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Gary Bland

Gary Bland is a British singer, performer and creative producer whose work combines music, storytelling and strong audience connection. Known for intelligent musical interpretation and an engaging stage presence, Gary performs a wide range of live shows spanning jazz, classic repertoire, musical theatre and original performance formats.

With professional experience across theatre venues, cabaret rooms and broadcast media, Gary specialises in performances that balance musical craftsmanship with accessible, entertaining storytelling. His performances are designed to work equally well in intimate venues and larger theatre environments.

Gary is also the creator of The Cocktails Show™, an innovative audience-driven music experience in which audience selection of cocktail ingredients reveal songs performed live on stage, ensuring every performance unfolds in a unique way, but the audience and singer will not know what songs are chosen until the first few bars are played.

Alongside live performance, Gary is a radio presenter and creative writer, hosting the jazz programme Forty Shades of Jazz, where he explores the history and artistry of jazz recordings through narrative presentation and curated music selections.

QUICK FACTS

Performer: Gary Bland
Based in: United Kingdom
Performance Formats: Theatre, Cruise Entertainment, Corporate Events, Cabaret and Concert
Show Lengths: Flexible formats from approximately 40 to 90 minutes
Accompaniment: Piano, house band, or professional backing tracks depending on production
Original Production: Creator of the interactive theatre format The Cocktails Show™

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Professional singer and stage performer

• Creator and presenter of The Cocktails Show™, an interactive music format

• Radio presenter of the jazz programme Forty Shades of Jazz

• Experience performing in theatre venues, cabaret rooms and live entertainment settings

• Known for combining musical performance with storytelling and audience engagement

PERFORMANCE FORMATS

Gary Bland offers a range of live performance formats designed to suit different venues and programming needs.

Main Theatre Entertainment

Full-length performances suitable for theatre stages and cruise ship main theatres.

Concert and Cabaret Performances

Intimate performances featuring jazz, soul, musical theatre and classic repertoire.

Themed Music Shows

Curated musical programmes exploring particular composers, genres or musical eras.

Interactive Theatre Productions

Audience-driven formats including Gary’s original concept The Cocktails Show™.

Broadcast and Presentation

Radio presentation and spoken storytelling formats focused on music and performance history.

Running times are adaptable depending on programming requirements, typically ranging from 40 to 90 minutes.

SUITABLE VENUES

Gary Bland’s performances are suitable for a wide range of professional venues and entertainment programmes including:

• Cruise ship entertainment programmes
• Regional and touring theatre venues
• Cabaret and live music venues
• Arts festivals and cultural programmes
• Corporate and private entertainment events

Shows are designed to adapt easily to different staging environments while maintaining strong audience engagement.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Gary’s performances are designed to integrate smoothly into professional venues and touring environments.

Typical requirements include:

• Professional sound system suitable for vocal performance
• Piano or keyboard (or backing track capability depending on the production)
• Standard theatre lighting
• Projection capability for certain productions

Detailed technical specifications are available upon request.

MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE FOOTAGE

Selected performance clips and promotional video material can be viewed via Gary Bland’s official website and media channels.

Additional footage and promotional material can be provided for programming consideration.

PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS

High-resolution promotional photographs suitable for press and publicity use are available upon request.

PRESS AND REVIEWS

Selected press comments, reviews and audience responses can be found on the Press & Reviews page of this website.

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Public Liability Insurance: £10,000,000 cover
DBS Check: Current
Travel: Based in the United Kingdom and available for national and international bookings
Technical materials and show specifications available upon request

BOOKING ENQUIRIES

For booking enquiries, programming discussions or media requests please contact:

Gary Bland
Email: gary.bland@garybland.biz
Website: garybland.biz