Free Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert to kick off new Imax performance space

10:59am Tuesday 19th March 2013 in News

Free Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert to kick off new Imax performance space Free Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert to kick off new Imax performance space

Two free concerts by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will mark the opening of the new public space where the IMAX now stands.

The BSO will put on two free concerts at 4pm and 8pm on June 29 to celebrate the opening of the new public space at Pier Approach.

Tickets will be allocated by a ballot and preference will be given to those living in the BH postcode.

Bournemouth council leader John Beesley said: “Our residents have been telling us for years that they hate the building and would like to see the sea views restored. I am therefore delighted that we have been able to fulfil these wishes and that the world-class Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be celebrating this historic occasion with a free concert for the public to enjoy.”

Tickets to each performance are limited to four per household. You can enter the free ballot by visiting www.bsolive.com or by calling 01202 669925 from 10am on Monday April 15. 

Dougie Scarfe, Chief Executive of the BSO said: “In its 120th anniversary year, the BSO is thrilled to be returning to appear in the very spot where it all started in 1893 – on Bournemouth seafront.

"This is a great moment for the town and its thriving cultural offer, and the Orchestra is delighted to be at the centre of the festivities.”

The free concerts will kick-start the beginning of a programme of free summer entertainment and events during July and August on the site. More details will be announced in May.

See the progress being made on the IMAX demolition in our gallery at bournemouthecho.co.uk/imax

 

Comments(16)

Rational_Being says...
11:39am Tue 19 Mar 13

Welcome to the Echo's new time saving comment feature for IMAX stories. To save time, simply put corresponding number to the inevitable comment.

1 - Swimming pool
2 - Ice rink
3 - This is not what the people want
4 - The Council never listen to us
5 - It will rain and won't work
6 - Story about childhood/scared of change within Bournemouth
7 - Other.

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cyco44 says...
11:47am Tue 19 Mar 13

I hate to say this, but isn't this glorified tent going to block "that view" just as much as the Imax did?

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Holdenhurst says...
12:04pm Tue 19 Mar 13

cyco44 wrote:
I hate to say this, but isn't this glorified tent going to block "that view" just as much as the Imax did?
The difference between the "glorified tent" pictured and the Imax is that the tent is a deliberate temporary structure wheras the Imax building was an unintentional temporary structure.

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Old Colonial says...
12:43pm Tue 19 Mar 13

So, effectively kick the BSO out of Bournemouth by closing it's facilities, but ask them back to appear in the open air when a little 'prestige' and backslapping is needed. Nice.

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bbird says...
12:59pm Tue 19 Mar 13

Sounds great. Definitely trying for tickets. But dreading any noisy pop events.

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BmthNewshound says...
1:01pm Tue 19 Mar 13

"a free concert for the public to enjoy ?”
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After councillor's, council officers and their hangers on have helped themselves how many tickets will actually be available for the general public who paid to buy a building and then demolish it and who subsidise the BSO ?
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Another shameless PR stunt

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kingstonpaul says...
1:03pm Tue 19 Mar 13

Very impressed with the Lowry painting used in the article. Thought he didn't stray further south than Salford, but he's done a good job of capturing the bustle of the Imax site.

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upyourpipe says...
1:29pm Tue 19 Mar 13

Rational_Being wrote:
Welcome to the Echo's new time saving comment feature for IMAX stories. To save time, simply put corresponding number to the inevitable comment.

1 - Swimming pool
2 - Ice rink
3 - This is not what the people want
4 - The Council never listen to us
5 - It will rain and won't work
6 - Story about childhood/scared of change within Bournemouth
7 - Other.
5

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Arjay says...
1:35pm Tue 19 Mar 13

kingstonpaul wrote:
Very impressed with the Lowry painting used in the article. Thought he didn't stray further south than Salford, but he's done a good job of capturing the bustle of the Imax site.
Probably a painting of a Status Quo concert.. obviously during the playing of 'Pictures of Matchstick Men'...

Mind you, you wouldn't need to sell tickets for a 'Quo concert there.... you'd probably still be able to hear that OK from Meyrick Park... or beyond.......

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saynomore says...
4:02pm Tue 19 Mar 13

Wait for the first car crash when drivers "rubberneck" to look at the screens and the performers.

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manyogie says...
5:44pm Tue 19 Mar 13

Rational_Being wrote:
Welcome to the Echo's new time saving comment feature for IMAX stories. To save time, simply put corresponding number to the inevitable comment.

1 - Swimming pool
2 - Ice rink
3 - This is not what the people want
4 - The Council never listen to us
5 - It will rain and won't work
6 - Story about childhood/scared of change within Bournemouth
7 - Other.
5

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s-pb2 says...
11:24pm Tue 19 Mar 13

And I thought Bournemouth was trying to market itself as a vibrant destination. Dreary, predictable, safe and middle class.

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Bob49 says...
1:45am Wed 20 Mar 13

Problem is the council still haven't quite worked out what ruse to use this time, to justify handing over public land to private developers.

The Ice Rink and the reef sort of backfired so, they may need something a bit different to explain the forthcoming 'comprehensive redevelopment' (flats).

Still with folk like Rational Being about they could claim that the sun will shine for extra 100 days once the flats are built and his little tail will start a waggin' in excitement.

Taking candy from a baby was how our US cousins refered to it.

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portia6 says...
3:10pm Wed 20 Mar 13

Could be good for skate-boarding or
even racing for mobility scooters the
over 60's competing with the youngsters! .

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chrisii1991 says...
6:29pm Wed 20 Mar 13

It'll all backfire

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Azphreal says...
5:25pm Thu 21 Mar 13

So the town is crying out for indoor activities due to how the weather can be and we have an outdoor events area,just perfect.

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