Sydney 2000 - Closing Ceremony | Sydney 2000 Replays

[@coolsoap8]

1:54:13 there’s just something so beautiful about hearing everyone in the stadium sing together

[@audreyltheseira4345]

Watching again instead of Paris 😅😅😅 Love watching the Olympians dancing to Paul Young's Love is in the air ❤

[@ArkanumFour]

John Howard's favourite song.

[@MB-hv6hw]

What a moment in history, I get chills when I watch this, I was 12 then, I'm 36 now, we've come far but still so much to do 24 years later

[@AsithaSamarawickrama]

What a statement 🔥

[@Salesiable]

Without a doubt the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games will always be the greatest and the proudest 2 weeks in Australia 🇦🇺 history and Australia’s Sporting History. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games have provided many great and wonderful memories that will stay with us forever for rest of our lives. We’ll continue to cherish and talk about The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games for many years and generations to come in the future. And the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games is still the best and the greatest Olympic Games ever staged in History.

[@sarthakgupta3371]

Then what about melbounre 1976

[@BernardSTASSEN-y2w]

The best show ever seen , Paris 2024 was bad and little !

[@kruger1411]

1:51:25 for Midnight OIl in their sorry suits. Absolutely brilliant! Sticking it up Howard! Well done!!!!

[@monalisa1280]

Thanks! 😍

[@Frazsier-lx1gr]

I think not many people in the stadium new what the sorry-suits were about and what the song is about. Hats off to Midnight Oil. 👍❤

[@audreyltheseira4345]

That was around the time they were trying for reconciliation & the stolen generation 😢 Think it was same time he was getting into politics. We got there finally with a SORRY ❤

[@audreyltheseira4345]

COINCIDENCE!!! I think not that Yothu Yindi followed after with the "Treaty" song 1:51:30 Beds are Burning by Midnight Oil "SORRY" clothing Yothu Yindi 1:56:22 "Treaty"

[@Just_a_ghost713]

50:40 after all these years the 2000 Sydney Olympics is still the best. The whole games was just a celebration from start to finish and a beautiful start to the new millennia. It wasn't big or grandiose, it was perfect.

[@davidjames-maddaford4531]

AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE........🎉❤

[@DonnaCross-b5f]

Absolutely Spectacular❤️❤️

[@renataherself]

listen, i’m 87´ baby and i still remember opening and closing ceremony, i salute you Australia❤️ my dream country to visit

[@markleon411]

"87' baby"? That's a really big baby.

[@audreyltheseira4345]

​@@markleon411😂😂😂

[@konrad4683]

❤❤ I was one of the 56 000 Volunteers at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, an experience that will live with me the rest of my life, The city of Sydney came alive for the 16 days in September, The Best Opening Ceremony to date even after watching the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony was a very big disappointment to see..it doesn't have anything on Sydney's Opening and Closing Ceremony's, Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil, Slim Dusty to name a few to close the Greatest Time Sydney and the World has Experienced.. Well Done Sydney and our Volunteers and the Australian Olympic Committee ... The Opening was a Truly magical experience especially when the Horses came out carrying the Olympic rings Flags then Hearing Human Nature and Julie Anthony sing Advance Australia Fair and then see the horses carry the Australian Flags out of the Stadium, itstill gives me chills everytime i see and hear it❤❤

[@jenniferbleuse3625]

I'm French and i totally agree. Sydney olympics were the best olympics

[@Alder2025]

A Austrália tem que sediar uma copa do mundo agora.

[@konrad4683]

I agree also,would be great to see here​@Alder2024

[@AvoidTheCadaver]

I also volunteered for the Olympics and scored a free ticket for the closing ceremony. Sat below the cauldron. It was one of the most epic experiences I'd ever had

[@mustafaishak3136]

Magical❤❤

[@brunopelaccini1207]

2:05:15 - Kylie Minogue entering 2:07:14 - Dancing Queen 2:18:24 - On a Night Like This

[@psandoval65]

T H A N K. Y O U.!

[@dianaradrodro8437]

66⁸1111q

[@Seki1987]

Where is the Waltzing Matilda?

