In 2003 GlobalFest exploded on the festival scene in Calgary with it international fireworks competition. Over the next 10 years GlobalFest has expanded and now includes OneWorld Festival, Human Rights and Youth Forums and the Globalfest Night Market.

However the pyrotechnic displays are still the main draw.  The event is held in Elliston Park in southeast Calgary, where the fireworks are launched over the lake that makes for spectacular reflections and are accompanied by a musical score.  This year’s pyromusical artists were from China, France, Great Britain, the USA and the Finale from Canada.

Unfortunately we were unable to attend China’s presentation, but did make it to all of the others.

France

Team: Sarl F.C. Pyro

Title of show: Musicalite

Designer: Jean Jacques Servat

Musical Program:

1. Chanson Theme from the stage adaptation of A Clockwork Orange – Danny Lutz
2. Le Vals d’Amelie – Yann Thiersen
3. El Pendulo – Cirque Du Soleil
4. Lady Marmalade – Patti Labelle
5. Mourir demain – Pascal Obispo & Natasha St Pier
6. Moulin Rouge – Alizee
7. Your Song – Ewan McGregor & Alejandro Safina
8. Ocean Princess – Thomas Bergensen

All photos were taken with Fujifilm X-E1, 35 mm lens, between F11-16 and between 4-11 seconds. Find out how to Photograph Fireworks