Fancy a job in fireworks? We are recruiting
We are always on the lookout for new talent to boost our amazing team of pyrotechnicians. Firers, as we call them, are at the heart of our operation. They are the intrepid performers who go out in all weathers to set up and fire our displays safely and expertly. In the old days it literally […]
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School Prom Fireworks
This beautiful photo by deJetleyMarks Photography is what school prom fireworks are all about. A magical night to remember. Here at Fantastic Fireworks we understand why the school prom is so special. It celebrates the end of five years of studying and making new friends. The night is given much significance where girls buy dresses […]
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Celebrating New Year fireworks around the world
Professional fireworks are a given on New Year’s Eve, but apart from new year fireworks what are the other traditions around the world? Every year cities compete to have the best professional fireworks displays. From Central London all the way through to Sydney, Australia, pictured here, thousands of people gather to witness magical explosions in […]
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Fireworks on Water
Professional fireworks against the dark skies are beautiful but having them reflected over water can be truly remarkable. With twice the spectacle, water is the perfect reflective surface to magnify firework effects, colours and sparkles. A venue with a lake or location by the seaside or river presents the perfect opportunity to set up pyrotechnics […]
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Marquee Events + Firework Displays
Marquee Entertainment So, you’re planning an outdoor event, perhaps a wedding reception or an anniversary celebration. The first thing that you’re likely to have arranged is the key infrastructure. For the majority of outdoor events nationwide, the goal is to have a top-of-the-range marquee as a central hub for the event. There are so many ways […]
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Entire World Population Could Fit into Greater London – Planning Firework Area
Did you know that you can fit the entire world population, all 7.5 billion of us, into a space no larger than Greater London? Amazing, but true! When planning a fireworks display, it’s essential to know how many people you can safely fit into a given area. If you’ve never worked with spectator-related events, this can be […]
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Wake up and smell the fireworks!
There is only one smell that matches the delicious whiff of freshly fired gunpowder and that’s the whiff of freshly ground coffee! As the leading UK fireworks company here at Fantastic Fireworks we draw our inspiration from daily coffee meetings. Our new cart is kitted out with the latest Krupps bean-to-cup machine delivering max strength […]
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Celebrating the centenary of the end of the First World War
The First World War was a significant milestone in history. It impacts all our lives until this very day, either through our own family history, the heritage of our local communities or because of its impact on society. The centenary of the First World War started in 2014 and in 2018 we will be celebrating […]
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Fireworks in films
Fireworks in film perfectly capture the magic professional fireworks creates whether it be romantic or filled with suspense. These movies with fireworks start from classic 90’s through to 2017 90’s films with fireworks From classic Disney movies to unforgettable chick flicks, nothing makes us more nostalgic than movies from the 90’s. Aladdin – 1992 One […]
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Add extra sparkle with a Christmas Lights Firework Display
If you thought you couldn’t have a Christmas Lights Firework Display think again! Fantastic Fireworks has developed an amazing new show especially designed for town centres and tights spaces. It combines fireworks, music, lights and lasers in a sparkling spectacle of colour and special effects. And by using the latest zero fall-out fireworks spectators can […]
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What’s the ideal length of a fireworks display?
As firework display organisers it’s a question we’re often asked. The answer depends on the event you are organising. If it’s for Bonfire Night there are different factors to take into account than say for wedding fireworks or a corporate event. Firework displays around November the 5th are typically public events put on by the local […]
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Fireworks in France, Europe and beyond
As an international firework company we are often asked to put on professional fireworks displays in France, Europe and beyond. Our most exotic overseas commission was a display in the Maldives where we followed the late, great George Michael to take centre stage at a celebrity birthday party. Here the fireworks had to be shipped in […]
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