Ignis Brunensis

The Ignis Brunensis is an international firework competition held annually at the end of May and beginning of June in Brno, Czech Republic. The name of competition is Latin for Fire of Brno.

Ignis Brunensis Macedos Pirotecnia 2007

Program

The event lasts about two weeks and involves the whole city of Brno. It is introduced by non-competitive fireworks launched from the city centre. From this moment competing fireworks are presented outside the city centre on the nearby Brno Dam where the effect is increased by reflection from the water. Each fireworks show lasts about 22 minutes, with synchronized music broadcast by the local radio station. Shows are held one by one every Wednesday and Saturday. The event attracts from 100,000 to 200,000 visitors.[1] The closing ceremony again includes non-competing fireworks launched from the city centre. Local museums, castles and other institutions also participate in the event, with their own programmes.

History

Ignis Brunensis started in 1998. Until 2002 it was either a national fireworks competition (1998, 2000, 2002) or a non-competitive exhibition (1999, 2001). Since 2003 it has been a significant international competition, with 4 or 5 competing entries.[2]

Winners
YearMain PrizePrize of Czech Television "Scene amongst Fire"Prize of Czech Radio "Music amongst Fire"People's ChoiceSpecial Prize by the Mayor of Brno for the design of the compulsory part
2003Spain FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES A. CABALLERCzech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFXCzech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFX Spain FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES A. CABALLER
2004Czech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFXCzech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFXCzech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFXItaly Panzera
2006Portugal MACEDO’S PIROTECNIAPortugal MACEDO’S PIROTECNIACzech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFXPortugal MACEDO’S PIROTECNIA
2007Portugal MACEDO’S PIROTECNIAPortugal MACEDO’S PIROTECNIAPortugal MACEDO’S PIROTECNIASouth Africa FIREWORKS FOR AFRICA
2008Czech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFXFrance FETES & FEUX Japan MARUTAMAYAJapan MARUTAMAYA
2009Portugal GRUPO LUSO PIROTECNIAAustria PYROVISIONPortugal GRUPO LUSO PIROTECNIAPortugal GRUPO LUSO PIROTECNIA
2010Slovakia PYRAGermany NOCTILUCA France STORM ARTIFICESCzech Republic FLASH BARRANDOV SFX & THEATRUM PYROBOLI
2011Italy VACCALLUZZOFrance STORM ARTIFICES Italy VACCALLUZZOItaly VACCALLUZZO
2012Australia FOTI INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKSSpain PIROTECNIA RICARDO CABALLER China PANDA FIREWORKSAustralia FOTI INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKSChina PANDA FIREWORKS
2013Switzerland SUGYPSwitzerland SUGYP Poland SUREXSwitzerland SUGYPPoland SUREX
2014Greece NANOS FIREWORKSCroatia MIRNOVEC PIROTEHNIKA Austria FEUERWERKE JOSTCroatia MIRNOVEC PIROTEHNIKACzech Republic THEATRUM PYROBOLI
2015France ALPHA PYROTECHNIEFrance ALPHA PYROTECHNIE Slovenia HAMEX PIROTEHNIKAItaly LA TIRRENA FIREWORKSItaly LA TIRRENA FIREWORKS

Notes
  1. Celková návštěvnost festivalových akcí, Official Ignis Brunesis website, accessed December 24, 2010.
  2. Výsledky, Official Ignis Brunesis website, accessed December 24, 2010.
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