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Demand for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display is as high as ever, with the official website having crashed several times since tickets went on sale from the end of October. 100,000 tickets have been made available for the display, the proceeds of which will go to Unicef. The clock face of the Elizabeth Tower,  … Read more

November the 5th triggered happy memories for many of us: trying to write our name with a sparkler in the dark, watching incredible fireworks burst across the night sky – and setting fire to a big pile of wood with an effigy of a man on top. But that effigy doesn’t represent any ordinary man  … Read more

Big isn’t always better – but in the world of fireworks, it usually is. If you’re organising a fireworks display and need a little inspiration, check out these 10 spectacular events from around the globe. Australia Day No sooner has the New Year’s Eve firework smoke cleared, then the Australians are at it again. January  … Read more

Fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers, bonfires: we humans have been delighting in displays of light and sound for hundreds of years. No wonder there are so many jaw-dropping facts related to pyrotechnics – and pyromania. Here are 15 of the most interesting. 1. The word ‘bonfire’ comes from ‘bone-fire’, a term used to describe the burning of  … Read more

Clacton Airshow: “Biggest Ever” Pier Fireworks Marks 25th Anniversary Dynamics Fireworks orchestrated a huge display to celebrate this year’s Clacton Airshow, which marked its 25th year this summer. Clacton Airshow is always innovative, and this year was no different. The show saw its first ever night flights – courtesy of the FireFlies – who flew  … Read more

Fireworks fit for a hero: Saskia celebrates Olympic gold on Mersea Island The Dynamic Fireworks team put on a stunning display to mark the return of Saskia Clark to her old sailing club on the weekend. The welcome home party concluded with a display featuring red, white and blue – and of course gold. Clark  … Read more

Planning a fireworks display? If you’re relatively new to this exciting area, the sheer range of possibilities can be overwhelming. All those fireworks and associated effects have names. Getting familiar with some of these will help you better understand how to create an unforgettable fireworks display. Here we look at the most common firework effects.  … Read more

Continuing our series of blogs looking into the various fireworks available, here we bring you G to Z. Not all of these fireworks are permitted for sale and use in the UK, but we’ve included them here for posterity and as a reminder that the firework industry’s constant evolution – with exciting new products coming  … Read more

An eye-popping number of firework types are available to buy these days – although not all are for sale to the general public. The incredible variety on offer means those organising fireworks displays can realise the most ambitious of shows. Just as well, since crowds have come to expect incredible fireworks, whether for New Year’s  … Read more

Fireworks: Why Does Our Passion for Pyrotechnics Burn So Bright? Fireworks continue to ignite the public’s imagination, both in the UK and globally. From small displays for friends and family, to vast New Year party displays, nothing quite holds the attention like a firework show. Why, exactly, is hard to say – although “because they’re  … Read more