If you want a large firework display without lighting lots of separate cakes, S.I.B single ignition fireworks are one of the best options available. These large compounds link several firing sections together, allowing hundreds of shots and changing effects to run from one initial ignition.
For 2026, there is an impressive choice of S.I.B fireworks from Pyroworx, Vivid Fireworks and Riakeo. The biggest options offer several minutes of continuous action, while shorter compounds concentrate on large calibre bursts, faster firing and powerful finales.
We have picked nine standout S.I.B fireworks available from Showtime Fireworks. Whether you are planning Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve, a wedding or another large celebration, this guide will help you compare shot counts, duration, tube sizes and display styles.
What Is an S.I.B Single Ignition Firework?
S.I.B stands for Single Ignition Barrage. Rather than lighting several individual cakes during a display, an S.I.B is designed to run through a connected sequence after the initial ignition.
Large compounds can combine straight firing with angled, fan, W and Z patterns. Different tube sizes can also be used within the same firework, producing changes in height, burst size and firing pace.
When comparing S.I.B fireworks, look beyond the shot count. Duration, tube size, powder weight, firing pattern and required safety distance can tell you much more about how the firework will perform.
1. Perpetual Motion, 600 Shots by Pyroworx
Best for a Long Single-Ignition Display
Perpetual Motion by Pyroworx is the largest S.I.B on this list by shot count. It fires an enormous 600 shots over approximately four minutes and 20 seconds.
The 20mm tubes produce a fast-moving show with around 70 different effects. Straight firing, fans, W patterns and vertical sequences continually change the shape of the display. Colourful bursts, crackles and glittering effects build towards a busy finale.
With 3960g of powder, a mixed firing pattern and a 10/10 noise rating, this is aimed at large outdoor celebrations where you want one firework to provide a substantial part of the show.
Key features:
- 600 shots
- Approximately 260 seconds
- 20mm tubes
- 3960g powder weight
- Mixed firing patterns
- 25 metre safety distance
£699.99 £439.99
2. Master Class, 300 Shots by Pyroworx
300 Fast-Paced Shots With Wide Sky Coverage
Master Class by Pyroworx delivers 300 shots over around 110 seconds. It uses 25mm tubes and almost 3.9kg of NEC, giving the display plenty of power alongside its high shot count.
Reds, blues, greens, golds and silvers are mixed with glittering trails, crackling bursts, brocade crowns, palms and strobes. Straight and angled firing helps spread the action across the sky rather than concentrating everything in one vertical column.
Master Class is a good option when you want a high shot count but prefer a faster show than Perpetual Motion.
Key features:
- 300 shots
- Approximately 110 seconds
- 25mm tubes
- Around 3.9kg NEC
- Straight and angled sequences
- 10/10 noise rating
£499.99 £349.99
3. Tour De Force, 288 Shots by Pyroworx
A 4kg Compound With Mixed Calibre Effects
Tour De Force by Pyroworx combines 288 shots with 20mm, 25mm and 30mm tubes. That mixture allows the firework to move between quicker sequences and larger aerial breaks.
Over approximately 100 seconds, silver comets lead into colourful stars, brocades, crackling spiders, strobes and glittering effects. Mixed firing spreads the display across the sky before a titanium crackle finale closes the performance.
With 3950g of powder and a 10/10 noise rating, Tour De Force is one of the heavier S.I.B fireworks in this selection.
Key features:
- 288 shots
- Approximately 100 seconds
- 20mm, 25mm and 30mm tubes
- 3950g powder weight
- Mixed firing pattern
- 25 metre safety distance
£449.99 £349.99
4. El Loco, 268 Shots by Vivid Fireworks
Award-Winning Colour and Large Aerial Bursts
El Loco by Vivid Fireworks is a 268-shot compound that runs for approximately two minutes.
The display is built around vivid greens, blues, purples and golds, with changing firing patterns creating wide sky coverage. Large calibre effects give the bursts plenty of presence, while the pace increases towards a dense finale.
El Loco also had an exceptional 2026 awards run, taking first place for Best Compound Over 2550g NEC at the Your Choice Fireworks Awards, alongside compound wins at the UK Firework Alliance Awards and Fireworks Forum Awards.
Key features:
- 268 shots
- Approximately 120 seconds
- Large calibre effects
- 3774g powder weight
- Mixed firing pattern
- 10/10 noise rating
£649.99 £349.99
5. Ku De Gras, 262 Shots by Pyroworx
Over Two Minutes of Changing Effects
Ku De Gras by Pyroworx delivers 262 shots from 25mm tubes over approximately 130 seconds.
Colourful comet tails and stars are followed by silver willows, crackling effects, strobes and fan-firing sequences. The mixed firing pattern changes the shape of the display as it progresses and helps keep the sky busy.
With 2900g of powder, Ku De Gras sits below the near-4kg giants in this list but still provides a substantial single-ignition performance.
Key features:
- 262 shots
- Approximately 130 seconds
- 25mm tubes
- 2900g powder weight
- Mixed firing pattern
- 25 metre safety distance
£449.99 £329.99
6. Insomnia, 253 Shots by Vivid Fireworks
Large Tubes and a Full Two-Minute Display
Insomnia by Vivid Fireworks combines 253 shots with 25mm and 30mm tubes and a huge 3950g powder weight.
