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Down on the farm – Part 1 “Yes we can”, says Sam
1st Galaxy gets some interesting phone calls and requests into the office, and just before Christmas Sam was contacted by a farmers training co-operative in Lincolnshire – “Do you think you could provide some training for farmers using pyrotechnic bird scarers?” Now sometimes I think Sam slips into “Bob the Builder” mode, and not just […]
The Speed Trap – need for speed, or not!
It has long been held by firers that despite the number and size of maps on the office wall, or even the sophistication of mapping software in more recent years, there is a fundamental disconnect between the lengths of time the office says you will need to get to a display, and how long it […]
The Secret Life of a Pyrotechnician
How does a Firework Display Designer design a show? If you’ve ever wondered just how one of the professionals goes about designing a firework show, then you’re probably not surprised to hear that the answer is as big as the question. But there are some aspects which can be explained. Of course there is a […]
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 […]
Firework fails – how to avoid a display disaster
We all want our fireworks displays to go off without a hitch, but unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. Here are four of the most memorable firework fails and crucially – how to avoid them yourself:
A Pyro Musical Firework Display is the Pinnacle
It’s fair to observe that firework displays are now as big as they’ve ever been, and we’re not just talking about the size. Although, in the last few years they just got bigger and bigger, with the wealth of The Middle East presenting World Record Breaking Displays. What we mean is that Fireworks are more […]
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.
Your 2015 wedding fireworks checklist – how to celebrate your big day with a special display
Is 2015 the year that you tie the knot, or are you getting ahead of the game and planning your 2016 wedding nice and early? If you’re starting to put together your wedding planning list, there’s one vital thing you mustn’t miss off – a fantastic, personalised fireworks display. On one of the most memorable […]
10 of the best NYE fireworks shows in the UK
No matter where you are in the country on the evening of December 31st, you’re practically guaranteed to see the sky lit up by colourful fireworks. An explosive, vibrant and ear-ringing display is the perfect way to celebrate the year gone by and ring in the new one, but where will you be watching a […]
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 […]