11th Paralympic Summer Games - Sydney 2000: Closing Ceremony

'The group that put Australia on the international music map -- "The Seekers" - was the finale of the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony that was held at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, 29 October at 7.30pm. "The Seekers" reformed especially for this spectacular event -- the first time they've all sung together since 1998. Joining "The Seekers" was Jimmy Barnes, who performed songs from his album 'Soul Deep II'; one of Australia's favourite bands, The Whitlams; country singer Keith Urban and Graeme Connors, whose song 'Being Here' was the official song of the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games' - Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee 2000

Ceremony Segment Selection:

1. 'Countdown' - 00:09
2. 'Advance Australia Fair' - 01:27
3. 'Atajan Begniyazov'- 02:43
4. 'The Speedy Chairs' 07:36
5. 'Being Here' - 09:12
6. 'Parade of Nations' -13:46
7. 'The Winner Is Sydney! - The Upside Down Games: The Games Down Under' - 22:41
8. 'Towards 2000: Roos In The Spotlight' - 28:29
9. 'Don't Try This At Home' 36:07
10. 'The Official Speeches' 41:56
11. 'Anthem Of The Future' 58:58
12. 'My Weakness' 01:00:38
13. 'Passing The Mantle' 01:04:32
14. 'Intelligentable Son Of Justice' 01:06:14
15. 'The Carnival' 01:12:53

Commentary from Karen Tighe and George Negus

TV Footage from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation