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What do you need to know to safely run an amazing fireworks display for New Years Eve?

What do you need to know to safely run an amazing fireworks display for New Years Eve?

With fireworks available to buy online and from many different retail stores, it’s never been easier to plan your own fireworks display. Contrary to popular belief however, running a fireworks display safely isn’t as simple as lighting the fuse and standing back to watch, nor is it easy to create a well-paced, creatively and beautifully […]
It’s time! Your guide to a safe and spectacular Bonfire Night…

It’s time! Your guide to a safe and spectacular Bonfire Night…

The biggest day of the year for fireworks (apart from NYE, of course) is just around the corner. If you’re hosting a fireworks event for Bonfire Night, now is the time to do your last-minute preparations and make sure that everything’s in place for a memorable and magical evening. The fireworks Even if you know they’re […]
Strapped for cash? How to fund your fireworks (without skimping on the pyrotechnics)

Strapped for cash? How to fund your fireworks (without skimping on the pyrotechnics)

Buying enough fireworks for a full fabulous display doesn’t come cheap, but it’s always worth the investment when you see the faces of your audience and hear the “oohs” and “aahs” after a particularly whizz-popping effect. If you love fireworks and you have your heart set on staging your own display this Bonfire Night, but […]
10 expert tips for crystal clear fireworks photography

10 expert tips for crystal clear fireworks photography

It’s only natural to reach for your camera or smartphone when you see something jaw-dropping, like a multi-coloured fountain of sparks and lights raining down from high in the sky, but it can be disappointing to look at the pictures the next day. Fireworks are uniquely tricky to photograph, due to the combination of flashing […]
Countdown to Bonfire night…it’s nearly time!

Countdown to Bonfire night…it’s nearly time!

Fireworks fans would say that it’s never too early to start planning Bonfire Night celebrations, but the big night really will be upon us in just a few months’ time. It takes a bit of time, effort and planning to host anything bigger than a few sparklers in your back garden with your family, so […]
9 special occasions that are simply crying out for an amazing fireworks display

9 special occasions that are simply crying out for an amazing fireworks display

Most people celebrate two main days of the year with fireworks – Bonfire Night in November and New Year’s Eve. But what about the rest of the year? You’ll actually find that there are plenty of opportunities to bring out the pyrotechnics. Here are just 9 of the many special occasions that can be made […]
A display organiser’s checklist: 15 things to do ahead of your fireworks event

A display organiser’s checklist: 15 things to do ahead of your fireworks event

An incredible fireworks display takes quite a bit of work and advance planning, but it will definitely be worth it when you wow your audience with an exciting and explosive evening’s entertainment. If you’ve got an event looming, or you want to start your preparations for Bonfire Night nice and early, here’s a quick checklist […]
3 ways to kick your wedding fireworks up a notch

3 ways to kick your wedding fireworks up a notch

Fireworks are the icing on the (wedding) cake at the end of your big day, but for some people – an ordinary display just isn’t special enough. If you want to do something truly spectacular, surprising or unique with your wedding fireworks, you’re in luck. There are lots of ways you can make your display […]
So what if it’s raining? 6 tips to outfox the weather and put on an amazing display

So what if it’s raining? 6 tips to outfox the weather and put on an amazing display

It’s a commonly held belief that fireworks don’t work in the rain. However, this isn’t strictly true, as with a bit of careful planning you can beat the weather and still put on a fantastic show for your audience.   If the great British weather is doing its usual unpredictable thing, even at the height […]
Fireworks in July: three great events to celebrate with pyrotechnics this summer

Fireworks in July: three great events to celebrate with pyrotechnics this summer

Fireworks fans don’t usually need an excuse to plan jaw-dropping pyrotechnic displays, but it’s good to have one anyway. If you love a party and you agree that no celebration is complete without an epic fireworks display, there’s good news. This summer, and July in particular, is packed with special events deserving of a good […]