[@tahuaroa]

i have loved Kylie since 1987 - when, as a 10 y/o maori boy I migrated from NZ to Australia. Kylie is the best❣️❣️❣️

[@oki__]

For anyone wondering Waltzing Matilda was in the opening ceremony of the Paralympics

[@fm6419]

I was there with a free ticket as I had been a volunteer at the Sydney Aquatic Centre. What a night and the joy on everyone's faces.

[@ScottSummers-h3x]

It must have been a blast. Lucky you

[@fm6419]

@@ScottSummers-h3x we worked hard for it and even the whole selection process was not easy

[@GeorgiaKev]

That must have been an amazing experience!

[@garrywallace1007]

I was there- I thought it was great on the night, but it was even more magnificent than I remember. The scale, the humour, the energy, the colour and movement and fun! This doesnt even show the biggest fireworks display in history straight after on the harbor...when the world was a better place.

[@dangerislander]

Just before 9/11 the world was so much better back then... security wasn't as tight and people weren't as hateful with eachother cause the cold war had ended a few years prior. Such a strange time of peace but something we should try to strive toward.

[@reignman0311]

Fully agreed, the world was A much better place..💯 percent!!!

[@YulkaGym]

I was an athlete inside the stadium, and to this day this closing ceremony gives me goosebumps. Simply THE BEST.

[@omnivision616]

I was 16 during the 2000 Olympics. The world really did feel different. Not just because I was a teenager. I wish we could go back.

[@imperijaable]

Yes, especially Nikki Webster singing We'll be one

[@alejandrohernandezrivera2467]

2:21:53 Men At Work - Down Under The other anthem of Australia 🇦🇺

[@musicalt1350]

Thanks 👌

[@emilymiles1219]

I came to see this thanks

[@redmihello1020]

The best open and close Olympic ceremony in the world.. Congratulation to Australia Nation...Brilliant..5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@frankkoehlerseg]

In my opinion, the Sydney 2000 closing ceremony was one of the most spectacular if not the best ever. I think the only one that rivals it is London 2012. The festive atmosphere, multicolored, its quasi-impromptu character, the athletes as the epicenter of the big party, the ability that Australians have to laugh at themselves, the multicolored tour to each of the elements that are the pride of the country, makes it unique and unrepeatable. It is not a solemn event, it is a party by and for athletes. 🎊🎉🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jakubwidlarz]

I'd disagree. In hindsight London was a bit vanilla.

[@strike1977]

Us Australians know how to Party!! This closing ceremony is far best out of all of them!!!

[@garrywallace1007]

@Engineer Markos Mataas Beijing opening yes, but the closing was a bit lame....

[@l.b7152]

Yeah agree. It certainly helps when the closing ceremony are able to use those late 90’s and early 2000 hits. But London 2012 was also good too.

[@Leefryyinc]

@Engineer Markos Mataas anyone can set off a firecracker mate!

[@default78643]

Midnight Oil's performance "Beds Are Burning" 1:51:29

[@loudenkliehr3633]

Thank you. Came here looking for that.

[@rezdog311]

@@loudenkliehr3633 Same here, That was Epic ;)

[@buddyrichrocks]

Yep same here... was only 15 in 2000 and didn't have a clue back then...

[@ojosdemosca]

thanks, amazing moment.

[@shaded2715]

I almost cried when the performance ended. Keep the Oils burning. Saludos de México, amigos 😃😎

[@kimmokurikka2334]

Singing ABBA Dancing Queen in Australia! What a perfect combination!

[@yianniathanasopoulos]

As a volunteer during the 2000 Sydney Games, I could not be any prouder of what our city accomplished! Thank you Juan for proclaiming our games as the ‘best Olympic Games ever!’

[@TheRealMcP]

As a spectator, this was for me the last great Olympic games. A really special one - it just never seemed as interesting after Sydney 2000. Thanks for being a part of it!

[@tylerkochman1007]

He did that at every Olympics, except Atlanta’s in 1996, which he simply called the “most exceptional” instead

[@hurkydoesntknow]

As someone who has hopes of volunteering at the 2028 Olympics, I just want to thank you for your time and energy you put into these games. I cannot imagine how you felt during your time in Sydney.

