Remember, remember the fifth of November, and the playlist that went with it. These 50 tracks are all about fire, sparks, rockets and things that go bang, from Great Balls of Fire and Ring of Fire to Firework, Dynamite and Firestarter.
Silent disco headphones are a clever fit for fireworks night. Guests hear the music clearly over the crackle of the bonfire, and the sound stops at the edge of your field so neighbours and pets aren't disturbed by a sound system.
The Full Tracklist
Strike a match
- Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis (1957)
- Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash (1963)
- Light My Fire - The Doors (1967)
- Fire - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown (1968)
- Burning Love - Elvis Presley (1972)
- Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple (1972)
- Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) - Elton John (1972)
- T.N.T. - AC/DC (1975)
- Disco Inferno - The Trammps (1976)
- Fire - The Pointer Sisters (1978)
- Hot Stuff - Donna Summer (1979)
- Burning Down the House - Talking Heads (1983)
- I'm on Fire - Bruce Springsteen (1984)
- We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel (1989)
- Boom! Shake the Room - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (1993)
- Firestarter - The Prodigy (1996)
- Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!! - Vengaboys (1998)
Light the sky
- Sparks - Coldplay (2000)
- Burn Baby Burn - Ash (2001)
- Hot in Herre - Nelly (2002)
- Burn - Usher (2004)
- Starlight - Muse (2006)
- Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon (2008)
- Fire - Kasabian (2009)
- Fireflies - Owl City (2009)
- Fire Burning - Sean Kingston (2009)
- Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders (2008)
- Dynamite - Taio Cruz (2010)
- Firework - Katy Perry (2010)
- Set Fire to the Rain - Adele (2011)
- Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys (2012)
- Burn - Ellie Goulding (2013)
- Bonfire Heart - James Blunt (2013)
- My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up) - Fall Out Boy (2013)
Grand finale
- Fireball - Pitbull ft. John Ryan (2014)
- A Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay (2014)
- Firestone - Kygo ft. Conrad Sewell (2014)
- Bang Bang - Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj (2014)
- Flames - David Guetta & Sia (2018)
- Blinding Lights - The Weeknd (2019)
- Dynamite - BTS (2020)
- Light It Up - Major Lazer ft. Nyla & Fuse ODG (2015)
- Fire Meet Gasoline - Sia (2014)
- Burn It Down - Linkin Park (2012)
- Fire - The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1967)
- Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift (2010)
- Explosions - Ellie Goulding (2012)
- Sky Full of Song - Florence + the Machine (2018)
- Spark - Tori Amos (1998)
- Fire with Fire - Scissor Sisters (2010)
Why these songs work
A themed list gives a 5 November party its own identity. Every song title or chorus links back to fire, light or explosions, which makes guests grin as each one starts.
We've mixed rock 'n' roll, indie, pop and dance so the crowd around the bonfire stays engaged through the display and long after.
The finale section is built to soundtrack fireworks, with big builds that land just as the rockets go up.
Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco
Run three channels around the bonfire:
- Red: fiery anthems for the display.
- Blue: our Halloween party playlist for spooky season stragglers.
- Green: our guilty pleasures playlist for warm cheesy singalongs.
Hosting a community fireworks display in South Wales or West Wales? Full Service brings weather ready kit and a crew. For the rest of the UK mainland and Northern Ireland, DIY hire comes by courier. Book your Bonfire Night silent disco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What songs should I play on Bonfire Night?
Firework, Light My Fire, Ring of Fire, Burn and Great Balls of Fire are all perfect for 5 November.
How many songs are on the Bonfire Night list?
50, all themed around fire, light and explosions.
Can silent disco headphones be used outdoors?
Yes. Our wireless headsets work outside, which makes them ideal for fireworks displays and garden parties.
Why use silent disco for a fireworks event?
Music stays inside the headphones, so you can party late without noise complaints.
Is it free?
Yes. Expect the fireworks soundtrack on Spotify, free to every listener.
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