Eastbourne Bandstand
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A great concert. Lovely music and accomplished musicians. A very lovely evening. Great value for money too. Enjoyed the fireworks also.
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An evening concert held in the bandstand rounded off with a firework display!! What a treat this was midweek and quite unexpected. The seating was sheltered and, although it was windy it didn't feel too cool and the firework display was the icing on the cake. Don't miss out if you get the opportunity.
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Very clean. Entertainment for free. Plenty of comfy seating. Some seating is under cover. Easy access.
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On the first night we found the bandstand just stood on the promenade and listened, enjoyed that.
Decided if it was on again would pay and watch / listen
We checked the listing and went to the big band evening, thoroughly enjoyed the evening, made sure that we wrapped up as it does get cold, saw that when we looked the previous night.
Seats ok but could have done with a proper cushion.
Decided if it was on again would pay and watch / listen
We checked the listing and went to the big band evening, thoroughly enjoyed the evening, made sure that we wrapped up as it does get cold, saw that when we looked the previous night.
Seats ok but could have done with a proper cushion.
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!Make yourself a (Friend of the bandstand) A small amount of cash a Large amount of savings.!!.All Year round,Some of the best Tribute Artists in the UK,Gret BrassBands
And Drinks available,.BUT Wrap up well it gets very Cold after 9ish.GREAT FIREWORKS display on 1812 Nights...
And Drinks available,.BUT Wrap up well it gets very Cold after 9ish.GREAT FIREWORKS display on 1812 Nights...
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A night of 1812 and rag time, plus fireworks, more than i expected. Band leader was good fun, lots of fun
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Have visited Eastbourne frequently this year purely to see various acts during the summer season at the Bandstand. This is definitely well worth a visit if you are visiting,
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I've been to Eastbourne many times but this last trip was the first time that I actually attended concerts at the Bandstand. We purchased our tickets online and they are not reserved seating, other than being on the main floor, or on one of the two balconies. The weather held for us, which was excellent considering this is an open-air facility (some sheltered areas). We bundled up warmly with lots of layers. The main floor seating is much more comfortable than the other two levels. Also, on the main floor, you're looking up at the stage so everyone has a good view. On the balconies, only the very front row gets a good view. For our second event, we were in the first balcony, second row but with very tall people in front of us so the evening was spent peering over shoulders. Also, the people behind us all moved forward to get a better view so it was quite crowded. The prices were reasonable. The first event was the 1812 concert with fireworks and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The second was a tribute to Queen which wasn't very good, we ended up leaving within the first hour. Tips for future concerts - make sure you get the ground floor, bring warm clothes and line up early to get a decent seat.
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Through looking on trip advisor before our view to Eastbourne g knew about this. Had a great different night out watching the 1812 overture and firework display. Lovely experience, conductor very enthusiastic and the amateur band played very well. Brass section please note the public don't want to see you empty your instruments of salvia! Ugh!
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Eastbourne Bandstand just past the pier on the sea front, On a Wednesday show was a brass band concert with fireworks to the 1812 overture on their last number.
A good 2 hours of music and singing . Bring a blanked for chilly nights.
Bar served hot/cold drinks .Minor gripe £ 1.75 for a paper cup of tea, a bit expensive.
Would def go again to watch other live shows.
A good 2 hours of music and singing . Bring a blanked for chilly nights.
Bar served hot/cold drinks .Minor gripe £ 1.75 for a paper cup of tea, a bit expensive.
Would def go again to watch other live shows.
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My partner and I went down the beach for an evening and sat just outside the Bandstand. We got fish and chips (shared with the dog) and spent the evening listening to the 1812 concert finished by a firework display.
If you want to actually go inside and have access to the bar you have to pay, but otherwise it is a brilliant and romantic evening out for free!
If you want to actually go inside and have access to the bar you have to pay, but otherwise it is a brilliant and romantic evening out for free!
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limited on the drinks they had , but for 10pound per person the show was great
country and western tribute night well worth a visit even if you are not a fan you will no all the songs
country and western tribute night well worth a visit even if you are not a fan you will no all the songs
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Visited for a band concert.
The big-band sound offered in that instance delivered the sound, although Big was perhaps slightly misleading as seemingly only 8 musicians and 2 singers. However, it was a good evening and certainly enjoyable.
