We recently looked ahead to the upcoming Philippine International Pyromusic Competition 2016. To carry on our theme of looking forward to the various amazing fireworks festivals and competitions that are held around the world, this time featuring the Courchevel International Festival of Pyrotechnic Art 2016, which takes place in the beautiful ski resort from which it takes its name – Courchevel – from February 11th to March 3rd.
About the Courchevel Fesitval of Pyrotechnic Art
The Courchevel Festival of Pyrotechnic Art was founded in March 2003 and has taken place annually since. It is thought to be the only fireworks festival out of the many that take place across Europe throughout the year that enjoys the backdrop of snowy mountains and ski runs.
One of the massive benefits of the location is that all the fireworks companies can perform together, with the drawing of lots used to determine which fireworks company enjoys access to each level on the mountainside. Each year, the pyrotechnic companies that enter the festival must work to a pre-defined theme for the competition.
Agenda for 2016
This year’s show promises to be as action packed and as exciting as ever, taking place over four Thursday’s and one Tuesday between the dates noted earlier.
Below is the agenda for this year’s festival. If you’re due to be in Courchevel or even in the nearby area, it is definitely something worth seeing.
Thursday 11th February
Venue: Courchevel Village – Snow front
6.45pm : Opening ceremony for the Festival with ESF Courchevel Village
7.00pm : Firework competition.
Fireworks performed by EFC of France.
Thursday 18th February
Venue: Courchevel – Snow front
6.45pm : Opening ceremony for the Festival with ESF Courchevel 1850
7.00pm : Firework competition.
Fireworks performed by H.C. Pyrotechnics of Belgium. Below is a video of a display performed by H.C. Pyrotechnics at the Zagreb Fireworks Festival 2014.
Thursday 25th February
Venue: Courchevel Moriond – Snow front
6.30pm : Opening ceremony for the Festival with ESF Courchevel 1650.
7.00pm : Firework competition
Fireworks performed by Lieto of Italy. The below video is a performance from Lieto at the Malta Fireworks Competition 2014.
Tuesday 1st March
Venue: Courchevel Le Praz / 1300
7.00pm : Firework competition.
Fireworks performed by Heron Fireworks of the Netherlands. The below video is from Heron’s first ever entrance into a fireworks competition at Pyronale 2014, which they won!
Thursday 3rd March
Venue: Courchevel – Snow front
7.00pm : Results and prize giving of the Festival.
Verdons by night XXL.
Arrival of Verdons Gondola – Courchevel
This year’s festival is sure to be as exciting and as memorable as others in the past. If you’re fortunate enough to be attending feel free to share photos with us via Facebook or email, and we’ll share the best ones with our community with your permission.
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