Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

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Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

Status| Active
Genre| Competition
Location(s)| SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
(1st to 11th editions)
SM City Clark, Angeles, Pampanga
(10th edition)
Country| Philippines
Inaugurated| 2005 (2005) (World Pyro Olympics)
2010 (2010) (Philippine International Pyromusical Competition)
Activity| Fireworks display

The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition initially known as the World Pyro Olympics, is an annual competition among fireworks manufacturers from different countries held in the Philippines which runs for five days for World Pyro Olympics and 6 weeks for The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Two countries fire each day; the last participant fires on the final evening of the event.

The host of the event does not participate in the competition but performs a fireworks display on the last night. Awards, such as the People's Choice, are given out after the exhibition. The crowning of the competition's winners ends the event.

## As the World Pyro Olympics[edit]

### 2005[edit]

The first World Pyro Olympics took place in 2005 in The Esplanade at the back of then unfinished SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines from December 26 to 30.[citation needed] Firework materials were placed in the participant's barge floating within Manila Bay. Major firework makers from nine countries participated in the competition.[1] The event host, La Mancha Group of the Philippines along with the nine foreign fireworks makers, held a fireworks demonstration on the last day.[2] La Mancha organized the 1st International Fireworks Festival in December 2002 and the World Pyro Olympics Exhibition in March and April 2004; Australia was awarded champion.[citation needed]

The schedule of the fireworks shows was as follows:

* December 26, 2005
* 7:30pm China – Glorious Group
* 9:00pm Australia – Show FX Australia
* December 27, 2005
* 7:30pm Germany – Nico Lünig Event
* 9:00pm South Korea – Hanwha
* December 28, 2005
* 7:30pm Russia – Orion Art Production International
* 9:00pm United Kingdom – Celtic Fireworks
* December 29, 2005
* 7:30pm United States – Melrose Pyrotechnics
* 9:00pm South Africa – Pyro Spectacular
* December 30, 2005
* 7:30pm United Arab Emirates – Flash Art Group
* 9:00pm Philippines – La Mancha Fellowship of Fire (Closing)

### 2007[edit]

The event was hosted by the Philippines from January 5 to 13, 2007[3] at The Esplanade at the then newly completed SM Mall of Asia.[4] Nine foreign countries competed in the second edition.[5] La Mancha of the Philippines was the host company. The United Kingdom won the 2007 competition and the team from China won an award for technical precision

* January 5, 2007
* 8:00pm Australia – Show FX Australia
* 9:00pm Poland – Astondoa Piroteknia
* January 6, 2007
* 8:00pm United States – Melrose Pyrotechnics
* 9:00pm Spain – Astondoa Piroteknia
* January 7, 2007
* 8:00pm Germany – Nico Lünig Event
* 9:00pm United Kingdom – Westcoast Fireworks
* January 12, 2007
* 8:00pm Denmark – Bright Star Fireworks
* 9:00pm Canada – Pyro Studios
* January 13, 2007
* 8:00pm China – Glorious Group
* 9:00pm Philippines (La Mancha Fellowship of Fire)

### 2008[edit]

Once again, the World Pyro Olympics was hosted by the Philippines from May 3 to 31, Saturdays only, at The Esplanade in front of the SM Mall of Asia. La Mancha Pyro Productions held a pyromusical display on the final night of the competition. The countries that participated were Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, and Venezuela. Italy won the said competition.

* May 3, 2008
* 7:30pm Germany
* 9:00pm China
* May 10, 2008
* 7:30pm Canada
* 9:00pm France
* May 18, 2008, Postponed due to heavy rains and rough seas brought by Tropical Storm Halong (Dindo).
* May 24, 2008
* 7:30pm Venezuela
* 9:00pm Italy
* May 31, 2008
* 7:30pm Fellowship of Fire (Highlights of the performances of all participants)
* 9:00pm Philippines (A Pyromusical Exhibition of La Mancha Productions)

## As the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition[edit]

### 2010[edit]

Fireworks display by Australian firm, Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics.

