Philippine International Pyromusical Competition
The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition initially known as the World Pyro Olympics, is an annual competition among fireworks manufacturers from different countries held in the Philippines which runs for five days for World Pyro Olympics and 6 weeks for The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Two countries fire each day; the last participant fires on the final evening of the event.
Philippine International Pyromusical Competition | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Competition |
Location(s) | SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City (1st to 9th editions) SM City Clark, Angeles, Pampanga (10th edition) |
Country | Philippines |
Inaugurated | 2005 2010 (Philippine International Pyromusical Competition) | (World Pyro Olympics)
Activity | Fireworks display |
The host of the event does not participate in the competition but performs a fireworks display on the last night. Awards, such as the People’s Choice, are given out after the exhibition. The crowning of the competition's winners ends the event.
As the World Pyro Olympics
2005
The first World Pyro Olympics took place in 2005 in The Esplanade at the back of then unfinished SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines from December 26 to December 30. Firework materials were placed in the participant's barge floating within Manila Bay. Major firework makers from nine countries participated in the competition.[1] The event host, La Mancha Group of the Philippines along with the nine foreign fireworks makers, held a fireworks demonstration on the last day.[2] La Mancha organized the 1st International Fireworks Festival on December 2002 and the World Pyro Olympics Exhibition in March and April 2004; Australia was awarded champion.
The schedule of the fireworks shows was as follows:
- December 26, 2005
- December 27, 2005
- 7:30pm
Germany – Nico Lünig Event - 9:00pm
South Korea – Hanwha
- 7:30pm
- December 28, 2005
- 7:30pm
Russia – Orion Art Production International - 9:00pm
United Kingdom – Celtic Fireworks
- 7:30pm
- December 29, 2005
- 7:30pm
United States – Melrose Pyrotechnics - 9:00pm
South Africa – Pyro Spectacular
- 7:30pm
- December 30, 2005
- 7:30pm
United Arab Emirates – Flash Art Group - 9:00pm
Philippines – La Mancha Fellowship of Fire (Closing)
- 7:30pm
2007
The event was hosted by the Philippines from January 5 to 13, 2007[3] at The Esplanade at the then newly completed SM Mall of Asia.[4] Nine foreign countries competed in the second edition.[5] La Mancha of the Philippines was the host company. The United Kingdom won the 2007 competition and the team from China won an award for technical precision
- January 5, 2007
- January 6, 2007
- 8:00pm
United States – Melrose Pyrotechnics - 9:00pm
Spain – Astondoa Piroteknia
- 8:00pm
- January 7, 2007
- 8:00pm
Germany – Nico Lünig Event - 9:00pm
United Kingdom – Westcoast Fireworks
- 8:00pm
- January 12, 2007
- January 13, 2007
- 8:00pm
China – Glorious Group - 9:00pm
Philippines (La Mancha Fellowship of Fire)
- 8:00pm
2008
Once again, the World Pyro Olympics was hosted by the Philippines from May 3 to May 31, Saturdays only, at The Esplanade in front of the SM Mall of Asia. La Mancha Pyro Productions held a pyromusical display on the final night of the competition. The countries that participated were Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, and Venezuela. Italy won the said competition.
- May 3, 2008
- May 10, 2008
- May 18, 2008 Postponed due to heavy rains and rough seas brought by Tropical Storm Halong (Dindo).
- May 24, 2008
- May 31, 2008
- 7:30pm Fellowship of Fire (Highlights of the performances of all participants)
- 9:00pm
Philippines (A Pyromusical Exhibition of La Mancha Productions)
As the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition
2010
The 1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2010 was held at SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Patrons were given a platform to see how their own countries performed. The countries that participated were the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. The Philippines provided the opening and closing exhibitions.[6]
- February 14, 2010
Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Exhibition) USA – PyroFire Display
- February 21, 2010
- February 28, 2010
- March 7, 2010
- March 14, 2010
Australia – Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2011
The 2nd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2011 was held at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. The countries that participated were South Korea, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, and the Philippines.
