Extreme weather conditions have started happening throughout Australia and I keep being asked the same question; “Can I still hire a fire performance for my event?”

The answer is YES but extra measures need to be taken into consideration and risks eliminated before the show can commence.

Fire equipment should not emit embers like an open fire and this is why fire twirling or a fire show can still be hired while a fire ban is in place. But there are still risks and these risks need to be addressed. The company or performer needs to make 100% sure that the performance is safe and eliminate all risks that could arise while performing with fire during a fire ban.

If you are thinking of hiring a fire performer or fire show for your next event there are a few things you should consider before booking any performance.

First of all; hiring a professional company is vital! Before booking any fire performer or fire show for your event there are a few things you should ask them.

• Do they have full $20 million Public Liability Insurance?

• Are they able to provide the event organisers and the venue with a full risk assessment?

• Would they contact the local fire authorities and seek permission?

• Have they ever performed in a fire ban before and what measures did they put in place?

• Are they able to meet on-site either in person or via video call to check the space and give the area the all clear?

• What kind of performance are you hiring and what extra measures would the performer take to insure the venue will allow a fire performance on their property?

• Would the company or performer be happy to contact the venue and discuss options and what to implicate for the safest risk-free performance?

The more questions asked the better. A phone call will save a lot of time and you will be able to get a good idea who you are booking, and if they are a professional company or performer with experience performing fire shows.

What is a fire ban?

A fire ban is a total ban on any fires lit in open air with extreme weather conditions of heat and/or high winds. It can also be put into effect when firefighters are pushed to their limits of recourses in some areas.

There are slight variations in rules and restrictions between states but it is always essential to check with local rural and urban fire services before undertaking any lighting of fires in a fire ban or around the time a fire ban is in place.

Below are a few links to the different states of Australia and their restrictions and information regarding fire bans.

Queensland Rural Fire Service Information – https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

New South Wales Rural Fire Information – https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information

Canberra ACT Emergency Services  https://esa.act.gov.au/cbr-be-emergency-ready/total-fire-bans

Victoria Warnings and Restrictions – https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/total-fire-bans-and-ratings

Western Australia DFES - https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/whatisatfb.aspx

Western Australia Fire Ban Information – https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/whatisatfb.aspx

Northern Territory Government Fire Management - https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/bushfires/fire-management-in-the-nt

What not to do in a fire ban – https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/TotalFireBanWhatCantIDo.aspx

Prepare | Act | Survive – PDF – https://www.wagin.wa.gov.au/Assets/Documents/FireBan/Total_Fire_Bans_Factsheet.pdf

What actions do Energy Entertainments take when performing any show? Fire ban or no fire ban!

• All performers working with Energy Entertainments have $20Million Public Liability Insurance

• Conduct a risk assessment of the space and venue of the performance for the safest show possible

• Contact local fire services to advise of the risks in place and how the team have eliminated them

• Advise event staff and venue staff of the location of performance and ask there are any risks?

• Space requirements away from any combustible material or persons

• Check fire equipment before every performance to make sure in safe working order

• The Kevlar on fire equipment which is ignited must not be old or frayed

• Only use the safest fuel on the market – Isopar G

• Powder fire extinguishers must be present, charged and in date

• Fire blankets and wet towels must be present at every performance area

• Dampen the area with water where the performance is taking place if the area is dry and has a potential risk of igniting for any reason

• All performers must be in sound health and not intoxicated with any substances

• All performers must be experienced performing with fire and had adequate training either from Energy Entertainments or another respectable fire performance company

Do not take any risks, all performers take full responsibilities for their actions and by not following risk assessments conducted by Energy Entertainments can result in fines of up to $25,000 or 12 months’ imprisonment.

I hope this post was useful for anyone hiring a fire performer or fire show for any event or celebration throughout Australia. I also hope that this can be helpful in preventing any fires and give the correct information on what you can do and what actions to take while a fire ban is in place in your local area where the event or celebration is taking place.

Please follow the links and make sure that every risk is eliminated before thinking about hiring fire entertainers.

If you are looking to hire a fire performance, please take Energy Entertainments into consideration and we promise to create a hassle-free experience from start to finish that’s safe and extremely exciting.

