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London Reveals Plans for NYE 2015

London Reveals Plans for NYE 2015

… And once again, the Mayor of London’s iconic New Year’s Eve display at the London Eye will be a ticketed event. Whilst this may not come as too much of a surprise to the capital’s 8m residents (it’ll be the 2nd year that tickets have been required), it does mean a likely almighty scrabble […]
Venues We Love to Get Fired Up About

Venues We Love to Get Fired Up About

We don’t like to have favourites, but after 20 years creating shows at venues the length and breadth of the country, we can’t help but get excited about some of the places we visit. With their stunning vistas and historic buildings, they’re more than a bit inspiring. So, it’s no surprise these venues regularly get […]
Firework tips for those who like it LOUD

Firework tips for those who like it LOUD

For some people, a firework isn’t a firework unless it is really, really LOUD. There is something really exciting in watching a rocket make its way into the sky, knowing that there is going to be a really satisfying explosion of sound, light and colour at the end of it. If there isn’t, it can […]
How to structure and pace a fireworks display

How to structure and pace a fireworks display

The success and impact of a fireworks display doesn’t just depend on the type and quality of the fireworks you choose, although this is important. The way you structure your display also makes a big difference, so this is something you should pay just as much attention to.
How to get the best value for money from your fireworks

How to get the best value for money from your fireworks

Fireworks aren’t the cheapest things you can buy, but they are perfect for making special occasions even more special. To get the best value for money when you buy fireworks, you’ll need to follow a few useful tips.
Bye bye Bonfire Night, hello Christmas!

Bye bye Bonfire Night, hello Christmas!

If you’ve still got sparkles in your eyes and your ears are still ringing from the booms and bangs of fantastic fireworks, it probably means that you had a brilliant Bonfire Night. We all need a little time to calm down after the biggest fireworks night of the year (particularly over-excited children) but there is […]
7 practical tips to remember as we countdown to Bonfire Night

7 practical tips to remember as we countdown to Bonfire Night

    Bonfire Night is very nearly here, and we’re all looking forward to marvelling at fireworks and warming ourselves around roaring bonfires. If you’re organising a display, here’s your last-minute checklist of crucial things to remember:
Tips for planning a last-minute Bonfire Night fireworks display

Tips for planning a last-minute Bonfire Night fireworks display

If you’ve left it to the very last minute to plan anything for the upcoming Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th, you have three options. You can stay in and gaze longingly out the window at everyone else’s fireworks, you can pay to go to an organised local display or you can plan your own […]
All you need to know to plan a school fireworks display

All you need to know to plan a school fireworks display

Many schools, colleges and universities hold fireworks displays for their pupils, and they can be hugely fun for everyone involved. However, displays in these environments can be challenging to organise, because they present a different set of risks compared to adult-only events. To organise a safe and fun fireworks display for your students, follow these […]
How to hold a fireworks display in the rain

How to hold a fireworks display in the rain

Guy Fawkes Night is fast approaching and it being held in November, there’s a very good chance that it might rain. In fact, it might absolutely tip it down with rain. What does that mean for your fireworks display?