Yes, I remember the early days when the ABC first gained the rights. Everyone was a critic.
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Yeah. I watched my recording yesterday and I agree it was boring compared to previous years. They also had a lot of filler in between which was not great.
Perhaps the filler needs to be a fast moving packages of events of the past year than the musicians have a chat about the vibe of their music.
That extended preview of Muster Dogs before the 9pm fireworks was also a waste of time. I really dont think the audience that was tuning in for the fireworks would be interested in that stuff. Perhaps they should have run some rage music videos featuring the yearâs biggest dance hits to get people into a party mood.
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100% this. Iâm not normally one to complain about ABCâs coverage, but such odd choices this year with the omission of any kind of childrenâs content in the lead up to the 9pm fireworks replaced with the Muster Dogs stuff, and so many depressing melancholy song choices on a night where more uplifting and party songs would have suited so much better. Usually they do a fine job, but I switched off half way through this year which Iâve never done before.
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Enjoyed ABC New Yearâs Eve as usual but as usual there were a couple of performers I could have done without. Didnât like Genesis Owusu, Angie McMahon (whilst I agree with her political statement, thereâs a place for it, not a New Yearâs Eve concert)
and could have done without Confidence Man!
Didnât really notice this!
Definitely NOT. 
That would be a major turnoff for me.
I thought Mark and Eva Seymour, Jessica Mauboy (maybe a little less). Harry Connick Jnr and as stated previously Casey (the Queen of New Yearâs Eve), not forgetting the backing band and backing singers all did a sterling job.
Good to see them get Australiaâs American owned media company in a spin! 
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Outside of Casey and Jess most of the night was like this. âNothing Compares to Youâ immediately springs to mind.
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They were impressive and itâs great having a live orchestra there too. I wouldnât have minded hearing the back up singers do one or two somgs on their own.
I agree with this too. We donât need to have political activisim on a new years eve telecast. Save it for an interview show.
Not one but two packages. It was better without the same old kidâs skit at the start, but Muster Dogs was irrelevant to the telecast.
I like your idea of a âyear that wasâ package. They could have also had Concetta roving around chatting with the crowds to fill in the time. Her package about the fireworks at the start was alright.
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ABC NYE 2024
ABC is set to kick off the celebrations for triple jâs 50th year by threading popular songs from triple jâs Hottest 100 through the iconic NYE concert celebrating its annual music poll, the Hottest 100. The most watched live concert broadcast in Australia will again include an impressive lineup of hosts, artists and guests to ring in the new year. Presented from the Northern Boardwalk of the Sydney Opera House and in collaboration with the City of Sydney, the sky above will illuminate with a world-class fireworks display, ushering in the new year with a bang.
Production Credit: An ABC production. Executive Producer Nikita Agzarian, Manager Events and Content Partnerships Cathie Scott, Head of Arts, Music & Events Kath Earl
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Why are we hearing about this in May? Not even half way through the year!
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It was included in ABCâs 10 New content announcements press release today, maybe because 10 sounds better than 9? Lol
Program synopsis
New Years Eve 2024
Tuesday December 31 8:30pm
Welcome in the New Year with the ABCâs annual New Years Eve concert and fireworks on Sunday 31 December from 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
Broadcasting live from the Sydney Opera Houseâs Northern Boardwalk, NYE24 hosts Charlie Pickering, Zan Rowe and Concetta Caristo are back to help you count down to midnight and ring in 2025 with a bang.
The fireworks taster at 9pm will kick off the live entertainment on the ABC stage leading up the midnight fireworks celebration. In partnership with the City of Sydney, the world-famous fireworks display will light up Sydneyâs Harbour Bridge, Opera House and surrounds, bidding a colourful farewell to 2024 and welcoming in 2025.
So turn on the party at home and celebrate with us right here on the ABC.
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The ABCâs New Yearâs Eve celebration is your ultimate party favour
Welcome in the New Year with the ABCâs annual New Yearâs Eve concert and fireworks celebration on Tuesday 31 December from 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
In partnership with the City of Sydney and broadcasting live from the Sydney Opera Houseâs Northern Boardwalk from 8.30pm, NYE24 hosts Charlie Pickering, Zan Rowe and Concetta Caristo are back to help you count down to the midnight fireworks and welcome 2025 with a bang (with input from Dr Karl on how they work!)
