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March 26, 2026 • 12 Pages • Volume 23 • Issue 41
Celebrating 23 Years 2002 - 2026
Four Decades Of Music, Pride And Community - South Florida Pride Concert Band The XL Concert: 40 Years Of Musical Excellence
South Florida Sun Times
Mar 26, 2026
The South Florida Pride Concert Band’s Season-Concluding Concert Will Be Supersized. The Oldest Lgbtq Arts Organization In The State Of Florida Is Celebrating 40 Years Of Music, Community And Pride With A Spectacular Anniversary Performance, The Xl Concert: 40 Years Of Musical Excellence, Presented By The Bears Of South Florida On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 At 7:00 p.m. At The Parker.
For one unforgettable night, audiences will be taken on a high-energy musical journey spanning four decades of standout moments from the band’s history, brought to life by special guest performers and multiple ensembles.
The milestone concert will feature appearances by founding band members, a special performance by the FLoatarama High School Soloist Competition winner, and featured sets by the South Florida Pride Jazz Band and South Florida Pride Steel Band.
The evening will also pay special homage to Dan Bassett, who for the past 20 years has served as the band’s Artistic Director and helped elevate the NonProfit to new heights. During the concert, Bassett will ceremoniously pass the baton to incoming Artistic Director Sara Cowley, an accomplished musician and longtime member of the organization who will lead the band into its next chapter.
“Reaching 40 years is an extraordinary milestone for our organization and our community,” said Bassett. “The XL Concert is both a celebration and a poignant retrospective of our history as we look toward the future. Sharing the stage with founding members, our jazz and steel bands, and outstanding young musicians while passing the baton to new leadership will make this a powerful and emotional night of music and pride.”
With powerful performances, surprise moments and a celebratory retrospective of the organization’s legacy, The XL Concert honors the band’s impact as a cornerstone of South Florida’s cultural and community landscape.
Tickets are $45. For tickets and event details, visit:
www.parkerplayhouse.com/events/detail/sfl-pride-concert-band-xl-concert
For more information, contact: (954) 667-9228. Or: info@southfloridapridebands.org.
About South Florida Pride Bands
The South Florida Pride Band consists of more than 80 musicians of all skill levels who present three annual concerts for the LGBTQ community and its allies in South Florida. Now in its 40th Season, South Florida Pride Bands, Inc. and its component ensembles provide a safe and educational environment where LGBTQ musicians, youth and allies can perform quality music for the LGBTQ and greater South Florida communities.
