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The British Pyromusical championships started with a BANG last night as the competition got under way.

The event sees seven of the best pyrotechnic teams in the UK battle it out to be the best in the UK in this much anticipated annual event.

Over three nights, teams compete to be the best by choreographing fireworks to music. Points are awarded for the music, the correlation between the pyro and the music and the timing. Over the three nights, two tonnes of explosive material will be used throughout the competition, which runs until tomorrow

Competing teams for 2012 are as follows:

• SALTAIRE FIREWORKS
• G-FORCE FIREWORKS
• KOMODO FIREWORKS
• HIGHLIGHT PYROTECHNICS
• BRITANNIA FIREWORKS
• PHENOMENAL FIREWORKS
• CELEBRATION FIREWORKS

Last year’s winners were Pyrotex who completely thrilled the crowd with a stunning display choreographed to the music from a number of different genre.

Last night’s show kicked off with Saltaire Fireworks and the initial reports were that Nessie was brilliant as a fire breathing moving piece of art made its way across the lake.

Tickets on the gate are £9.00 for Saturday and £7.00 for Sunday. Children under 5 are FREE. Details are available directly from the Southport Visitor information desk at www.visitsouthport.com or via their Facebook page www.facebook.com/visitsouthport

If you do manage to capture any images, if you would like to let us see them, we would be delighted. Sadly, we are too busy at work to venture out at the moment but keeping an eye on the happenings online.

The gathering throngs from the first day of the 16th British Fireworks Championships had to prepare for the weather as usual in the UK as the heavens truly opened.

Mick and Jo from Hull contacted us yesterday to let us know that they were on their way down and the weather was not going to be a deterrent as the pyro nuts gathered in force.

This year’s championships are a Champion of Champions competition featuring some of the finest fireworks firers in the UK at this time. The six teams will compete over two nights to prove who truly can say that they are the best of the best. Marked on a range of factors, the competitors fire a staggering array of rockets from the Mount Batten Breakwater.

The spectators were pelted with rain yesterday evening as the first night got under way. Being the UK though, the majority of the crowd had come to the display ready for anything. Some of those watching have been visiting the display for many years and continue to do so with their own families having being there with their parents and grandparents in the past events.

Last night kicked off with displays from Star Fireworks, Phoenix Fireworks and MLE Pyrotechnics. For tonight three more former champions – Selstar Fireworks from West Sussex, Pendragon Fireworks from South Wales, Jubilee Fireworks from the West Midlands – will attempt to take the coveted title which brings with it the honour of being Britain’s top firework company.

Unfortunately, due to massive storms and high winds, the event had to be closed for safety reason as there were waves coming over the top of the sea wall. The decision has been taken to re-organize both evenings next year instead in the interests of fair play. I am certain that the organizers didn’t take the decision lightly and we look forward to next years’ event.

The night skies over Southport will once again light up this year as they play host to the British Musical Fireworks Championships once again. There will be seven teams competing over 3-nights to win the coveted title of British Champion (not to mention the year’s worth of bragging rights!!).

Firing at this year’s event are:

• G FORCE FIREWORKS
• SALTAIRE FIREWORKS
• KOMODO FIREWORKS
• HIGHLIGHT PYROTECHNICS
• BRITANNIA FIREWORKS
• PHENOMENAL FIREWORKS
• CELEBRATION DISPLAYS

Each of the teams fire a display lasting around 20-minutes which is synchronised to music. All seven teams will battle it out to be crowned champion.

The last 2 years events have been clinched by the fabulous Pyrotex Fireworx

This Years event takes place over a four day period including the 28th, 29th 30th September 2012.

If you love fireworks and can manage to get along, this is a must see event and I assure you that it will be worth it to see the Country’s best pyro nuts at work.

If you are having a celebration this Summer, why not include a small display. We have fireworks starting from just 90p to £2000.00 for a massive display pack so there is something for everyone. http://epicfireworks.com/ open 7-days a week, 362 days of the Year  :)