Handheld Confetti Cannons
Ideal for budget-conscious events, these cannons are simple to use and can be filled with rice paper or tissue paper.
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CQFX is a Cape Town-based company specialising in professional pyrotechnics, cold spark effects, confetti cannons, and other event special effects. Operating from Parklands, Cape Town, they serve clients across South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of visual impact solutions for various event types.
The company’s services include handheld and electronically fired confetti cannons, cold spark machines, flames, CO2 jets, and daytime smoke pyro. CQFX also provides indoor and outdoor pyrotechnics tailored to venue requirements, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. All necessary permits and documentation are managed in-house, ensuring smooth coordination with city authorities and event venues.
With over 50 years of combined experience in the entertainment industry, the team at CQFX emphasises careful planning, technical precision, and professional execution. Their offerings extend to event planning and effect timing, making them a full-service provider for creating memorable and visually striking moments at events throughout South Africa.
The image captures an energetic stadium scene, showcasing cold spark effects shooting upwards. Fans cheer enthusiastically, surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere under clear blue skies, emphasizing the excitement of the moment.
The image showcases a stunning fireworks display with a variety of colors including red, blue, and white. Smoke billows around as colorful sparks burst into the night sky, creating a dynamic visual spectacle.
A vibrant outdoor concert scene featuring a performing band on stage, illuminated by colorful lights and surrounded by smoke effects. The audience appears engaged, capturing the moment on their devices.
The image captures a vibrant birthday party ambiance, showcasing a beautifully decorated cake surrounded by guests. Sparks erupt in the background, enhancing the festive atmosphere alongside a layer of low-lying fog on the dance floor.
CQFX specialises in creating WOW moments with professional pyrotechnics, cold spark magic, confetti and event special effects. With a combined 50 years in the entertainment industry, the team is led on the technical side by David, a fully licensed pyrotechnician for both stage pyrotechnics and fireworks with 28 years licensed. Their focus is on safe, striking effects that elevate any occasion.
The company’s effects portfolio covers confetti, pyrotechnics and a range of visual impact systems. Confetti options include electronically fired confetti and swirler confetti for precise, timed reveals or continuous cascades. For sparkling highlights without traditional fallout, their cold spark machines provide a dramatic yet controlled effect that is widely used indoors and out. CQFX also supplies flames and CO2 jets for dynamic bursts, along with daytime smoke pyro that delivers vivid colour and texture in bright conditions.
Compliance and safety are central to how CQFX works. All required paperwork for permits is handled in house, including CIE, FDP and relevant City authority documentation. This integrated approach streamlines approvals and helps ensure that each effect is delivered within regulatory frameworks and venue requirements. The team’s licensing and experience underpin careful planning, rehearsals and operation on show day.
CQFX supports all pyrotechnical effects for events. Whether the brief s for a single confetti hit, a cold spark first moment, or a fully choreographed sequence blending flames, CO2 and stage pyro, they tailor the effect package to suit the venue, audience and running order. Their services also extend to event planning, aligning cues and effect timings with technical teams to achieve clean, professional results.
Based in Cape Town, CQFX works nationally. As they put it, Cape Town is home and South Africa is the job site. This reach allows them to service events in major centres and further afield, coordinating logistics, permissions and on-site operation to deliver consistent impact wherever the show takes place.
From initial concept to safe execution, CQFX provides a one stop shop for pyrotechnics, cold spark, confetti and special effects. Their portfolio and long-standing industry experience reflect a commitment to spectacular visuals delivered with professional care, making them a go-to partner for creating memorable moments across South Africa.
CQFX specializes in creating memorable moments for events through pyrotechnics and confetti effects. With over 50 years of combined experience, they handle all necessary permits in-house, making them a one-stop shop for event pyrotechnics.
Ideal for budget-conscious events, these cannons are simple to use and can be filled with rice paper or tissue paper.
Perfectly timed confetti effects set up by technicians using a firing system.
Produces non-residual color smoke for daytime events without staining or debris.
Creates stunning cold spark effects for various events.
Adds dramatic flame effects to enhance the atmosphere of any event.
High-energy CO2 effects that are perfect for lively events.
Includes a variety of indoor pyrotechnic products suitable for low roof venues.
Close proximity pyrotechnics that provide a similar effect to fireworks without the noise and debris.
| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
Parklands, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 7441, South Africa
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