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.
Latest News
- Fallin’ For JazzThis 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 RecapYou 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