Eastbourne Bandstand structure is in a 'critical' state

A recent report shows that the structure at the beloved landmark is critical. Eastbourne Council vow that the show will go on

According to the report, there's no alternative but to adopt a managed decline or demolition strategy of the structure that was built on the seafront back in 1935. 

The building of the bandstand formed part of the main seafront improvements, the bandstand itself cost £28,000 and was surmounted with a stainless stell spire.

The project engineer was Leslie Rosevere. The first concerts were given on the 28 July 1935 with a total of 10,400 attending all three concerts and paying 3d each. With an audience of 8,000, the bandstand was officially opened on the 5 August 1935 by the Lord Lieutenant of the county, Lord Leconfield. 

The bandstand to this day plays an important part in the musical entertainment on the south coast offering around 150 concerts per year.