Take plenty to keep warm unless in mid-summer, as this bandstand has only limited covered seating and all otherwise open to the elements as well as sea winds.
Technically very good and likewise value for money. Take in own refreshments.
The best laugh of the evening was reserved for the couple who had obviously dressed to go to the summer season at Glyndebourne instead. Memorable
The big-band sound offered in that instance delivered the sound, although Big was perhaps slightly misleading as seemingly only 8 musicians and 2 singers. However, it was a good evening and certainly enjoyable.
Take plenty to keep warm unless in mid-summer, as this bandstand has only limited covered seating and all otherwise open to the elements as well as sea winds.
Technically very good and likewise value for money. Take in own refreshments.
The best laugh of the evening was reserved for the couple who had obviously dressed to go to the summer season at Glyndebourne instead. Memorable
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Does all round different types of music caters for everyone and does have a bar then for hot and cold drinks!!!!
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saw Toyah here; great atmosphere and very well organised venue- it's proper open air and it sounds obvious, but don't forget a coat!
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We queued from 6.30 for an 8 o'clock show and got perfect seats so that if it had rained we would have been in the dry. Pity the Johnny Cash tribute artist couldn't sing, so we walked out after giving him a chance with 4 songs which gave us earache.
Not the Bandstands fault but ruined Birthday.
Not the Bandstands fault but ruined Birthday.
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Had a lovely time with the Beatles music. I am more than happy to come back next year. Bar is open and of you are for dancing bring your best dancing shoes. Great fun for everyone.
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Paid to see the live orchestra and fireworks on weds night. Fireworks were amazing and well worth the nearly 2 hour wait. Orchestra were fairly average but entertaining.
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Beautiful Art Deco building on Eastbourne seafront. We went to the Prom night featuring the Brighton and Hove brass orchestra who were very professional and highly entertaining. They perform a varied programme including classical, a bit of "pop" and music from films and shows. The fireworks were excellent - we had a lovely evening there.
There is a bar which serves both glasses (plastic) and bottles (ditto) of wine, and beers. The wine wasn't expensive, but we didn't like it much. Not sure if they had dearer wines, but if so, would suggest it would be better to pay a bit more to get a decent drink.
If you buy your tickets beforehand in the bandstand box office you get a discount.
It's worth getting there a bit early, as there is restricted viewing in some seats due to columns.
There is a bar which serves both glasses (plastic) and bottles (ditto) of wine, and beers. The wine wasn't expensive, but we didn't like it much. Not sure if they had dearer wines, but if so, would suggest it would be better to pay a bit more to get a decent drink.
If you buy your tickets beforehand in the bandstand box office you get a discount.
It's worth getting there a bit early, as there is restricted viewing in some seats due to columns.
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Although you can stand and watch bands playing from the top it was a wonderful experience sitting and listening to the band. We were lucky to listen to the Oxted band. They played a very varied repertoire. Most people were locals or members of the band members' families. It is a typical British setting and a wonderful thing to do whilst at the seaside.
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we went twice while we were in eastbourne. We went on the tuesday for the childrens night. Even though the band was average the night was such good fun with everyone dancing in the open air.
Wednesday was big band really good but the great part of the evening was the fireworks, loved it.
Wednesday was big band really good but the great part of the evening was the fireworks, loved it.
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We watched An evening in Nashville last night. What fantastic fun! The singers were great- and the audience were all up dancing. A really pleasant surprise all in all. We'll come back!
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Absolutely fabulous. Great evening. Singers were excellent ranging from dolly Parton to patsy cline John denver to Johnny Cash. Great tribute. People dancing and everybody singing. Second bandstand event we've been to. Totally recommend. Should have loos on site though my only gripe you have to leave to go.to ones up stairs outside bandstand
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Went to the Brass band 1812 and also the Big Band. Great night out although it rained on both days in the evening it was dry and we were able to sit under cover. Really good value for money would have loved to have seen one of the tribute bands.
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Brilliant entertainment.
Lionel Ritchie tribute, great evening & well attended.
Able to get refreshments if required and seating is quite comfortable.
Lionel Ritchie tribute, great evening & well attended.
Able to get refreshments if required and seating is quite comfortable.
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