[@joshrees1985]

My late father was one too all the volunteers did a magnificent job I hope. I can follow my father and become a volunteer in 2032 even though I am in Sydney

[@tahuaroa]

@@hurkydoesntknow 2032 Brisbane!!!

[@thejackyjooj3861]

2:27:46 Slim Dusty 2:21:55 Down Under 1:59:00 Treaty 1:51:30 Beds are Burning

[@DerekBlank]

Absolutely insane performance from beginning to end, and I can't believe we can watch it for free in HD. Thank you Olympics KZbin channel, and Australia.

[@raulmartinezquiroz7386]

I remember I was 22 when I saw this spectacular ceremony on the TV, very early in the morning in the country where I live. I agree with this is one of the most spectacular closing ceremony, full of music, colors, energy and Australian icons indeed. I loved the Athens segment and I loved all the parade under the music of bands and singers. Congratulations Sydney.

[@MisterPolitical1]

is it Mexico?

[@MisterPolitical1]

Or you lived in the USA?

[@mgbell4917]

2:27:42 Slim Dusty - Waltzing Matilda

[@arjanpelle]

So grand to sing a song so clearly part of the Australian people and means much to them. Much more powerful than showing of some popstars who may have had international hits.

[@ZeZwede]

that's the one i was here for. thanks!

[@tedmink7568]

The handover from Sydney to Athens was so emotional...was on the verge of tears.😓 I can feel the power of the 12 gods of Olympia.

[@vinsgraphics]

Music by Vangelis (RIP)

[@joshrees1985]

@@vinsgraphics Vangelis was a brilliant composer I discovered his music just after this Ceremony

[@juliodelangelhernandezpere4007]

What is the name of all the music or the name of the music or song in the handover ceremony from Sydney to Athens, place of origin of the Olympic Games????

[@zara4793]

It showed so much respect, reverence and something divine. It was more than just bringing the games home, they were honouring a part of their countries history and culture.

[@debonidaniel]

​@@juliodelangelhernandezpere4007Vangelis produced the handover ceremony with the same song used at the Athens 2004 logo video launched in 1999.

[@AshishSingh-rb8kv]

Twenty one years ago I watched it after school and never imagined I will live in Australia one day.These Aussie legends were totally awesome. Beautiful land down under❤️

[@sketcheswithjakefreeman7083]

Welcome - where are you from?

[@lukasthelight]

Same here, ended up living in former Olympic village :D

[@Zzyzzyzzs]

Me too. I was 12. Was lucky enough to move to Australia five years later; still there 18 years later. Knowing what I now know about Australia, its society, its culture and its history, it is a country I am proud to call home. And like every home, you want to make it the best it can be for all. I now understand the point of having Midnight Oil and Yothu Yindi look John Howard in the eye on the biggest stage of all and state their terms. I did not understand the message then; I do now. As immigrants, we must not fail Australia. Respect and a fair go for all. Pay the rent, pay our share, treaty now.

[@markleon411]

@@Zzyzzyzzs nicely said. Respect.

[@audreyltheseira4345]

​@@sketcheswithjakefreeman7083 name is Punjabi, so Punjab

[@barrusbarrusman9319]

I remember watching this closing ceremony on TV. I was 14 at that time, and when Nikki Webster came on with her song, I fell in love with that girl instantly. I though she was super cute, and I loved the song too. It was truly magical for me to see her, and to hear her sing that song. As a young teenager I truly was in love with her at that moment. I am so thankful that I now found this video and could see it again. I will never forget when I was sitting there, watching her in the year 2000. It was a pure teenage crush. I still enjoy that song with her very much and have today that CD-single in my collection. Thank you.

[@miaava2456]

Gosh Kylie is so stunning 😭😭

[@ashleysvoboda8331]

37:27 is the first Olympic moment that I can recall throughout my entire life, and I still get goosebumps every time I watch it.

[@hopel5292]

my personal goosebumbs start from 35:44. I can't hold my tears from the deep emotions

[@susanung9228]

2:05:15 - KYLIE MINOGUE!!!