- February 12, 2011
South Korea – Woori Fireworks Spain – Pirotecnia Igual
- February 19, 2011
- February 26, 2011
- March 5, 2011
- March 12, 2011
Australia – Fireworx Inc. Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2012
The 3rd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2012 was at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Eleven countries showcased their pyrotechnics extravaganzas. The countries participated were South Korea, Malta, Spain, Finland, Portugal, China, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, Canada, and were closed by an exhibition curated by the Philippines.
- February 11, 2012
South Korea – Woori Fireworks Malta – Malta Fireworks
- February 18, 2012
- February 25, 2012
- March 3, 2012
China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks Netherlands – Royal Fireworks Inc.
- March 10, 2012
- March 17, 2012
Italy – Orzella Fireworks Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2013
The 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 was also held at the SM Mall of Asia, and commenced February, ending in March. The year 2013 saw Japan, Finland, Taiwan, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea, Italy, Netherlands, China, Australia, and Canada as participants and the show was closed by an exhibition planned by the Philippines.
- February 16, 2013
- February 23, 2013
- March 2, 2013
United Kingdom – Jubilee Fireworks Ltd. South Korea – Hwarang Fireworks Inc.
- March 9, 2013
Italy – Ipon Fireworks S.R.L Netherlands – Royal Fireworks
- March 16, 2013
- March 23, 2013
Canada – Fireworks Spectacular Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2014
The 5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at the SM Mall Of Asia starting from February 15-March 22, 2014. The 5th year of the competition were showcased by 11 countries, Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Japan, China, Germany, Finland, Canada, USA and Philippines.
- February 15, 2014
Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony) Australia - Howards and Sons Pyrotechnics
- February 22, 2014
Spain - Bronchu Pyro Experience United Kingdom - Jubilee Fireworks
- March 1, 2014
- March 8, 2014
- March 15, 2014
- March 22, 2014
USA - Atlas Pyro Vision Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2015
Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening and Closing Exhibition) Japan - Akariya Fireworks Italy - Martarello Group Brazil - Vision Show Mexico - Sirius Pyrotechnics Netherlands - Royal Fireworks Portugal - Grupo Luso Sweden - Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik Canada - Royal Pyrotechnie United Kingdom - Jubilee Fireworks China - Polaris Fireworks
2016
The 7th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at the SM Mall of Asia and was run every Saturday night from February 13 to March 19, 2016. 11 countries were showcased their pyromusical displays in the competition.[7]
- February 13, 2016
Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony) Portugal - Luso Pirotecnica
- February 20, 2016
Italy - Parente Fireworks United Kingdom - Pyrotex Fireworks
- February 27, 2016
USA - Atlas Pyro Vision The Netherlands - Royal Fireworks
- March 5, 2016
- March 12, 2016
- March 19, 2016
France - Brezac Artefices Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2017
- February 11, 2017
Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony) France - Pyragic
- February 18, 2017
- February 25, 2017
- March 4, 2017
- March 11, 2017
United Kingdom - Pyro 2000 United Kingdom - Pyrotex Fireworks
- March 18, 2017
Australia - Skylighter Fireworks Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2018
- February 17, 2018
Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony) Switzerland Sugyp SA
- February 24, 2018
- March 3, 2018
- March 10, 2018
- March 17, 2018
Taiwan - Yung Feng Fireworks / 永豐煙火製造企業股份有限公司 United Kingdom - Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd
- March 24, 2018
China - Polaris Fireworks Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)
2019
The 10th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2019 was held at the SM City Clark starting February 23 to March 30. This was supposed to be at the SM Mall of Asia[8], however, the venue was moved at Clark, Pampanga in support for the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
- February 23, 2019
Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony) Belgium - CBF Pyrotechnics
- March 2, 2019
- March 9, 2019
- March 16, 2019
Italy - Viviano S.R.L. United Kingdom - Pyrotex Fireworks Ltd.
- March 23, 2019
- March 30, 2019
Poland - Surex Firma Rodzinna Philippines - Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Ceremony)
Participating teams
(Host nation highlighted.)
