New Year’s Eve is often more about enduring awkward small talk and lukewarm champagne than genuine celebration. But for Melburnians, Nine offers a chance to skip the forced merriment and focus on something truly spectacular: fireworks. The network will broadcast “City of Melbourne: New Year’s Eve 2024” live, capturing the city’s vibrant display as it bids farewell to the old and ushers in the new.
Starting at 11:00 PM AEDT on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, hosts Catriona Rowntree and Lehmo will steer viewers through a retrospective of the year’s highs and lows (let’s be honest, probably more lows). They’ll also handle the countdown to the main event—the midnight fireworks—with their signature blend of enthusiasm and mild self-deprecation.
And because nothing says “Happy New Year” like a healthy dose of nostalgia, Nine will follow the fireworks with the 1980 cinematic masterpiece, “Can’t Stop The Music.” Starting at 12:01 AM AEDT, viewers can groove into the new year with the Village People, a fittingly bizarre conclusion to what’s sure to be another bizarre year. So, if you’re in Melbourne, tune in to Nine.
“City Of Melbourne: New Year’s Eve 2024” airs Tuesday, December 31 at 11:00 PM AEDT on Nine (Melbourne).
