No new years event comes close to Sydney Fireworks on NYE! All the best in 2025 everyone!!🎉🎉

[@rodneyredcliffe497]

I live in Australia and it gets better every year

[@Aarav_Vispute]

I live in SYD, and yes, this is what our fireworks look like 🎉🎆✨️ It very advanced and beautiful, and they do in a way to not cause too much air pollution. 🎉🎉

[@Maireadmoss]

Wonderful display of chemistry and physics. Thanks science, and thanks Foti family. Fireworks and coffee, thanks Italian immigrants.

[@michaelparsons5299]

Agree 💯Thanks for the bloody beautiful food too!

[@GinaBell-i7r]

Italians do everything better!

[@shanegates678]

I lived in Kirribilli for 6 years with front and centre views of circular quay, the bridge and opera house. You could feel the explosions. The streets were packed, and everyone was vibing. It's a great thing to experience.

[@dorapozidis1841]

If our PM is currently at Kirribilli House, then I feel sorry for his dog Toto. Those fireworks would've driven him insane.

[@FoLlOwThEwHiTeRaBbIt1]

This is truly Amazing and beautiful! Best fireworks in the World! 🌍 ❤️

[@Buddy89538]

I live over 12miles (20km) away from the City and you can see and feel the pyrotechnics in the show. The amount of explosions in one show it’s incredible.

[@bceyre8204]

As an Australian, watching these fireworks is always beautiful. Watching on tv is great, but nothing beats actually being down their on NYE to celebrate. This is what 9 tonnes of fireworks look like, spread up and down Sydney Harbour. 🥰

[@NeilHarvey-z8d]

It's worth noting that was the 2nd fireworks of the night, the first one being 9pm so kids can watch it and then off to bed. Having witnessed it first-hand I have to I was overwhelmed, it seemed so surreal. Anyway, I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@lillibitjohnson7293]

There’s over 1 million people from all over the world on the foreshore watching this. It goes for 30 minutes . Every Capitol site and every largish town has their own fireworks. That’s our carbon emissions for the whole year right there lmao

[@kjau7928]

As a very proud Australian, Sydney's fireworks show is the best in the world. To experience in person is very overwhelming. The same family has done the fireworks for over 36 years now. They take pride in the display and step it up every year. I am happy to see your reactions of awe and surprise. Australia is very real and yes, the fireworks are over 10 million for 2 shows 9pm and midnight.

[@ThatUFOShowUFOBusters]

🎉 yes it’s real mate ❤ Happy New Year friend from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@Mister6]

I timed our drive that night to be on the bridge for the 9pm fireworks. My daughter got some great Insta pics and videos. EVERYONE was going under 20KM/h, it took almost 10 minutes to cross so we saw the lot. Fantastic!

[@mollymcglee]

Hello! Casually reading off a newsletter from The Sydney Morning Herald here, the 2024-25 NYE fireworks had nine tonnes of fireworks launched at 16 different locations over the 20 minutes of show, which was 8 minutes longer than the 12 minute 2023-24 fireworks. There were also 23,000 individual pyrotechnic shots, 40,000 shooting ground-based effects and more than 13,000 aerial shells included in the display with an estimated cost of $6.3 million AUD--says SBS Australia. The fireworks stretched seven kilometres (if I'm calculating correctly, that's 22965.9 feet (sorry Americans if this doesn't make sense!)) and reached a height of 450 metres! Also, there was more than 1000 boats on the water... best view ever! Sorry for ranting all, Happy New Year!

[@edwardrodgers9383]

A million people line the shores of Sydney Harbour!!!🤺🐊🇦🇺🦘

[@videowilliams]

That was a fun response :D These fireworks whose cost repays in tourist receipts have just been getting bigger and more intense for decades now. And Sydney folks who spend the day just jostling for a good viewing position tend to get quite hoity-toity in reviewing one display over another. You, on the other hand, came to it fresh. It IS amazing and I personally spent 7 hours in transit plus another 2 hours walking just to catch a decent glimpse. Happy '25, man! 🌠

[@lorrainecostanzo9092]

Don't forget it's in the middle of our dry summers, I think that's why they have it over the Sydney harbor Bridge as it's safer over water

[@louislynge]

Everyone needs to be in Sydney for at least 1 new years. It is always fun, great fireworks shows and then the parties afterwards are freeking great!

