Gabby Young

Gabby Young and Other Animals have always been more than just another band. Launching her career on her own record label, Gift of the Gab Records after recovering from thyroid cancer, Gabby Young has never done things by the book. Not content with creating her own sound, she's even developed her own genre; 'Circus Swing', born from her love of theatrical stage costumes and all things jazz.
Gabby even invited her creative friends to sell their wares at her early gigs, turning them into mini festivals.This collective evolved into Gabberdashery, made up of jewellery makers, milliners, artists and craftspeople designing bespoke, handmade pieces inspired by Gabby's individual style. Part period drama, part Bjork, her stage outfits never fail to impress, combining vintage pieces, upcycled designs and work from ethical designers. She's pioneered the likes of Beautiful Soul who rework vintage kimonos, and Kumiko Tani who creates couture costumes made entirely from newspaper, giving her a look as distinctive as her sound.