Competitors revealed for Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championship

The three nations that will compete in this year’s World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool have been unveiled.

Poland, Finland and the USA will battle it out over the three free events, which will take place on the Tower Festival Headland on Saturday 7 and Saturday 21 September, and Saturday 5 October.

The World Fireworks Championship Blackpool is one of the resort’s most spectacular events, with the firework displays, all synchronised to music, launched from the beach in front of The Blackpool Tower.

This year’s event will open on Saturday 7 September with a display by the team from Nakaja Art in Poland, who have more than 25 years of experience of staging firework displays across Europe and Central America.

They were responsible for the biggest fireworks spectacle in their home country for a Jean Michel Jarre concert in Krakow.

A Nakaja Art team spokesperson said: “It will be an honour to present in Blackpool. We are preparing a pyromusical, the likes of which has never been seen before.”

Week two of the competition, on Saturday 21 September, will see the team from Pyroman Finland Ltd display their artistry. The company, established 20 years ago, is Finland’s leading supplier of pyrotechnics and special effects.

They have staged displays at events across Europe and, earlier this year, produced a major display for the 2024 Eurovision Contest – the tenth time they have been involved in Eurovision.

A spokesperson said: “Events call for a touch of bizarre creativity and a profound understanding of music and events technology. We cannot wait to entertain you!” 

The final display, on Saturday 5 October, will be staged by Great Lakes Fireworks from Michigan in the USA.

The company says it draws its inspiration for its breath-taking displays from the shimmering waters of the Great Lakes in North America.

The company was established in 1992 and has gone on to deliver spellbinding displays across the world.

A Great Lakes Fireworks spokesperson said: “Over the years, we have mastered the alchemy of colour, sound and spectacle, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories.”

The events are all free to access with displays starting at approximately 8.30pm.

Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “Firework nights are something very special in the Blackpool calendar and we can’t wait to see what our three new international competitors are planning.

“Judging by the expertise and artistry of the teams participating, I think we can safely say the displays are going to be spectacularly good!”