The 1st Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2010 was held at SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Patrons were given a platform to see how their own countries performed.[citation needed] The countries that participated were the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. The Philippines provided the opening and closing exhibitions.[6]

* February 14, 2010
* Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Exhibition)
* USA – PyroFire Display
* February 21, 2010
* UK – Jubilee Fireworks
* China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
* February 28, 2010
* France – Brezac Artifices
* Japan – Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
* March 7, 2010
* Singapore – Redhub Entertainment
* Malaysia – Pyro Splendour Services
* March 14, 2010
* Australia – Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics
* Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2011[edit]

The 2nd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2011 was held at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. The countries that participated were South Korea, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, Canada, Australia, and the Philippines.

* February 12, 2011
* South Korea – Woori Fireworks
* Spain – Pirotecnia Igual
* February 19, 2011
* Portugal – Macedos Pirotecnia
* UK – Jubilee Fireworks
* February 26, 2011
* China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
* France – Lacroix Ruggieri
* March 5, 2011
* Japan – Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks Co., Ltd.
* Canada – Apogee Fireworks
* March 12, 2011
* Australia – Fireworx Inc.
* Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2012[edit]

The 3rd Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2012 was at the SM Mall of Asia starting February to March. Eleven countries showcased their pyrotechnics extravaganzas. The countries participated were South Korea, Malta, Spain, Finland, Portugal, China, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, Canada, and were closed by an exhibition curated by the Philippines.

* February 11, 2012
* South Korea – Woori Fireworks
* Malta – Malta Fireworks
* February 18, 2012
* UK – SM Art Pyrotechnics
* Spain – Pirotecnia Turis
* February 25, 2012
* Finland – Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.
* Portugal – Grupo Luso Pirotecnia
* March 3, 2012
* China – Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
* Netherlands – Royal Fireworks Inc.
* March 10, 2012
* Australia – Fireworkx Inc.
* Canada – Fireworks Spectacular
* March 17, 2012
* Italy – Orzella Fireworks
* Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2013[edit]

The 4th Philippine International PyroMusical Competition 2013 was also held at the SM Mall of Asia, and commenced February, ending in March. The year 2013 saw Japan, Finland, Taiwan, Spain, United Kingdom, South Korea, Italy, Netherlands, China, Australia, and Canada as participants and the show was closed by an exhibition planned by the Philippines.

* February 16, 2013
* Japan – Tamaya Kitahara
* Finland – Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.
* February 23, 2013
* Taiwan – Yung Feng Fireworkds
* Spain – Brunchu Pyro Experience
* March 2, 2013
* United Kingdom – Jubilee Fireworks Ltd.
* South Korea – Hwarang Fireworks Inc.
* March 9, 2013
* Italy – Ipon Fireworks S.R.L
* Netherlands – Royal Fireworks
* March 16, 2013
* China – Liuyang New Year Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
* Australia – Fireworkx Inc.
* March 23, 2013
* Canada – Fireworks Spectacular
* Philippines – Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2014[edit]

The 5th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at the SM Mall Of Asia starting from February 15 – March 22, 2014. The 5th year of the competition were showcased by 11 countries, Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Japan, China, Germany, Finland, Canada, USA and Philippines.

* February 15, 2014
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
* Australia \- Howards and Sons Pyrotechnics
* February 22, 2014
* Spain \- Bronchu Pyro Experience
* United Kingdom \- Jubilee Fireworks
* March 1, 2014
* France \- Brezac Artifices
* Japan \- Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks
* March 8, 2014
* China \- Liuyang New Year Fireworks
* Germany \- Vulcan Europe
* March 15, 2014
* Finland \- Oy Pyroman Finland Ltd.
* Canada \- Royal Pyrotechnie
* March 22, 2014
* USA \- Atlas Pyro Vision
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2015[edit]

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* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening and Closing Exhibition)
* Japan \- Akariya Fireworks
* Italy \- Martarello Group
* Brazil \- Vision Show
* Mexico \- Sirius Pyrotechnics
* Netherlands \- Royal Fireworks
* Portugal \- Grupo Luso
* Sweden \- Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik
* Canada \- Royal Pyrotechnie
* United Kingdom \- Jubilee Fireworks
* China \- Polaris Fireworks

### 2016[edit]

The 7th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was held at the SM Mall of Asia and was run every Saturday night from February 13 to March 19, 2016. 11 countries were showcased their pyromusical displays in the competition.[7]

