Photo by Tom Craven Photography

A sell out Saturday evening crowd were left in awe by stunning displays on the second night of the British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport.
 
Yet it was Friday's audience who were treated to the winning performance of Bright Spark Fireworks, with their display impressing judges and placing them top in a six way battle for the prestigious accolade at Victoria Park.
 
Organised by Sefton Council's hard working Tourism department, the two day pyrotechnic spectacular welcomed more than fifteen thousand of visitors to the resort, providing a much welcomed boost to Southport's economy.
 
Good weather also played a part as Southport Town Centre was busy with visitors over both days, with bars, shops and restaurants all feeling the boost that the annual show brings.
 
Cllr Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Skills & Economy, said: "The British Musical Fireworks Championship is always an incredible end to our annual tourism calendar. 
 
"Not only would I like to congratulate Bright Spark Fireworks for their beautiful and thundering display but special thanks must go to our Tourism team, contractors, partners and of course every competitor for putting on a breathtaking show once again.
 
"While the show was a huge success it also provides a much welcomed boost to the towns wider economy with visitors and shoppers keeping businesses extremely busy as people take full advantage of everything Southport has to offer."
 
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