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THE MAGAZINE ABOUT FIREWORKS FOR 40 YEARS
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News Archive
July 2022: The passing of Scottish legislation will mean the end of back garden fireworks in Scotland
June 2022: Change to Stage 3 proceedings on the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill
June 2022: You can get NINE issues of Fireworks FOR £4 by going to this ebay page
June 2022: Will the Scottish Firework Bill become law? We will know on 29 June
June 2022: Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill – Moves to final Stage 3
June 2022: Will fireworks be banned in Scotland?
May 2022: Fireworks featured on Have I Got News For You missing words round!
April 2022: Issue 81 is now available and has been distributed to subscribers. Check and buy here
April 2022: Issue 81 is at the printer. See its contents here
March 2022: British Musical Fireworks Championship line up
February 2022: Your chance to air your views on firework freedom. Contribute to Scottish Bill response
February 2022: Overview and Full text of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill
January 2022: Line up for the British Firework Championships
November 2021: Do you wish to enter the British Firework Championships? Here's how and rules
October 2021: Issue 80 is NOW AVAILABLE. See its contents and order here
September 2021: Issue 80 is at the printer. See its contents and order here
September 2021: British Musical Fireworks Championship Line-up announced
September 2021: Latest call for papers for IPSUSA
August 2021: IPSUSA are determined to go ahead in 2022
August 2021: More and more displays added to events diary - check August
July 2021: COVID Guidelines available for site visitors at the British Firework Championships
June 2021: Call for papers and registration form now available for 45th International Pyrotechnics Seminar
May 2021: Fireworks issue 79 is available and has been distributed to subscribers. Check it out and order if you have not yet subscribed
April 2021: Fireworks issue 79 is at the printer. Check it out and order
November 2020: Fireworks editor's new book now available
November 2020: British Firework Championships back with a bang in 2021
October 2020: Appeal to the Government for the Event industry including fireworks during pandemic
October 2020: TESA have informed us of a submission which they have submitted to DCMS and the Treasury at their request following a meeting with their officials
October 2020: Also the advice TESA have received from a leading barrister following the Southampton Boat Show being stopped at the last minute. It provides some useful advice for how local authorities should deal with events
Fireworks issue 78 (Winter 2020) is now out. See its contents here. And order here
October 2020: Fireworks issue 78 (Winter 2020) is coming soon and is at the printer. Check it out, and order
September 2020: Festival of Fireworks postponed until 4 September 2021
August 2020: Firework displays given the green light. Some are being planned now
July 2020: Eastbourne Bandstand Display to re-start 1 August
July 2020: Bonfire Events - on or off
June 2020: Now Plymouth (British Firework Championships) also off
May 2020: Plymouth still on; Southport off. Details here
March 2020: New publication and deadline dates
March 2020: Fireworks stays open - the magazine will still be supplied during the coronavirus pandemic
March 2020: Firing order announced for British Firework Championships, Plymouth
February 2020: History of firework displays
February 2020: Rules for British Firework Championships 2020 and competitor agreement
January 2020: Issue 77 is now out and has been sent to subscribers. Check it out here
January 2020: Issue 77 is coming soon. Look at a preview and order it
December 2019: 45th International Pyrotechnics Seminar: 3rd call for abstracts; updated registration form and Companion Tour Flyer
November 2019: Analysis of British Firework Championships survey available
October 2019: Winners of the British Musical Fireworks Championship 2019
October 2019: TESA compile a questionnaire for British Firework Championships' future direction. Complete by 25 October
September 2019: Ukraine's Dance of Fire win Blackpool's World Firework Championships
September 2019: The biggest firework display list on the 'Net. Just check November's list
September 2019: UK's Syrotechnics wins 1st prize at Monaco Art En Ciel Competition of Fireworks
August 2019: Winners of British Firework Championships 2019 announced
August 2019: UK's Syrotechnics wins 1st prize at Monaco Art En Ciel Competition of Fireworks
May 2019: IPSUSA Call for papers and registration form now available (since removed by IPSUSA
March 2019: Line up announced for Festival of Fireworks
February 2019: Sad news of the liquidation of Britain's largest firework manufacturer
February 2019: Line-up announced for British Musical Fireworks Championship
January 2019: Issue 75 is out. Order it here
January 2019: Issue 74 of Fireworks is still available. Order it here
January 2019: Issue 75 is coming soon. Get a sneak preview
December 2018: Government will not ban retail sale of fireworks
October 2018: 260 firework events listed in November alone on the Net's biggest UK list
October 2018: British Musical Fireworks Championship 2018 results
September 2018: New explosives course
June 2018: Issue 74 of Fireworks is out and now available. Order it here
June 2018: Issue 74 of Fireworks is at the printer. See a preview here
June 2018: British Firework Championships 2018 - Firing order announced
March 2018: News of registration for 43rd IPS Seminar
February 2018: Government will not ban retail sale of fireworks
February 2018: Competitors announced for British Musical Fireworks Championship
February 2018: Competitors announced for British Firework Championships 2018
January 2018: Issue 73 is out and available. Look at its contents - and buy it now!
