Amesbury's Bandstand in the Pines

04/13/2023

Our condolences to all the friends and family of Geoff Cyr.

Geoff was the man responsible for reinforcing the floor and base of the Bandstand during the restoration project when he discovered it was collapsing, saving the Bandstand for another generation of Amesbury residents. He will be missed.

AMESBURY — The city is grieving the loss of Department of Public Works employee Geoff Cyr, who died Tuesday morning after a medical emergency while working at Lake Gardner. He

07/01/2020

On this day in 2017, Amesbury's Bandstand in the Pines sprang back to life as the New England Brass Band opened the first Amesbury Pines Music Festival!

Use your phone, mouse, or VR headset to take a look around while you watch this 360 degree performance!

06/06/2020

Celebrating Pride Month

12/02/2019

Today's awesome Bandstand Photo courtesy of Levarity's Photography!

11/26/2018

08/05/2018

Thanks to the members of the Amesbury Cultural Council for their heroic effort in keeping the Pines Music Festival tradition alive, even when the weather doesn't want to cooperate.

Those that made it out we're treated to an intimate acoustic jam session by Ej Ouellette and friends as the sun broke through the clouds, along with pizza, and beer from BareWolf Brewing - Amesbury, MA. All in all, it was a beautiful day in the park.

08/04/2018

The show, must go on! Come have a BareWolf Brewing - Amesbury, MA beer under the tents in the Pines and listen to Ej Ouellette and enjoy what mother nature and the hard working folks at the Amesbury Cultural Council has to offer.

So friends, the weather has conspired against us and our original vision of this years music festival has changed dramatically. HOWEVER. BareWolf Brewing - Amesbury, MA is here, Ej Ouellette is is here setting up to play an acoustic set in the beer garden under the tents, and we think this is going to be a really fun memory. Ever want to drink beer in Town Park legally? Well, today is your day!
We are making the best of a soggy situation (even though I am still convinced it is going to clear up) and hope you will join us.

08/03/2018

Lou, owner of Woodward Fencing, is putting up fencing for the Beer Garden at Pines Music Festival. The event is still on for SATURDAY from 1 to 7pm at Amesbury Town Park. Thank you Lou!!!

08/03/2018

Check out this moment from last year's Amesbury Pines Music Festival and don't miss this year's Pines Music Festival happening tomorrow, August 4th!

07/31/2018

Don’t miss out on the Pines Music Festival, the second annual free concert to be held at the Bandstand In the Pines at Amesbury Town Park on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 7 p.m. This family-friendly event sponsored by the Amesbury Cultural Council will feature three bands, a variety of food, and a Beer Garden.

The Amesbury Cultural Council is a group of local volunteers, appointed by the Mayor, who promote and facilitate cultural activities and the arts in Amesbury. The Council oversees the distribution of　Massachusetts Cultural Council grants, organizes the annual　Amesbury Open Studio Tour, April Poetry Month, the Amesbury Public Library Poetry Series, and the Pines Music Festival.

 Don’t miss out on the Amesbury Pines Music Festival, the second annual free concert to be held at the Bandstand Under the Pines at Amesbury

07/23/2018

Coming to the Bandstand in Amesbury Town Park on Saturday, August 4th !!!

07/17/2018

AMESBURY — The city’s 350th anniversary celebration is halfway done but it’s far from over.

07/17/2018

You heard them at Amesbury's Block Party ... Merrimack Valley Concert Band ... and they are coming back for Pines Music Festival on August 4th at Amesbury Town Park!!!

07/17/2018

Ej Ouellette and Crazy Maggy playing at the Pines Music Festival on August 4th at Amesbury Town Park!!!

07/05/2018

Help us raise money for the 2nd annual Pines Music Festival!!!
Any amount is appreciated: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amesbury-pines-music-festival-tickets-46291333625

The Amesbury Cultural Council is excited to announce the 2nd annual Pines Music Festival!!!

Help us make it happen by contributing to our fundraising campaign at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amesbury-pines-music-festival-tickets-46291333625

Any amount is appreciated!!!

01/16/2018

Amesbury's Bandstand in the Pines

09/13/2017

Find My Legislator

You may have seen the news that the proposed level funding to the arts and cultural sector through Mass Cultural Council’s FY18 budget was vetoed in July, which would result in a $1.85 million cut to public funding for culture in Massachusetts if it stands. The House and Senate have the opportunity to override the veto and restore the funding, and bring the state’s investment in arts and culture back to $14 million for FY18.
If there is no override, what would a decrease of $1.85 million mean?

·$402,500 less in funding for the Local Cultural Council Program
· A roughly 13% cut to every LCC’s state allocation
· Fellowships would decrease from $12,000 to $10,000

You can help by contacting your State Representative and Senator this week. Let them know that you support an override of the veto to Mass Cultural Council’s budget (line item 0640-0300).

Warm regards,
Mina Kim
Program Officer
Mass Cultural Council

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07/19/2017

The Beantown Swing Orchestra

Missed the Beantown Swing Orchestra at this year's Amesbury Pines Music Festival? Take a listen to this amazing performance!

07/17/2017

The New England Brass Band

Check out this Amesbury Pines Music Festival Moment with the New England Brass Band!

07/06/2017

Thanks for Amesbury Music Festival help

Thanks for Amesbury Music Festival help!

To the editor:

07/04/2017

Had a great time at this year's Festival? Want to support more performances and future festivals? Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Amesbury Cultural Council. Your donations go directly to community cultural events like the Amesbury Days Art show & Sale, the Amesbury Pines Music Festival, and The Amesbury Open Studio Tour.

Want to get even more involved? Consider joining the Council or becoming an event volunteer! Email - [email protected]

07/04/2017

Skip Longacre from The Window Source

Take a moment to hear why Skip Longacre of The Window Source of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine decided to help sponsor this year's Festival. Thanks Skip!

07/04/2017

Bandstand are all the rage these days!

Join us for our July 6 concert at Ellis Park in Short Sands, York Beach, on Ocean Ave. Concert begins at 7pm. Wonderful location right on the ocean! We'll be making an award to our scholarship recipient, Emma Lunny, that night, too! Come join the fun!
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07/03/2017

Be a part of the New England Brass Band in this 360 VR video taken during the 2017 Amesbury pines Music Festival!