NYE13 Media Kit
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NYE13 media kit 1 2 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve Media Kit contents Introduction to 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve 3 Important media information 4 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve upcoming press conferences 5 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve media contacts 6 Transport changes and road closures 7 Maritime exclusion zone and boating safety messages 9 Maritime exclusion zone map 10 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve highlights 11 The Lord Mayor’s Picnic 13 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve fast facts 14 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve team backgrounder 16 Reg Mombassa bio and timeline 17 Media release: Reg Mombassa puts fresh Shine on NYE 19 Media release: Fireworks tribute for engineers who fight poverty 21 Media release: Fireworks won’t take shine off Sydney Opera House 23 Media release: Hologram coin bursting with NYE fireworks colour 25 Media release: Bridging gap to alleviate poverty 26 Media release: Take advantage of the NYE vantage point map 28 Media release: Access all areas so everyone can celebrate NYE 29 Media release: Mombassa masterpiece to go up in smoke 31 APPENDIX 1 – Vantage point capacity 33-35 APPENDIX 2 – News access and broadcast program 36-37 APPENDIX 3 – ABC media release: ABC TV to host New Year’s 38-39 Eve 2013 sydneynewyearseve.com/media-centre 3 Introduction to 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve Sydney is the New Year’s Eve Capital of the World and this year the City of Sydney has put together another spectacular event with the help of artist and musician Reg Mombassa, who will set a new standard of excellence. The 9PM Family Fireworks and Midnight Fireworks attract about 1.6 million people to the harbour foreshore and are seen on television by about 2.6 million Australians and more than one billion people worldwide. Reg Mombassa, the NYE13 Creative Ambassador, worked with the City to develop the Shine theme, colour scheme and music for this year’s event. “When I thought about the word Shine there seemed to be so many options but in the end I decided to go with the eye,” Mr Mombassa said. “The eyes are the most interesting part of the human face and there is that idea of the eye being the window to the soul, as well as the spiritual aspect of the third eye, from which shines an invisible metaphysical laser beam. “Sydney NYE is an inspiring and happy event where people get the opportunity to have a big party and enjoy their city at its best. I hope people enjoy the Shine theme. “Some of the stuff that I do can be mildly confrontational but I have stayed away from that and produced images to suit the occasion, which is a family-friendly and fun-filled event, and it should stay that way.” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said Mombassa was admired for his work with Mambo clothing, pop-rock bands Mental as Anything and Dog Trumpet, as well as the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony. “Reg is one of Australia’s greatest living artists and cultural exports who cleverly combines thoughtful insights with a signature irreverence, which reflects our life and culture,” the Lord Mayor said. “His work is bold and colourful with an absurdist humour that brings a smile to people’s faces, so his unique vision is a perfect match for our biggest event. “It will be fantastic to see his striking designs across Sydney and I can’t wait to see his rope-light Bridge Effect during the fireworks displays.” Fireworks Director Fortunato Foti has choreographed two fireworks displays, which will feature 7,000 kilograms of explosive devices, including approximately 11,000 aerial shells, 25,000 shooting comets and 100,000 individual pyrotechnic effects that will go off from barges, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. “Sydney is by far the best place to do fireworks and I would think that everybody would agree we are the best country in the world in which to have New Year’s Eve,” Mr Foti said. sydneynewyearseve.com/media-centre 4 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve Important media information This media manual has been developed to assist media before and during the 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations. Sydney NYE is one of the most exciting events in the world and receives international attention for its spectacular Midnight Fireworks Display and Sydney Harbour Bridge Effect. Members of the media are welcome to attend 2013 Sydney New Year's Eve and photograph all events occurring on Sydney Harbour from the many fantastic public vantage points located around Sydney Harbour, which stretch along 65 kilometres of foreshore land. Media are encouraged to download the NYE13 app to receive news and updates on the night about vantage point closures. Please note: there is no media accreditation and there are no designated