Hastings in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Bands in the Ballroom

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, March 31, 2026

1. Bands in the Ballroom Marker

Inscription. The Pier ballroom hit the big time from the 1960s. Huge names played right here in the ballroom from Tom Jones to The Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix.

In the 1970s, bands included The Clash, Genesis, Hawkwind, The Sex Pistols and heavy metal bands Saxon and Motorhead. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 50° 51.072′ N, 0° 34.393′ E. Marker is in Hastings, England, in East Sussex. It can be reached from White Rock. On the Hastings Pier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1-10 White Rock, Hastings, England TN34 1JU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Speedboats and Steamers (a few steps from this marker); Oriental Pavilion - Opening Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier Performers (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire! (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pier at War (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Toll Booths (about 240 meters away); Welcome to Hastings Pier! (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); South African War Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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