Colchester City Council, in collaboration with Colchester Events, is excited to unveil the summer lineup for the 2024 Castle Park bandstand concerts, generously sponsored by Café In The Park. From 18 May to 18 August, the city’s beautifully refurbished Victorian bandstand will host a vibrant array of free live music concerts, showcasing genres ranging from jazz and spiritual to big band and swing.
Cllr David King, Leader of Colchester City Council, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming events:
“The council was proud to invest in the refurbishment of the bandstand as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Originally built in the 1890s to hold a full military band from Colchester Garrison, it is wonderful that such a much-loved and historic structure is still delighting city visitors to this day and that so many want to play. My thanks to Café In The Park for making this possible, with their generous sponsorship, which has allowed us to have such a great and diverse summer programme of music.”
The 2024 concert series promises to be a highlight of Colchester’s cultural calendar, featuring local and national talent. Notable performances include the Colchester-based Electro Jazz Orchestra, bringing a modern twist to the Big Band sound on 8 June, and the Sweeting Swing Band on 27 July, offering a toe-tapping selection of classics and modern hits. The season will conclude with a performance by Ruby Robinson, dubbed the ‘Jazz Diva of Our Era,’ on 18 August, who is known for her regular appearances at Soho’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
The full concert lineup at Castle Park bandstand for summer 2024 is as follows:
- Bhakti Marga UK Kirtan – 18 May, 3pm
- Colne Endeavour Band – 19 May, 3pm
- Electro Jazz Orchestra – 8 June, 4pm
- West Bergholt Band – 9 June, 3pm
- Community Ukulele – 22 June, 3pm
- Salvation Army – 23 June, 3pm
- Essex Concert Band – 6 July, 3pm
- Sweeting Swing Band – 27 July, 4pm
- The Abbeygate Concert Band – 11 August, 3pm
- St Peter’s Band – 17 August, 4pm
- Ruby Robinson Music – 18 August, 3pm
Attendees are welcome to enjoy these performances without the need for pre-booking—simply arrive, relax with picnics or refreshments from Café In The Park, and immerse in the delightful summer melodies. For more details about the concert series, visit Colchester Events. Join us in celebrating a summer filled with music and community spirit in the heart of Colchester!
Source: Colchester City Council
