Think you’ve seen fireworks? Think again. Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics guarantee that you’ve never seen anything like their nightly display inside the Engie Stadium at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Showgoers who have stayed for the grand finale have been treated to a world first pyrotechnic display, as drones become hovering launch pads for technicolor explosives. It’s a feat of engineering and imagination many years in the making, and the culmination of four generations of specialised knowledge.
Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics have been impressing crowds for over one hundred years, punctuating iconic special occasions such as the opening of the Harbour Bridge in 1923, the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973, and many capital city New Years Eve celebrations around the world. The company has also had contracts to supply Disneyland and Disneyworld in the United States – who are the largest daily consumers of fireworks in the world.
The 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show evening set is 15 minutes of perfectly co-ordinated and choreographed fireworks, flames and spinning sparks, which accompany a dynamic range of iconic jukebox hits from Icehouse to Queen to Harry Styles – and of course those world first drones. It’s so impressive, some show-goers were overheard saying that the fireworks display is worth the entry price alone.