[@kevinliu6937]

I've been living in Sydney for 24 years & every year the NYE fireworks are like that, it doesn't surprise me as I'm a local, man!

[@fbryce1ify]

there are so many vantage points in the suburbs that all the people at home can find a spot in their local area. and the cheers at the end ring around the city

[@RachelXKnight666]

The waterfall fireworks off the Harbour bridge is my highlight EVERY year

[@MandaMoo88]

I live in Sydney yes it is real every year that's how we role

[@brisg74]

It's a really fun event to go to. This was my second time. Just a tip for people wanting to visit and see the show: attend for the atmosphere but the best view is the official video clip. The harbour is large and only one or two spots give you the entire view, while many many others are either partial views or obstructed. So adjust your expectations if planning to visit :-) First time round, I watched from Dawes Point, arriving at 11:30pm (half hour before), and perfect views of the bridge and harbour (videos in my channel). In fact, I could feel the heat off the waterfall fireworks. Second time round, I watched from Mrs Macquaries Point, arriving at 10:30am (thirteen hours before), and the views obstructed by trees. Moments before countdown tourists pushed in front of me and blocked my view with their cameras. Parents put their children on their shoulders. I rushed to another spot not so crowded and started recording. I didn't get to see the countdown but recorded it by raising my camera above the crowds. Another important tip: the better views are from inclines. Like watching at the cinemas, an incline means someone in front of you isn't blocking your view. It was my friend's first time, and we separated when he rushed forward to get a better view. He wasn't happy when he came back and didn't want to talk about it. Just remember, if you attend, be happy with the atmosphere - anything more is a bonus.

[@RoyGardnerra]

Joyful to watch your enjoyment. Happy New Year

[@nhangnguyen5252]

The preparation for the 2025 fireworks started in 2023. It took nearly two years of preparation to make this magical event

[@RachelXKnight666]

This Italian family are next level when it comes to fireworks. I hope it always stays in their family

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

❤😂❤ Whoa really

[@aussieragdoll4840]

@@RachelXKnight666The Foti family have been doing firework displays (originally in Messina, Italy, before migrating to Australia in the early 1950s) since 1793. More than 230 years. I think the family will be doing this for a lot longer.

[@RachelXKnight666]

@@aussieragdoll4840 I knew that their name started with FO but couldn’t remember the rest of the name 🤣 I hope that they legit carry it on forever. They were legit born for this role

[@User1975-]

Ah bro, I work on an indigenous charter boat company and I was there!!! It was truly spectacular!!! Our government gets this right every single year !!

[@nicolelubelski2760]

Oops also, with such Huge crowds, they have Ambo Medics on push bikes & on feet. Basically every major City in 🇦🇺 does this for public safety.

[@juneprice55]

I was laughing at how frantic it gets. I’m a Sydney born but now rural resident and Sydney loves a flashy party

[@aussieragdoll4840]

Well, it;s not known as the Emerald City for nothing…

[@KayeNash-g2o]

Yes that's real, we see it every year!

[@joc161]

Every Aussie looks forward to seeing what the Foti family do for new years. They never disappoint and get better every year. It’s amazing to see and everyone with a boat vies for the best spot on the harbour. There’s barges all along the river and on the harbour. The timing is amazing

[@edwardrodgers9383]

IT's REAL!!!! I go see it every year!!!🤺🐊🇦🇺🦘

[@paulmcmullan9931]

Until you have actually visited the Sydney Harbour Bridge, you really cannot appreciate the scale of what you just watched. The bridge is 1,149 metres (3,770 feet) in length and 134 meters (440 feet) above sea level. The 2025 fireworks cost over $7 million using 9 tonnes (18,000 lb) of fireworks and over 1 million people were harbour side to watch the show. The theme of this year’s fireworks was Barangaroo; who was an indigenous elder of the Cammeraygal people at the time European colonisation. That projection of a person dancing on the bridge pylons was probably an artistic representation of Barangaroo.

