Oldham celebrates bonfire night in style with the Big Bang

Oldham's Big Bang

Around 10,000 people were there to celebrate Bonfire Night at Oldham's Big Bang.

The event saw an epic firework display, with the theme of the Apollo 11 moon landing - to mark the 50-year anniversary.

Music and iconic sounds from the mission - where Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin travelled to the moon - played while the display thrilled the crowd at the playing fields at Oldham Edge.

The display, by Fantastic Fireworks, was part of a line-up that included fire breathing, music and dance performances - plus the usual funfair and food from local stalls.

Local, youth-led group Jubacana put on a fusion music and performance project on the stage - while Pyronix performed a medieval show filled with fire manipulation.

The event was hosted by Revolution 96.2's breakfast show presenter Elliot Eastwick.

Elliot said: "It was the best Big Bang yet.

"It was a stunning display and very entertaining as David Bowie played during the fireworks, with the sounds from the Apollo 11 mission.

"A big thank you has to go to everyone who put on the show - it was out of this world."