Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust ignited the Brisbane skyline last night, delivering sparkling ratings.

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust ignites the start of the Brisbane Festival 2025 with its spectacular fireworks display transforming the river A record number of viewers tuned in to watch the spectacle that marks the start of Brisbane Festival 2025. This year’s Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust broadcast was the highest rating of all time.

Nine’s exclusive broadcast dominated prime-time viewing as the No.1 program of the night in Brisbane with Total People and all key demographics, reaching 398,000 viewers (Total TV Reach). Hosted for the first time by 9News Queensland’s new presenting duo, Melissa Downes and Joel Dry, Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust attracted a Total TV average audience of 275,000.

Kylie Blucher, Managing Director of Nine Queensland and Northern New South Wales, said: “Riverfire is truly an unforgettable night, and this year was no different. We are so pleased to have once again brought this extraordinary event to viewers across the Sunshine State, and the fabulous numbers are proof of how much Queenslanders look forward to this night every year.

“The broadcast was particularly special, marking Melissa and Joel’s hosting debut as a pair, and they did an outstanding job, capturing the beauty and energy of Brisbane perfectly.”

If you missed the broadcast live, you can relive the magic of Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust for free on 9Now.

Source: OzTAM VOZ | 6th September 2025 | “RIVERFIRE” | Total TV (Broadcast+BVOD | Reach (1min) Average Audience | Total People | Brisbane – Overnight

For further information, please contact: 
Lucy Charles
9Network Publicity
lucy.charles@nine.com.au

Sunday, 7 September, 2025