August 2017: Results British Firework Championships announced
July 2017: Programme for British Firework Championships announced
June 2017: Call for Abstracts for 43rd International Pyrotechnics Society Seminar. Register now
May 2017: Issue 72 is at the printer - take a sneak preview
March 2017: Competitors for British Musical Fireworks Championships announced
March 2017: Competitors for Briitish Firework Championships 2017 announced
February 2017: Do you wish to enter the Brtitish Firework Championships at Plymouth? Check here
February 2017: Going to the 43rd International Pyrotechnics Society Seminar. Register now
January 2017 Invitation to companies to take part in 5th International Firework Festival
January 2017 Issue 71 is out! Copies have been distributed to subscribers; electronic version is available. Order now
October 2016: British Firework Championships wins award
October 2016: British Musical Fireworks Championships results available
August 2016: History of the World Famous in pictures now available
August 2016: Results of British Firework Championships
July 2016: Firing order announced for British Firework Championships
June 2016: Government rule out further restriction on firework use despite claims. Full Government response to debate on Monday 6 June prompted by petition given here
March 2016: Competitors announced for British Firework Championships 2016
February 2016: Want to enter British Firework Championships? Apply now
February 2016: History of the World Famous in pictures soon to be available
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/785265606/fireworking-the-world-famous-1998-2013
January 2016: Report of British Firework Championships meeting available
January 2016: Details of 2016 British Musical Fireworks Championship announced
December 2015: New revised rules - December for Review (British Fireworks Championships)
November 2015: Meeting to review Plymouth British Fireworks Championship 2015
October 2015: F1 win at Southport
August 2015: Jubilee win in Montreal
July 2015: New novel about fireworks available. Read more. Buy the book (£12 inc. p&p)
April 2015: Details of International Pyrotechnic Symposium announced
March 2015: Plymouth British Firework Championships competitors announced
March 2015: Change to Southport British Musical Fireworks Championship - Fireworkers included
January 2015: Plymouth meeting outcome - and new rules
January 2014: Dates and competitors for Southport announced
January 2014: Risk Assessment Courses for firework folk
November 2013: Changes made to British Firework Championships. Do you want to enter? Contact TESA
November 2013: Electronic version of Fireworks now available
October 2013: France wins in Macau
October 2013: Sirotechnics win at British Musical Firework Championships. Report here
October 2013: French company win Blackpool World Firework Championships
October 2013: The book of illustrations of fireworks, Firework Art by Mark Fleming, is no longer available on this site
September 2013: Consultation on future of juding of British Firework Championships. Have your say
August 2013: Star Fireworks win Champion of Champions in British Firework Championships
May 2013: British Firework Championships - Line up announced
May 2013: Firework news now available (courtesy of Epic Fireworks)
March 2013: Jubilee win in the Philippines
January 2013: Details for Southport announced
January 2013: Invitation to British firework companies to enter Malta International Competition
October 2012: Battle Bonfire celebrations cancelled
October 2012: Komodo win British Musical Firework Championships at Soutport
August 2012: No winner at Plymouth
August 2012: Pyrotex win at Monaco
August 2012: Plymouth secures British Firework Championships until 2018
June 2012: Firework film makers looking for contributors: you can contact them
March 2012: British company competes at Malta Fireworks Festival competition
January 2012: Competitors for British Musical Firework Championships (Southport) announced
January 2012: Changes to format of British Firework Championships
January 2012: 27 new historical adverts on Firework Ads website
December 2011: Video of American Chemical Society video: The Chemistry of Fireworks
December 2011: American Chemical Society course on fireworks
October 2011: Results of British Musical Firework Championships announced
August 2011: Santa Marija Mqabba 2011 Tower of Light - see it on Youtube
August 2011: MLE win British Firework Championships
July 2011: New book on display set-up now available from this website: Full colour; Black and white
July 2011: The firework classics available from this website
June 2011: Major exhibition of firework history
June 2011: World Record Firework Wheel Attempt Successful
June 2011: Issue 60 is published and available See its contents; Buy it
April 2011: Revised programme of Malta International Firework Festival available
April 2011: Companies chosen for British Firework Championships
April 2011: Final programme of Malta International Firework Festival available
April 2011: 'Fireworks' arcade machine - details on youtube
