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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 […]

Some people absolutely love the booms, bangs and crackles of a fireworks display, but this isn’t the case for everyone. Others have concerns over how anxious the noise can make their pets, while residents in major tourist cities are worried about noise pollution. A council in Scotland is now set to review whether silent or […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]