Skyburst Illuminations

Skyburst Illuminations Ltd.
Type Private
Founded Worthing, UK (8 July 1998 (1998-07-08))
Founder(s) Alan Christie
Headquarters Bristol, UK
Key people Alan Christie, Founder
Services Pyrotechnics
Website skyburst.co.uk

Skyburst Illuminations Ltd. is a limited company engaged in pyrotechnics.[1] It was established in 1998 and is based in Bedminster, Bristol.[1] It is reported to be the largest organiser of firework displays in the United Kingdom.[1]

In August 2011, the company was one of six competitors in the British Firework Championships.[2] In the same month it also competed in the Belvoir Fireworks competition,[3] hosted at Belvoir Castle and organised by MLE Pyrotechnics.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Night to go with a bang for firm behind 130 displays". Bristol Evening Post. November 01, 2011. http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Night-bang-firm-130-displays/story-13721417-detail/story.html. Retrieved November 04, 2011. "What started out as a childhood hobby for Alan Christie has turned into a national success story. Mr Christie is the boss of Bedminster-based Skyburst and under his management the company has grown into the biggest organiser of firework displays in the country. [...] Skyburst has been based in Nelson Parade in Bedminster since 1982." 
  2. ^ "Fireworks thrill city spectators". The Herald. August 17, 2011. http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Fireworks-thrill-city-spectators/story-13146882-detail/story.html. Retrieved November 29, 2011. "Last night the crowds marvelled to three companies – Skyburst The Firework Co, Fireworx Scotland and Nemisis Pyrotechnics – who made good use of their brief 10 minute slots. For tonight three more firms – Celebration Fireworks, MLE Pyrotechnics and Highlight Pyrotechnics – will attempt to take the coveted title [...]" 
  3. ^ a b "Display Teams - Saturday 13th August 2011". belvoirfireworks. http://www.belvoirfireworks.co.uk/display-teams.php. Retrieved November 29, 2011. "Closing Display / Organisers - MLE Pyrotechnics Limited [...] Team 3 Skyburst Fireworks Limited" 
  4. ^ "Belvoir Castle". Vale of Belvoir. http://www.valeofbelvoir.co.uk/page/belvoir-castle. Retrieved November 29, 2011. "[...] followed by a finale display from organisers MLE Pyrotechnics."