The competitors

Friday 28th September

9.30pm Firework Display by A Foti

All the way from Australia it is a pleasure to welcome Anthony Foti, Show FX’s Creative Designer, to open the TOTAL Champion of Champions Pembrokeshire Waterway Annual Firework Competition. Anthony, a multi award winning designer, is the seventh generation in his family to be part of the fireworks industry. Through his innovation and creative edge in his designs, Anthony has been instrumental in assisting Show FX to grow into a reputable special effects company, who are undoubtedly well on their way to becoming world leaders in the field. Show FX won the first inaugural World Pyro Olympics in Manila in 2005 and have been contracted to perform a display for the King of Thailand’s 80th Birthday Celebrations later this year. The company has grown from strength to strength over the past 13 years, producing an average 500 shows and displays ranging from small private functions to major international events each year. For further information visit their website:

www.showfx.com.au

10.00pm Competitor: Millennium Pyrotechnics

Established in 1991 Millennium Pyrotechnics bring quality cutting edge shows into the market place, have a wealth of experience and together with specialist show designers can produce shows specifically for weddings, public events, prestigious sports events and corporate clients throughout the UK and around the world. From celebrations in Helsinki to the voyage of the Cabot’s Matthew ship to New Foundland from Bristol, shows such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol have become senonomus with the Millennium reputation of producing cutting edge shows. With events such as the first ever show fired from the Millennium stadium in Cardiff to festivals and competitions throughout Europe our clients look to Millennium for innovation, quality and presicion while maintaining an exemplary safety record. For all events and budgets Millennium can provide an explosive solution that suits every occasion. For further information visit their website:

www.pyro.co.uk

Saturday 29th September

9.30pm Competitor: Jubilee Fireworks

Winner of the British Firework Champion of Champions 2006 in Plymouth Jubilee Fireworks have been staging firework spectaculars since 1987. No stranger to competitions Jubilee was the first company to be awarded the title “British Musical Fireworks Champions” in 1999. Their displays are characterised by innovative design, rhythm, beauty and concussion – combining to produce a stunning sensory experience. They also fired shows in Rome, San Sebastian (Spain), Portugal, Malta and the Maldives New Year's Eve Celebrations. To the firework enthusiasts Jubilee Fireworks are perhaps best known for organising the annual “Festival of Fireworks” – a major collaboration between several leading UK companies. For further information visit their website:

www.jubileefireworks.co.uk

10.00pm Competitor: WestCoast Fireworks

Pembrokeshire own WestCoast Fireworks have always aimed high and relish any chance to compete with other companies on the big stage. Having had successes in the British Musical Firework Championships, with a win in 2005 and a 3rd place in 2006 Westcoast fireworks team of dedicated firers were also invited to participate in the 1st China International Musical Fireworks Competition held in Shanghai, where the Westcoast team were awarded ‘The Best Organization of Musical Fireworks’. In January of this year Westcoast Fireworks went on to compete in and win the World Pyro Olympics, held in the Philippines, beating among other nations China, America and Australia, a great achievement for a Welsh company. For further information visit their website:

www.westcoastfireworks.co.uk