Over 15,000 people enjoyed the fine weather and music at Cannon Hill Park's Victory Fireworks Fantasia. Chaired by Nick Owen of Midlands Today, a fabulous 1940s-themed afternoon concert starred British favourites Max Bygraves OBE and Joan Regan, while extracts from the Rat Pack Live featured music from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior. Rousing the crowd the world renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra played Holst's The Planets as Cannon Hill Park was lit up with a spectacular fireworks display and finally filling the visitors with national pride as British flags were raised and Land of Hope and Glory brought proceedings to a close.
Pearce Hire supplied a twin synched pair of generators, distribution facilities, cabling and breakers for the occasion to produce enough power to supply the main stage including lighting, the PA system and the catering areas through the event and backstage. Two screens were positioned at either side of the stage projecting live feeds from the stage show to the audience allowing the music to be heard by all attending the huge park area. Further generators supplied lighting off stage through the whole set up of the event, the afternoon's entertainment and load out.
Shaun Pearce commented: "The power on this site was a complex project as initially we had to make a bridge to allow the cabling to run over the lake and connect up to the stage, sound, lights and screens. The day ran smoothly and it was an honour to work for such an important commemoration."
(Lee Baldock)