World Pyro Olympics | Philippine International Pyromusical Competition | ||||||||||
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Country | World Pyro Olympics | 2005 | 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
Show FX Australia | Explosive Productions | Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics | Fireworkx | Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics | Skylighter Fireworx | ||||||
Vision Show | |||||||||||
Pyro Studios | Apogee Fireworks | Fireworks Spectacular | Royal Pyrotechnie | Fireworks Spectacular | |||||||
Glorious Group | Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks | Liuyang New Year Fireworks | Polaris Fireworks | ||||||||
Bright Star Fireworks | |||||||||||
Oy Pyroman Finland | |||||||||||
Fetes & Feux | Brezac Artifices | Lacroix Ruggieri | Brezac Artifices | Brezac Artifices | |||||||
Nico Lünig Event | Vulcan Europe | Steffes-Oligfeurwerk | |||||||||
Parente Fireworks | Orzella Fireworks | Ipon Fireworks S.R.L | Martarello Group | Parente Fireworks | |||||||
Marutamaya-Ogatsu | Tamaya Kitahara | Tamaya Kitahara | Akariya Fireworks | ||||||||
Pyro Splendour Services | |||||||||||
Hanwha Corporation | Malta Fireworks | ||||||||||
Sirius Pyrotechnics | |||||||||||
Royal Fireworks | Royal Fireworks | ||||||||||
Macedos Pirotecnia | Luso Pirotecnia | Grupo Luso | |||||||||
La Mancha Group | Platinum Fireworks | ||||||||||
Flash Art GmbH | |||||||||||
Orion Art International | |||||||||||
Redhub Entertainment | |||||||||||
Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik | |||||||||||
Astondoa Piroteknia | Pirotecnia Igual | Pirotecnia Turis | Brunchu Pyro Experience | ||||||||
Pyro Spectacular | |||||||||||
Hanhwa | Woori Fireworks | Hwarang Fireworks | |||||||||
Yung Feng Fireworks | |||||||||||
Flash-Art | |||||||||||
Celtic Fireworks | Westcoast Fireworks | Jubilee Fireworks | SM Art Pyrotechnics | Jubilee Fireworks | Pyrotex Fireworks | ||||||
Melrose Pyrotechnics | RES Pyrotechnics | PyroFire Display | Atlas Pyro Vision | Atlas Pyro Vision | |||||||
Venefuegos Artificiales |
Winners
World Pyro Olympics | |||||||
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Edition | |||||||
No. | Year | Country | Organization | Country | Organization | Country | Organization |
1st | 2005 | Show FX Australia | None awarded | ||||
2nd | 2007 | Westcoast Fireworks | |||||
3rd | 2008 | Parente Fireworks | |||||
Philippine International Pyromusical Competition[6] | |||||||
Edition | Winner | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | ||||
No. | Year | Country | Organization | Country | Organization | Country | Organization |
1st | 2010 | Jubilee Fireworks | Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics | Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks | |||
2nd | 2011 | Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks | Jubilee Fireworks | ||||
3rd | 2012 | Fireworks Spectacular | Fireworx | Royal Fireworks* | |||
Oy Pyroman Finland | |||||||
4th | 2013 | Jubilee Fireworks | Fireworks Spectacular | Oy Pyroman Finland | |||
Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks | |||||||
5th | 2014 | Royal Pyrotechnie | Liuyang New Year Fireworks | Jubilee Fireworks | |||
6th | 2015 | Royal Fireworks | Liuyang New Year Fireworks | Grupo Luso | |||
7th | 2016 | Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd. | Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk | Polaris Fireworks | |||
8th | 2017 | Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd. | Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk | Polaris Fireworks | |||
9th | 2018 | Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd. | Polaris Fireworks | Alessi Fuochi Artificiali | |||
Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk | Hands Fireworks | ||||||
10th | 2019 | Polaris Fireworks | Alpha Pyrotechnie | Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk | |||
Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd. |
• (*) Also the recipient of the People's Choice Award
References
- "Participants". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on 1 January 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Event Description". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on 29 December 2005. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Event Program - Schedule". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on 22 May 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Location Map". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on 22 May 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Participants". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on 22 May 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Previous Participants". Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Platinum Fireworks, Inc. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Participating Countries - This Season (Year 7)". Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Platinum Fireworks, Inc. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "The Biggest and Greatest Pyromusical Show Moves to SM City Clark!". SM Supermalls.