Now in its 14th year, right here at Stanford Hall – 4 great firework displays! Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a finale display from organisers MLE Pyrotechnics. The types of fireworks being used by the companies are quite different to the material available to the general public, each company uses category 4 fireworks – those that are for professional use only and the biggest available in the UK.
The event is the only one of its type in the UK where the audience have the capability to vote for the team they liked the most using their mobile phone. Texts will be charged at normal rates and a limit of 1 vote per number is in place. Each voting number receives a text back with the results.
“A SMS system commissioned specifically for the event, will allow the audience to get involved and vote for their favourite team. Unique real time updates will be given where available by our announcer Russ McClean.” Trevor Golding, MLE
Please feel free to bring along your own food and drink. Be it a few sandwiches and soft drinks or a sumptuous spread of champagne and strawberries all cold food and beverages are allowed on site.
However no BBQ’s or open flamed cooking appliances are allowed on site under any circumstances.
On site there will be childrens entertainment (bouncy castles, rides, and similar attractions). Music suited to everyones tastes plays at a comfortable level whilst you grab a spot, sit on the grass or setup your tables and chairs. You can either bring a picnic or buy from the vendors on site.
There will be food and drink (bar and soft drinks) available on site from licensed vendors, however please feel free to bring your own. You may also bring a picnic and table/chairs and do get in touch if you're bringing a big party and want to have an outside caterer of your own.
No BBQ's are allowed on site under any circumstances.
The site can cater for disabled persons but it may not be suitable depending on your circumstances. Rough ground and dark sections may be present, for further advice please contact us and we'd be glad to help. There is a disabled car parking section - please inform the staff as you arrive and they will direct you accordingly. Signs for disabled parking will also be in place.
Russ McLean, our voice on the night, interviews the teams and talks about the events and firework industry at various points throughout. A lot of work goes on prior to the event to try and keep you involved in the hours before the shows start. Of course you're welcome to just sit, relax, chill with friends and family and do your own thing. It's your event, you decide.
Gates open for entry - Music and interviews broadcasted throughout the evening. 5:00pm
Time to picnic or just grab a spot and relax.
Gates close for entry - Information and interviews with the teams announced: 9:00pm
Computer fired demo: 9:15pm
Team 1: 9:30pm
Team 2: 9:45pm
Team 3: 10:00pm
SMS Voting opens: 10:15pm
SMS Voting closes: 10:30pm
MLE Pyrotechnics - Larger scale closing display: 10:30pm
Results announced of winning team: 10:40pm
Tickets can be bought online from this website, by ringing MLE the organisers on 01327 876037, or at the entrance gate on the day. If you buy tickets in advance then there is a discount offered. The tickets are posted out to you along with a letter and leaflet for the event. If you pre-order you will receive information about the next event along with a discount code for future years. You can opt not to receive this during the booking process.
Make it an evening to remember for less. Pre book your tickets before the event and you could save up to 20% off the gate price.
Each event runs as a competition format with 3 teams firing against each other. The audience have the chance to text vote for the winning display and the result is announced after the final display by organisers MLE Pyrotechnics.
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