[@fabianohza7749]

so hot 🤤

[@Onyx765]

She looked just like Margot Robbie's Barbie💖😎

[@lexx555]

I didn't think they could get more Australian than Men At Work singing the "unofficial" national anthem and then Slim Dusty came out. I still remember watching this live. Still get goosebumps

[@christosstamato527]

This was barely 'Men At Work' though.

[@mattanderson6336]

The Seekers should have sung ‘I Am Australian’

[@jesusdavis2941]

@@mattanderson6336 o believe so, that was missing. And Nicole Kidman? Didn't see her either

[@thejackyjooj3861]

@@mattanderson6336 I Am Australian would have made the performance

[@MsJubjubbird]

I thought the unofficial national anthem was The Voice??

[@jfilesgraphics]

From 1:00:00 until the flame is extinguished is so emotional...my goodness. Olympiad will always belong to Greece, where it all started.

[@ScottSummers-h3x]

I can still remeber Nikki Webster's performance of Well be One as she was lifted 20 ft up almost near the Couldron and followed by Absolutely Everybody by Vanessa Amorossi what a time to be alive.

[@stefanie.elinor]

Came here to relive what a REAL closing ceremony looks like, after the disappointment of Paris 2024. What a party! 🎉 So many great Australians!

[@rubeedobee5399]

Had forgotten how amazing the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics was!! Definitely the best one ever. Love it!! Aussie .. Aussie .. Aussie .. Oi .. Oi .. Oi!

[@karelcornelius9586]

35:44 National Anthem of Greece Hymm to Liberty 37:27 National Anthem of Australia Advance Australian Fair 1:17:49 Nikki Webster 1:21:38 Obor Switch Off 2:32:44 Performance 2:34:53 Ending

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

You forgot the Ancient Greek ceremony and the hand over of the Olympics to Greece.

[@nopcshere6097]

2:28:00 - Slim Dusty, playing 'Waltzing Matilda', and the crowd sings along.

[@ep6808]

Slim Dusty's performance gives me a billion goosebumps. Bless that man. A national treasure

[@jennifertheyowiehunter8753]

Where about is it? Time stamp?

[@ep6808]

@@jennifertheyowiehunter8753 2:27:38 :)

[@roseanne74]

@@jennifertheyowiehunter8753 the very last act.

[@evaadams8298]

100% best!!

[@Coastal603]

Sydney had the best Olympic Games and closing ceremony in the world! 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lexx555]

I agree but i admit my bias!

[@Coastal603]

@Dan Holbrookyes the London 2012 Olympics were phenomenal :)

[@hopes4dreams]

1:23:00 - Absolutely Everybody

[@woodspam9875]

He isn't credited anywhere, but the beautiful music starting at 57:20 was composed by Vangelis. May he rest in peace!

[@edwardswilliamsj]

Vangelis. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Elsew3259]

And his music continunes till 1:11:08. All of them are still unreleased…

[@Antphoneigh]

I love how the whole thing started as a set-up from “the ceremony is about to commence”

[@trevorwaninara7570]

The closing of Sydney 2000 Olympics I can remember watching it live here in Australia when I was in Primary school in Australia doing grade seven. This was televised on all Aussie tv stations.

[@williamcramer3596]

Well done Australia, well done!

[@JamesMurray1991]

Sydney had everything best Olympics ever,best Stadium design ever,best Cauldron design ever,best Opening and Closing Ceremonies I could go on but the Stadium was certainly impressive

[@BelorozontimII]

I agree!!! Simply the BEST!!!

[@thegeop5906]

the handover and introduction to Athens still gives me goose bumps! During these minutes you calm down again and become humble in relation to history and relativize the great show interludes. 1:10:10 looks like even the leading priestess gets overwhelmed by emotions!

[@vratarportirgolman]

Pathetic

[@vinsgraphics]

Starting about 57:15, the music of the handover ceremony was composed and directed by Vangelis. This is as close to an official recording that exists.

[@hpmfm]

Because of history, I dream to see Egypt organizes the games one day, it will be so magical.

[@Pap294-j4l]

​​@@hpmfm hope in Alexandria. Greetings from an Athens volunteer.

[@JBiggsofWSNC]

What a remarkable nation Australia is. I hope can visit someday. 🇦🇺🇺🇲

[@nurultea2243]

Amazing Australia. I has been there.

