About
FFA is Africa’s most awarded fireworks display company, producing innovative fireworks displays, exciting sports activations, and extraordinary corporate events. FFA is a fully integrated pyrotechnics business, incorporating product design, manufacture and importation, to presenting spectacular displays to a diverse array of events. Whether it’s a nationwide celebration, a high-energy sporting event, or an intimate wedding affair, our team brings together creative expertise, audience engagement, and years of experience to ensure your event is nothing short of extraordinary.
The Production Process
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Value
FFA is scaled for efficiency, from our workshops to how we deliver on site. We have a huge buying power, and are backed by company owned assets and an in house team of professionals who can deliver. FFA is the best bang for buck, for your event!
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Creative
FFA collaborates closely with your event team to craft a cohesive theme and vision for your fireworks display. From selecting the right types of fireworks to curating the perfect soundtrack and setting the desired mood, every aspect is meticulously integrated into the production delivery process. By aligning with your event’s unique atmosphere and objectives, FFA ensures a truly unforgettable display that captivates and delights your audience.
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Logistics
FFA takes charge behind the scenes, collaborating with stakeholders to secure permits, handle notifications, and manage risk, ensuring everything is in place for your display. Every step is meticulously planned with both the event and audience at the forefront. Whether navigating complex logistics or executing the final effect, the FFA team prioritizes safety and efficiency. It’s this commitment to excellence that distinguishes us as industry leaders.
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Visuals
At FFA, our award-winning fireworks designers are masterful in crafting the visual elements of your display. They expertly coordinate colors and effects with the music, constantly exploring innovative ways to captivate your audience. Utilizing an advanced modern 3D visualization program, we simulate your entire show, enabling real-time programming for a truly immersive experience. With FFA, you can count on comprehensive expertise to bring your event to life in spectacular fashion.
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Showtime
On the day of your event, you can rest assured that the FFA team has everything under control. Collaborating closely with all stakeholders, we ensure the timely and value-for-money delivery of a breathtaking fireworks display or special effects production that will leave your guests speechless. From inception to clean-up, FFA provides a turn-key solution for your event!
Design, Technology and Manufacture
FFA remains at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to advancing pyrotechnic special effects and computer firing system technology. Continuously developing and procuring the latest products, we ensure each display delivers unparalleled uniqueness.
At the heart of our operations is the FireOne computer-controlled wireless firing system, renowned as the world’s premier firing system. With FireOne, our displays are meticulously choreographed to music with split-second precision, seamlessly synchronized across expansive firing locations like barges, bridges, and rooftops. Our systems also facilitate audio simulcast with television, radio stations, and professional sound broadcast systems.
Our Head Product Designer frequently travels to China and Europe to oversee the design, testing, and creation of new, spectacular special effects. Beginning with conceptual sketches, our creative process evolves through computer modelling and detailed design. Pyro-chemists then craft the pyrotechnic formulas required to bring our concepts to life.
We meticulously source the finest pyrotechnic ingredients worldwide. Refined black powder is crafted from Sulphur and Saltpetre sourced from Germany, while brilliant silver effects are produced using Titanium powders from Italy and the USA. Sulphates and nitrates sourced from various regions ensure vibrant colors, unique effects, and low smoke productions – hallmarks of our exceptional products.
Frequently Asked Questions
FFA produces innovative fireworks displays, exciting sports activations and magical wedding pyrotechnics. We are a fully integrated pyrotechnics business – we incorporate product design, manufacture, and importation, all the way through to producing the spectacular displays you see in the skies. We create jaw-dropping fireworks for city-wide national events, on grand sporting stages, or during intimate wedding ceremonies. We have the creative flair to ignite your event, the passion to excite your audience, and the experience to produce events that are talked about for years to come. Unmatched innovation, award-winning design, exceptional team, and top level customer service.
The price of organising a firework display depends on several factors, including the type of fireworks used, necessary supplies, insurance coverage, labor hours for setup and programming, administrative tasks, equipment, and transportation tandfrom the venue and storage facility. Since each display is unique due to factors like date, location, and site specifics, pricing may vary. For a precise quote tailored to your specific needs, please contact us.
Outdoor fireworks displays typically necessitate a safety distance of 50 metres from the launch site to spectators. For larger displays, distances up to 300 metres may apply. Our Close Proximity Pyrotechnics can be safely set up just 5 metres away from the audience.
Displays must be completed by 9pm on Sunday through Thursday and by 10pm on Friday and Saturday.
The duration of a firework display mainly depends on your budget and desired outcome. Typically, a longer display requires a larger budget or features slower-fired effects. For our basic outdoor display, we suggest a minimum duration of 3 minutes to provide an exciting spectacle.
Close Proximity fireworks are a specialised type of pyrotechnics designed for use near performers and spectators. They work well in both indoor and outdoor settings, particularly when space is limited, providing a safe and visually stunning option for events. These are seen at concerts and major sporting events.
All displays produced by FFA are waterproofed before leaving our warehouse, enabling the displays to proceed even in the rain. We have a detailed procedure for all weather conditions.
FFA offers a full turnkey service, handling everything from concept to cleanup. This includes obtaining permits such as fireworks permits, aquatic/river permits, and airspace permits, and notifying local authorities like the council, police, and fire department.
Low-noise fireworks are displays crafted to minimise noise while still showcasing vibrant colours. They offer a visually captivating experience without the loud sounds typically associated with traditional fireworks, making them suitable for built-up areas.
FFA is licensed with the Chief Inspector of Explosives (part of SAPS) and fully insured. Insurance details can be provided upon booking your display.
FFA has pioneered rooftop displays in Africa and has approved alternative safety measures for firing from elevated platforms, moving items like barges and jet skis, as well as from rooftops, structures, and towers.
At FFA, we take our impact on the environment extremely seriously. We have a detailed Environmental Management System that we adhere to.
