Atlanta Freedom Bands

Founded in 1993, Atlanta Freedom Bands represents our city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community through music.  AFB provides an opportunity for creative musical expression and outstanding entertainment in a welcoming, inclusive environment. We believe in the power of visibility to foster LGBTQ acceptance and strive to be a source of pride for the entire community.

AFB includes several performing ensembles: the Concert Band, the Marching Band, Color Guard, and the MetroGnomes Stage Band. Each ensemble brings musicians and performers together people from a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, orientations, ages, and identities. Although based in the LGBT community, AFB ensembles seek to connect with audiences of all types in a variety of venues throughout the year from the concert hall to parades to neighborhood events and more. With every performance, AFB tries to build bridges of acceptance and understanding.