Culture of Bognor Regis

The Birdman Event of 2008 was transferred to Worthing after 60 feet (18 m) of pier had been removed by the owners due to storm damage in March 2008. This meant that there were question marks over the possible safety of the contestants landing in shallower water. The shortened pier was judged safe for the event in 2010, and the event subsequently returned to Bognor.

Music scene and festivals

Each summer Bognor Rox free music and arts festival is held. In 2012 the ROX Music and Arts Festival attracted over 40,000 visitors  and featured many genres of music in 5 performance areas over 3 days. The town is also home to the Bognor Regis Concert Band, who perform at various local locations and events, including the yearly "Proms in the Park"