Eastbourne Bandstand
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My wife and I attended the 'Beached Boys' evening in June 2017 - and it was a very cold and windy evening - just after the warm spell - so it felt colder than it was. We had the seats right in front of the stage - and therefore suffered most of the cold breeze along with being pushed and shoved by dancers. So the tip here is - get seats further back.
Also beware - you have to go OUTSIDE for the toilets and they are 20p - to get in!!! If you have no coins you are in trouble!
Also beware - you have to go OUTSIDE for the toilets and they are 20p - to get in!!! If you have no coins you are in trouble!
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We visited when a Status quo tribute band were playing. Very surprised how big the place is. We prebooked online and got discounted tickets although lots were available on the night. Seats are not bookable its first come first served.
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Spent the last evening of our holiday at the 1812 firework concert with the Wealden Brass band. Thoroughly enjoyable evening and we were surprised to find we were not the youngest in the audience! The female guest singer was not the best, but enthusiastic. It was nice to have a licenced refreshment bar on sight. Will definately visit again.
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Went for the 1812 with fireworks, brilliant. The local brass band were very good and the fireworks better than you might expect.
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We had a fabulous evening listing to the Beatles tribute band. Unfortunately the show started too early for us to purchase tickets, but we could hear the music and see the show from a distance. In fact the music was so good we were dancing in the street. It was unfortunate the show started so early - 8 pm as it is hard to co-ordinate everything but I suppose there is a 10 pm curfew.
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Eastbourne Bandstand is a gem of a location. Situated on the picturesque promenade it is a lovely venue for small concerts and other traditional seaside performances. It does, however, have its problems. The approach to the venue is difficult for people who have problems managing steps or walking more than a short distance. These problems are exacerbated by the restrictions placed on the number of entrances for heavily booked events, the ticketing policy which allows access but not the booking of a specific seat and the lack of clarity regarding these restrictions at the time of booking.
The above circumstances allowed our enjoyment of the midweek 1812 Concert but made our attendance at the Friday night Jersey Boys performance an irksome affair.
The above circumstances allowed our enjoyment of the midweek 1812 Concert but made our attendance at the Friday night Jersey Boys performance an irksome affair.
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I attended a concert that culminated in fireworks to Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture. A 2 hour brass band concert for only £7.75. Excellent value for money. It was so lovely to see one of these old bandstands been put to good use. A wonderful evening.
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The bandstand has been painstakingly restored and is a diamond on the promenade. It has a wide range of concerts from the big band sound to northern soul and swing. It also hosts a wide range of performers and is worth planning time to visit.
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The weather was on point, we had a very nice walk while enjoying an ice cream, seagulls flying all around us. I enjoy this place very much
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My friends and I have been to Eastbourne band stand for years. There have been various bands playing when we've visited and we have never seen a bad one yet. There is always a great atmosphere and we usually join in singing and dancing.
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Walking slong the sea front with friends we were more than delighted to here 60,s sounds coming from the bandstand.brilliant atmosphere everybody was in a happy mood, i also bougjt my esstbourne beer festival tickets ehilst i was there and the staff were fantastic vety polite snf friendly.A must go to place in eastbournr.
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We are regular visitors and also friends of the band stand, and as friends of the band stand we get a discount on food, drinks and tickets. They have great performances there and tonight happened to be a tribute group to the Supremes and what a great show. There are three areas to the band stand and some seating is under cover should it rain, but for others not under shelter be prepared with wet weather clothing and warm clothing for cold evenings. The staff are excellent and security is tight, and bag searches are done on entry. No alcohol or glass is allowed to be taken in and if found it will be disposed of. The band stand has something on most Sundays, Saturdays and Friday during the season.
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Was here today and I've actually been here before. But today there was a brass band playing.
The weather was glorious, the band were absolutely wonderful so it was just a lovely experience!
We were treated to a treasure of songs from WW1 music to David Bowie and Bob Dylan. And we had ice cream cones while we listened!
The weather was glorious, the band were absolutely wonderful so it was just a lovely experience!
We were treated to a treasure of songs from WW1 music to David Bowie and Bob Dylan. And we had ice cream cones while we listened!
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We watched an 80s tribute band and everyone was up on their feet dancing as soon as the first hit was played! There were families with children dancing and elderly folk busting a few moves of their own. It was lovely to be outside but did get very, very cold towards the end of the evening if you stopped dancing! All in all, a lovely evening.
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Came with my gilrfriend fot our east holidy, beautiful sightseeing here, a lot of people sit here and taking pictures, maybe come back in summer to watch their live opera!
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Good music with choice of tribute act to suit all only problem could be the venue is outside and advise taking warm clothing is a must
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We want to one of there Phil Collins nights music was good and they have a few night every year where you all the best of today and past artists all of them are good tribute acts
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A gem of a place along eastbourbe seafront. Wherever it's simply enjoying the sun with a spot if lunch during the day or soaking up the atomsphere when it comes alive during one of the many shows. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff
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Very high level from the artists who perform in. Jazz bands, fireworks, view on the sea and seagulls around. Put some jackets, it must be cold at night. But very entertaining.
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There is something for everyone at the Bandstand. Whether it's dancing to a tribute act, or listening to a brass band, or a sing-a-long. The acts are always the best and popular, and reasonably priced.
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My wife, Grandson and my Sister-in- Law went down to the New Year Day show on the Bandstand.
Despite the rain and the cold there was good numbers watching.
We purchased done mulled wine and joined the numbers.
The music was great and they played lots of tunes from the East End.
A good couple of hours with people dancing to the music, with a good mixture of old and young people.
Planning to attend next Year.
Despite the rain and the cold there was good numbers watching.
We purchased done mulled wine and joined the numbers.
The music was great and they played lots of tunes from the East End.
A good couple of hours with people dancing to the music, with a good mixture of old and young people.
Planning to attend next Year.
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Visited Eastbourne for New Years to see family and walked along a very cold, wet and windy beach on New Years Day there seemed to be no one around but 11:00 at the bandstand the musicians started and despite the dreadful weather a couple of hundred people emerged from their hideouts and watched, clapped, sang along and danced in the rain. A really wonderful free concert.
Well done Eastbourne council, free music, free parking for bank holiday and free entry to the pier!
Well done Eastbourne council, free music, free parking for bank holiday and free entry to the pier!
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Very nice atmosphere. Accommodates people in wheelchair.
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Great place as a performer myself .... Great crowds and good quality entertainment.
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Well I never, the people of Eastbourne really do gather round the bandstand at lunchtime-ish on Christmas day AND boxing day. I'll attach a photo to prove it. Either way, it's a lovely tradition. There's a little serving hatch where you could buy mulled wine. It was at a reasonable price AND they took cards, unlike the dopey cafe at the other end of the beach. Would have got 5 stars if the sound quality had not been so appalling. While this didn't spoil that atmosphere, it DOES need upgrading since it was installed, probably in about 1943.
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