Beckenham councillor Christine Harris has welcomed the
decision to award Grade II listed status to the band stand on Croydon Road Recreation
Ground.
The band stand, built in 1905, is where singer David
Bowie played to a small audience on the 16th August 1969. Bowie performed at
and helped organise a one day music festival which had the band stand as the
centre piece. The festival is now in its 50th year.
Councillor Harris, who represents Kelsey and Eden Park
ward which includes Croydon Road Recreation Ground, welcomed the decision
saying "David Bowie is one of
Beckenham's most famous exports and I am delighted the band stand has been
awarded this status, helping to protect it for future generations and Bowie
fans to enjoy".