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

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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

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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

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Year Main Prize Prize of Czech Television "Scene amongst Fire" Prize of Czech Radio "Music amongst Fire" People's Choice Special Prize by the Mayor of Brno for the design of the compulsory part
2003   FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES A. CABALLER   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX   FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES A. CABALLER
2004   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX   Panzera
2006   MACEDO’S PIROTECNIA   MACEDO’S PIROTECNIA   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX   MACEDO’S PIROTECNIA
2007   MACEDO’S PIROTECNIA   MACEDO’S PIROTECNIA   MACEDO’S PIROTECNIA   FIREWORKS FOR AFRICA
2008   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX   FETES & FEUX   MARUTAMAYA   MARUTAMAYA
2009   GRUPO LUSO PIROTECNIA   PYROVISION   GRUPO LUSO PIROTECNIA   GRUPO LUSO PIROTECNIA
2010   PYRA   NOCTILUCA   STORM ARTIFICES   FLASH BARRANDOV SFX & THEATRUM PYROBOLI
2011   VACCALLUZZO   STORM ARTIFICES   VACCALLUZZO   VACCALLUZZO
2012   FOTI INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS   PIROTECNIA RICARDO CABALLER   PANDA FIREWORKS   FOTI INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS   PANDA FIREWORKS
2013   SUGYP   SUGYP   SUREX   SUGYP   SUREX
2014   NANOS FIREWORKS   MIRNOVEC PIROTEHNIKA   FEUERWERKE JOST   MIRNOVEC PIROTEHNIKA   THEATRUM PYROBOLI
2015   ALPHA PYROTECHNIE   ALPHA PYROTECHNIE   HAMEX PIROTEHNIKA   LA TIRRENA FIREWORKS   LA TIRRENA FIREWORKS

Notes

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  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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