Bandstand

A bandstand is a circular or semicircular structure set in a park Park

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, garden Garden

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, or pier Pier

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, designed to accommodate musical bands performing outdoor concert Concert

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s. A simple construction which not only creates an ornamental focal point it also serves acoustic requirements whilst providing shelter for the changeable weather. Many bandstands in the United Kingdom United Kingdom

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originated in the Victorian era Victorian era

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as the British brass band movement gained popularity.

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A bandstand is a circular or semicircular structure set in a park Park

A park is any of a number of geographic features....

, garden Garden

A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of ...

, or pier Pier

A pier is a raised walkway [i] over water, supported by widely spread pile [i]s or pillars [i]....

, designed to accommodate musical bands performing outdoor concert Concert

A concert is a live performance [i], usually of music [i], before an audience [i]. ...

s. A simple construction which not only creates an ornamental focal point it also serves acoustic requirements whilst providing shelter for the changeable weather.
Many bandstands in the United Kingdom United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country and sovereign state [i] tha ...

originated in the Victorian era Victorian era

The Victorian era of Great Britain [i] marked the height of ...

as the British brass band movement gained popularity.

Bandstands Of Interest

One of the most recent bandstands erected in the UK was the Jedforest Instrumental Bandstand. Opened by HRH the Princess Royal Princess Royal

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spring 2006.

In 1993 the Deal Memorial Bandstand was opened as memorial to eleven bandsman killed by 1989 Deal barracks bombing. The bandstand was erected by public subscription and is maintained by volunteers.

A good example of a semi-circular bandstand is the Central bandstand in Eastbourne Eastbourne

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which replaced a circular bandstand that stood on cast iron stilts.

Herne Bay contains a totally enclosed bandstand with a stage and cafe area, topped with copper clad domes.

Other information

Many Bandstands were manufacutured in Scotland Scotland

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and are listed in the Scottish Iron Work website.

The function of the bandstand inspired the name of the 1950s 1950s

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United States United States

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television show American Bandstand American Bandstand

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