[@scoopsjam]

2032

[@RaymondHng]

I was in Sydney for ten days in 2002. I stood under the Olympic cauldron just like Cathy Freeman did.

[@malamutmadre4930]

Pokolenie zabójców, złodziei, morderców przywiezionych za karę z Irlandii, Anglii . Które zniszczyło rodowitych Aborygenów .. Assange Wikileaks ich obywatel jest niszczony przez USA nigdy nie stanęli w jego obronie..

[@Salesiable]

Absolutely and we’ll welcome everyone from around the world to Australia with open arms and Australia is a wonderful country for everyone around the world to live in and especially visit even for a holiday in Australia 🇦🇺. I’m still proud to be a Australian today for 27 years

[@realPromotememedia]

Thanks to all you commentators putting in the artists and time links 👍👍👍 Only back here 20 years later because this was definitely a magnificent unforgettable *finest hour* from ‘Stralia 🇦🇺... was proud of you .. from UK🇬🇧

[@Xargers]

Kylie's first performance begins at 2:03:39, and the second one begins at 2:18:09.

[@davepatton7932]

In my opinion the greatest closing ceremony in Olympic history also Sydney also had the greatest opening ceremony well done Australia. Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 My second favorite was Atlanta 96

[@mschick831]

Best games ever!!!

[@reignman0311]

@@mschick831 When the world was a beautiful and better place for everyone!!!♥️

[@dreasbn]

still resonates in my mind as the most emotional contemporary loose closing ceremony ever... with the inclusion of so many great songs and visible diversity... Love Is In The Air and the waving lights gave me goosebumps all over....

[@westaussie965]

“Visible diversity?” Give it a rest lefty🤦‍♀️

[@rahmanruman4414]

One of the best closing ceremony ever......vibrant....colourful.....live.....participatory......mesmerising music

[@henriquevalverde7179]

THE best.

[@moow950]

The home coming ceremony of the Olympic flag to Greece was enchanting. Greece will forever be the spiritual home of the Olympic Games. Long live Greece 🇬🇷!

[@savvasperisanidis]

Zito I Ellas

[@malamutmadre4930]

a kto wymyślił znicz olimpijski ? tego nie wiesz a ja wiem

[@MisterPolitical1]

@@malamutmadre4930 the 1st Olympic torch appeared in the 1928 Summer games in Amsterdam.

[@MisterPolitical1]

@@malamutmadre4930 Carl Diem introduced the 1st Olympic torch relay in 1936.

[@Dessme]

Humanity celebrating! I remember watching this closing ceremony live from the comfort of my home in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Really fascinating and creates a feeling of brotherhood among the people of the world. Now my brother lives in Australia. Thank you for posting this video.

[@danielsydes7451]

I was a volunteer at the Sydney Olympics and there that night. Amazing experience!

[@fm6419]

Me too. Aquatic Centre

[@OLYMPICHANNEL]

13:00 Chritine Anu 55:55 President Athens 2004 Gianna Angelopoulos Daskalaki 1:04:05 Mayor of Sydney 1:07:50 Presentation of the emblem of Athens 2004

[@gaddag3315]

1:21:55 That part when the Olympic flame flied away from the cauldron on its way back to its original home has to be one of the best moments in this closing ceremony.

[@yujiadekok]

its actually a f111 with the dump and burm

[@phillxor]

⁠clearly, but it's what it symbolises.

[@Pygmygerbil88]

35:28 two most beautiful anthem on the face of earth.♥️🇭🇲♥️🇬🇷♥️

[@Jturner599]

Watching this in 2022 brings tears my eyes honestly as an Australian we really had the best olympics

[@Cykoid]

I agree I don’t think a single closing ceremony has eclipsed ours.

[@nismo007]

What a stadium the biggest and best nothing will match it. 114000!!

[@ScottSummers-h3x]

Agree. this is so big

[@danielleroseaustralia]

If you know the history of Australia and the lyrics behind beds are burning by Midnight Oil… the ‘sorry’ printed on all their clothes was so symbolic. That for me is the greatest part of this whole ceremony. Truly talking about result of european settlers had on the Aboriginals and an all white aussie band not only owning it, but saying sorry in a legendary aussie rock n roll way. Seriously understated. Huge. Fantastic.

[@Marian1st.]

Best performance and best song: Christine Anu - My Island Home 12:49

[@glenchapman3899]

As an expat Australian I cry every time I see this version of My Island Home

[@Marian1st.]

@@glenchapman3899 I can imagine. I’m not Australian and I think this is such a powerful song and performance. It strikes you to the core, and it makes you feel proud of all the Aussies out there.

[@garrywallace1007]

I was there that night...My Island Home was the most sublime moment of my whole life....

[@TheDoberman2007]

By far the best opening and closing ceremonies in the history. Followed by the best Olympics. Don’t think it will ever be topped.

[@gstv612]

Athens and London were great too, this three years were the best of the entire contemporary Olympics nowadays.

[@rlai2201]

Gontzal ST London was horrible!

[@gstv612]

@@rlai2201 for me were on the best, but there are multiple opinions. Some people loved Beijing 2008 and for me was the worst year. Different opinions.

[@if3553]

@Daniel King why???

[@SuperFlashDriver]

The olympic games of the 2000s in my opinion were the best ones. By the time London 2012 one came around, it started to dwindle and become corporate and stale over the years, even the Tokyo 2020 one wasn't impressive either way.

[@JayceeR]

the handover ceremony might be my best pick in this whole ceremony.. i can really feel the sacredness of the olympics for ancient greece

[@dennisruadorefulgente8712]

I agree.

[@israeldiaze]

55:56 🇬🇷 Athens 2004 Handover 🇬🇷

[@antoniodavirbrito]

35:45 🇬🇷 Greece Anthem 🇬🇷 55:56 🇬🇷 Athens 2004 Handover 🇬🇷

[@vanissadesra21]

2:13:00 2:13:56 Bananas in Pyjamas is one of my all-time fav Australian entertainment icon, their series also very popular in some of Asian countries (mainly in Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia), in my country Indonesia the series was very popular & aired on Indosiar every weekend since 1998 until 2003, and Elle MacPherson is one of my fav role model because she known for hosting The Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. Apa kabar semua? Greetings me from Indonesia! BIP is also the greatest icon for 90s kids...

[@prowolf633]

I wish they’d revive Bananas in Pyjamas as a live action show again (the cgi revival was kinda sore to look at 😬)

[@vanissadesra21]

@@prowolf633 Yes, I also wish the franchise can be popularized in Asian countries too

[@theanimal619]

From the 1:22:00 mark and forward I watched this classic show on CBC television in the early morning from Vanessa Amorosi's performance on was in awe of the singing and dancing 👍🏽🤘🏾

[@ashoksonune7073]

1:18:00 Nikki Webster's WE W'LL BE ONE is the best song. It also has very deep meaning. She is wonderful singer🥹👌🏻👍🏻

[@yeah.its.joshua]

In Indonesia the scene of this song from 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony are became filler to broadcasted in 5 private TV stations on that time

[@ScottSummers-h3x]

I agree. It is the most memorable for me as well and because I was a teenager first time watching the Olympics.

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

A great show and I enjoyed watching it. But the absolute highlight for me was the performance of the KING himself. The great SLIM DUSTY and the song he sang at least a million times. Three years later he left us to "Walk a mile or two" in the heavenly outback. R.I.P. SLIM, we miss You, mate. You've done us proud. (And not only in Australia. I'm from Germany) 🤠👍🏼🇦🇺👋🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠

[@mattanderson6336]

Slim was a national treasure like Banjo Patterson.

[@upsigned]

Wat an outstanding Olympic was 2000 sydney still remember, pure nostalgia.

[@Syd-kw6hx]

Anyone here after watching the Paris 2024 closing ceremony?

