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The 12 fireworks of Christmas

The 12 fireworks of Christmas

It’s nearly Christmas, which means a couple of weeks of well-earned rest, delicious food and time with family and friends. However, for many lucky people, Christmas also means fireworks! This time of year is a very special one, marked by parties and all sorts of other celebrations. What better way to celebrate Christmas than with […]
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.
10 fireworks facts you might not know

10 fireworks facts you might not know

We all love fireworks (well, except cats and dogs) but we know little about them. Here are 10 fascinating facts you might not have known about fireworks, covering everything from how they work to where they came from…
World’s heaviest firework launched in Japan

World’s heaviest firework launched in Japan

It’s nearly bonfire night and many of us are either stocking up on fireworks or calling in professional display organisers so that we can make this year’s celebrations bigger and better than last years’.
A quick guide to the most popular fireworks effects

A quick guide to the most popular fireworks effects

We’ve all been to fireworks displays, and some people may even be able to popular identify types of fireworks like rockets, Catherine wheels and roman candles. However, not many people can give the right names to the many different fireworks effects you’ll marvel at during a typical display, but they do have names!
Choosing a site for your fireworks display

Choosing a site for your fireworks display

You might think that all you need for a fireworks display is a clear night sky and the fireworks themselves. However, you also need to have the right site. You need space, somewhere to store your fireworks, level ground and the right surroundings.
5 fireworks myths and misconceptions busted

5 fireworks myths and misconceptions busted

We all see at least one fireworks display every year – namely, on bonfire night – but it’s surprising how many misconceptions are flying around about fireworks. Whether you’re planning a display or watching one, here are 5 of the most commonly-believed myths busted:
U.S gears up for 4th July fireworks displays

U.S gears up for 4th July fireworks displays

The 4th July, Independence Day, may be a holiday only really celebrated in the United States, but people all over the world can definitely enjoy the celebrations, which tend to be the biggest and most extravagant on the planet. Independence Day in the U.S. is all about fireworks, and the bigger the better. Each year, […]
Hannover International Firework Competition – Did the hard work pay off!

Hannover International Firework Competition – Did the hard work pay off!

With 1.25 tones of fireworks, and a crew of 16 eager-to-play pyro-enthusiasts, we finally arrived at the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, Hannover, Germany. We couldn’t of asked for a better weekend, the weather was perfect making it the ideal backdrop for our display later that day, and without us knowing we had arrived on ‘British […]