media areas for TV filming, photography or reporting in operation on New Year's Eve. Journalists simply look after themselves on the night and usually find places along the foreshore to get their stories and photographs. The best place to go for all media information is the event website: sydneynewyearseve.com/media-centre Twitter: #NYESYD The City’s new online vantage points map features detailed information about more than 60 spots around the harbour and allows people to search for a place that suits. There is a no-glass policy at all sites and bag searches are conducted at certain areas. Check the website to find out which vantage points have an alcohol-free policy or are managed sites. Also look for capacity at each site as they will close when they have reached capacity. For more details about vantage point capacities, see APPENDIX 1. Make sure you plan your night and come prepared for the event. There is no parking at the Sydney Opera House as the car park will be closed. On the website you will also find: Media releases, fact sheets and downloadable video and images; Interactive vantage point map; Information on public transport; A program of events; Information about the NYE13 charity partner Engineers Without Borders; Information about the creative team; and Planning tips. sydneynewyearseve.com/media-centre 5 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve Media contacts and upcoming press conferences The 2013 NYE media team is headed by the City of Sydney’s Media and Communications Manager, Martin Wallace. The primary contact for media is Senior Media Adviser Jodie Minus. 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve media enquiries: Jodie Minus 0467 803 815 or [email protected] 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve media call: Tuesday 31 December 2013 When: 11am Tuesday 31 December 2013 Where: Dawes Point Reserve, Hickson Road (near the Park Hyatt Hotel) Please note – parking is very restricted Media contact: Jodie Minus: 0467 803 815 or [email protected] New Year’s Day media call: Wednesday 1 January 2014 When: 11am Wednesday 1 January 2014 Where: Circular Quay, outside Aria restaurant near the Sydney Opera House roundabout (at the end of Macquarie Street) Media contact: Matthew Moore: 0431 050 963 or [email protected] Throughout the night of 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve, high-resolution images will be uploaded to the NYE13 media centre for the media to download. Check in to sydneynewyearseve.com/media-centre after 5.30pm, 9.30pm and 12.30am for updates. 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve is proudly sponsored by Citibank, Telstra, 2DayFM, APN Outdoor, News Ltd, Twitter, Production Resource Group, Technical Direction Company, Action Sound, Brown-Forman, Carlton & United Brewery, Coca-Cola Amatil, De Bortoli Wines, Heir of The Dog, Imagination, Interface, Scarborough Wine Co, The P.A. People, The Menzies Sydney, The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, The Royal Australian Navy, NSW Maritime & RMS, Office of Environment & Heritage, Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Sydney Opera House Trust and Sydney Ports. sydneynewyearseve.com/media-centre 6 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve media contacts Before Tuesday 31 December 2013 Sydney NYE Media contact Jodie Minus 0467 803 815 Tuesday 31 December 2013 Key Contacts Media Contact Contact No. City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Tyron Butson 0427 044 768 Moore Sydney New Year’s Eve City of Sydney media Jodie Minus 0467 803 815 Communications Centre 9265 9910 Other agencies Spokesperson Media Contact Contact No. Transport Management Media Personnel Christine Keyes 8396 1585 Centre 0459 808 645 NSW Transport & Infrastructure: Trains RailCorp Media 8922 4346 Buses State Transit Media 9245 5488 Roads/traffic RMS 8588 5999 Ferries Sydney Ferries Kelly Stevens 9246 9685 NSW Police Force Police Media Unit Ainslie 8263 6100 Blackstone 0428 436 419 NSW Maritime NSW Maritime Media contact 8588 5999 NSW Ambulance Ambulance Media Media contact 9320 7796 0411 282 404 New Year’s Eve in Sydney Harbour Lisa Norris 0404 833 307 Darling Harbour Foreshore Authority 9240 8828 Royal Botanic Garden Media contact Karla Davies (PR) 0427 482 477 9231 8004 Josh Engelbrecht 0439 301 597 (Events) 9231 8329 Fire and Rescue NSW Public Affairs Media Officer 0418 181 000 Wednesday 1 January 2014 Key Contacts Spokesperson Media Contact Contact No. City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Tyron Butson 0427 044 768 Moore City of Sydney Media team Matthew Moore 0431 050 963 sydneynewyearseve.com/media-centre 7 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve Transport changes and road closures Public transport, walking or cycling is the best way to travel to Sydney New Year’s Eve, so leave the car at home. For public transport information, visit 131500.com.au For road closures, clearways and traffic information, visit livetraffic.com, call 13 27 01.