Eastbourne Bandstand
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I visited the Eastbourne Bandstand to watch the Police Unity Memorial Band in July as part of the summer proms programme. I had traveled from London with my family specifically to see this band, who were absolutely fantastic. The venue itself was great, and there were lots of signs showing many varieties of entertainment all through the week, I hope to the see PUMB again there next year, fantastic evening.
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Brillant fireworks and concert, great location. Must to attend a concert at the Bandstand. Book in advance at Tourist Info or at the band stand to get a discount.
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We were staying in a hotel close to the bandstand and after dinner decided to go for a stroll along the prom.There was a brass band playing but as they were halfway through their performance we decided to continue our walk.On our return I peered through the
barriers that had been erected to deny the non paying public a view.There were 14 people who had paid for entrance which,at a top price of 7 pounds would have yielded a revenue of 98 pounds.Now this was on a warm Sunday evening;you would have expected a good crowd but in these difficult times people are reluctant to shell out seven pounds to see a local (presumably) brass band.Playing in front of such a small audience must have been very demoralising for the musicians who were very good.
They should make it free,or charge a nominal sum of 2-3 pounds.I'm sure that they would attract a far larger audience,and if even a bucket was passed round would glean a lot more than 100 pounds.
So come on Eastbourne council,you have a lovely resort so add to the attraction by making this attraction free.
barriers that had been erected to deny the non paying public a view.There were 14 people who had paid for entrance which,at a top price of 7 pounds would have yielded a revenue of 98 pounds.Now this was on a warm Sunday evening;you would have expected a good crowd but in these difficult times people are reluctant to shell out seven pounds to see a local (presumably) brass band.Playing in front of such a small audience must have been very demoralising for the musicians who were very good.
They should make it free,or charge a nominal sum of 2-3 pounds.I'm sure that they would attract a far larger audience,and if even a bucket was passed round would glean a lot more than 100 pounds.
So come on Eastbourne council,you have a lovely resort so add to the attraction by making this attraction free.
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A great & cheap evening watching a Dirty Dancing performance on the bandstand. Although in May, it was very windy & cold so the performers did a terrific job in getting a packed house up & dancing, if only to keep warm, at every opportunity.
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Lovely location, great acoustics and this Queen tribute band were excellent. Nobody sat and watched as everyone was up dancing - including folk in the posh penthouses across the road!
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Excellent night out at a very reasonable cost. Different tribute acts every Friday from early May to late September. You can even enjoy a drink from the bar whilst watching!
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This is really a part of our English heritage. So nice to view and hear music in the open air.especially with the lovely views over the sea
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We attended a tribute to "Queen" on Friday just gone. It was excellent! Though the music was blaring out and could be heard on the seafront for some way (due to wind) it finished at a reasonable time so no one could complain about lack of sleep in the nearby hotels.
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The highlight of the Friday night was a Queen tribute band in concert, they were first class and I was told all ages were rocking and rolling along the prom.
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we always go down at Christmas for a good old sing song and dance to the fabulous band. Gets you in the festive spirit whatever the weather. Remember to wear your santa hat or reindeer ears
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we saw the above band at the bandstand! great band and great value for money so do see what or whos on as its worth a visit!
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This is a bit of history kept alive. It is well maintained and the summer program is a wonderful mix of old and new.
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The Eastbourne Bandstand is a good place for traditional or kitsch entertainment. If only we had better weather it would be even more popular.
It could do with more comforts - the chairs are not quite comfortable enough, there's a kind of sparseness about the place - maybe more bars or something inside would help - and the entertainments put on are of varying quality. But it has a good oldy-worldy feel and still has brass bands playing which makes one think of wartime entertainment.
Worth a visit if the sun is shining and you like the music!
It could do with more comforts - the chairs are not quite comfortable enough, there's a kind of sparseness about the place - maybe more bars or something inside would help - and the entertainments put on are of varying quality. But it has a good oldy-worldy feel and still has brass bands playing which makes one think of wartime entertainment.
Worth a visit if the sun is shining and you like the music!
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Busiest bandstand in the UK. Great acts to be found there at the weekends. A very popular venue for both young and old.
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I cheated and watched/listened from my bedroom window , but what I saw and heard was excellent. Very professional. I would have been happy to have paid to see it.
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A couple of years ago I considered this a perk of Eastbourne. Take a leisurely stroll along the front after dinner, stop by the bandstand for a ten minutes or so and then go on. No more. If you want to see the acts - you have to pay. All fenced off. I don't know if it is like this all week but it was last Friday.
When we went previously we saw an act we liked and went back to Eastbourne a few weeks later to see them again and we paid to sit inside the bandstand. If we had only heard them and not seen we probably wouldn't have bothered going again.
We found the fencing shortsighted and mean.
When we went previously we saw an act we liked and went back to Eastbourne a few weeks later to see them again and we paid to sit inside the bandstand. If we had only heard them and not seen we probably wouldn't have bothered going again.
We found the fencing shortsighted and mean.
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We could hear it from our hotel room FREE! There are lots of good performances, to suit all tastes, Fantastic atmosphere, special venue.
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Never seen a bandstand quite like this, it is enormous, with a cracking position on the promenade. The shows that are played during the season look very good, hopefully when we go back we will be able to watch some.
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Always has good music on - would especially recommend the 1812 with fireworks it is brilliant.
It is easy to get to and has lovely views of the sea.
It is easy to get to and has lovely views of the sea.
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Lovely to see a traditional bandstand that is put to such good use. Neatly set out and well cared for....a little treasure in a typical English seaside town :-)
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Somewhat breezy during a late winters weekend (yes it was May!) well utilised and well positioned but lacking modern facilities.
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Really great performance by Battle Town Band. Eastbourne have got this venue and its entertainment perfect. Well done. Its a shame Hastings cant do the same.
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This bandstand is very pretty and you can just imagine sitting there on a summer evening listening to the music.
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Best place to be boxing day morning great atmosphere, All ages having fun, people smiling, then a drink at the Pier hotel, can't beat it.
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This is a beautiful building we didnt see a show there but it was all being set up for a performance in the evening. Well worth a visit. The Eastbourne Bandstand is actually set down just before the beach. Its a very accessible beach not to hilly. Its wonderful just to walk along the front. All the hotels are along the main road in eastbourne and then you just cross the road and the beach is right there. Very nice.
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