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Live At The Bandstand Returns

15 March 2024|2 Minutes|In General News

Live music returns to The Gardens iconic bandstand this summer, with performances taking place on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.

On the second Sunday, expect the big beautiful sounds of a range of regional brass bands, and on the fourth Sunday of each month, we’ll be focussing on Jazz and Blues acts. We’ll also be featuring a range of guest food offerings throughout the summer. Check ahead to find out more! So bring a picnic blanket, grab a coffee from our cafe, and join us for a dance on the lawn.

Tickets: The performances are included with general admission to the Gardens.

Members: Admission is free (that’s 8 free gigs included with your membership this summer!).

The Live on the Bandstand full programme is as follows:

Sunday 12 May:
11:30am – 4:30pm
Live on the Bandstand launch event featuring The Honeyboy Hickling Blues Band and The Melvin Hancox Band.

Sunday 9 June:
2pm – 4pm
City of Birmingham Brass Band

Sunday 23 June:
2pm – 4pm
Jamie Thyer & the Worried Men

Sunday 14 July:
2pm – 4pm
Burton Concert Band

Sunday 28 July:
11:30am – 4pm
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival Special featuring the Hannah Brine and The People’s Big Band

Sunday 11 August
2pm – 4pm
Blackwell Concert Band

Sunday 25 August
2pm – 4pm
Jo Baldwin Project

Monday 26 August (Bank Holiday Special)
2pm – 4pm
Back on the Road

Sunday 8 September
2pm – 4pm
Salvation Army Band

Sunday 22 September
2pm – 4pm
Out of the Blue Big Jazz Band

This is a partnership event with Big Bear Music.

The Live on the Bandstand programme is kindly sponsored by Sofas & Stuff.
www.sofasandstuff.com

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