A live performance and beautiful animations projected on the Harbour Bridge will combine for the Calling Country performance, curated by triple j Blak Out host, Nooky. The original song will call for Australians to move forward, together, leading with heart, and capture the spirit of Barangaroo â a Cammeraygal fisherwomen whose story has shaped Australian culture across generations. The song will lead into the 9pm Calling Country fireworks.
From 9.10pm our audience has front row seats to the New Yearâs Eve concert featuring an impressive lineup of artists including Australian supergroup Fanning Dempsey National Park (Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey), the Queen of New Yearâs Eve Casey Donovan, 2024âs number one hit maker Cyril, Korean-Australian rap crew 1300, 2024 ARIA Awards Best Hip Hop / Rap Release winner Nooky of 3%, American country music powerhouse Randy Houser, ARIA nominated rising R&B star Becca Hatch, plus 2024 ARIA Awards Song of the Year winner G Flip.
As part of the celebrations, we will also kick off triple jâs 50th year by featuring some classic Hottest 100 songs and hearing from some iconic triple j hosts.
Then at midnight, the City of Sydneyâs the world-famous fireworks display will light up Sydneyâs Harbour Bridge, Opera House and surrounds, bidding a dazzling farewell to 2024 and welcoming 2025.
ABCâs Head of Arts, Music and Events, Kath Earle, said: âNYE is a night that has it all â fireworks, live music, stunning visuals, spectacular lighting, and the best entertainment - and we love working together with our partner City of Sydney to bring this celebration to people across Australia and all around the world.â
The NYE 2024 concert will broadcast across the entire ABC network including ABC TV and streamed live on ABC iview and across ABC socials.
The concert will also be broadcast on ABC Local Radio, from 9pm AEDT.
International audiences can also tune in to ABC Australia, and the firework displays will be audio described for the vision impaired and available on the ABC listen app.
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News Corp and Daily Mail writers are already drafting their outrage article for publication on New Yearâs Day
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Rinse & repeat every year.
Donât they just copy and paste last yearâs and just change the hosts and singers 
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Schhedule:
8:30pm Special Event New Yearâs Eve 2024: Welcome to NYE
Live from the Northern Boardwalk of the Sydney Opera House, NYE24 hosts Charlie Pickering, Zan Rowe and Concetta Caristo are back to help you count down to midnight and ring in 2025 with a bang.
8:55pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Calling Country Fireworks
The Calling Country fireworks at 9pm is a taster that will kick off the live entertainment on the ABC stage leading up the midnight fireworks celebration.
9:05pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Live Concert from the Sydney Opera House
Turn on the party at home and celebrate with Charlie Pickering, Zan Rowe and Concetta Caristo. A Concert featuring Fanning Dempsey National Park, Casey Donovan, Cyril, 1300, Nooky, Randy Houser, Becca Hatch, G Flip and more.
11:45pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Countdown to Midnight
Live from the Sydney Opera House, NYE24 hosts Charlie Pickering, Zan Rowe and Concetta Caristo are back to help you count down to midnight and ring in 2025 with a bang.
12:00am New Yearâs Eve 2024: Midnight Fireworks
The world-famous midnight fireworks display will light up Sydneyâs Harbour Bridge, Opera House and surrounds, bidding a colourful farewell to 2024 and welcoming in 2025.
12:10am New Yearâs Eve 2024: Auld Lang Syne
To conclude the New Yearâs Eve festivities and bid farewell to the old, its a stunning new rendition of the annual tradition - Auld Lang Syne.
12:15am rage NYE Party Special
rage soundtracks your New Yearâs Eve celebrations with the most primo party tunes from the year that was.
Repeat the next day :
1:00pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Welcome to NYE
1:25pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Calling Country Fireworks
1:35pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Live Concert from the Sydney Opera House
4:15pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Countdown to Midnight
4:30pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Midnight Fireworks
4:40pm New Yearâs Eve 2024: Auld Lang Syne
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Ready for the annual âviewers slam ABC NYE Coverageâ article on News Corp sites
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I wonât go that far but I do wish someone else can have a go now. Itâs been with the ABC for a long time. Time for a refresh.
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