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The story began with the Creation
The spectacular Son et Lumière
19,000 people experienced the show
The ABF's fireworks and musical spectacular was staged at the exclusive setting of The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 22, 23 and 24 September 2006.
The UK’s most spectacular outdoor event was co-ordinated by Major Sir Michael Parker, the man behind the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Buckingham Palace. Up to 19,000 people were wowed with a stunning blend of live popular and classical music, thousands of thrilling and unique fireworks and a magical Son et Lumière. The theme for this year’s event was War and Peace, with the audience taken on a journey from the creation of the world, right through to Armageddon.
Myleene Klass who hosted Music on Fire! – The Fireworks Prom, also performed, along with Patti Boulaye, a 100-piece military orchestra and a 100-voice choir. The voices of Dame Judi Dench, Robert Hardy, Honor Blackman, Kate Adie and Sir Donald Sinden narrated the evening. The Red Devils also made a breathtaking night-time drop.
Guests who attended include a host of well-known celebrities: Dame Judi Dench, Dame Vera Lynn, Frank Gardner, Kate Adie, Nickolas Grace and Clare Francis.
The proceeds from sales of tickets to Music on Fire! go directly to the Army Benevolent Fund.
Music on Fire! - The Fireworks Prom was sponsored by BAE Systems, General Dynamics, Trailfinders, Thales, and ESS.
