concert party

American  

noun

British.

1. a form of theatrical entertainment popular at seaside resorts, in which specialty acts, songs, dances, etc., are presented.

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concert party British  

noun

1. a musical entertainment popular in the early 20th century, esp one at a British seaside resort

2. informal stock exchange a group of individuals or companies who secretly agree to purchase shares separately in a particular company, which they plan to amalgamate later into a single holding: a malpractice that is illegal in some countries

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Etymology

Origin of concert party

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

When Simpson left hospital he was asked by a local church concert party to write a show and he roped in Ray Galton to help.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2017

Spinetti's grounding in show business was both louche and demanding: a Welsh concert party, revues, variety theatres, US air force bases and hotel functions.

From The Guardian • Jun. 19, 2012

A rambling tale in the manner called "Dickensy," it tells how Elizabeth Trant, a spinster who has inherited a small legacy, sets out to find adventure, meets a "concert party" troupe of itinerant showpeople.

From Time Magazine Archive

“That was a concert party they had in the sergeants’ mess last Christmas.”

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

In the evening our concert party gave a performance on the stage in the open air, which was witnessed by a large and enthusiastic audience.

From The Great War As I Saw It by Scott, Frederick George