WIJM at the EFG London Jazz Festival:The All Female London Gay Big Band in partnership with Talent Banq

21st November 2024 - The Crypt at St Martin-in-the-Fields

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Colour photo of the all female gay big band, with Lara De Belder singing with a band including sax, trumpet, trombone, piano and bass - taken by Jess Rose

Photography by Jess Rose

The All-Female London Gay Big Band is a sensational all female jazz orchestra formed in 2021 in partnership with Women in Jazz Media and the London Gay Big Band for the EFG London Jazz Festival. Comprising predominantly of LGBTQ+ musicians, this exciting and rarely seen line up adds a refreshing, vibrant touch to the London music scene led by trumpeter and flugelhorn player, Charlotte Keeffe and vocalist Lara De Belder.

The London Gay Big Band, founded in 2011, has garnered attention through their impressive performances. They have graced renowned events such as the EFG London Jazz Fest and London Pride, and have performed at notable venues in London and internationally, including; Ronnie Scott’s, BST Hyde Park Festival, Southbank Centre, Trafalgar Square, and more.

In 2014, The London Gay Big Band reached the Semi Finals of Britain’s Got Talent, captivating a television audience of 7 million viewers. Their talent and energy have earned them praise from notable figures like David Walliams. With their album releases, “FREEDOM” and “BRAVE,” recorded at Abbey Road Studios, The London Gay Big Band showcases the skills of esteemed vocalists from the realms of Jazz and the West End, including; Liane Carroll, Lara de Belder, Ian Shaw, Clare Teal, Claire Martin, and Emma Hatton.

Experience the captivating performances of The London Gay Big Band as they continue to make their mark on the dynamic jazz scene in London and beyond. 

TALENTBANQ is an exciting and innovative organisation making a huge impact on the grassroots musical landscape. As a live music agency, they represent a fantastic range of independent artists with over 150 currently on their roster from a diverse range of genres. 

Working with festivals and venues across the UK, including Black Deer, Isle of Wight, The O2, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Joe Allen, Hard Rock Café, 229, Green Note, Fiddlers Elbow, The Jazz Cafe and many more, they also run their own intimate Music Venue in London, The Camden Chapel

TALENTBANQ  events are always exciting and always, always have great music.