Special FX

Pyro

We specialise in the use of proximity pyrotechnics for concerts, sporting events and theatre. Pyrotechnics are recommended for use indoors, in proximity to buildings, audiences and artists and in many other situations where fireworks would not be suitable. In conjunction with the Association of Irish Stage Technicians we provide training for stage technicians who occasionally have the need to fire theatrical pyrotechnics. We also provide local licence facilities for touring pyro companies. 

We have provided pyrotechnics for Irelands official NYE Festival for the past 5+ Years, we have also provided pyrotechnics consistently for numerous sporting events and finals around Ireland for organisations such as the GAA, URC, FAI, EPCR and the Six Nations. Some concerts we have provided pyro for include;

• The Script (Croke Park 2015)
• Hozier (3 arena and Electric Picnic 2019)
• Scooter (3 arena 2022)
• Aitch (Fairview Park 2023)
• Ann-Marie and Jax Jones (Independence Festival 2023)
• The 2 Johnnies (St Annes Park 2024)

plus many more.

Black Powder Monkeys have several types of flame units available suitable for both indoor and outdoor events. Our variety of flames allows us to provide different effects, from gas burning units, Isopar units, five fingers, flame bars, handheld flame throwers and much more. Our flame boxes can be branded to show your logo or message. We also have a number of static gas flambeau which are great for outdoor product launches or as a set piece outside venues.



Our flames have been seen at hundreds of corporate, sports and music events around the nation, by millions of people.

We also design and build bespoke gas special effects for stage and theatre productions. Recent commissions have included the creation of a simulated turf fire producing smoke and flames for Sive, and a flaming furnace for Drumbelly, both at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. We have also created a barbecue which bursts into flames for Druid in Galway.

Streamers / Confetti

Our custom designed streamer firing system can fire up to 100 streamer or confetti cannons simultaneously. This system was designed to fill Croke Park with curtains of gold streamers cascading from the roof for the All-Ireland Football and Hurling finals. Smaller versions of the system have been widely used for corporate awards ceremonies and other sporting events.



We also have a selection of confetti blowers, which use CO2 to propel up to 20kg/min of confetti to a height of 60ft - ideal for filling a venue or street with instant atmosphere. We can provide confetti in all shapes, sizes and colours including metallic and biodegradable versions.

We supply an array of Cryo effects which include CO2 jets fire a column of white gas 6m into the air, moving head C02 jets and C02 guns, these cold effects are a great way of adding some excitement to your event.



We also have Low Smoke Generators which create a thick blanket of low smoke simulating a dry ice effect. DMX control makes it more controllable and user friendly than conventional dry ice.

Sparkulars

The Sparkular machine system produces a fantastic non-hazardous effect that looks exactly like traditional fireworks or pyrotechnics. They are a close proximity effect, suitable for corporate, sports and music events.

Plumes of coloured non-toxic powder paint fired 25ft in the air! We developed this effect for The Street Performance World Championships in Merrion Square, Dublin and it has been proving popular with colour run events throughout Ireland.

Your logo, message or design in flames.