Plymouth Firework Championship winner

SelStar Fireworks won the Champion of Champions title after two nights of displays at Plymouth Hoe.

SelStar Fireworks Crowned Champion at Plymouth Firework Championships

SelStar Fireworks, based in West Sussex, were crowned the Champion of Champions at the British Firework Championships on Plymouth Hoe after a high-scoring performance that earned 121.00 from the judging panel. The finalists competed over two evenings, August 13 and 14, with the winner announced on Friday morning. BBB Fireworks from East Sussex finished as runners-up and 1st Galaxy Fireworks took third place. Other participants included Sonic Fireworks, Skyburst the Firework Co. and Fully Fused Fireworks.

The event also recognised community involvement through the Young People’s Choice Award, won by BBB Fireworks. Local families enjoyed a broader entertainment line-up with fire performers, stilt walkers, live bands and funfairs, alongside the displays, as Plymouth City Council and partners hosted the event.

The championships show how a local show can attract regional talent and tourism, while also highlighting the role of sponsors in funding a citywide celebration. The inclusion of a Youth-focused award signals an effort to involve care-experienced young people in a public event, broadening its reach beyond pyrotechnics. As cities dial up cultural programming, these displays become both a morale boost and a test of how to balance spectacle with cost and safety considerations.

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The city will watch how next year’s lineup grows while balancing budget and safety considerations.