Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles

Founded 1978, The Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles (GFBLA) is the second oldest LGBTQ+ community wind ensemble in the world. GFBLA provides public concerts throughout Southern California, offering a wide repertoire of music ranging from classical to contemporary.  

Our Mission

To promote acceptance and celebrate diversity by bringing together musicians from across Southern California for performance and educational opportunities that embrace equality, inclusion, and the love of music.

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  • Fallin’ For Jazz
    This Autumn, the GFBLA Jazz Band will present Fallin’ For Jazz at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Whether you tap your feet to the beat, enjoy your favorite beverage, or just want to cut a rug, join us November 14th at 7:00PM! The Big Band will take center stage, featuring jazz standards from masters like Harold… Read more: Fallin’ For Jazz
  • See Your Name in Lights!
    Not really. But you could see it in shiny print! Find out how by reaching out to us through our contact or social pages.
  • Pride in the Park Recap
    You can take us HOT TO GO! We just premiered our new tune by Chappell Roan at Burbank’s Pride in the Park. We had a blast playing our classic hits like Dancing Queen and Hooray for Hollywood alongside newer additions like Dance the Night Away. Thanks to all our friends who came out to Burbank… Read more: Pride in the Park Recap

    @GFBLA on Instagram

    We freakin ❤️ our New Members so much and Demi is one of the coolest! Read all about him below! 📖📣“I’m Demi (he/him), a San Francisco native and an Angeleno since 2001. I joined GFBLA in May 2024 and am so excited to be part of this fun and talented group of musicians! I first picked up the clarinet in 5th grade, tenor sax in high school, and I continued to play in my university orchestra and jazz band. After college, sadly my horns collected dust in the closet for 30 years, until a few months ago when I attended a GFBLA concert band rehearsal for the first time. I was instantly struck by how warm and welcoming everyone was. Since then, I’ve joined GFBLA’s jazz and marching bands. It’s been such a blast performing at various concerts and marching in the local pride parades. I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful crew, celebrating the diversity and talent of L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community!”Do you (yes, you!) want to be a part of this awesome band!? Visit https://gfbla.org/join-us and we’ll welcome ya with open arms!#members #communityband #marchingband #jazzband

    We freakin ❤️ our New Members so much and Demi is one of the coolest! Read all about him below! 📖📣

    “I’m Demi (he/him), a San Francisco native and an Angeleno since 2001. I joined GFBLA in May 2024 and am so excited to be part of this fun and talented group of musicians! I first picked up the clarinet in 5th grade, tenor sax in high school, and I continued to play in my university orchestra and jazz band. After college, sadly my horns collected dust in the closet for 30 years, until a few months ago when I attended a GFBLA concert band rehearsal for the first time. I was instantly struck by how warm and welcoming everyone was. Since then, I’ve joined GFBLA’s jazz and marching bands. It’s been such a blast performing at various concerts and marching in the local pride parades. I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful crew, celebrating the diversity and talent of L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community!”

    Do you (yes, you!) want to be a part of this awesome band!? Visit https://gfbla.org/join-us and we’ll welcome ya with open arms!

    #members #communityband #marchingband #jazzband

    Have you had your first pumpkin spice latte yet? ☕️Do you have your fuzzy socks ready to be worn? 🧦Or are you having trouble feeling “fallish” because of these heat waves? Us too! 🥵Worry not, the @gfbla has you covered. Join us for “Fallin’ for Jazz” next month at @themayflowerclub! 🍂🍁🎺🎷 We’ve got a great setlist prepped and will debut a couple of our new ensembles too!Tickets avail on GFBLA.org/events - see ya there! #happyfallyall#jazzband #jazzcombo #gfbla #communityband

    Have you had your first pumpkin spice latte yet? ☕️

    Do you have your fuzzy socks ready to be worn? 🧦

    Or are you having trouble feeling “fallish” because of these heat waves? Us too! 🥵

    Worry not, the @gfbla has you covered. Join us for “Fallin’ for Jazz” next month at @themayflowerclub! 🍂🍁🎺🎷 We’ve got a great setlist prepped and will debut a couple of our new ensembles too!

    Tickets avail on GFBLA.org/events - see ya there! #happyfallyall

    #jazzband #jazzcombo #gfbla #communityband

    Excited for our concert? Sponsor a piece! Link in our bio 🎶

    Excited for our concert? Sponsor a piece! Link in our bio 🎶

    We’re keeping #PRIDE going all year long! Thanks to all our friends who came out to @burbankpride last Saturday to hear the @gfbla #pepband in action!Always great to play for a new community, so thanks for stopping by! 🥁🌈.#marchingband #familyprideinthepark

    We’re keeping #PRIDE going all year long! Thanks to all our friends who came out to @burbankpride last Saturday to hear the @gfbla #pepband in action!

    Always great to play for a new community, so thanks for stopping by! 🥁🌈.

    #marchingband #familyprideinthepark

    Join us at our rehearsal home, @heartoflosangeles next Tuesday for an open rehearsal! We're prepping our song and dance music for our upcoming concert. Bring blankets or chairs to get comfy in the park while enjoying a (free!) concert preview.

    Join us at our rehearsal home, @heartoflosangeles next Tuesday for an open rehearsal! We're prepping our song and dance music for our upcoming concert. Bring blankets or chairs to get comfy in the park while enjoying a (free!) concert preview.

    Hi Valley Pals!Come spend part of your Saturday with us at @burbankpride at Johnny Carson Park (400 Bob Hope Dr.) in Burbank as the @gfbla Pep Band plays the crowd faves! Set time is 12:30pm so come hang!What’s your fav ABBA song anyway? Maybe we’ll play it just for you 💪🕺🪩#pride #burbankpride #marchingband #gfbla #pepband

    Hi Valley Pals!

    Come spend part of your Saturday with us at @burbankpride at Johnny Carson Park (400 Bob Hope Dr.) in Burbank as the @gfbla Pep Band plays the crowd faves! Set time is 12:30pm so come hang!

    What’s your fav ABBA song anyway? Maybe we’ll play it just for you 💪🕺🪩

    #pride #burbankpride #marchingband #gfbla #pepband