Our story
Luminous Bigband is a professional 18-piece jazz big band from Ghent, Belgium, founded in January 2025 and co-directed by trumpet players and conductors Marie-Anne Standaert and Floris Windey.
Rooted in the swing tradition, the band plays classic big band swing and fresh contemporary arrangements — bringing the energy and joy of live swing to dancers, listeners, and every kind of audience.
From its first months, the band has built a regular home on stage in Ghent, bringing the energy, pacing, and warmth of a live swing orchestra to dancers and listeners.
Musical Directors
Trumpet & Musical Director
Marie-Anne Standaert
Trumpet & Musical Director
Floris Windey
Trumpet & Musical Director
Where you'll find us
You will often find Luminous Bigband at Bar Lume, Vrijdagmarkt 33, 9000 Gent, where concerts are organized by Hot Club Gent for dancers, swing fans, and everyone drawn to a full big band sound.