Past Big Gigs
Find out who's played at previous Big Gigs and see if you can spot yourself!
From Ella Henderson to Ed Sheeran, we've featured some impressive line-ups
London 2017
All of the performers commented on the unique atmosphere and the sheer energy inside the arena. Pixie Lott said that the experience was “always amazing” and she keeps coming back because she loves the Big Gig so much! - Claire, Guide and backstage reporter at the Big Gig 2017
Your photos
Lots of you shared your photos from London 2017 with us on social media. Here's the pick of our favourites - complete with flamingos, glow sticks and flashing bunny ears!
Performers
- Pixie Lott
- Louisa Johnson
- Ella Eyre
- Etham
- 5 After Midnight
- Emma Blackery
- Noodlerella
- Jasmine Thompson
London 2016
I think people have this idea that Girlguiding is something that's dying out, but the Big Gig is a reminder that it's still very active in our lives and brings us together – girl power! - Dearbhaile, member of The Senior Section
- Jess Glynne
- Fleur East
- Matt DeFreitas
- MiC Lowry
- BB Diamond
- Calum Scott
- and more!
London 2015
We sang and screamed Wembley SSE Arena's roof off in 2015 with:
- Ella Henderson
- Nathan Sykes
- Aston Merrygold
- Niki and Sammy
- Foxes
- Gabrielle Aplin
- and more!
Nobody really knows how many Guides there are in the world - the Big Gig shows that we're all one massive family - Martham Guides
Sheffield 2015
The Sheffield Motorpoint Arena Big Gig managed to cater to every music taste imaginable:
- Labrinth
- The Vamps
- M.O
- Dionne Bromfield
- Little Comets
- Becky Hill
- and more!
It was even better than we expected! We didn't know quite a few of the acts but when they got on stage we were blown away! - Katie, Millie and Hollie, 1st Hattersley Guides Katie
London 2014
We danced, we sang and we tried to take the world's biggest selfie. All in the company of:
- Little Mix
- Union J
- Diversity
- Stooshe
- Kimberly Wyatt
- and more!
We had been telling the Guides how good the Big Gig was and this year we got tickets only 12 rows from the front! The girls had a fantastic time. For many of them it was their first ever concert and the noise, the bunny ears and the flashing lights were fantastic! - Caroline, Leader
Liverpool Echo Arena 2014
Nine thousand Guides, loads of hot pop acts and Stacey Dooley as host - what more could you ask for? Well, the Big Gig also brought you:
- Tiny Tempah
- Pixie Lott
- Lawson
- Loveable Rogues
- Elyar Fox
- and more!
The photographer said ‘turn around’ only for me to find Tinie Tempah and Elyar Fox standing there. I thought I was going to faint! - Guide
London Wembley Arena 2013
An explosive BIG GIG for over 20,000 Girlguiding members, with:
- Little Mix
- Katy B
- The Vamps
- Union J
- Jahmene Douglas
- and more!
I made my Guide Promise at the BIG GIG. I had a great time! - Guide
Birmingham LG Arena 2013
Thousands of girls and young women lit up Birmingham's BIG GIG with acts:
- Katy B
- The Vamps
- Lawson
- Tich
- and more!
I had a great time at the BIG GIG in Birmingham! Thanks for making my day! - Guide
Previous performers
Little Mix
Band
The first ever group to win The X Factor, Little Mix now have three platinum albums. And they've performed at the BIG GIG twice!
Jess Glynne
Singer/Songwriter
Jess performed at BIG GIG 2016. She's had five number-one singles in the UK and was nominated for three Brit Awards. You'll have heard her voice on Clean Bandit's Number 1 'Rather Be' and Route 94's incredible house-flavoured 'My Love', which both went straight to Number 1 in the UK.
Labrinth
Singer/Songwriter
You'll know his hit songs Pass Out and Beneath Your Beautiful. He closed the 2015 BIG GIG show with the crowd-pleaser Earthquake and pyrotechnics!
