The event began in 1997 at a group called TESA (The Events Services Association) after many years of discussion the feasibility of holding an annual fireworks competition which was to give competitors the opportunity to show off their respective talents. After checking out all the suitable sites which could possibly house such an event, they […]...
WHAT: Las Hogueras de San Juan (aka the Fires of St John) WHEN: Monday 23RD JUNE 2014 WHERE: ALICANTE, SPAIN (COSTA BLANCA) COST: FREE This is one of the main fiestas in the Spanish calendar and coincides with the Summer Solstice. The event, very similar to Las Fallas (which most pyro fans will know of) […]...
Monday 19th May 2014 marks Victoria Day across Canada. The day was originally celebrated since before Canada was actually formed. The Union Jack will be flown from all government buildings from sunrise to sunset and the people of Canada see this holiday as the start of Summer and it is one of the most celebrated […]...
WHAT: The 2014 Honda Celebration of Light WHERE: English Bay, Vancouver WHEN: Between 26th July and 2nd August COST: FREE FIRING TIMES: 10.00pm It is always the way of the people of Vancouver noting that summer is close by – the details of the fireworks competition are released and this year is no exception. The […]...
Are you really bothered about the shape of a firework rocket? Anyone who has seen the film ‘Syrup’ or been in the marketing industry will no doubt attest to, there are a great many aspects to consider when marketing or selling a product, not least of all size and shape. So, this begs the question, […]...
Every year since 1990, the beautiful and cultural city of Hannover plays host to five of the Worlds best pyro teams to the hottest fireworks competitions in Europe. Over five weekends between May and September, five countries battle it out to be crowned International Fireworks Champions 2014. Competing this year are teams from: • Czech […]...
WHAT: Wichita River Fest WHEN: Friday 30th May to saturday 7th June 2014 WHERE: Kennedy Plaza & Water Walk Pavilion, Wichita, Kansas To celebrate the city’s centenary back in 1970, with the intention of bringing the community together, the Wichita festival was formed to celebrate everything good about the Arkansas River and the region as a […]...
WHAT: Free Fireworks Display WHEN: Wednesday 14th May 2014 WHERE: LEWES, SUSSEX, UK COST: FREE OPENS: 9:00PM FIREWORKS START: 9:30PM There isn’t much in this world today that is free so we take it by the horns and give it a shake when you find something so we are bringing you the latest on fireworks […]...
This two-year-old kid was taken to a wrestling show and, for the first time in his life, experienced fireworks. His expression of awe is genuine and yet not very different from the one I have every time I see them. Fireworks are awesome, no question about it. Read more... ...
What: San Isidro Festival When: Friday 16th May 2014 Where: San Isidro, Madrid, Spain Whether you think that it is barbaric or not (and we here at Epic most certainly and whole heartedly do!) the Spanish simply LOVE their bullfighting and this event is also the start of the San Isidro bullfighting festival held in […]...
Dumt & Farligt (Stupid & Dangerous) is a Danish TV program that really lives up to its name: They do lots of dumb and hazardous things while filming using a Phantom camera in slow motion. Like firing big fireworks in a living room, burning all the furniture in the process. Read more... ...
Here at Epic we have been following the exploits and adventures of brothers Jesse and Jeremy Veverka from the USA, as they criss-cross the globe creating the biggest ‘fireworks’ documentary film ever made. Their mission is to visit as many countries as possible to document their attitudes and the tradition/religious connotations towards fireworks as possible. […]...
WHEN: MAY 3RD 4TH AND 5TH 2014 WHERE: PUEBLO, MEXICO AND MANY MAJOR US CITIES COST: USUALLY FREE For anyone fortunate enough to be in Mexico over the May Bank Holiday, this is one of those events to put on your list if you are a firework and a chilli lover. The City of Pueblo […]...
There has been a massive overhaul of the laws regulating the sale and firing of fireworks in the state of Phoenix, Arizona recently. The Governor, Jan Brewer has created quite a stir as the laws have been changed to avoid the larger counties having a blanket ban on fireworks. The basics of the new regulations […]...
URGENT PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT - MALTA NATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 2014 Due to unforeseen circumstances with the inclement weather forecasted for Malta this weekend, regretfully the planned fireworks festival which should be taking place in Bugibba this weekend. They are expecting high winds on Saturday evening and as such have taken the decision to change the display […]...
WHAT: ‘Cannes International Fireworks Festival 2014′ also known as the ‘Festival of Cannes Pyrotechnic Art’ WHERE: City of Cannes, France VENUE: Bay of Cannes WHEN: Wednesday 9th July, Monday 14th July, Monday 21st July, Tuesday 29th July, Thursday 7th August, Friday 15th August and Sunday 24th August 2014 2014 marks this year as a Champion […]...
Here we have it folks. This is the ultimate guide to the Malta International Fireworks Festival 2014. Below is the full programme for the fireworks festival, which draws an audience from all corners of the globe. We have start times for the different competing pyrotechnic teams, the best place to park your car during the […]...
This is well cool – A quadcopter flying through a fireworks display. Firstly, for those that don’t know what a Quadcopter is, here is the “Wiki Answer”. A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter or quadrotor, is a multirotor helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Check out the example picture below. Now, who […]...
Fireworks look awesome from the ground, but have you ever wished you could be inside them? Probably not because that's verifiably insane, but this quadcopter footage shows off how great the view is from up there . Read more... ...
Now this is pretty cool. The Kelpies are 30 metre high horse-head sculptures, weighing in around the 300 tonne mark and are considered the world’s largest equine sculptures. Construction of The Kelpies began on Monday 17th June 2013 and on Friday 18th April The Kelpies was officially launched An awesome firework display, animated projections and an […]...