FED SQUARE
Media Release
January 1
st
2010
Fed Square Huge Crowd for NYE
Rain storms and a loss of power on the main stage due to weather failed to dampen
Melbournian’s enthusiasm for NYE celebrations at Fed Square, which experienced one
of its largest NYE crowds ever.
Jane Sydenham Clarke spokesperson for Fed Square in charge of last night’s event
said despite the weather forecasts Fed Square continued to fill with a wide audience of
all ages and many family groups...
“The zero tolerance around no glass and no alcohol policy in the public space is part of
our commitment to safety worked well, and the huge crowd was very well behaved.
We believe ZERO tolerance of the Fed Square NO Glass No Alcohol policy and our
extensive security presence provides the community, especially families with the
confidence that Fed Square is a safe location to be on NYE.
Ms Sydenham Clarke said,” inclement weather and the loss of main power on the
stage forced the cancellation of the of the lead act for the night , and the Asanti African
Drummers who needed no amplification , entertained the crowd for over two hours
taking us to a spectacular countdown to midnight .
As heavy rained poured during the Ashanti performance the crowd actually grew.
Ms Sydenham Clarke said,” as the night preceded it became quite clear hail rain or
shine Fed Square is the place to be on NYE. “
Media Enquiries
Ron Smith Corporate Media Communications Fed Square 0417 329 201 to arrange an
interview with Jane Sydenham Clarke
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