In March 2000 , Webster auditioned for an unknown part in the 2000 Summer Olympics opening ceremony . In August following an elimination process , 13-year-old Webster was told by opening ceremony artistic director/producer David Atkins that the role was hers . Webster performed the song ' Under the Southern Skies ' at the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony
2000 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
2000 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Nikki Webster