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Everyone knows that fireworks are only fun when they’re safe. A well-organised, safety-conscious display can be incredible fun for everyone, helping to celebrate a special occasion in real style. However, not everyone pays attention to recommended safety advice about using fireworks. This is when accidents can happen. To help everyone from event organisers to spectators...

If you’re shopping for fireworks on 1st Galaxy, you’re likely to come across many different colourful and wonderful types of cake barrages. For those unfamiliar with fireworks terminology, this can be a little confusing. What exactly is a cake firework, and why on earth is it called that? Introduction to the cake A cake barrage […]

Sparklers are one of the most popular types of fireworks in the UK. They’re cheap, easy to buy and anyone can use one – plus they’re a lot of fun! But are you underestimating the humble sparkler? The danger of sparklers is that many people don’t think of them as fireworks. This is despite the […]

So, you’ve bought your fireworks and have planned out an incredible display. Now it’s time to position the fireworks and get ready for the show, but how are you going to light them? A key part of the planning for any fireworks show should be how to light each type of pyrotechnic product safely. It’s […]

So, you’re planning your first fireworks display. What kinds of fireworks should you be including? One of the first to investigate is the fabulous fountain, a staple of all the best fireworks shows and known for being a real crowd-pleaser. Unlike other fireworks such as rockets, fountains don’t produce a large, dramatic aerial display. They […]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be thinking that the time is just right to pop the big question. If you really want to make a grand romantic gesture, why not propose to a backdrop of gorgeous fireworks? This can really create the ‘wow’ moment you’re looking for, but only if you […]

If you’re brand new to the world of running fireworks displays, there’s a lot to learn. Everyone thinks it’s as easy as lighting the fuse and standing back, but it actually requires a little preparation to create an amazing display. Here are five basic mistakes to avoid, some of which can simply be embarrassing while […]

The short answer to this is yes, but only if you buy fireworks that are specially designed to be used indoors and from a reputable company. Indoor fireworks may sound very dangerous, but if you choose certified Category 1 fireworks and be careful where you buy them from – they’re actually perfectly safe. These fireworks […]

If you’re excited about New Year’s Eve and it’s incredible fireworks displays, there’s good news. You get to do it all over again at the end of January, as it’ll be time for Chinese New Year. The start of the new lunar and solar calendar is often a bigger celebration than New Year’s Eve at […]

One of the biggest nights of the year for fireworks is fast approaching – New Year’s Eve 2016. Whatever you’ve got planned for NYE, exciting pyrotechnics are bound to be involved at that crucial moment. After all, there’s no better way to mark the first seconds of a brand new year than with a spectacular […]