WHAT: City of Sydney New Year’s Eve media call – loading of the barges at the Glebe Island site
WHO: Stephen Gilby, Executive Producer, City of Sydney
Fortunato Foti, Foti International Fireworks
DATE: Monday 29 December, 2025
TIME: Arrive from 9.30am for a compulsory safety induction at 9.45am ahead of a 10am start
WHERE: Glebe Island, James Craig Road, Rozelle
SAFETY RULES:
- Fully enclosed flat shoes must be warn (no heels, sandals or ballet flats).
- For access to fireworks barges high cotton content clothing including long pants must be worn. Never place any part of your body over the top of a firework.
- No smoking materials and ignition sources (eg lighters/matches) permitted on site.
- No mobile phones on barges. All other electronic devices need to be checked by the site manager prior to use on the barge.
If you fail to follow the directions of the Site Manager you will be asked to leave.
For more information and to RSVP please contact:
Andrew Booth [email protected] or phone 0482 530 091
Roxanne Macara [email protected] or phone 0438 554 640
