Fireworks set to light up Southport skies

The 2018 British Musical Fireworks Champi- onships in Southport will take place later this month

Seven pyrotechnics companies will go head to head over three nights as the annual fire- works contest returns to Victoria Park from September 28 to September 30.

Two companies will attempt to wow the crowds on Friday, three on Saturday and two more on Sunday with the winning display announced later that evening.

Local bands from across Sefton and Liverpool will play a special pre-show gig on each of the three nights. Gates open each night at 6pm, with bands performing from 7pm and fireworks displays scheduled to start at 8pm.

Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and skills, said: “The British Musical Fireworks Championship really is an amazing event and one which has lit up the sky for nearly 20 years.

“Local businesses really benefit from the added footfall to the town over the weekend and I am looking forward to seeing the qual- ity of displays on show this time round. If you are thinking of attending please try and get tickets in advance to avoid missing out, Saturday’s seated tickets have already sold out.”

Tickets are still available at visitsouthport.com.