36 replies to this topic

[karlfoxman]

Hmmm - I might well be up for that. Karl - Could you include me in your estimate of numbers please - I'm currently about 50:50 decided I will be going.....

Ah go on go on go on go on! No probs Regi, will be good to get most of us out there as it looks to be a fantastic event!! You are included in the list that is at the moment very short

[karlfoxman]

Kevin has also said their new website is up and running, check out the set pieces and shells!

unionbandmalta

Karl

[RegimentalPyro]

Gotta love those Maltese multibreaks. Fantastic footage....

[BigBang]

We are back now, and well, what can i say.......except that it was an absolutely fabulous experience!!


Everything from the fireworks, to the hospitality and friendliness of the Maltese people.

The highlight of the trip though, had to be the tour of the factories that produce these fantastic pieces. It was a real eye-opener for me. These places are run completely by amateurs, i.e. unpaid volunteers, and funded by donations by the villages attached to each factory. There is nothing amateurish about the final product though, 100% professional. Its absolutely amazing what can be produced on a shoestring budget.

The thing that amazed me the most though, was that these factories, which are no more than a group of
5-10 outhouses/sheds each containing dozens & dozens of shells (most of which were multibreaks, some up to 5ft tall), sacks of powders & stars, miles of fuse etc, had virtually no security at all!!! Just remember to lock the door on your way out!!


The other interesting thing i discovered is that they have large displays all year round, virtually weekly, im not kidding you..........at least now i know where to buy my holiday home

As for the fireworks, they were breathtaking, absolutely amazing. If anyone wants to see the winning show, it can be found here

http://www.vuurwerkf..._1_Festival.wmv

[Pretty green flames]

That's a sick show, i loved it

Note to everyone that went there, it would be soo kind of you to post pics of the factory if you went on the tour, unfortunately i wasn't able to attend this year, soo sad, i know.

[BigBang]

Also, pics of the show can be found here.....

http://freakpyromani...500&ppuser=4026

[chemicalwazi]

That's a sick show, i loved it

Note to everyone that went there, it would be soo kind of you to post pics of the factory if you went on the tour, unfortunately i wasn't able to attend this year, soo sad, i know.

Hi PGF,

If you have a look under the 'Thank you Malta' thread there are all the piccies of the factory