Brooklands Radio, September 2023
We had an enjoyable afternoon with Brea at Brooklands Radio, talking about our music and our inspirations for her evening show.
Mortlake Coronation Party, May 2023
We really enjoyed singing at the Coronation Party in Mortlake – thanks for having us!
The Bulls Head, March 2023
Sell-out gig at the Bull's head! With special guests "Afternoon Delight" (Linley Weir and Gary Bartlett), we had a brilliant audience, happy to sing along, clap in the right places, and give positive feedback on the first outing of our new song: Toxic!
Richmond Riverside, December 2022
We were special guests on Richmond Riverside in the sparkling performance area, on a very cold and frosty morning in December!
The Pheasantry, Halloween 2022
Our Hallowe'en special at the wonderful Pheasantry in Kings Road in October went down a storm, including our dancing skeleton, audience participation and lots of spooky frolics!
Bulls Head, May 2022
We were back at the Bull's head in May 2022 with a 40s feel to the first set and a delicious mix of mayhem in the second.
'The Decibelles did Christmas!' December 2021
Our Christmas gig at the Bull's Head in Barnes was a fun-packed romp through Christmas favourites, with lots of jingle bells!
The return of the Decibelles! November 2021
We were delighted to get back to performing after such a long time, at the iconic Half Moon in Putney.
The Decibelles do Christmas, December 2019
Another fantastic evening at the Bull's Head, Barnes, with a full audience and lots of laughter!
Salad Days, June 2019
We opened the first night of the musical Salad Days for the St. Michael’s Players in Chiswick – a lovely evening, great audience and fab show!
Wartime Wallop, May 2019
We were delighted to return for our fourth year at the May bank holiday 'Wartime Wallop' – a celebration of the 40s at the museum of army flying. Roll on next year!
The Bull's Head, March 2019
Our first gig at the friendly, intimate - and famous - Bull's Head in Barnes was sold out and a roaring success, with our new rock arrangements going down a storm! We have been invited back in December!
September 2018
Private party in September for a wedding anniversary: We were delighted to perform at this lovely, friendly event but this is what happens when you ask a party guest to take a picture!
Summer Party, 2018
Dancing, food, a tropical setting and nearly tropical weather (English style, with light drizzle) plus stage invasion - who could ask for more at our Summer Party?
The Ramjam Club, February 2018
Thanks to all who came to our sold-out, standing-room-only RamJam gig in February!
Despite our altered choreography to accommodate Janet's broken ankle, we had enormous fun and enjoyed being back in the venue where we had our first proper gig!
The Decibelles Christmas Workshop, December 2017
We had a fantastic crowd of people at the Decibelles Christmas workshop on December 3rd! The informal performance at the Canham, Sheen in the evening was great fun and we were so impressed with the standard of the singing!
One participant said: "I loved every minute - when's the next one!"
Well, we're planning one for June so watch this space...
Decibelles Do Halloween, November 2017
We loved performing at the OSO again for our spooky Hallowe'en show, with new songs, dresses and our fabulous guest dancers. Thanks to all who came!
Decibelles Do Hollywood, July 2017
We performed once again at the Pheasantry on the King's Road. A full house joined us to investigate the glamour and songs of the surreal world of the movies.
Decibelles Do Love, April 2017
We took our "What is Love?" show on the road, all the way from Richmond to the famous Half Moon in Putney.
What is this thing called Love? February 2017
We were invited to headline a show in the theatre at Richmond Adult College on Valentine's Day. With a healthy dose of humour, we explored the paradoxes of love through song.
The Christmasish Party, November 2016
A packed house for our upbeat, energetic show which included some Christmas numbers, some new songs, and lots of old favourites. Thank you to our audience who joined in willingly with many of the songs!
The Pheasantry, July 2016
We played to a good house at the wonderful Pheasantry in King's Road - our third visit there. Our new 80s costumes were premiered, and a wild 80s set with audience participation ensued!
UkeFestWest, June 2016
We were so delighted to be invited to be involved in this ukelele festival, and had a lovely day with all the community groups and professional performers and teachers.
We led a little workshop, and headlined the evening performance. An energetic, fun-filled day: and we've been invited back next year so watch this space, ukers!
Spring 2016
The Decibelles were really busy this spring! Another sell-out show at the OSO in Barnes, lots of private parties, appearances at a vintage car rally and a 40s day at an airfield ('Wartime Wallop'!) - and LOTS of rehearsals for all our forthcoming events! The Wartime Wallop was rather chilly and windy, hence the slightly un-40s anorak and cardy... but we had a great time.
The Pump House, December 2015
Our fabulous Christmas gig was in the lovely Pumphouse in Watford - jingle bells galore!
BBC Radio Kent, December 2015
Our second visit to BBC Radio Kent - we were invited back to provide some Christmassy entertainment and to try out some festive munchies!
The Pheasantry, Kings Road, November 2015
Another full house at the Pheasantry (Pizza Express, King's Road, Chelsea): we played two big sets including our first full-length 60s set with our fabulous new dresses. Lovely to see so many friendly faces there, and to get feedback like this: "You guys kick ass! Really enjoyed the show!"
Close Harmony Workshop, November 2015
We held our first workshop in November - 22 students, learning 4 songs, with an evening performance in the Prince Blucher, Twickenham. They all seemed to enjoy it - see these comments!
- "All three of you made me feel welcome, inspired with a lot of fun injected."
- "All three Decibelles are clearly at the top of the game in terms of music education, and it showed in the highest professional standards in the workshop."
- "Cannot wait for the next one!! A big THANK YOU."
The Plough Inn, September 2015
We gave a sneak preview of our exciting new 60's set and costumes at the Plough Inn in Ealing
The Decibelles Summer Party, June 2015
We had a summer party at the Basement Door in Richmond.
The Horsebridge Centre, February 2015
We performed at our first venue outside the M25: in Kent, where all three of us have links (Janet grew up in Medway, Wendy studied in Canterbury and Deidre worked for a local radio station). We were delighted to get a good audience despite being so far from home - A huge thanks to those that came. We have been invited back there in September 2015 so we hope to see you there - Check out this video:
The OSO, January 2015
Our 3rd gig at the OSO was also sold out - we had to borrow extra chairs from the restaurant next door to squeeze more people in!
The 40's set was popular again, and we also sang quite a few new numbers, including several mash-ups (e.g. Pink Fever: the Pink Panther theme underneath Fever!
The Ramjam Club, October 2014
This was a new venue for us - and it was packed to the rafters! We tried out our 40s look and a short 40s set for the first time - the audience seemed to like it.
The OSO, Barnes, June 2014
The OSO Arts Centre, Station Road, Barnes
Our second gig here in the centre of Barnes was another full-house: and another evening of smiles and fun. Thank you to all who came!
We added in our new repertoire: Lollipop, Night and Day, It Must Be Love and Love Cats. Of course we performed our old favourites too - Bali Hai, Perhaps, Iko... We finished with two songs with the band: Moanin', featuring Wendy moanin' on and on, and Big Spender for a Big Finish.
H&H Twickenham, May 2014
Harris and Hoole, Kings Road, Twickenham
We did a short set on the Friday morning to try out some new songs. We normally start at about 11:30am and of course these sessions don't need tickets. Just turn up and buy your refreshment.
The Pheasantry, April 2014
On the 25th April we headlined at the Pheasantry on the King Road, Chelsea, introduced by Linley Weir and supported by Olivia Flenley and Zoe White. It was a full house!