January 2011: Brighten the dark days with the Malta International Fireworks Festival
January 2011: No more Chinese cakes? Shell shortages? You'll need issue 59 to read about it
October 2010: Pyrotex win British Musical Firework Championships
September 2010: Jubilee gain international honours in prestigious Monaco event
September 2010: Line up for British Musical Firework Championships (1-3 October) announced
September 2010: Major new website illustrating firework advertisements through the ages. Read the story
August 2010: Star win British Firework Championships
July 2010: Hospitality available for British Firework Championships
June 2010: Issue 58 is out and avaiable. See contents and order
June 2010: Issue 58 is coming soon. Get a sneak preview
June 2010: Rare book by the Wells man who invented Mickey Mouse Fireworks' to go on sale
June 2010: Draw made for British Firework Championships
May 2010: 8th Malta International Fireworks Festival results announced
April 2010: Malta International Firework Festival - programme available here
April 2010: Are you entering for the British Firework Championships 2010? Then click here
March 2010: Jubilee victors in first Philippines International Pyromusical Competition
January 2010: Have your say on new safety guide
January 2010: Jubilee Fireworks to feature in new international competition
January 2010: Western Country Life mentions Fireworks (column 3; Sit Back and Relax)
January 2010: World Pyro Olympics postponed again
November 2009: Reaction win Scottish Championships
November 2009: Scottish Heat for British Firework Championships 2010
October 2009: Flashpoint Triumph in Southport in Musical Firework Championships
September 2009: Phoenix Triumph in Plymouth. Read about the British Firework Championships
August 2009: Firework tour of Japan details
July 2009: British Firework Championships announce hospitality evenings
April 2009: BSO Concerts - and they all have fireworks!
April 2009: 65th Anniversary of Normandy Landing - 25 firework displays
March 2009: Tarragona selects five companies from 25 applications
March 2009: Renegade Pyrotechnics Fire
March 2009: How to enter Tarragona International Competition: Specifications
February 2009: Cowes Regatta Display to be Cancelled?
February 2009: Entries Being Accepted Now For British Firework Championships 2009
February 2009: Escape the Winter chill and see some remarkable fireworks
February 2009: New issue of Fireworks now available
December 2008: Classification Workshop for Manufacturers and Importers of fireworks
November 2008: Lewes Borough Bonfire Society has a new website
October 2008: Chemical Conference in Germany
October 2008: Jubilee triumph at Southport
August 2008: Ex Wells' worker wishes to swap dummies etc.
August 2008: Pendragon are British Firework Champions
August 2008: Pembrokeshire Waterway Event cancelled
July 2008: Festival of Fireworks at Catton Hall
July 2008: Firework Champions competition coming up at Combermere. Check the details
July 2008: Enjoy hospitality evening and/or Industry Lunch at the British Firework Championships at Plymouth
July 2008: Firework Champions competition at Belvoir coming up. Check the details
June 2008: Fireworks in Tarragona most international competition ever
June 2008: Line up for British Firework Championships announced
June 2008: Winners of Scottish and Midlands Heats of British Fireworks Championships announced
June 2008: Will Pembrokeshire Waterway Event Go Ahead? Sponsor drops out
May 2008: Re-enactment of Michelangelo's firework display in Rome
May 2008: Scarcity of fireworks for the Guy Fawkes season - and big price rises
May 2008: Quebec International Firework Competition
May 2008: British Firework Championships London Heats cancelled
April 2008: Lily Fireworks Win Mechanical Ground Fireworks Competition in Malta
April 2008: Combermere and Belvoir Firework Championships 2008
April 2008: British Firework Championships: Star win northern heat - line up for May heats
February 2008: Programme for 2008 British Musical Firework 'Champion of Champions' event announced
January 2008: Specifications and entry form available for Tarragona. Act now - 1 February deadline
January 2008: Listen to the Editor of Fireworks talking on BBC Radio 4's Random Edition. More information
October 2007: Jubilee Win World Firework Championships and Champion of Champions Event
September 2007: Announcement of competition to become European Firework Championships
September 2007: Free demo of fireworks open to the public
September 2007: Firework company provides demonstration evening of their wares
September 2007: All back issues back in print following re-publishing programme. Get the ones you're missing
August 2007: Opportunity for companies to get good publicity through firework display
August 2007: Phoenix win British Musical Firework Championships, Pyromania Displays 2nd; Festival 3rd
August 2007: Pains first UK company to win Montreal
August 2007: Selstar Fireworks are British Firework Champions
August 2007: Six companies will contest British Musical Firework Championships
July 2007: British Firework Industry Conference at Plymouth at time of British Firework Championships.
