NYE 1999, where in the finale light effect on the Sydney Harbour Bridge revealed the word 'Eternity' in Copperplate writing, in honour of Arthur Stace. This scene was then replicated with fireworks in the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony. In 2009, he worked as an Advisor on the 2009 Hong Kong East Asian Games Opening and Closing ceremonies. In 2010 he participated in the planning of celebrations to commemorate 200th anniversary of the 'Grito de Dolores' – Hidalgo's call for independence – and the beginning of the Mexican war for independence from Spain. The ceremony took place on 15 September 2010. In the same year, he helped stage the Delhi Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing ceremonies, but the working relationship broke down between Birch (and other contractors), and the game organizers by the end of those games. He was not paid in full. See also GTK (TV series) References External links Spectak International – Official Site Rich Birch Interview – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Ric Birch – Celebrity Speakers Living people People educated at Scotch College, Melbourne 1945 births