[@MattyHuss]

I was watching this DURING the Paris ceremony 😂

[@Schnipp08]

​@@MattyHusssame 😂😂😂

[@audreyltheseira4345]

I didn't watch it but been watching a couple of other ceremonies 😊 Now here ❤

[@hpmfm]

Yes hhh

[@tiagomotta3778]

Yes, 👏👏👏

[@MrGluey666]

YOTHU YINDI !!!! Ultimately the most iconic

[@Zzyzzyzzs]

It really should be what we remember most of all. M Yunupingu pointing a defiant finger at the podium and "all those talking politicians" (remember, it would have been John Howard sitting up there) sends chills down my spine. I can't imagine the current government would sanction a performance of Treaty and Beds are Burning at this, the biggest stage, bringing Australia's shame to the world. If only all those people from all those countries knew what they were dancing to, knew what those lyrics meant. I was 12 and born outside of Australia; I certainly didn't know. I dearly wish I did.

[@marcusbrown465]

Kylie's performance of Dancing Queen was spectacular.

[@arthurluna6189]

1:09:00 Eu amo o quão simbólica é essa cena: as Olimpíadas finalmente voltando para casa e para seu berço, que é Atenas. É como se fosse uma pessoa que, depois de tantos anos distante da família, ela finalmente retorna para sua casa, para os braços da sua família. É de emocionar até hoje.

[@aayushsirothia2668]

Which song is it? Really peaceful, loved it :)

[@jesusdavis2941]

Exacto. Muy emotivo la verdad

[@richardmontanaguerra]

*Performance* 1:41:58 *INKS* 1:51:23 *Midnight Oil* 2:18:19 *Kylie Minogue* 2:21:55 *Men at work*

[@audreyltheseira4345]

He's a senator now I think for environmental

[@reindervantil2582]

The priestesses of Olympia. The brilliant music of Vangelis. R.I.P. Vangelis

[@danielespitia866]

hora 2:05:55 when kylie minogue was the star 20 years ago, i 12 was years with song "in your eyes"

[@marcopisano256]

My Island Home - Christine Anu 12:49

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Thanks

[@agentsteel86]

El mejor cierre de clausura olímpica... inolvidable Jhon Paul Young que elegancia y toda esa atmósfera de unión entre naciones que une la música....el amor está en el aire...

[@markus33able]

This is the only closing ceremony in history where there were a record number of athletes who attended

[@garrywallace1007]

No one wanted leave Sydney- a trip to Australia is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most athletes...

[@audreyltheseira4345]

Biggest stadium too 114,000 lol 😂

[@bilbobaggins8108]

When Slim Dusty sang Waltzing Matilda I almost burst into tears and I aint even Australian

[@lady_stog]

I'm sobbing like a child and im German :'D

[@roseanne74]

@Benj Smith Productions he passed away in 2003, about a week after Johnny Cash.

[@jeckalarson]

It's our non-official anthem :P We all tear up to that

[@robbie230966]

A song that has its roots in the tiny town of shildon,county Durham England

[@malamutmadre4930]

a wiesz o czym śpiewał ? o tym ze przepraszają Aborygenów

[@thegeop5906]

to this very day for me this is still the best olympic closing ceremony of all times!

[@paulcumming4161]

It was so awesome to have been there to see it for real. Maybe one day this will be released on DVD as was the Opening Ceremony.

[@GeorgiaKev]

1:18:00 to 1:22:00. The most memorable moment of any closing ceremony. Niki Webster captured the true spirit of the games.

[@ferr66]

Yes, this part always make me nostalgic, remembering the beginning of the 2000's.

[@tedes72]

Brilliant moment. What a games

[@timbyles4124]

What a memory. The guy on the quad was being watched by billions around the world. You have to incorporate some humour into all this. SUPERB!!!!!

[@davidmouzayek3764]

1:58:10 Yothu Yindi - Treaty ❤️❤️❤️

[@adsondutra6257]

I love it 😍

[@biancaandoy8221]

Thank you olympic for uploading ng full coverage of sydney olympic

[@clarkgriswold6307]

02:27:47 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!

[@drathicusrex7244]

Came here for Slim, thank you for the time stamp!

[@johnny5246]

2:05:13 Legend Kylie 🔥🔥🔥

[@stefanhallmackenreuther2896]

Still here 2022! Anyone else?

[@KipSupernova]

It’s 2024 - I’m here 👍😃

[@imperijaable]

2024 bro :)

[@jamesb1372]

Still enjoy watching this 24 years later!