[@PatriciaMilton-d5b]

I am from Sydney Australia and yes the fireworks were awesome , we had drones with fireworks....

[@alanpaterson7359]

You got the abridged version, the full video is about twenty two minutes long and bare in mind that was the second show of the night, the first being about 10 minutes or so long for the kiddies. The editing was good but when you are there everything seems much more co-ordinated and synchronized. A million plus people from all over the world, spread out all over the most beautiful harbour in the world and all feeling and spreading the love. Worth every cent! I certainly want to experience it again. I think guts up on a bobbing boat sipping Champagne and munching on Hors d'oeuvres would be the go.

[@DSashie]

Nothing like seeing it in real life… love your reaction 🎉

[@PETERWATT-ly5yt]

we have been doing this for many, many years, it is put on by the city of Sydney and the state government people come from all around the world just to see it and its free unless you go to a special ticketed area

[@suzie4211]

Thank you for sharing your video. The Sydney Harbour fireworks is a huge event each year for Sydney. The fireworks are spread out over a massive 7 kilometre span around the Sydney Harbour foreshores and waterways. The fireworks are placed in different locations.. and are operated from barges off the water. The fireworks show runs around 12 to 15 minutes, and blast over 50,000 fireworks across the city.. at a cost of around $7 million. The Foti family have been responsible for the last 3 decades of the Sydney NYE fireworks. They are renowned for their phenomenal pyrotechnic displays.. and their fireworks legacy dates back to the 1700s. Every year the show introduces a different theme. Over a million people line around the foreshore.. as well as over a 1,000 boats in the harbour to watch the display. There are also boats lit up that cruise around the Sydney Harbour throughout the night.. taking part in the “parade of lights” on the harbour.. tour operated for people who want to watch the show from the water. Many travel from around the world to witness it. The most popular locations are The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House precinct.. yet there are many other great vantage points around Sydney where the fireworks can be seen. There are 2 fireworks shows on the night. A show at 9pm.. specifically for families and their children.. then the major show at midnight. The main attraction of the night is the waterfall off the Bridge.❤Happy New Year. 🎉

[@1218omaroo]

As an Aussie somewhat used to this, I was in New York several years ago and fortunate enough to be in Times Square for the ball drop. Well, the ball dropped, and that was it. Well done New York! ;) LOL

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

😂😂❤

[@roberte5057]

I love your expressions.

[@garycollinsimabigfan342]

Bro watch vivid in Sydney every year its a light spectacular honestly the drone show is amazing

[@Mad1tn]

I was there it was so beautiful and crazy, I recommend you to come to Sydney’s fire works new years. It is unbelievable 🎉

[@sanna_3941]

I live in Sydney...It is real, and it happens every single year here mate!

[@RUBYRULEZ_0]

Just did a form! Happy new years from Penrith, Sydney Australia

[@dizzyyaya1076]

Any aussies remember the annual Sky Show events in Adelaide? That was around 30 minutes of fireworks and then the partying to the music and the skylights and lasers set to the music too. Fun memories for all ages. I wish they would bring that back. 🎉🎉😊

[@murraybruce1345]

New Years is a huge tourist boom for Us here in OZ. Thousand of people come to see it from all over the world. It cost millions of dollars and it makes ten times that in tourism. You have Christmas, Summer, Surf, Sun, Beaches, New Years and all this.

[@moniquedoherty8831]

Australian pyrotechnics are the best in the world. The buyers come from all around the world to a tiny country town for a night of fireworks like this in September to showcase their latest fireworks. I was impressed when they were able to fire off love hearts a few years back at the buyers showcase.

[@milliechook7375]

When we have a fireworks show, we have a fireworks SHOW!

