The Bandstand Project

31/05/2026

It's the last hour of the Girvana project! Pop down before 4pm to share your memories of events down on the prom in Girvan.

31/05/2026

Don't forget to visit the Girvana pop up and help recreate the 5th Dimension! Artists Kate and Nadia are down at the community garden with lots of fun arts and crafts to get involved with.

26/05/2026

As part of Girvan Arts Festival we've invited artist Kate V Robertson to host this milti-sensory art event celebrating the Fifth Dimension project of 1969!

Drop-in any time between 11am-4pm at the event space next to Girvan Community Garden this Sunday, May 31st.

19/05/2026

Just over a week left to apply for this post! Details in the job advert below, or email [email protected] for an application pack.

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

We have a few spaces left on this workshop led by artist Kate V Robertson next Tuesday, May 19th.

Kate is supporting the development of the Bandstand project with her experience in public art. The workshop will include exploring visual themes relating to the Bandstand, the beach and Girvan's culture and history, creating patterns, motifs and casts which will go on to be shown at Girvan Arts Festival at the end of this month.

To book a space, email: [email protected]

11/05/2026

🥳 FUNDING NEWS 🥳

We're delighted to have received a grant from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund in its most recent round for applications!

It's wonderful to see this level of support for the Bandstand Project, and we'll have more updates soon, including a community engagement event happening at the end of May!

Initiatives to drive economic growth and tackle poverty.

09/05/2026

We're hiring!

ACE are looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable and enthusiastic person to support The Bandstand Project.

If you have experience in community work, capital projects and funding, we could be the right project for you!

Deadline: May 27th, information in link.

About the ProjectThe Bandstand Project is an ambitious 3-year redevelopment of Girvan’s historic bandstand located in Stair Park, Girvan, into a vibrant community café and events space. The project blends heritage restoration, social enterprise, and cultural programming, creating a susta...