* February 13, 2016
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
* Portugal \- Luso Pirotecnica
* February 20, 2016
* Italy \- Parente Fireworks
* United Kingdom \- Pyrotex Fireworks
* February 27, 2016
* USA \- Atlas Pyro Vision
* The Netherlands \- Royal Fireworks
* March 5, 2016
* Germany \- Steffes-Oligfeurwerk
* Canada \- Fireworks Spectaculars
* March 12, 2016
* Australia \- Skylighter Fireworx
* China \- Polaris Fireworks
* March 19, 2016
* France \- Brezac Artefices
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2017[edit]

* February 11, 2017
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
* France \- Pyragic
* February 18, 2017
* Germany \- Nico Events
* Germany \- Steffes-Oligfeurwerk
* February 25, 2017
* China \- Lidu Fireworks
* China \- Polaris Fireworks
* March 4, 2017
* Canada \- Hands Fireworks
* Canada \- Garden City Display Fireworks
* March 11, 2017
* United Kingdom \- Pyro 2000
* United Kingdom \- Pyrotex Fireworks
* March 18, 2017
* Australia \- Skylighter Fireworks
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2018[edit]

* February 17, 2018
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
* Switzerland Sugyp SA
* February 24, 2018
* USA \- Pyro Engineering
* Germany \- Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerke
* March 3, 2018
* Austria \- Fire-Events
* Canada \- Hands Fireworks
* March 10, 2018
* France \- Pandora-Pyrotechnie
* Italy \- Alessi Fuochi Artificiali
* March 17, 2018
* Taiwan \- Yung Feng Fireworks / 永豐煙火製造企業股份有限公司
* United Kingdom \- Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd
* March 24, 2018
* China \- Polaris Fireworks
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Exhibition)

### 2019[edit]

The 10th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2019 was held at the SM City Clark starting February 23 to March 30. This was supposed to be at the SM Mall of Asia,[8] however, the venue was moved at Clark, Pampanga in support for the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

* February 23, 2019
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Opening Ceremony)
* Belgium \- CBF Pyrotechnics
* March 2, 2019
* Portugal \- Pirotecnia Minhota
* Germany \- Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerke
* March 9, 2019
* France \- Brezac Artefices
* Finland \- Oy Pyroman
* March 16, 2019
* Italy \- Viviano S.R.L.
* United Kingdom \- Pyrotex Fireworks Ltd.
* March 23, 2019
* China \- Polaris Fireworks
* Canada \- Fireworks Spectaculars
* March 30, 2019
* Poland \- Surex Firma Rodzinna
* Philippines \- Platinum Fireworks Inc. (Closing Ceremony)

### 2024[edit]

The 11th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition was supposed to be held in 2020. However, the competition was not held from 2020 to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] In 2024, the competition will be held every Saturday from May 11 to June 8 at SM Mall of Asia complex.[10]

## Participating teams[edit]

(Host nation highlighted.)

World Pyro Olympics  | Philippine International Pyromusical Competition

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Country  | World Pyro Olympics  | 2005  | 2007  | 2008  | 2010  | 2011  | 2012  | 2013  | 2014  | 2015  | 2016
Australia | Show FX Australia  |  | Explosive Productions  | Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics  |  | Fireworkx  | Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics  | Skylighter Fireworx
Brazil |  | Vision Show  |
Canada |  | Pyro Studios  |  | Apogee Fireworks  | Fireworks Spectacular  | Royal Pyrotechnie  | Fireworks Spectacular
China | Glorious Group  | Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks  | Liuyang New Year Fireworks  | Polaris Fireworks
Denmark |  | Bright Star Fireworks  |
Finland |  | Oy Pyroman Finland  |
France |  | Fetes & Feux  |  | Brezac Artifices  | Lacroix Ruggieri  |  | Brezac Artifices  |  | Brezac Artifices
Germany | Nico Lünig Event  |  | Vulcan Europe  |  | Steffes-Oligfeurwerk
Italy |  | Parente Fireworks  |  | Orzella Fireworks  | Ipon Fireworks S.R.L  |  | Martarello Group  | Parente Fireworks
Japan |  | Marutamaya-Ogatsu  | Tamaya Kitahara  |  | Tamaya Kitahara  | Akariya Fireworks  |
Malaysia |  | Pyro Splendour Services  |
Malta |  | Hanwha Corporation  |  | Malta Fireworks  |
Mexico |  | Sirius Pyrotechnics  |
Netherlands |  | Royal Fireworks  |  | Royal Fireworks
Portugal |  | Macedos Pirotecnia  | Luso Pirotecnia  |  | Grupo Luso  |
Philippines | La Mancha Group  | Platinum Fireworks
Poland |  | Flash Art GmbH  |
Russia | Orion Art International  |
Singapore |  | Redhub Entertainment  |
Sweden |  | Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik  |
Spain |  | Astondoa Piroteknia  |  | Pirotecnia Igual  | Pirotecnia Turis  | Brunchu Pyro Experience  |
South Africa | Pyro Spectacular  |
South Korea | Hanhwa |  | Woori Fireworks  | Hwarang Fireworks  |
Taiwan |  | Yung Feng Fireworks  |
United Arab Emirates | Flash-Art  |
United Kingdom | Celtic Fireworks  | Westcoast Fireworks  |  | Jubilee Fireworks  | SM Art Pyrotechnics  | Jubilee Fireworks  | Pyrotex Fireworks
United States | Melrose Pyrotechnics  |  | RES Pyrotechnics  | PyroFire Display  |  | Atlas Pyro Vision  |  | Atlas Pyro Vision
Venezuela |  | Venefuegos Artificiales  |

