About Fireworx

Since founding in 1988, FIREWORX has become one of the leading fireworks display providers in Australia and overseas. We have achieved this by pairing original displays with excellent service and high priority on your safety.

Our team are highly experienced. Some of our staff have worked for FIREWORX since its foundation.

Our commitment is reflected in the long-term relationships we hold with many of our clients - like the following:

  • EKKA Royal Queensland Show (we've been lead operator many times since 1990, and we've been involved since 1975)
  • Alice Springs Masters Games (since 2001)
  • South Bank Parklands (since 1996)
  • The Royal Canberra Show (since the year 2000)
  • The Gold Coast Convention Centre Opening,
  • The 5th Anniversary of Special Administrative Day
  • Macau International Fireworks Display Contest
  • The 2001 Goodwill Games
  • 2000 Sydney Olympics (Celebrations in Queensland)
  • The Bangkok Peninsula Hotel Opening
  • The 25th Anniversary of Toyota
  • Republic of Kiribati celebrations
  • The 50th Anniversary Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta.

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Managing Director - Ian Riedel
Ian is a founding member of the Australian Professional Pyrotechnics Association and sits on the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy Fireworks Advisory Committee. He is a key member of the Standards Australia Committee for Explosives.

He has been at the helm of many noted milestones, like the inaugural fireworks display on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the firing of the first 24 inch shell in Australia. Ian was also commissioned to design and synchronise of Australia's longest fireworks display which ran for 16.4km!

Since 2004, Ian has retained his position as the Project Manager and Technical Consultant for one of the world's most prestigious pyrotechnic competitions - the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest.  This is the premier international competition for Fireworks operators. His position is a reflection on the experience and attention to detail that he brings to every project.

 

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