Events Training Goes Off With A Bang
10 February 2011
Group of events students get to grips with the technical aspects of pyrotechnics.
Buxton Opera House rang out with more than the usual number of bangs and whizzes when it was the venue for a pyrotechnics training day for University of Derby Buxton students recently.
During the training day, which was delivered by the Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians, 26 first and second year BA (Hons) Events Management students learned about the technical and safety aspects of using pyrotechnics at events and productions.
Lincoln Parkhouse from the Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians said: "Pyrotechnics such as explosions, flashes, smoke, flames and fireworks are frequently used in the events industry, in pop concerts and TV shows like the X Factor.
"Even if these students do not go on to be directly involved with pyrotechnics, as Events Managers they will need a good knowledge of the health and safety aspect of using them in any event or production. This event was designed to do that, and to give the students confidence in using them."
After tackling the theory, the students then worked together to put on a small pyrotechnics display, which included timed smoke releases, flames and flashes.
JJ Burrows, 18, said: "It was a really good course, and I'm definitely going to do more training in this area as pyrotechnics is something I would like to go in to."
The University extended thanks to the Buxton Opera House for hosting the training.
For more information on the BA (Hons) Events Management course at the University of Derby Buxton visit www.derby.ac.uk/udb/culture-and-lifestyle.
