"Being part of this project fills a space of mine as a person and artist on the same scale. I feel accompanied in every way and challenged. Humanity is no less than the musical challenge I feel in this project, and that makes me even more fulfilled and happy.
BIG is a BIG pleasure for me!"
Célia Carvalho
BIG Gang Vocals
"A big pleasure, an honor and a challenge to be able of being a part of a project with so many and so excellent musicians and be able to enjoy, interpret and serve the big timeless hits with specific arrangements especially for vocals and brass. A true example that together we are stronger. All of this sprinkled with a constant good mood makes this project irresistible for the people who are a part of it and, surely, for the people who go to see it. "
Pedro Mimoso
BIG Gang Vocals
"I saw this project being born, I was one of the first singers to join it. I remember the first gig, with my nerves on edge, and the songs. The project was growing, evolving, and becoming more and more grandiose. For me the adrenaline of sharing the stage with wonderful musicians and fellow singers, both musically and personally, is extremely rewarding and I am happy while I am there."
"For me being a part of the BIG Gang is getting to work along side an established family for many years, and having the pleasure of being able to sing amazing songs with one of the greatest bands I've ever shared the stage with.”
Sara Campina
BIG Gang Vocals
"BIG Gang is a giant project, through which countless musicians/singers have passed, and so it is interesting and important for me to continue to be a part of this project after so many years (since the beginning, although with a small break). Musically it was, and is for me, a constant learning process. Both in the good and in the not so good moments. But that's the only way things can move forward, and we'll always be here to help with that.”
Carlos Pires
BIG Gang Guitarist
"I've been part of the BIG Gang since 2008, being for me more than a musical group, a group of friends, where we share experiences, ideas and learn from each other. Above all, there is a team spirit where making quality music is the most important thing, being above any other interest!”
"Playing with BIG Gang is always a fantastic experience because we can make music and share moments of great fellowship and friendship.”
João Bentes
BIG Gang Trumpets
"What is it for me to be part of BIG Gang? Very simple, it's being part of a group that ends up being a family. It's playing with friends who are extremely talented and professional at what they do. It's being able to do what I like and transmit an energy that is contagious to the public. Basically, it's being BIG Gang.”
Lúcio Vilela
BIG Gang Trombones
"Being part of BIG Gang is a pride and a challenge. It's amazing to be part of something very special, that everywhere it goes leaves it's mark, much due to the contribution and competence of all the talented musicians and technicians. Belonging to and coordinating this project is a challenge that makes me evolve musically and personally. Playing with BIG Gang is, in each concert, to feel good emotions... to be happy!”
Amândio Filipe
BIG Gang Drums
"BIG Gang is a meeting of friends who have the same passion for music and for the shared emotions that only music can provide. It’s fun. It’s joy. It’s the spirit of sharing and dedication for the pleasure of creating a show that stirs our emotions in each song we play and takes us to a universe of emotions in which the memory awakens and remembers moments from our childhood and adolescence up ‘til the present time. It’s that catchy energy on stage that reflects to our audience and in the end all partake of the same spirit of all the BIG Gang team. ”
João Português
BIG Gang Percussion
"An excellent group of musicians and friends with an amazing energy. They make anyshow into a memorable moment!”
Jorge Barroso
BIG Gang Trumpets
"Being a part of BIG Gang is above all a sharing with the colleagues and at the end of the day with the audience. Although we work very hard so that everything comes out perfect, we end up having a lot of fun and I’m sure the audience can feel that energy. Each year we can renew and innovate that which we have to offer to the people that come to see us, and that is on itself an inspiration.”
Tiago Cordeiro
BIG Gang Sax
"Belonging to a project like BIG Gang is to have the opportunity of being a part of a unique ensemble, with a unique show. It’s to have the pleasure and the opportunity to play with the best musicians performing in Portugal!”
Fernando Ferreira
BIG Gang Trumpets
