Founded 1978, The Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles (GFBLA) is the second oldest LGBTQ+ community band 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
- Volunteer with us!If you like to carry items, take walks, and wave at strangers, consider joining GFBLA Marching in our upcoming Pride Parade appearances! We’re looking for folks to pass out water to our marching members, wheel a wagon, and bear the banner. Enjoy the sultry sounds of Gaga and Twisted Sister as we make our way… Read more: Volunteer with us!
- Pride DanceMark your calendars and get your dancing shoes ready! See you on June 1 at 4:30pm at The Mayflower Club for a night of dancing with the GFBLA jazz band! Tickets available here! Tickets: $15 Time: June 1st, 4:30pm-7pm Location: The Mayflower Club 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 What to bring: dancing shoes Parking: free parking lot & street… Read more: Pride Dance
- Why We PrideGet your blankets and chairs ready for our ✨ free ✨ Why We Pride concert in Lafayette Park at the HOLA steps. The whole 🌈 GFBLA 🎶 family of ensembles is coming together for this one: our marching band, jazz band, saxophone quartet, and concert band. You won’t want to miss it!❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜 Tickets: Free Time: May 11th,… Read more: Why We Pride