[@magmagzine]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@schwimmenbaumann1534]

😂

[@anitagorsic82]

This brings back great memories True Aussie Legends performing at the closing ceremony Sydney olympics were Amazing :)

[@kochstevens3210]

great moments, memories, & great games..twas when we were all a bit younger...Sydney was a great place to b back then..

[@johnireland1000]

What an amazing time. The world lost its innocence after this

[@ENDOFDAYSX7]

I agree 1998/1999/2000 was such an amazing time to grow up in, times like these and other sporting moments will never be matched for me have too many good memories of these years, once 9/11 happened the world changed and still to this day not fully recovered for that catastrophic event

[@accent1666]

cmon, lets not get too nostalgic, there was still moments to enjoy after the 2000s

[@azeeminator]

@@ENDOFDAYSX7 not just 9/11, the launch of Facebook and other social media application resulted in a generation that has become less empathetic.

[@TuberoseKisser]

It was never innocent to begin with tbh

[@accent1666]

@@TuberoseKisser but it was certainly better compared to decades prior

[@israeldiaze]

1:29:27 🎵🎵🎵 John Paul Young - Love is in the Air in Sydney 2000 🎵🎵🎵

[@strike1977]

a perfect song for this ceremony

[@EchoBravo370]

From Strictly Ballroom. Still my favourite Aussie film ever. Thanks Baz for the movie and for this ceremony you produced. Great work!

[@ptRruby]

awesome

[@romaine.b8598]

So much love...perfection

[@hermangouw]

Closing ceremony of the Best Olympic Games ever ... this is my country ... this is my city ... so very proud!!!

[@ΓιάνναΖήση]

57:47 THIS IS MY COUNTRY THIS IS MY PROUD..THIS THE REALLY MESSAGE OF THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT

[@danielleroseaustralia]

AHH I CANNOT watch these syd opening and closing ceremonies MORE!! I was born 99’ in Western Australia, so obviously no recollection but the VIBE!? As someone whose lived in the outback and the city/beach of WA, this fills my SOUL with love and joy to have been lucky enough to grow up on this land. Aboriginal culture, for me, is the most beautiful in the world. What a turning point this was for solidifying Australia and its appreciation for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as the melting pot of cultures that this country has. BLOODY LOVE YA STRAYA!!

[@danielespitia866]

hora 2:05:55 Kylie minogue is the quueen of my heart.

[@silviazac9698]

Affirmation- Savage Garden ❤

[@javiercalizaya7649]

Fueron los mejores juegos de Sydney que marcó mi vida y hasta el día de hoy los recuerdo con cariño y los llevo en mi corazón,yo soy de Chile pero mi mente ,mi corazón y mis ojos están siempre con Australia ,amo a la gente de Australia.,en especial Sydney i love. Sydney Javier de Santiago de Chile

[@shortnsweet_noah]

1:17:49 Nikki Webster 1:23:22 Vanessa Amorosi - Absolutely Everybody 2:07:14 Kylie Minogue - Dancing Queen (ABBA)

[@좋아요는다보고눌러야]

Kylie Dancing Queen !!!!!!!!!!

[@mundoaberto1978]

Absolutely the best Olympics everytime.

[@sunvulcansunvulcan5337]

1:18:14 Pokemon's Lisia - Tokyo 2020 Performance Closing Ceremony 2:12:58 Pokemon Ranger's Lunick, Solana, Kellyn, Kate, Keith, Ben, Summer, Murph, Jack Walker, Lizabeth, Aria, Rhythmi and others - Tokyo 2020 Performance Closing Ceremony

[@nicoangel690]

Sidney handed the flame to...the rightful Heir of the Games....to ELLAS (Greece) who gave the Essence of The Olympics to the World........ the quintessential spark of ...."Honor".... and, above all else.....Supreme Respect for ....All Of Humanity "

[@chowmarina008]

Australia put on the best opening and closing ceremonies I love waltzing Matilda!! Australia is on my bucket list. Aussies I love u guys!!

[@evaadams8298]

Slim Dusty singing Waltzing Matilda was my favourite as well 👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🙋‍♀️

[@joshrees1985]

We will welcome you with open arms when you visit enjoy our bueatiful country :D

[@tobiojo6469]

Same here