2008

After the incredible success of Festival First Night the year prior, the event returned with an equally impressive line-up headed by Grace Jones. Artists such as Fanfare Ciocarlia, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Santogold, Dan Zanes & Friends, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Chunky Move and A-Trak/Java performed all over the CBD.

The 2007 Sydney Festival kicked off with a sky borne symphony when seven hot air balloons, each with speakers attached, taking off at sunrise to fly across the West of the city, in Sky Symphony.