2023 Bandstand Season Ends

The band’s 2023 season of Summer Concerts on the promenade bandstand came to a close this evening (28th August). Unfortunately, after a fine start in May and June, the weather deteriorated in the following months with several concerts cancelled due to wind and rain, and even on a few occasions performances abandoned midway because of sudden downpours.

But when conditions did thankfully allow us to play, audiences at the well-attended concerts generously showed their appreciation with record donations collected. A big thank you to everyone who supported the band in this way. This much-needed income will help to pay the band’s significant running costs (insurance, new instruments and repairs, music, uniforms etc.).

A sunny evening in contrast

Summer concerts ‘on the prom’ have been an annual tradition for the band ever since it was formed in 1910. To entertain visitors to the town and local residents, players (who are all entirely unpaid) commit to perform twice a week for 14 weeks – weather permitting of course!

Click here for news of other concerts and events when we will next be playing.

Main Photo Credit : R.Starmer