The Brighton bandstand is the sole survivor of the many bandstands from the Victorian era:

It is the sole survivor of the dozen bandstands which graced the parks and promenades of Brighton and Hove in Victorian times. They fell out of favour in the 1960s when traffic noise began to drown out the music, but this one, sometimes called The Birdcage because of its delicate ironwork, has been restored by local heritage enthusiasts *

*from Rough Guides; Brighton, Sussex & The South Downs – The Best Walks and Tours