Adding special effects to any event will instantly make them more exciting and memorable. While big outdoor events can use pyrotechnics and flame jets to add thrills, indoor events cannot – for obvious safety reasons. This is where cold spark machines really come into their own.
What are cold spark machines?
Basically, cold spark machines will give you fireworks but without the fire! The best known brand is the Showven Sparkular, the original cold spark machine. Showven produce a range of cold spark machines which eject silver bursts up to 10 metres tall, but are a lot safer to use than flame jets because the sparks are cold. This means they can safely be used indoors, and placed nearer to your players or performers, giving an impressive visual effect.
Events that use Sparkular machines
There are a number of events that often include Sparkular cold spark machines to add thrills.
Concerts – Sparkular effects are ideal for concerts across all genres of music. The technology is programmable so the jets can be timed to be activated at a particular beat, ensuring certain parts of a song are enhanced. By connecting a range of Sparkular devices and programming them to your system, you can create an amazing display of sparks that will accentuate your music. And if you want to create a great atmosphere for ballads or crescendos, the Sparkular Fall offers a curtain of sparks falling behind the singer – you’ll have the audience on their feet in no time!
Clubs and festivals – The ability to sync bursts of sparks to the music makes Sparkulars very popular with DJs. They not only add to the experience on the dance floor, they look great on the stage behind the mixing desk. A lot of the larger festivals are outdoor events, but Showven’s cold spark machines work outdoors too and are particularly suited to the covered stages.
Sports events – While most of the action is reserved for the sport itself, cold spark machine effects can help you build the atmosphere before things get going. They’re often used as players are introduced and come into the arena, encouraging the audience to cheer and applaud. This increased support can help motivate the team, which in turn can produce a more exciting and engaging event.
Photo shoots – Imagine how good your new product or influencer will look in front of a bank of Sparkulars all producing massive jets of silver sparks. Cold spark machines can produce the effects that will bring your new products to life with a touch of class.
Product launches – Sparkulars can help you build excitement for the big unveil, and will look amazing in the photos. Perfect for sharing on social media.
Sparkulars to buy or hire
Contact us to discuss your event, and the effects you want to create. Our team of experts can help you pick the right Sparkular machines which are both available to buy or dry hire.
We also stock the Sparkular powder that creates the sparks – the powder comes in different granule sizes according to the effect height you want to achieve. We can advise you on the most suitable powder for your Sparkular kit.
Safety first
Even though Sparkular’s cold spark machines are cooler and safer than flame jets, they still need careful handling and there are a few safety rules you need to follow.
Make sure they’re placed at least one metre away from flammable materials, and ensure that people are also at least a metre away when the sparks are flying. They will produce smoke as well as sparks, which means the area needs to be well ventilated. And, of course, make sure anyone who will be operating the equipment is properly trained.
