Concert Programme
Eastbourne Bandstand hosts an exciting concert programme throughout the summer, including:
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Tribute Nights
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1812 Firework Concerts
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Big Bands
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Afternoon on Broadway
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Rock n Roll Concerts
75 Years of the Bandstand in 2010
Eastbourne Bandstand is celebrating a very special birthday in 2010 as it marks its 75th anniversary.
The Band of the Guards Association performed a special 1812 Firework Concert for its birthday on 28 July with hundreds of people attending.
New Concerts
New for 2010, Eastbourne Bandstand hosts the Kids Summertime Special every Tuesday during the summer holidays from 27 July - 31 August.
Families can enjoy favourites from children's movies such as High School Musical, Hannah Montana and Mamma Mia, with face painting available too.
Bandstand Website
The bandstand has its own dedicated website at www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk where you can find out more information and download the Concert Programme.
History
Eastbourne’s first bandstand was built in 1893 and a Municipal Orchestra was formed in 1899.
There is a commemorative plaque at the rear of the current Bandstand in memory of Eastbourne bandsman John Wesley Woodward, who was one of those playing on the Titanic when it sank on April 15 1912.
The current Bandstand was built in 1935 and cost £28,000, engineered by Leslie Rosevere.
Famous Sight
It is one of the most distinctive sights in Eastbourne with its blue dome and silver finial. In recent years the Bandstand has featured in numerous television programmes such as Foyle’s War, and was shown in the opening sequence of BBC South East News for a few years.