[@mmyrt]

Sydney is blessed with its Harbour, hence has the space for the fireworks, while its shores are full of admirers. Some million and a half staying on its shores, seating, relaxing, or having a barbeque enjoying the event

[@hunt4thetruth]

Awesome! 1.5 million people pack the Sydney foreshore to watch these every New Years. Go Aussie!

[@suasanqt9992]

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[@giobozzreacts]

Happy new year!!

[@glenod]

9 tons. only 9 tons of fireworks.

[@suasanqt9992]

@@glenodMy Bad I still have a hangover😂🤥🤣HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@prettycenya]

Don’t worry, the government got ten-fold due to the fireworks display

[@bluckfox]

@@giobozzreacts that is real it is works they are Pyrotechnician they are all porgamed to llight then all up tt they use computer's great video

[@KatieeGloria]

We used to have an emoji type thing on the bridge and it was different every year and it was how we brought the new year in was seeing the fireworks and to see what the bridge showed... Like ❤🌸 and stuff...

[@giobozzreacts]

Sounds amazing

[@chrisboxsell4981]

Eternity was beautiful but the giant disco ball was stunning.

[@karenmitting7181]

We have fireworks display’s celebrating new years in most of our capital city’s. World class pyrotechnic experts put on these shows, usually from multiple barges on the water and from the tops of our skyscrapers for fire safety. They usually go for about 30 minutes and are choreographed to music on local radio stations. We are very fortunate our government pays for these extravaganza’s. This year’s Sydney NYE Fireworks cost $6.3 Million AUD. Happy New Year!

[@rickandersen2284]

Even in the cities English is a very hard language to learn.

[@lillibitjohnson7293]

The city of Sydney council pays for the fireworks

[@aussieguy3689]

Bit of wrong info there mate , they go for about 15 mins and its only 1 song that was chosen that you will not be listening to on radio and just the fireworks alone cost 6.9 million plus all the other costs involved .

[@janetpendlebury6808]

@@aussieguy3689 They went on for longer than 15 mins, and yes they cost that, but bring in $280 million in tourism etc, so a good money making event.

[@JABM-AU]

The Pyrotechnic Engineers who made it possible are an Italian Australian family. And, they have won multiple awards internationally.

[@farmer-zx7ct]

The New Years fireworks are simply amazing. They go back as far as the 90s, I use to work on the bridge years ago and the highlight was the setting them up each New Year's Eve and hearing the crowds reaction whilst watching from the top of the bridge. The waterfall at the end always looks amazing.

[@jsegal8385]

There was another one earlier for the families with young kids who would be asleep at 12. also, it went around 8 k up the harbour

[@debkendall]

1 million people were on the foreshore around the harbour watching

[@bshorrock69]

I'm from Sydney and the fireworks and display goes all the way down the harbour - some are on the bridge, others are on barges in the harbour - almost to Parramatta who then have their own fireworks displays during the night... There are 2 sessions - a 9pm and then a midnight show - it costs about $6 million in fireworks

[@shingakiri3585]

Can confirm, the waterfall of fire is actual fire. I have been next to the bridge when it went off and you can feel the heat from where I was standing. It's only possible because the bridge is, well, a bridge! It pretty much wouldn't be possible otherwise, partially because of the exclusion zone required and partially because our country seems to ignite at he strike of a match. That said, I heard Dubai does something similar. The fireworks are spectacular to see in person. Do recommend if you ever get the chance.

[@barnowl.]

Whereas Sydney's New Year Fireworks are mainly featured around the Harbour Bridge, the city of Melbourne spreads them out around the huge city centre, river and port.

[@daveg2104]

There are other NYE celebrations in other suburbs, put on by other councils/clubs, complete with fireworks. I could hear (and partly see) 2 fairly big ones from my place in the 'burbs. This is the Sydney City Council display. There were also fireworks at Darling Harbour at the same time this was going on.

[@CheeseStick_]

Maybe don’t say around the harbour bridge as Thai area is actually called the darling harbour not just that fireworks were going off everywhere around Sydney just the cameras and drones focused on Thai as its the main event

[@Dr_KAP]

@@CheeseStick_ Thai ??? 🤔 nope. Fireworks were centred around the Harbour bridge

[@Buddy89538]

The focal point is the Harbour bridge. No other Australian city has anything similar and aesthetically pleasing. Seeing fireworks off buildings is great, but off the Harbour Bridge….thats amazing.

