Author: Will
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How Confetti Master Started: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business When I was selling fireworks displays, I started noticing the other kit on gigs—searchlights, CO2 blasters. They looked easy to set up, easy to transport, and people clearly wanted them. So I bought some searchlights and hired them out on the side. My boss didn’t…
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Fair play, Coldplay: you raised the bar for live shows—my Wembley experience. Our Wembley Night: Free Tickets and a Backstage Pass for My Son. We got free tickets to Coldplay at Wembley, and my son even got a backstage tour thanks to my friend on the crew. While he explored behind the scenes, we enjoyed…
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I’ve worked as part-time ground crew for some of the UK’s largest drone displays, but the pinnacle of my experience was working on the New Year’s fireworks display broadcast by BBC, along the Thames near the London Eye. In this post, I’ll take you behind the scenes to reveal the intricate coordination, technical setup, and…
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Stewarding on the Longleat Festival of Light As a steward, I’m part of a dedicated team of about 30 staff, working five-hour shifts each night. Positioned in key areas of the trail, I ensure safety, manage crowd flow, and liaise with the events team to handle any incidents. It’s a rewarding role: though quiet and…