Concerts in Crystal Palace

Jo Christie-Smith · Post by **Jo Christie-Smith** » 23 Apr 2008 09:47

Does anybody know if there are going to be any concerts in Crystal Palace Park this summer?

Pat Trembath · Post by **Pat Trembath** » 23 Apr 2008 11:04

I understand that despite an offer of increased grant funding from the London Development Agency the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has decided not to proceed with a further season of concerts as they feel the financial risk for them is too great.

Other events in the pipleine are

1) The Norwich Union Athletics Grand Prix will go ahead as normal and the London Youth games will also take place but some events will be transferred elsewhere due to continued asbestos removal at the National Sports Centre

2) A Pyrotechnic Spectacular, not associated with 5 November, is also planned for later in the year.

Annie · Post by **Annie** » 23 Apr 2008 17:29

What a shame, we had a great time there last year, i was looking forward
to this years musicical events,. i can't believe that they are worried about money ,it was so busy when we went it was a brilliant night out the whole family went.
SHAME!!!!!!!

Savvy · Post by **Savvy** » 24 Apr 2008 09:52

I hope they'll still be having the music festival in the Bowl. Last year was a great success (a lot depends on the weather though). Does anyone know?

Pat Trembath · Post by **Pat Trembath** » 24 Apr 2008 11:20

I am pretty certain the music festival will still happen - it's the "classical music" concerts which wont.

Pat Trembath · Post by **Pat Trembath** » 24 Apr 2008 14:35

The Bowl Festival will be taking place on 26/27 July. For further details go to www.thebowl.org.uk

Pat Trembath · Post by **Pat Trembath** » 11 Jul 2008 08:01

Latest News:

The Bowl Festival due to take place in Crystal Palace Park on 26/27 July - the annual "free" festival - has been cancelled due to lack of funds. Further information see www.thebowl.org.uk

Savvy · Post by **Savvy** » 11 Jul 2008 16:58

That is a big shame. We look forward to that every year.

davegr · Post by **davegr** » 11 Jul 2008 18:56

Anyone know why the bowl doesn't attract any name bands anymore?

During the seventies everyone played in the bowl-Elton John, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys-the list goes on and on. Even in the late eighties bands like The Pixies and The Cure were coming to the bowl.

I know music is a bigger draw than 25 years ago but it would be great to get some decent bands to play the bowl. The Free Festival has always been good fun but was never going to attract anyone but locals.

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Concerts in Crystal Palace

Concerts in Crystal Palace