Energy Entertainments offer world-class entertainment around Australia and cater for international clients worldwide. Specialising in fire entertainment and offering a variety of specialty acts, workshops and shows, Energy Entertainments guarantee a wow factor and an engaging experience every time.

Thanks and stay safe

Neal Webb

More information about shows Energy Entertainments offer – https://energyentertainments.com.au/fire-shows/

More information about Workshops – https://energyentertainments.com.au/workshops/

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Martial Fire – Energy Entertainments highest Energy Show. Freestyler staff choreography, martial arts weapons on fire, sword battles and an upbeat playlist will have any age or genre fully entertained!

Book now to witness a unique high-energy wow-factor show for your next event.

Book today!

Customise this show to any theme, style or length. We can customise this act to suit any event requirements.

Fully insured with $20M Public Liability Insurance | 100% Safety Record | Risk Assessments | MSDS & SWMS Forms available | A professional service from start to finish.

 Gold Coast Fire Entertainment

These are not real animals but part human and part animal! A thrilling combination of circus craft, death-defying stunts, world-class circus stage performances, aerials, acrobatics and fire is coming to NightQuarter.

A cast of performers will tell the stories of the animal kingdom with mesmerising performances that defy gravity and human limitations. Be transported to the animal kingdom with interactive roving animal characters in this modern cruelty-free animal circus.

You will not see any animals used within this performance, but we do promise to keep you on the edge of your seats with amazement and put you into fits of laughter.

Don’t miss Elements & The World Famous Animal Circus!

Presented by NightQuarter Spectacular and Energy Entertainments

Interactive Roving Animal Characters | World-Class Circus Stage Performances | Slap-Stick Comedy | Death-Defying Stunts | Aerial & Acrobatics | Fire and so much more!

Check out the highlights from the last show below;

Facebook event page – https://www.facebook.com/events/1199701030182909/

Elements Circus Crew and Info – https://energyentertainments.com.au/elements-circus-show/ 

Night Quarter information page – https://nightquarter.com.au/whats-on/

Read the full write up in Blank GC Magazine – http://blankgc.com.au/elements-world-famous-animal-circus-show-nightquarter/

IGNITION is the 2nd video collaboration between Neal Webb, professional fire performer & professional BMX rider Chris James.

Raising the bar once more, this time in Elanora skate park, Gold Coast, Australia.
BMX rider – Chris James
Fire and spark spinning – Neal Webb
Fire-breathing and whip – Bryce Watts
Supported by – PSD Underwear Australia Threeworlds Energy Entertainments
Filmed and edited by Matty Rogers

Energy Entertainments are now hosting Night Quarter Spectacular every Friday and Saturday night at NightQuarter Helensvale.

If you would like to be a part of the NightQuarter Spectacular drop us a message on the CONTACT US page and let us know what your act involves.

Energy Entertainments have the opportunity to work alongside and showcase the best talent from around Australia. Every Friday and Saturday night at 6.30pm on the main stage, EE presentS a different, thrilling show. So far they have seen; circus acts, comedy acrobatics, fire shows, aerial performances, dance routines, chainsaw juggling…and that’s just in the first month! It has been a lot of fun collaborating with the performers, sound and lighting guys and the NightQuarter team.

We have been mixing up the theme, lighting and stage props each evening and displaying an awesome backdrop designed by local artist, Dion Parker aka DionsRibs. We’ve created intro announcements and exciting videos to build the atmosphere before the show begins, inviting the audience to prepare for a spectacular stage show.

Follow the link below to read the full article at Blank Magazine

http://blankgc.com.au/nightquarter-spectacular-energy-entertainments/

Stay tuned to what’s on at Energy Entertainments Facebook page –  https://www.facebook.com/EnergyEntertainments/

Or Night Quarter’s website with what’s on – http://nightquarter.com.au/

I hope to see you there for the show!

Thats right Energy Entertainments will be roving and entertaining @chevronrenaissance for the #chevronfest. Join us for some fun times this Saturday the 16th of December at the Chevron Renaissance Center in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD.

Come and join in the fun with ‘Disco-Flow-Rider’ & ‘Madam Macow’ Energy Entertainments colourful entertainers. There will be four roving characters in total from Energy Entertainments. Disco roller skaters, disco skate boarding and silt walking birds characters. Come and join the fun!

