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An annual air show will return next year. Airbourne, the free four-day air show held in Eastbourne, will run from August 14 to 17 next year, Eastbourne Borough Council has confirmed. It will be the third year the event is run on donations, commercial sales and new initiatives after an uncertain future since its return following Covid.
The show is able to go ahead this year due to the fact that last year’s event was “cost neutral”, however the council has stressed that the event requires sponsorship to continue. Councillor Margaret Bannister, Eastbourne Borough Council's lead member for tourism, leisure, accessibility and community safety, said, "Our thanks go to all those who have donated, sponsored, volunteered or financially supported the show this year. Airbourne really is only possible with your help.
"However, for 2025 we are once again starting from scratch. We really do need sponsorship commitment now to help get Airbourne 2025 off the ground - with enough support early on we can start securing some exciting flying displays and attractions to keep the show flying high." Spectators watch the Red Arrows perform at Airbourne (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) Councillor Stephen Holt, leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, said, "I'm delighted that Airbourne can go ahead next year.
It is a very popular and important event in our events calendar. "This decision has been made following confirmation that the event has remained cost-neutral, and the team is continuing to develop plans to ensure that the event remains financially viable." READ MORE: I went to Lewes Bonfire for the first time: here's what I thought The council also said that the event met its carbon reduction pledge this year.
Councillor Jim Murray, cabinet member for carbon neutral 2030, said: "In 2023 and 2024 we teamed up with Eastbourne Eco Action Network CIC to support the Eastbourne United Nations Association's carbon offsetting scheme in Uganda. "Our involvement in the project resulted in 14,000 trees being planted last year and with a similar number being planted in 2024, great strides are being made in achieving a carbon neutral Airbourne.".