[@daveg2104]

@@Buddy89538 The interesting thing is, one of the reasons why JJC Bradfield recommended an arch design was because it would provide a place for celebratory/patriotic symbols to be displayed. The original idea was to build a cantilever bridge, which Bradfield did next with the Story Bridge in Brisbane.

[@ThatUFOShowUFOBusters]

Dude you’re reactions are priceless ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@auslaner50]

Sydney prides itself as Australia does with our fireworks display.. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@josuahroberts978]

That's why Sydney is always known as the "one to beat" when it comes to New Years displays. :) If you think that's amazing, search for the Brisbane Riverfire, Perth Skyworks as well as other Sydney New Years eve shows! This show was even a record for Australian standards with 16 firing positions (launch areas) and 9 tons of fireworks! BTW, there was a smaller 9pm show for families as well LOL. :) And, that effect off the bridge is known as a "waterfall" and is always a highlight of any display. It also occurs during Brisbane Rivfire among others. HOnestly though, In my opinion, the London NYE of 2020 - 2023 were world class with narrated story, drones and fireworks synchronized with soundtrack etc.

[@aussieragdoll4840]

The Foti Family have been doing the Sydney Fireworks displays since 1998. The Foti family originally started doing fireworks displays in Messina, Italy in 1793. So they have doing these displays for over 230years. They are the world’s best at such displays. The fire curtain from the bridge is their signature move, and was first used during the Sydney Olympics.

[@lornacarlos]

Australia does this spectacular fireworks each new year.

[@samanthafairweather9186]

Our New Year's fireworks goes for nearly 15 minutes. Every year it gets bigger and better! I live about 25 KMs from the city, ( Clemton Park) and we have a great view of them from the end of my street. The same family has been doing them for years. They have pontoons all along the harbour, packed with fireworks. It's amazing to watch every single year.

[@HarlowPedersen]

I heard it, because of the noise i got to see it change from 2024 to 2025

[@crystalroseblue6760]

I saw it on TV a day my mind was blown away....these fireworks people are the best in the world.

[@LolangLayas]

Because Australia is the first country to celebrate new year ( our time is in the first latitude), sydney government spend millions of dollars every year and citizens anticipate such exciting and beautiful fireworks display. Many gather in parks, hotels and apartments around the bridge to witness such fantastic display of Aussie ingenuity. And welcomes the new year.

[@dee-smart]

Love the expressions on your face. Have a happy ascension to the 2nd realm in a few days or weeks time. Life as we know it is about to pixelate out.

[@ThatUFOShowUFOBusters]

It’s one thing us Aussies do extremely well we love our New Year’s party we love ❤ it

[@CaterinaPacialeo]

It's the best nights of the year, I've been on the harbour for NYE and it never gets old, it's a must. It's mindblowing and amazing.

[@BellaSlade-px8oo]

I LITERLLY stay up new years even to watch this loll Sometimes they even put the boats in the water and put fireworks on them loll 😂😂😂

[@nevyn_karres]

I really had no idea just how fantastic the Sydney NYE fireworks were/are, even though my parents paid a heap of money to go there and get the best seats a few years ago. That was a fantastic display. Next year they need more drones ;)

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Nah mate, it's fabulously OTT already 😂😂😂❤

[@nevyn_karres]

@@sampuatisamuel9785 Yeah it really is, but I recon drones will add to it.

[@Ken-f1q]

Melbourne set off 5 tons of fireworks from the tops of 27 skyscrapers. Every major city has massive fireworks displays for the New Year in Australia.

[@A2thaMFK]

I've seen Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney fireworks. Melbourne and Brisbane shows are like visiting Luna Park in St Kilda and Sydney's is like flying Business class to LA with family passes to Disney land and 6 flags magic mountain. 😁

[@claudiarebollo7398]

Happy New Year!!! From Sydney!!!