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Go Low!
This fireworks season, consider animals before you buy a big bang.
Go low-noise with your at-home display or, even better, enjoy a low-noise professional display.
Why use low-noise fireworks?
Every year horses, dogs, cats and all the animals we love may struggle during the fireworks season. Percy, Sprite and Cinders (right) were three of our own horses who died as a result of fireworks being let off near a Redwings site - but their story is far from an isolated incident.
There have been more than 1,300 incidents of fireworks affecting horses recorded between 2021 and Jan 2026, including at least 28 fatalities
60% of owners say their dog has been negatively impacted by fireworks
64% of cat owners say their pet experiences stress symptoms during fireworks season
My best friend lost a horse to fireworks
Best known for her television work and online presence, Redwings’ Ambassador Olivia Bowen is also passionate about the need to protect animals (and people) from fireworks harm.
Find out more about why Olivia used low-noise fireworks for her big day when she wed fellow Love Island star Alex, and how she knows all too well what the tragic impact of fireworks on horses can be.
Go Low and enjoy the show!
You can still enjoy fireworks without the big bangs. Here are some resources to help you plan a great, safe low-noise display.
Fireworks soundtrack
Poll: What will you do this fireworks season?
Bonfire Night is about coming together with your family and friends, not just the big bangs. Please Go Low with your at home display, or, even better, attend a low-noise professional display.
Take two minutes to tell us what you plan to do this fireworks season in our interactive poll below.
Let the professionals make the noise
We’d love to see only low-noise fireworks being used but if you feel you really can’t manage without the loud bang, please choose an organised display over hosting at home.
Before you go, check that the display is by a professional company and located well away from any nearby paddocks, farms, neighbouring houses or important wildlife habitats. Why not try a professional low-noise display to find out how good they can be?!
Professional fireworks expert Des Fulcher shares his tips for finding the right pro display
Change is happening!
Low-noise displays are already on the rise across the UK with large organisations operating low-noise firework policies. Many wedding venues require no fireworks or low-noise fireworks, alongside many councils such as Cardiff, Sunderland City, and Hackney.
If you’re an organisation or pyrotechnician organising a display this year, why not Go Low to protect animals and position yourself as a low-noise leader?
Read Jimmy’s Farm perspective on hosting a low noise display
Encouraging others to Go Low.
We know lots of people are already against firework use or are with us in wanting everyone to Go Low.
If you want more people to Go Low - spread the word in your local community. Remember to be polite and respectful and to thank people who adopt a more responsible approach to fireworks!
Share our low-noise postcards to spread the word in your area.
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