As we enter the ‘Wedding Season’ here at Epic and using fireworks at the end of any couple’s special day is becoming more the ‘in thing’ than ever. Although may people go for the ‘professional display’, nowadays there are more and more people choosing to fire their own DIY pack instead. The length of the [...]
Fireworks: Brazil, Italy and Vietnam to battle in Honda Celebration of Light festival From 28 July 2012 until 4 August 2012, the skies over English Bay, Vancouver will be lit up with fireworks. Vancouver has held this event for a number of years and this was previously sponsored by HSBC. However, when Honda took over [...]
The people of South Devon will show their appreciation for HM The Queen on her 60th Year as our Sovereign in the best way possible – by holding a party and some fireworks. The big event for 2012 is to take place on Torre Abbey Meadows where a number of artistes will perform including local [...]
Tonight at 2330 a massive fireworks display will light up the skies of Jerusalem to celebrate the end of Memorial Day and 64 years of Independence. Popular religious Zionist music will be played on the HaMashbir Stage in King George St Downtown Jerusalem, while bands for the younger generations will feature on the stage at [...]
Each year the skies above Herrenhausen light up with some of the most spectacular fireworks in the World as the stage is set for the Competition of 2012. On five Saturdays between May and September 2012, each of the countries displays with the help of the best pyrotechnists in the World, will represent England, China, [...]
Here is the the official programme for the Malta International Fireworks Festival 2012 SUNDAY 22nd April 2012 21.45 – 22.30 Floriana – An eight minute long firework display synchronised to music will be held by FireOne Malta in collaboration with St. Nicholas Fireworks Factory of Siggiewi, at the Excelsior Hotel following the welcome reception launching the International [...]
Looking around the internet at the latest holiday offers, of all the locations in the world to visit, the place to be this summer is believe it or not the UK. Government officials have allocated £3 million towards a TV advertising campaign, the first of its kind on this scale, to encourage us not to [...]
Sometimes, we are all allocated tasks which we perceive are going to cause many problems but I can assure you, organising a firework display really could not be easier. There is a great deal of information readily available online for organisers of a display which will attract possibly larger than usual numbers of spectators. There [...]
There is no such thing as a “daft” question when talking fireworks. With over twenty years in the industry, we have probably heard them all. We like to think there isn’t much we at Epic don’t know about the subject, however, we were recently asked if anyone has ever managed to perfect a firework (either [...]
This competition is one of the finest fireworks celebrations in Europe. The competition was originally created by the Mayor of Monaco in 1966, as part of the Town centenary celebrations and has continued ever since. In 1996 music and melody was incorporated into the event and since then, they have continued to ensure that the [...]
Brean Leisure Park is set for a big influx this weekend when the sky over this beautifully situated Theme Park will be filled with beautiful fireworks. The site has 40 various rides and entertainment for all the family as the UK’s biggest theme park. This Saturday, 14 April 2012, the park will hold its first [...]
SERIES 1 – EPISODE 9 – VISITING THE BIGGEST FIREWORK FACTORY IN BEIHAI. DATE – SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2012 We were all at breakfast for 0800 sharp and started to sample the food on offer. As I mentioned in episode 8 the food at this particular hotel was awesome and we made the most of [...]
This year’s event will be different as they all compete for the title, Champion of Champions. Taking place on 14th and 15th August 2012 in Plymouth, this is one not to be missed. The winners from the last six years will all return in the hope of becoming the Champion of Champions 2012. They are [...]
A ‘Go Forth’ advertising campaign by Levi jeans has been banned by the British Advertising Standards Authority. Following up several complaints, the ad featured young models holding fireworks and shooting them into the air. The British Advertising Standards Authority concluded that the advert was “harmful and irresponsible” as it may encourage children to play with [...]
Danang International Fireworks Competition 2012 2012 sees the fifth International Fireworks Competition getting under way between 29th and 30th April. The event is to find the Champion of Champions as all four competing teams are previous winners of the Fireworks Competition. China, France, Canada and Italy will all be competing along with the hosts Team [...]
SERIES 1 – EPISODE 8 – WE FLY TO BEIHAI DATE – SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2012 We all meet at 0700 and have a quick breakfast. We went back to the rooms to have a final check to make sure we had packed everything and went downstairs to check out. We left the hotel at [...]
When we sat down to design this pack, the first consideration was who it will appeal to. Obviously the theme would be red white and blue to celebrate Her Majesties sixty years as our sovereign. From the deep scarlet strobes of the Aerial atom to the bright cherry reds of the fabulous Cosmic Charge followed [...]
Ask any Canadian which is the world biggest and best rodeo in the world and the answer will surely be “The Calgary stampede”. This year the event runs from the 6th to the 15th of July. Having being lucky enough to attend the Calgary Stampede back in 1981, of all the events I’ve attended in [...]
Disney have raised the bar once again. As the only cruise liner to feature fireworks displays at sea, the new Disney Fantasy is the largest cruise liner to be added to their luxury fleet. Here are some Disney Fantasy facts: 14 enormous decks 1115 feet (340 metres) in length Maximum width of 125 feet (38 metres) Gross [...]
They do say that necessity is the mother of invention and as is often the case, a British company has created the first sound-proofed dog kennel. This is the ideal gift for animal lovers as fireworks are the cause of great distress to some dogs due to the loud bangs and whistles. The company from [...]
Easter is fast approaching with the prospect of the Bank Holiday weekend weather being reasonable with no discernible rain or poor weather forecasted. So, if you plan on having friends and family over for the Easter Weekend or indeed have a celebration of your own pencilled in, like an anniversary or a special birthday, why [...]
Southpark – Summer Sucks – Episode 8 – Season 2 In this episode the mayor is completely disgusted that she can’t get any fireworks for the 4th of July celebrations. But Officer Barbrady has a better idea and inspires her to make the biggest snake in the world……Click here for the video Click here for more details [...]
There has already been much oohing and ahhing ahead of this years annual fireworks display as Macy’s announced that they will be upsetting residents of the East-side once again following the decision to maintain the display on the Hudson River venue. In 2009, it was claimed that the move to the Hudson River was a [...]