July 2007: Firework Awards for 2006: Newsbox best shop
July 2007: Competitors announced for new style British Firework Championships
July 2007: Festival Fireworks have recovered from the recent explosion and are still going strong
July 2007: Maltese firework factory competes on world stage - in Rome
July 2007: Winners of Tarragona 'Great Prize of the Public' will be awarded €3,000
July 2007: British Firework Championships expand to first regional heats
June 2007: Important meeting for Trade regarding shells and mortars
May 2007: Pendragon wins Welsh Firework Championships
January 2007: New Rules for Disposal of Explosives
January 2007: Tarragona International Firework Competition - Specification and application released
January 2007: Cumulation issues (4-5; 6-7), and issues 12, 13 and 14 back in print
September 2006: Festival Fireworks Triumph at Southport
August 2006: Rocket Launch World Record confirmed by Guinness At Plymouth
August 2006: Jubilee win British Firework Championships Champion of Champions Event
August 2006: Firework Symposium for the Firework Industry. Details here
July 2006: Lineup for 2006 British Musical Firework Championships at Southport
July 2006: Celebratory 50th issue available View contents here and order
June 2006: News of Montreal firework competition June to July 2006
June 2006: Ron Lancaster's Fireworks: Principals and Practice - new edition out
May 2006: Tarragona details announced
March 2006: See an international firework competition in Malta. Details here
March 2006: BBC Dates announced for TV soap featuring a worker's recollections of a firework factory
September 2005: Two exhibitions of fireworks - recall those good old days
September 2005: Southport British Musical Firework Championships - competitors and details announced
September 2005: Issue 35 back in print. After over 5 years, during which it was out of print, it is available again - looking better than it did first time out!
August 2005: Fireworks' correspondent, Maurice Evans is on Antiques Roadshow. See pictures from the programme
August 2005: British Firework Championships results
August 2005: New course: check the details; other courses
August 2005: British Firework Championships will be bigger and better
August 2005: National Firework Museum still a live issue
July 2005: Tarragona Firework Competition results
June 2005: Competitors chosen for Tarragona International Firework Competition
June 2005: Dinton's Bonfire Banner in sad state of disrepair. Funds are sought. Full story
May 2005: Historical Gunpowder Works in Kent now open to visitors - free of charge
May 2005: Shugborough Festival details announced. All you need to know is here
April 2005: New technical book on pyrotechnics available
April 2005: Fireworks editor to appear in Worst Jobs in History, to be screened on 30 April 2006 at 5.55pm on Channel 4. More details
April 2005: Report of the 8th International Symposium on Fireworks and details of next year's Symposium
April 2005: International Canadian Competition details announced
April 2005: New service: Let us print your birthday, Christmas, special event cards - 60p per card. Check it now
January 2005: TESA Awards Dinner
January 2005: Firework Company makes big money for charity
January 2005: Collectors' items available. Issues 1-11 will not be re-printed. Very few left - Email first if buying
January 2005: Firework company directory - and database now available
January 2005: Directory of firework companies now available
January 2005: Course on Pyrotechnic Chemistry
December 2004: Tarragona International Firework Competition Specifications now available
December 2004: Changes to Firework Regulations
October 2004: Cumulations programme complete, bringing issue 1-11 back into print: 1 (issues 1-3); 2 (issues 4-5) 3 (issues 6-7); 4 (issues 8-9) and now 5 (issues 10-11)
September 2004: Museum at Hendon showing Eileen Amabilino's firework memorabilia
August 2004: Showplans and full details of British Firework Championships 2004
August 2004: British Firework Championships Results: 1st Alan Hillary; 2nd Sandling Fireworks; 3rd Jubilee. The full story is available here.
August 2004: Line up for Southport 2004
June 2004: How others see us - another view of fireworks
May 2004: Firework exhibition in Malta of interest to the Firework World
April 2004: New Consultation Paper
October 2003: British Musical Firework Championships 2004 - Allstar Triumph!
August 2003: Jubilee win at Plymouth
August 2003: Spitfire win at Southport
August 2003: British Firework Championships 2003 event- Detail and comment
July 2003: Lou Nadin, one of Fireworks most evocative writers who died in 2003. As a tribute, we have reproduced his articles from Fireworks for free viewing. They include general recollections of past fireworks, specifically pinwheels, bangers, Shrewsbury Flower Show display, the Coronation display, Liverpool Festival fireworks, and fireworks at Belle Vue, Manchester. Be patient while loading; there are a lot of articles to load!
August 2002: British Firework Championships - Natasha Webb gives a full account
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