Eastbourne Bandstand
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went to a tribute concert. This is a lovely venue on the promenade the entertainment quality was good most enjoyable. It was a cold windy evening so if you book make sure you take seating on the lower levels! Also maybe take drinks and food to make more of the evening. Note be discreet they hire blankets and sell wine expensive! Take extra clothes to keep warm. Great fireworks some nights.
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We saw the rolling stones tribute band and enjoyed the show. Although not all seats are perfect for viewing. Arrive early to get a good vantage point.
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Loved the fact that 'free' concerts were happening.
Terrified that my band want to play on it in 2016 though, as there appears to be NO handrails to the stage: no way of getting disabled musicians onto stage. and no ramps to be seen anywhere. I'd rather give visiting Eastbourne a miss than play on there if what I saw is the case!
Terrified that my band want to play on it in 2016 though, as there appears to be NO handrails to the stage: no way of getting disabled musicians onto stage. and no ramps to be seen anywhere. I'd rather give visiting Eastbourne a miss than play on there if what I saw is the case!
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Beautiful flowers and bandstand. The staff were very friendly and thoroughly enjoyed the music and fireworks. Despite the typical British weather! The bar was ok though though a bottle of wine was a bit expensive, £13:45. Also blankets £7:50 each. Lovely blankets but works out expensive for the night. Ended up getting early bird prices on the Internet, ( up until 6pm) that day. In all costly for one adult and two children at £44!
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Excellent Horsham Band put on a terrific concert. Soloists were very good and the euphonium player was brilliant! Standing ovation for the band at the end of the concert was well deserved.
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Brass band playing, very enjoyable, lots of people enjoying the music, quite happy standing in quite windy conditions.
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Very nice place to visit and good music and good prices and great live tributes and great for the family!
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We have been here many times but only had our first concert experience on Easter Sunday. It was a lovely way to spend some of the sunny afternoon.
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What a lovely find. Well maintained and regularly used. A concert there would be lovely in the summer months
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Have visited this venue plenty of times, from a 60's revival to an 1812 firework concert, always a pleasure to enjoy a grand old building that can still put on a good show, its a shame the weather is so unpredictable and if its raining you WILL get wet,,, but hey take a brolly and some waterproofs and you will still have an amazing evening, ticket prices are very reasonable, well done to all those who manage this venue.
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The Bandstand is wonderful! It's old and charming and such history - look out for the plaque dedicated to the orchestra leader who perished on Titanic.
This place was rejuvenated a few years back and now hosts loads of great cheap events with tribute bands visiting in the summer.
There is a website with full listings, and even a membership scheme to enjoy discounts. A licensed bar operates during events, although many opt for re-admission, slipping across to the Chippy over the road for their hot grub.
Come on down, it's well worth a visit :)
This place was rejuvenated a few years back and now hosts loads of great cheap events with tribute bands visiting in the summer.
There is a website with full listings, and even a membership scheme to enjoy discounts. A licensed bar operates during events, although many opt for re-admission, slipping across to the Chippy over the road for their hot grub.
Come on down, it's well worth a visit :)
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This was pretty and nice to know there is so much history to it but would be nice to see more information about up and coming events.
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Went to a few tribute concerts at band stand great value for money seating could be rearranged a little limited view if your near a pillar but all in all had great nights
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The free concerts over the Christmas and New Year alway good and well attended. And the rest of the year again very good live music
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Very popular live music venue all over the Festive period.
Ranging from Brass Band to Rock and Roll.
Hundreds of people, (and their dogs) enjoyed dancing and communing on the seafront despite the bright chilly weather
Ranging from Brass Band to Rock and Roll.
Hundreds of people, (and their dogs) enjoyed dancing and communing on the seafront despite the bright chilly weather
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This was our first year living in Eastbourne and we have enjoyed many of the attractions during the year but all that was topped on Boxing Day when we went to the Bandstand.
It was a bright day and no rain and there were hundreds of people wearing silly hats and dancing to Ray Campbell band (I think) he had the audience in the palm of his hand.
We were there a tad late and around the bandstand was full but we watched the people from the promenade dancing with their families and children and the atmosphere was very happy.
It was a bright day and no rain and there were hundreds of people wearing silly hats and dancing to Ray Campbell band (I think) he had the audience in the palm of his hand.
We were there a tad late and around the bandstand was full but we watched the people from the promenade dancing with their families and children and the atmosphere was very happy.
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Fantastic value for money and a gr8 night out. , The Abba night was fantastic, everyone was up and dancing - we had a lovely evening and its well worth a visit.
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At night the bandstand is well lit up in different colours and during the day time it sparkles in the sun. Sadly there was nothing on in November when I visited, would imagine it would be great to see a concert there.
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Lovely piece of old fashioned architecture, right by the sea....wonderful. Great to wander around this treasure
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A nice outdoors bandstand in old fashioned style.Didn't see anything going on but looks like it would be good and we think they may have some type of shelter that would enclose the area to make it more like an indoor bandstand.
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Second visit. Takes warm coat and blanket but otherwise love this venue. Disappointed that they insist on wheelchair users acess from one side only as had to go right round to come back in. Needs thinking about
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Where would any English seaside resort be without its bandstand? And Eastbourne's is lovely. During the holiday season there is a band on every afternoon and always finishes with the National Anthem. Stunning views across the Channel.A marvellous place to unwind and go back in time when Great Britain ruled the world!
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Went to the last tribute show of the season after promising myself over and again to go there in the summer. Booked online and collected tickets from office (at the bandstand) on the evening. Tickets were for middle balcony as this was all that was available. The seats were not reserved as it was first come first serve for the best seats and the bandstand had opened at 7 pm (we didn't get there until 8). Quite a few of the remaining seats had restricted views of the stage area but as lots of people stood up to dance once the music started it wasn't really an issue just something to be aware of if arriving late ish. Really good fun for a couple of hours and the tribute musicians and singers were superb. Will definitely go again.
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The building, which is currently undergoing restoration, is an iconic structure built in the mid 30's. Seating is on 3 levels and sets are bookble. The bandstsnd hosts a variety of events, music and tribute groups. The towns own Silver Band play several proms concerts and 1812 nights-complete with fireworks. If the weather is good then it is a nice way to enjoy the music. Uniquely, the Eastbourne Silver Band gives a free concert every Christmas morning on the bandstand which is a good way to start the seasons holiday
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Very distracting watching concert with the bar open and people walking about. Also although no drinks can be brought in why are smelly take-a-ways permitted
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