Free Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert to kick off new Imax performance space (From Thisisdorset)
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Free Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert to kick off new Imax performance space
10:59am Tuesday 19th March 2013 in Latest
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)
cyco44
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11:47am Tue 19 Mar 13
Holdenhurst
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12:04pm Tue 19 Mar 13
cyco44 wrote: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.
I hate to say this, but isn't this glorified tent going to block "that view" just as much as the Imax did?
Old Colonial
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12:43pm Tue 19 Mar 13
bbird
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12:59pm Tue 19 Mar 13
BmthNewshound
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1:01pm Tue 19 Mar 13
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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
kingstonpaul
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1:03pm Tue 19 Mar 13
upyourpipe
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1:29pm Tue 19 Mar 13
Rational_Being wrote:5
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.
Arjay
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1:35pm Tue 19 Mar 13
kingstonpaul wrote:Probably a painting of a Status Quo concert.. obviously during the playing of 'Pictures of Matchstick Men'...
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.
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.......
saynomore
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4:02pm Tue 19 Mar 13
manyogie
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5:44pm Tue 19 Mar 13
Rational_Being wrote:5
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.
s-pb2
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11:24pm Tue 19 Mar 13
Bob49
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1:45am Wed 20 Mar 13
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.
portia6
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3:10pm Wed 20 Mar 13
even racing for mobility scooters the
over 60's competing with the youngsters! .
chrisii1991
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6:29pm Wed 20 Mar 13
Azphreal
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5:25pm Thu 21 Mar 13
Rational_Being says...
11:39am Tue 19 Mar 13
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.