Riverfire Creative Director Forch Foti revealed why this year’s Brisbane Festival finale is ditching tech gimmicks to launch two tons of old-school pyrotechnics across the city. 

Hear how the 8th-generation pyrotechnician plans to dazzle half a million spectators and why he has his sights set on the 2032 Olympics.

Riverfire Creative Director Forch Foti revealed why this year&rsquo;s Brisbane Festival finale is ditching tech gimmicks to launch two tons of old-school pyrotechnics across the city. 
Hear how the 8th-generation pyrotechnician plans to dazzle half a million spectators and why he has his sights set on the 2032 Olympics.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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How Riverfire’s fireworks mastermind will light up Brisbane tomorrow night

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Bestselling Aussie author Liane Moriarty joined the studio to reflect on her journey from speaking to an empty room of two people in Brisbane to selling over 25 million books worldwide. 

She shared why she was terrified no one would show up, how her first New York Times bestseller tasted like French toast, and why she stays grounded despite Hollywood fame.

Bestselling Aussie author Liane Moriarty joined the studio to reflect on her journey from speaking to an empty room of two people in Brisbane to selling over 25 million books worldwide. 
She shared why she was terrified no one would show up, how her first New York Times bestseller tasted like French toast, and why she stays grounded despite Hollywood fame.

Why Liane Moriarty thought only two people showed up to her first Brisbane book event

Twenty years after losing the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin’s right-hand man, Wes Mannion, opens up about the unbreakable bond they shared from the moment they met at the reptile park. 

Wes reflected on carrying forward Steve’s global conservation legacy and why hearing his best mate’s voice still brings back emotional memories today.

Twenty years after losing the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin&rsquo;s right-hand man, Wes Mannion, opens up about the unbreakable bond they shared from the moment they met at the reptile park. 
Wes reflected on carrying forward Steve&rsquo;s global conservation legacy and why hearing his best mate&rsquo;s voice still brings back emotional memories today.

How Riverfire’s fireworks mastermind will light up Brisbane tomorrow night

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