The British Musical Fireworks Championships were held at Kings Gardens, Southport (5th -7th Oct 2007). We took 23 members of staff and three Lorries full of equipment and fireworks to the competition.
The championship was held over three days, with two displays each evening lasting sixteen to eighteen minutes, fired to a musical theme.
Each competitor selects a unique musical programme, which is played at the venue so the fireworks can be synchronised to enhance the emotional experience.
The British Musical Fireworks Championships attract over 10,000 spectators each evening and uses up to 1/2 tonne of fireworks and shells can reach heights of over 600ft.
The contestants were drawn from over 20 British fireworks companies by ballot and the other finalists were: