Back to the Bandstand
Join us every month throughout the summer for live music and family fun.
Look out for an exciting summer-long programme of performances in the city's bandstands, parks, amphitheatres and open spaces.
The performances and activities are aimed at transforming parks and open spaces into lively community hubs, offering free entertainment for families, friends and neighbours.
Councillor Beth Jones, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Tourism at Sunderland City Council, said: " 'Back to the Bandstand' is a community-led programme celebrating our public outdoor spaces - especially our beautiful bandstands and community green spaces - through live music, creative workshops, and wellbeing activities.
"We want to bring these spaces back to life with music, art and community spirit and we're looking at offering something for everyone, with everything from swing bands to yoga in the sun.
"It's also about celebrating the fantastic and vibrant local communities across our city through these fantastic green spaces in the heart of our communities.
"We're especially keen to work with local communities and local, independent community groups and event organisers who would like to curate and run their own sessions.
"So we'd love to hear from any local groups interested in working with us to host performances, workshops, and wellbeing sessions, and bring our parks back to life together."
Dan Donnelly from NAME (Northern Academy of Music Education), who also plays guitar in The Levellers, said: "Our students at NAME are happy to be working with the council on numerous outdoor events across the city and we are excited at the council's attitude towards outdoor live music in Sunderland Music City. It's a great experience for them to play at local events and great for the people of Sunderland to experience live music as a part of their everyday life."
Any community groups or organisations interested in working with Sunderland City Council on the project is asked to contact events@sunderland.gov.uk
More event dates will be announced on this page soon so keep checking back!
Other times on Friday 20 June
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