<P> In 1976 , the Sydney Committee decided to reconstitute a failing Waratah Festival as the Festival of Sydney . At the first meeting of its Programme Committee , they agreed that New Year 's Eve should launch the new festival , a ' big bang affair ' . Focusing on the harbour and adjacent areas , it would include a sail - past of decorated craft , music , and a ' spectacular fireworks display at midnight ' . With this , the Festival of Sydney made New Year 's Eve official for the first time . Stephen Hall was its Executive Director from 1977 to 1994. . The 1979 / 80 brochure for the Festival featured an image of the fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and the slogan `` Get into the 80 's with a bang '' </P>
<P> In 1976 , the Sydney Committee decided to reconstitute a failing Waratah Festival as the Festival of Sydney . At the first meeting of its Programme Committee , they agreed that New Year 's Eve should launch the new festival , a ' big bang affair ' . Focusing on the harbour and adjacent areas , it would include a sail - past of decorated craft , music , and a ' spectacular fireworks display at midnight ' . With this , the Festival of Sydney made New Year 's Eve official for the first time . Stephen Hall was its Executive Director from 1977 to 1994. . The 1979 / 80 brochure for the Festival featured an image of the fireworks over the Sydney Opera House and the slogan `` Get into the 80 's with a bang '' </P>
when did fireworks on sydney harbour bridge start
when did fireworks on sydney harbour bridge start
1976
1976