Its mixed firing sequence runs for around two minutes, producing large colourful bursts and changing aerial formations. The larger tubes help give the display strong sky coverage, making this a serious option for buyers who want substantial burst sizes alongside a high shot count.
Key features:
- 253 shots
- Approximately 120 seconds
- 25mm and 30mm tubes
- 3950g powder weight
- Mixed firing pattern
- 10/10 noise rating
£449.99 £339.99
7. Rage, 224 Shots by Pyroworx
224 Shots From Large 30mm Tubes
Rage by Pyroworx concentrates on large calibre performance. All 224 shots use 30mm tubes, backed by 3986g of powder.
The display lasts approximately 133 seconds and uses mixed firing formations to combine bright colours, glittering effects and large aerial breaks. Its 10/10 noise rating makes it one of the louder choices in the group.
Rage is particularly interesting if tube size and burst impact matter more to you than simply choosing the highest shot count.
Key features:
- 224 shots
- Approximately 133 seconds
- 30mm tubes
- 3986g powder weight
- Mixed firing pattern
- 25 metre safety distance
£599.99 £359.99
8. Night Stalker, 199 Shots by Riakeo Fireworks
Mixed Calibres and Plenty of Gold Effects
Night Stalker by Riakeo Fireworks provides 199 shots across approximately 105 seconds.
It mixes 20mm, 25mm and 30mm tubes with up to 4000g of powder. Bright colours are joined by plenty of gold effects, while mixed firing patterns change the width and pace of the show.
Its combination of three tube sizes makes Night Stalker a useful option for buyers who want noticeable changes in burst scale within one S.I.B.
Key features:
- 199 shots
- Approximately 105 seconds
- 20mm, 25mm and 30mm tubes
- 4000g powder weight
- Mixed firing pattern
- 10/10 noise rating
£499.99 £299.99
9. Kannibal, 189 Shots by Vivid Fireworks
A Two-Minute Compound With a Strong Finale
Kannibal by Vivid Fireworks rounds out our top nine with 189 shots and approximately two minutes of firing time.
The pacing builds gradually rather than firing everything at once. As the display develops, spinning tourbillions, golden willow bursts and red and white strobes add variety before the final section increases the intensity.
Kannibal is worth considering if you prefer a compound that develops over time and saves some of its strongest effects for the finish.
Key features:
- 189 shots
- Approximately 120 seconds
- Large aerial effects
- Changing display pace
- Gold willow and strobe effects
- 10/10 noise rating
£439.99 £304.99
Best S.I.B Single Ignition Fireworks 2026 Compared
| S.I.B Firework | Shots | Brand | Approx. Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perpetual Motion | 600 | Pyroworx | 260 seconds |
| Master Class | 300 | Pyroworx | 110 seconds |
| Tour De Force | 288 | Pyroworx | 100 seconds |
| El Loco | 268 | Vivid | 120 seconds |
| Ku De Gras | 262 | Pyroworx | 130 seconds |
| Insomnia | 253 | Vivid | 120 seconds |
| Rage | 224 | Pyroworx | 133 seconds |
| Night Stalker | 199 | Riakeo | 105 seconds |
| Kannibal | 189 | Vivid | 120 seconds |
Which S.I.B Firework Should You Choose?
If duration and shot count are your priorities, Perpetual Motion is the clear leader in this selection with 600 shots and more than four minutes of action.
Master Class provides a much faster 300-shot show, while Tour De Force mixes three tube sizes for varied burst sizes and firing pace. Rage takes another approach, using 30mm tubes across all 224 shots for larger aerial effects.
For Vivid fans, El Loco, Insomnia and Kannibal provide three different display styles. El Loco combines 268 shots with its award-winning performance, Insomnia carries almost 4kg of powder, and Kannibal offers a steadier two-minute build towards its finale.
Always check the individual product specification before ordering. Many of these are powerful F3 compounds with a stated 25 metre safety distance and are intended for larger outdoor spaces.
Why Choose a Single Ignition Firework?
The main attraction is simplicity. Instead of stopping repeatedly to light individual cakes, an S.I.B runs through a planned sequence from the initial ignition.
This also gives the manufacturer more control over the pace of the display. Quiet openings can move into faster sections, different firing angles can widen the show, and the sequence can finish with several effects firing together.
For a private celebration, one large S.I.B can form the centrepiece of the display. Larger events may combine several compounds with rockets, barrages or other fireworks.
Buy S.I.B Single Ignition Fireworks for 2026
The 2026 range offers plenty of choice for customers looking for large single ignition fireworks. Shot counts range from 189 with Kannibal to 600 with Perpetual Motion, while tube sizes, duration and firing patterns vary considerably between products.
Watch the product videos before making your final choice. They provide a useful way to compare firing speed, colours, burst sizes and how widely each compound spreads across the sky.
Most importantly, match the firework to your available outdoor space. A large S.I.B can provide a complete show from one ignition, but the required safety distance must always be followed.
