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Photo of a summer concert at Southsea Bandstand.

Southsea Bandstand 2010

Free live concerts at the bandstand in Southsea.
Every Sunday during the summer, from 1pm, with such a wide range of musical styles there really is something for everyone. Click here for map.

Live at Southsea Bandstand 2010.  

All details of the programme and times may be subject to change without notice, all events are presented subject to reasonable weather conditions. Please contact the Visitor Information Centre on 02392 826722 by 11am to confirm that the event is going ahead. Click here to view map.

30th May 2010
Headline: Dead Like Harry, Formed by brothers, frontman Sam and keys player Matt Taylor in 2007, the Sheffield based band play a blend of folk and rock with at times a country tinge.
Support: Polly and the Billets Doux and Two Fingers of Firewater.
?From hot rocking thrills, to jazzy splendour to country darkness, the musical brief of Polly and the Billets Doux seems to be, if it sounds and feels good, go for it!?
BBC legend Bob Harris calls Two Fingers of Firewater "chaotic - but wonderful" and musicOMH.com reckons they are "the kind of band you imagine Jack White would like to discover and keep in a cage". The Daily Mirror

Sunday 6th June 2010 - 40s / Swing
Headline: Swing Commanders, nobody does it like Britain's best 40s and Western Swing sextet, "It's like having Louis Jordan, the Andrews Sisters and Bob Wills together. Wow!" (Jim Gillan - Rock-n-reel)

Sunday 13th June 2010 - Indie / Original
Winners of auditions run by Express FM and Eastney Cellars
Scandal, Rivers of Sound, Dirty Legion, At Last, plus a special guest to headline!

June 20th 2010, 1pm - Urban
Bluey Robinson, singer / songwriter from London, influenced by Stevie Wonder, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Prince, Jamiroquai, Andre 3000, David Bowie and Marvin Gaye.
Supported by Rapper Marvellous, Shirin plus local rappers and the Southzone Steet Dancers.

June 27th 2010, 1pm - Blues and Folk
Shep Woolley and Friends, plus the Pompey Pluckers and the Portsmouth Ukulele Band

July 4th 2010, 1pm - Rock and Roll
Oo-Bop-Sh'bam classic live boogie-woogie and rhythm 'n' blues, taking their influences from the small combos of the 40s and 50s
plus Rockin' the Joint popular three piece band, well established on the national rock and roll scene.

July 11th 2010, 1pm - Latin Salsa
Headline: Salsa Band Bacalao, one of the most exciting salsa big bands in the UK.
Support: Mvolo Mundolo

July 18th 2010, 1pm - Covers and Tributes
UK Chilli Peppers a RED HOT tribute band!
Freestyle Funk Collective, 10 piece Jazz-Funk band mixing a creative style of vocal and instrumental Soul and Funk classics.
The Switch a locally based covers band that aim to create a rock concert performance. Material ranges from Kasabian, The Strokes, Bowie and the Clash.
Rachel Harding

July 25th 2010, 1pm - Jazz
Red Stripe Band have played at festivals all over the world including at the Montreux Jazz Festival supporting Norah Jones.
Supported by the Chris Walker Swingtet and Digby Fairweather

August 1st 2010, 1pm - Country and Line Dancing
Gone Country, new age, classic and sing along country songs and play for line dancing functions.
Supported by Rancher.

August 8th 2010, 1pm - 60's / 70's disco and Live Karaoke
This is your chance to sing your favourite song at Southsea Bandstand with the UK?s premiere live karaoke rock band.
Beat the rush on the day and register now at www.livekaraokeband.co.uk/bandstand

August 15th 2010, 1pm - Bollywood / Bhangra
Acts to be confirmed.

August 22nd 2010, 1pm - Rhythm and Blues
The Cadillac Kings, one of the biggest bands on the British blues scene.
Supported by Portsmouth's Rock Choir.

August 29th 2010, 1pm - Show Tunes
Professional and local amateur performers sing all your show tune favourites.

All details of the programme and times may be subject to change without notice, all events are presented subject to reasonable weather conditions. Please contact the Visitor Information Centre on 02392 826722 by 11am to confirm that the event is going ahead. Click here to view map.


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Live at the Bandstand 2010:

Photo of the band Dead Like Harry, appearing at Southsea Bandstand 30th May 2010.
Photo of the band Swing Commanders who will be appearing at Southsea Bandstand on Sunday 6th June 2010
Photo of singer songwriter Bluey Robinson. Southsea Bandstand 2010.
Photo of the Red Stripe Band. They will be playing at the Southsea Bandstand on Sunday July 25th 2010.
Photo of the band The Cadillac Kings who will be playing Live at Southsea Bandstand on Sunday August 22nd 2010.