NEWSROOM 2008
30.10.08- Istanbul Blaze of Glory
06.10.08- Foti Fires Up NRL
31.08.08- Brisbane Turned On By RiverFire Spectacular
01.08.08- Foti Celebrates the Coronation of a King
15.07.07- The Heavens Explode in Colour for WYD 2008
01.01.08- Sydney Ushers in 2008
30th October, 2008
Istanbul Blaze of Glory
"Thousands of Istanbulites commemorated the Turkish Republic's foundation in a
blaze of glory"
Today's Zaman.
For the second consecutive year Foti have wowed the nation of Turkey during annual National Day Celebrations in Istanbul
with a massive fireworks spectacular performed on the historic Bosphorous strait.
Telecast live throughout the country and internationally, the display was kicked off by Mayor
Kadir Topbas and Gen. Ergin Saygun, deputy chief of general staff. "We want to be heard from Istanbul throughout the world with our excitement
and unity on this day with these celebrations", said Mayor Kadir Topbas.
The display launching sites included eight barge locations along the famous transcontinental
waterway, the Bosphoruous Bridge as well as pontoons traversing the Bosphorous.
Foti's all Australian crew were tested during the show set-up as torrential rain fell on
Istanbul during a three day period. Despite this challenge Australia's most experience
major event fireworks crew ensured the show was a complete success.
Fireworks by Foti linking Europe with Asia
06th October, 2008
Foti Fires Up NRL
Foti provided the explosive accompaniment to this year's NRL Grand Final pre-match entertainment with a uniquely crafted daytime
display featuring flames and specially made daytime pyrotechnics.
The entertainment challenges for Foti included creating smoke simulators for 80 barbeques as well
as synchronizing flame launchers and pyrotechnics to the live performance of band 'The Living End'.
The challenge also included a speed set-up and pull down in front of a crowd of more than 80,000 and a telvision audience of
millions.
Foti adds fire to NRL Grand Final Pre-Match Entertainment. Photo: Roseanne Zaccagnini
31st August, 2008
Brisbane Turned On By Riverfire Spectacular
"CHEERS, gasps and screams of excitement filled the air as Brisbane's
spectacular Riverfire lit up the sky in one of the best displays to date"
Anooska Tucker-Evans, The Courier Mail.
It's been called the greatest ever Pyrotechnics Show seen in Brisbane as Foti International
Fireworks produced a grand spectacle of colour and excitement for QBE Riverfire 2008.
The show which was simulcast on Triple M 104.5 Brisbane and Channel 7 was fired from 18 locations
comprising 6 barges stretching from Storey Bridge to Victoria Bridge plus 9 City Rooftops and 3
bridges including Brisbane's famous Storey Bridge.
Designed by award winning pyrotechnics choreographer Fortunato Foti, the powerful and emotional
pyrotechnics show was synchronized to a 25 minute soundtrack that fused contemporary, modern and
classical music. The show was also complimented by an F111 Dump and Burn at the beginning and
just before the grand finale of the show.
Click HERE for full story and more pictures.
RiverFire08 Photo:: Daniel Shoebridge
August 1st 2008
Foti Celebrates the Coronation of a King
It's not every day you are asked to produce a fireworks for a Coronation of a King. But Foti
International Fireworks has just done that for the coronation celebrations of HM King George
Tupou V which took place on August 1 2008 in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa.
Two 15 minute spectaculars were launched from the shores of Nuku'alofa in front of visiting
royalty and world leaders. The show was choreographed to classical soundtrack produced by Foti
in consultation with the committee commemorating this special occasion.
Foti is now working on one of the largest shows in Australia, the QBE Brisbane Riverfire 2008.
July 15th 2008
The Heavens Explode in Colour for WYD 2008
Foti International Fireworks has delivered a typical Sydney pyrotechnics spectacle as part of the
World Youth Day Celebrations. The 5 minute fireworks spectacular was the finale of the Welcome
Concert at Barrangaroo, which featured headline acts such Guy Sebastain and Paulini.
The show was digitally launched from three barge sites as well as incorporating Foti
Australian-made close proximity pyrotechnics and Foti's new Liquid Flame Effects from the main
stage.
The Welcome Concert spectacular was followed up on Sunday 20th by a uniquely crafted daytime
pyrotechnics and flame effects show at Randwick Racecourse following the Papal Mass in front of
an audience of 500,000.
World Youth Day 2008
02nd January, 2008
Sydney Ushers in 2008
Excerpt from The Daily Telegraph editorial,
Sydney, 01 January 2008
Sydney takes its fun seriously. This is a feature, not a flaw.
It is a matter of annual wonder that so many are prepared to endure unavoidable traffic and public
transport difficulties for the sheer joy of experiencing the New Year's Eve festivities in the
company of their fellow citizens.
We do it because it is worth it.
And the rest of the world is reminded of our city's special qualities every year, as Sydney
explodes in showers of light on television screens worldwide in advance of lesser displays in
other major cities. We are the first and the finest.
Talk about taking our fun seriously - consider the technical application evident in the timing
and detonation of those perfectly co-ordinated pyrotechnics.
It's a brilliant metaphor for the creative energy unleashed every day, every year throughout
this remarkable town.
For the full editorial go to this link on The Daily Telegraph online.
Click here to see pictures of the display.
Sydney (with the help of Foti) ushers in the New Year