About the Concert
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band coordinated Loud & Proud, a free virtual pride concert featuring thirteen LGBTQIA+ bands from across the United States. With many in-person Pride celebrations canceled because of the pandemic, the concert brought bands and audiences together online.
The livestreamed show covered genres including pop, symphonic, classical, modern, and film music, and included a joint performance by musicians from all thirteen bands. It was broadcast twice that evening, at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Pacific, and donations made during the show were shared among the performing bands.
Watch individual band performances on YouTube, or visit the Loud & Proud website to learn more about each band.
Participating Bands
- San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band | San Francisco, CA
- Mile High Freedom Bands | Denver, CO
- Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps | New York, NY
- South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble | South Florida
- DC’s Different Drummers | Washington, DC
- Desert Winds Freedom Band | Palm Springs, CA
- Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
- Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and Color Guard | Orlando, FL
- Mid America Freedom Band | Kansas City, MO
- Blazing River Freedom Band | Cleveland, OH
- Triangle Pride Band | Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
- Queen City Freedom Band | Cincinnati, OH
- Encantada, The Band of Enchantment | Albuquerque, NM
