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Not long now! Bonfire Night is nearly upon us, so now’s the time to start planning your special night. If you’re having an event at home, here are the 5 essentials you need for the perfect party… Fireworks! We wouldn’t be 1st Galaxy Fireworks if we didn’t put fabulous fireworks at the very top of […]

It’s a little way off, but there’s no time like the present to start planning a truly special event for this year’s Bonfire Night on 5th November. If you’re tired of the usual sparklers and underwhelming bonfire, why not try something a bit different? Here are 4 unique ideas to make this year’s Guy Fawkes […]

Fireworks are the ideal choice for all sorts of celebrations, but they can also be the icing on the cake for corporate events. Whether you’re planning a product launch, conference, networking event or other celebration, fireworks are exactly the spectacle you need to create a memorable moment. Here are just a handful of the many […]

When it comes to fireworks, we’re always looking for the biggest, best and loudest – but which of the many jaw-dropping displays around the world takes the title of most spectacular? Let’s run down 10 of the best, including record holders and NYE celebrations… The grand opening of the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai. When […]

Capturing fireworks on camera is not as easy as you may think. The human eye may see every glorious colour and sparkling effect very clearly against the night sky, but what comes out on camera is a confusing blur. So, what’s going wrong? Let’s take a closer look at the 10 things you need for […]

We’ve all seen fireworks displays, and many of us have even set off these popular pyrotechnics before. But have you ever wondered what makes them go bang, or how all of those colours, sparks and amazing effects are created? It’s all down to clever use of chemistry. Early fireworks The very first recorded use of […]

Fireworks and a pitch-black sky are a match made in heaven. The contrast between the bright lights and the darkness of the night-time sky makes the colours of fireworks really pop, and it’s what makes displays so very special. Now that the year’s longest day, the summer solstice, is nearly upon us – does this […]

One of the reasons that fireworks are so impressive is the contrast between the beautiful lights and colours and the darkness of the night sky. Clarity, contrast and definition are crucial to the success of a display, which is why smoke is a fireworks planner’s worst nightmare. Smoke can obscure the effects of the fireworks […]

There are many reasons why we at 1st Galaxy advise customers always to buy their fireworks from a specialist supplier rather than a seasonal seller or a supermarket, and not only because we ourselves offer a specialist fireworks service. Not many people realise that the companies they buy their fireworks from around Bonfire Night or […]

Everyone knows that fireworks are only fun when they’re safe. A well-organised, safety-conscious display can be incredible fun for everyone, helping to celebrate a special occasion in real style. However, not everyone pays attention to recommended safety advice about using fireworks. This is when accidents can happen. To help everyone from event organisers to spectators...