Top Pyro Picks: Finale Barrages

When the sun goes down, and the night set in, you know it's only a matter of time before the exciting moment that everyone's been waiting for – the grand finale with those crazy show-ending finale barrage fireworks.

Now, in the world of fireworks, nothing quite beats the amazingness of these explosive works of art. You know, those bursts of colour and patterns that light up the sky and leave you with memories for days. So, we've put together a lineup of the absolute best show-ending finale barrages to crank your celebrations up a notch, or ten.

Armistice 100 shot 

No. of Shots: 100 
Approx Firework Duration: 42 Sec
Noise Rating: 9/10 

“Although this is a simple single effect cake (red peony's) the pace will keep people's attention for sure. Nice and loud too. I am planning on using this for a school firework display this bonfire night.” - James

Kicking off our list of Finale Barrages is our bestselling and lowest-price model, the Armistice 100 Shot Barrage. Our favourite single-effect barrage from our range offers a relentless 42 seconds of red peony effects and the noise you'd typically expect from a 1.3g barrage (it's loud!). 

So if effect and colour variation isn't as high on your list of priorites as price, then the Armistice is a must-have for your next display.

RRP: £119.99
Epic Price: £59.94
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Dreadnought 296 shot

No. of Shots: 296 
Approx Firework Duration: 110 Sec
Noise Rating: 9/10
NEC (Net Explosive Content): 3708.8g 

On the other end of the price scale is the incredible Dreadnought finale barrage. No amount of words can prepare you for the sheer power and magnificence of the Dreadnought, and this 296 shot compound is highly regarded as one of the very finest firework powerhouses available on the UK market.

This compound barrage offers an incredibly varied performance with a huge mix of colour, effect type and firing pattern and it's effects are simply top-drawer. With fantastic hang time and duration, the firework ticks all the right boxes and will offer an unforgettable firework experience with extremely minimal preparation. Put simply, you can't go wrong. 

RRP: £499.99
Epic Price: £299.94
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Gold Willow 50 shot

No. of Shots: 50 
Approx Firework Duration: 40 Sec
Noise Rating: 8/10 

“This single effect cake is in many ways quite simple but that said it produces that single effect outstandingly well. Golden willows are one of the most impressive firework visuals and this barrage has them in abundance. A quality piece which oozes of sophistication.” – Craig

The awesome Gold Willow fan barrage by Epic Fireworks is a perfect example of how Gold Willows should look.

Gold Willow throws out 5 massive shots at a time to completely fill the sky with slow-falling golden stars.

The timing is impeccable and creates a non-stop shower of gold over your display.

This is a specialist effect barrage that is so beautiful that anyone can enjoy it and use it for any display, 50 massive shots over 40 seconds of absolute class.

RRP: £179.99
Epic Price: £79.98
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Silver Willow 50 shot

No. of Shots: 50 
Approx Firework Duration: 40 Sec
Noise Rating: 9/10 

Silver Willow - destined to be a firm favourite.

A roaming fan effect firing 5 shots at a time, the first volley fills the sky with bright silver willows and vivid blue stars. Followed by a bank of crackling willows with a touch of red and green fizzle. 

This is a beautiful barrage that would grace any display. 

RRP: £159.99
Epic Price: £79.98
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FANTASTIGO 300 SHOT

No. of Shots: 300   
Approx Firework Duration: 20 Sec
Noise Rating: 5/10 

Fantastigo is a sensational, low noise firework and is a sure-fire way of adding huge impact to any display.

A colossal 300 shots discharge with almighty pace and thick tracer comets sweep 12 wide to simply wash the night with luscious, bold colour. Red and green comets sweep left then right upon silver tails and then ruby strobing stars rise leaving golden trails of glitter. White strobing stars follow before the firework accelerates in pace and the sky becomes swamped with attractive crackling comet tailed pearls. At this point all hell breaks loose and effects erupt at full tilt giving absolute pandemonium and creating a truly amazing sight to behold.

This peacock-type firework is remarkably striking and will, without a doubt, add fantastic variety and interest to a firework display.

RRP: £199.99
Epic Price: £89.94
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Rapid 300 shot

No. of Shots: 300   
Approx Firework Duration: 20 Sec
Noise Rating: 5/10 

A monster 300 shot single ignition fan cake by Epic Fireworks.

An awesome Z firing fan cake effect with rapid-paced tracer comets and coloured bursts zigzagging left and right across the night sky.

It's a brilliant piece that again can be fired as singles or as a multiple for full-on sky filling effects.

RRP: £199.99
Epic Price: £89.94
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FLIP MODE 100 SHOT

No. of Shots: 100 
Approx Firework Duration: 72 Sec
Noise Rating: 10/10 

This absolutely awesome compound cake has made a re-appearance in this new and improved version of the original bestseller.

Red and blue pearls eject before breaking into a tipped spider-like brocade burst and falling red glitter with stunning ground effects - the speed of the breaks keeps the sky full of effects at all times. The breaks get a little thicker with fully glittering tails shot after shot until a multi-break finale. Gorgeous and will be the centerpiece of any display.

RRP: £399.99
Epic Price: £199.98
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Supercharged  100 shot

No. of Shots: 100 
Approx Firework Duration: 60 Sec
Noise Rating: 10/10 

“This is a great barrage vivid colour with comet tails, loud with wide burst that fill the sky! A real epic piece! – Sean

This new 1.3G compound cake starts out ejecting beautiful red peals that break into stunning glittering brocades which are relentless. The effect changes to glittering palms and glitter ground effects and blinking stars before a crackling multi-coloured finale of a huge glittering cloud of crackles.

A well-paced beastie that will suit any large display.

RRP: £399.99
Epic Price: £199.98
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THE ENTERTAINER 104 SHOT

No. of Shots: 104 
Approx Firework Duration: 90 Sec
Noise Rating: 9/10 

Another long-lasting compound cakes, introducing the spectacular Entertainer from Brothers Pyrotechnics.

This medium paced compound cake is packed with beautiful colour and effects. Glittering tailed comets burst into huge glittering peonies and thick brocades coupled with huge crackling dragon eggs and flying fish. Deep blue, silver, green, strobing glitter, red, purple, and brilliant gold, and silver. A beautiful cake lasting around a minute and a half which would be lovely in the middle of any display.

RRP: £349.99
Epic Price: £249.96
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SKY ON FIRE 137 SHOT

No. of Shots: 137 
Approx Firework Duration: 110 Sec
Noise Rating: 10/10 

A HUGE 137 shots, 30mm tubes - this really is a no-nonsense single ignition firework display in a box.

Sky On Fire delivers a good variety of effects. Starting with lemon, blue and purple stars, it moves into green and white strobes, before the main display of gold waves and silver waves, crackling palms, and a massive fanned finale of brocade, strobes, and palm tree effects.

Plenty duration here from the Sky On Fire barrage by Epic Fireworks - Check out our good friend Colin Furze who decided to make a "Firework Deathstar" with a few Sky On Fire cakes...

RRP: £499.99
Epic Price: £249.96
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