## Winners[edit]

World Pyro Olympics

Edition  |  Winner  |  1st Runner-up  |  2nd Runner-up
No.  | Year  | Country  | Organization  | Country  | Organization  | Country  | Organization
1st  | 2005  |  Australia | Show FX Australia  | None awarded
2nd  | 2007  |  United Kingdom | Westcoast Fireworks
3rd  | 2008  |  Italy | Parente Fireworks
Philippine International Pyromusical Competition[6]
Edition  | Winner  | 1st Runner-up  | 2nd Runner-up
No.  | Year  | Country  | Organization  | Country  | Organization  | Country  | Organization
1st  | 2010  |  United Kingdom | Jubilee Fireworks  |  Australia | Howards And Sons Pyrotechnics  |  Japan | Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks
2nd  | 2011  |  China | Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks  |  United Kingdom | Jubilee Fireworks
3rd  | 2012  |  Canada | Fireworks Spectacular  |  Australia | Fireworx  |  Netherlands | Royal Fireworks*
Finland | Oy Pyroman Finland
4th  | 2013  |  United Kingdom | Jubilee Fireworks  |  Canada | Fireworks Spectacular  |  Finland | Oy Pyroman Finland
China | Liuyang Jinsheng Fireworks
5th  | 2014  |  Canada | Royal Pyrotechnie  |  China | Liuyang New Year Fireworks  |  United Kingdom | Jubilee Fireworks
6th  | 2015  |  Netherlands | Royal Fireworks  |  China | Liuyang New Year Fireworks  |  Portugal | Grupo Luso
7th  | 2016  |  United Kingdom | Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd.  |  Germany | Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk  |  China | Polaris Fireworks
8th  | 2017  |  United Kingdom | Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd.  |  Germany | Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk  |  China | Polaris Fireworks
9th  | 2018  |  United Kingdom | Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd.  |  China | Polaris Fireworks  |  Italy | Alessi Fuochi Artificiali
Germany | Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk  |  Canada | Hands Fireworks
10th  | 2019  |  China | Polaris Fireworks  |  France | Alpha Pyrotechnie  |  Germany | Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerk
United Kingdom | Pyrotex Fireworx Ltd.

• (*) Also the recipient of the People's Choice Award

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Participants". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on January 1, 2006. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
2. ^ "Event Description". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on December 29, 2005. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
3. ^ "Event Program - Schedule". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on May 22, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
4. ^ "Location Map". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on May 22, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
5. ^ "Participants". World Pyro Olympics. Archived from the original on May 22, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
6. ^ a b c "Previous Participants". Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Platinum Fireworks, Inc. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
7. ^ "Participating Countries - This Season (Year 7)". Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Platinum Fireworks, Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
8. ^ "The Biggest and Greatest Pyromusical Show Moves to SM City Clark!". SM Supermalls.
9. ^ Announcement. March 3, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
10. ^ Vibal, Leana (March 4, 2024). "The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition Is Back". Spot.ph. Retrieved March 5, 2023.

## External links[edit]

* World Pyro Olympics at WN
* 2009 World Pyromusical Olympics Updates
* World Pyro Olympics 2009
* World Pyro Olympics 2009 Updates
* Ticketnet
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