Superact presents: The Bandstand Marathon

The Bandstand Marathon brings live performance through music to bandstands and outdoor performance spaces across the UK - all at the same time - on the same day.

The event, now in its fifth year, celebrates local music talent. Hosted in the many historic bandstands that adorn our local parks and town centres this festival has something for everyone: from Blues to Reggae, Bangra to Rock. The 2012 Bandstand Marathon will form one of the largest of the 2012 closing ceremony events. 

Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said:

"The Bandstand Marathon is encouraging local music groups to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the help of partners such as Superact we are delivering our vision to use the power of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to boost participation in creating a cultural legacy post-London 2012.”

Our challenge this year – to run over 500 events at the same time on the same day – 2pm on the 9th September 2012 across the UK.

We want you to be involved. Have a look though this site for more details, or Contact Us.

The Bandstand Marathon is organised by Somerset-based not-for-profit Superact.