Book roving characters for your next event. Visit our ‘Themed Show page’  or book now below.

Book today!

Christmas Party Entertainment

Looking for exceptional Entertainment that will satisfy the broadest of genres is sometimes hard within a large company. A high-energy performance from Energy Entertainments will blow your colleagues away, with a combination of exciting music, fire twirling, acrobatics and kung fu fire weapons there is no chance the dullest of minds could not be entertained.

Solo performances by the worlds best fire dancers, duo acts themed to a choice of Tribal, Spanish, Elegant, Circus or a theme of your choice. Three person tribal show to live percussion or an all out fire frenzy with any number of performers and musicians, whatever you want we can make it happen. Incomparable entertainment all at affordable prices that will lift the energy of your event guaranteed.

To book a performance head to www.energyentertainments.com.au Send us a message and let’s start planning. Book Here Today 

Available to travel World and Australia wide Energy Entertainments are Gold Coast Based.

Energy Entertainments have previously performed their shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Perth, Townsville, Mackay, Noosa, Toowoomba, Coffs Harbour, Canberra, Hamilton Islands, Airlie Beach, Karratha, Mount Isa, Hunter Valley.

Our showreel below will show a handful of clips from previous events.

Book today!

We look forward to working with you and creating a breathtaking show.

 Commonly asked questions about our shows visit our contact page here

More information at our Facebook Page – @Energy Entertainments 

Staying creative on Instagram – @EnergyEntertainments 

Busking by the creek in Currumbin

For four years now Energy Entertainments have been closing the Buskers By The Creek festival and this year 2017 we have a very special show lined up.

Pirates and Mermaids, swords and silks, fire signs and sparks and so much more. Its all happening so get yourself down to Winders Park Crurrumbin and check out the show Saturday 14th of October at 17:45. We are performing on the Circus rig on the water behind the pelican status so you wont miss us.

If you are looking for directions to the event, tap this address into the satellite navigation / phone -

94 Durringan Street, Currumbin 4223. Check out BBTC website for more information on parking.

The rest is up to you, bring your family and enjoy a full day of music and entertainment….. and its all free just bring your change for the buskers.

Facebook – Energy – https://www.facebook.com/EnergyEntertainments/

Facebook – Buskers – https://www.facebook.com/buskersbythecreek

Buskers By The Creek’s Website below

http://www.buskersbythecreek.com.au/

The 1920’s had some fun music and this show is all about fun! 1920’s dance moves combined with fire and catchy music. Perfect for Corporate Entertainment, Wedding Entertainment and any event that requires a touch of class and elegance.

This is a fun and elegant show with high-energy fire dancing for all events.

Book now and join in the fun!

Book today!

More videos on our facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/EnergyEntertainments/

The name does not matter. What matters is a professional entertainment service from the start to finish! And of course a high energy impact show to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

A recent article on the front page of the Sun Newspaper talking about firing up The #GC600 with Energy Entertainments high impact fire performances read; Energy Entertainment not Entertainment(s). So we thought we would take the time to write an article using the wrong and correct name of our company!

The GC600 Supercars V8 race week is in full swing and Energy Entertainments will be taking to the stages dancing our hearts out with fire for your entertainment. Friday the 14th saw Energy perform for the launch of the V8 Supercars at Night Quarter in Helensvale. Wednesday 19th saw Energy perform midday in 27 degrees heat in Tedder Avenue, Surfers Paradise. It was a hot one! Wednesday night the team headed to Coolangatta where we performed 2 x shows for the Supercars Event with FMX motorcross.

Thursday 20th Energy will be performing in Cavil Ave, Surfers Paradise outside Peppers Soul from 17:30. 2 of the best fire twirlers on this huge island will be shooting flames into the air with stunts and dance moves. This is a show not to be missed.

Friday 21st Energy Entertainments will be performing 3 shows throughout the evening from 17:30 onwards in and around Cavil Ave. Fire breathing, Fire swords, Fire dancing / spinning / twirling.

Saturday 22nd you can witness Energy warming up the hottest girls on the planet before the Miss Supercars Contest, but keep your eyes on Energy’s hottest performer Phoebe Ayla as she might take out the rest of the girls with her smoking hot self! (And she dances with fire).

Come check out the shows and have some fun with us! We promise to keep you entertained!