Our Team
Behind Girly Gig Army is a small but passionate team dedicated to helping women connect through live music, friendship and shared experiences.
What started as a simple idea has quickly grown into a thriving community, and none of it would be possible without the people working behind the scenes to support our members and events.
Lucy Havard
Founder
Lucy founded Girly Gig Army after realising how many women were missing out on gigs, festivals and social events simply because they didn’t have someone to go with.
What began as a small Facebook group has grown into a vibrant community of women. With members across Sussex, Kent and now London; who are building friendships, confidence and unforgettable memories through live music.
Lucy is responsible for the overall vision, partnerships, events and continued growth of Girly Gig Army.
KAREN BIRD
Co-Founder
Karen helps to ensure every member feels welcomed, supported and included within the Girly Gig Army community.
Working closely with Lucy, she assists member engagement, community support and helping new members find their feet as they begin their GGA journey.
Karen in passionate about creating a friendly and supportive environment where women can connect, make friends and enjoy live music together.
AREA AMBASSADORS
TASHA PIMMSoCLOCK SCALES
Hastings & Rother Ambassador
Tasha is a born-and-bred Hastings girl, now living in West St Leonards, with a huge passion for music and bringing people together.
She loves helping women make new connections, build friendships and create brilliant memories through shared experiences and live music.
Having already met some wonderful women through local Girly Gig Army meet-ups, Tasha is excited to help the Hastings & Bexhill community grow and is looking forward to many more nights of music, laughter and dancing together. 🩷
CAROLINE WRIGHT
Eastbourne Ambassador
Caroline has been part of Girly Gig Army almost from the very beginning and was one of the original ladies who first came along to Lucy’s house when the community was just getting started.
Bright, energetic and always up for a laugh, Caroline is a regular at events and has been an enthusiastic supporter of Girly Gig Army ever since. She is naturally welcoming, will happily look out for new members and has a brilliant way of making people feel part of things.
Caroline brings fun wherever she goes — usually accompanied by plenty of laughter, dancing and, if there happens to be a pole nearby, an almost irresistible urge to make use of it! She is one of those people who can lift the atmosphere of an event simply by being there. 🩷
JO BUNBURY
Brighton & Hove Ambassador
Jo believes a community of women can become a real tribe — a safe space built around shared identity, friendship and fun.
What she loves about Girly Gig Army is that everyone is equally empowered to suggest the gigs, events and experiences they’d love to enjoy, creating a genuinely community-led space where responsibility and ideas are shared.
For Jo, women are brilliant at building supportive, egalitarian communities — and at creating opportunities to have fun together.
“Life is all about finding opportunities to have fun!”
ANITA FRANKLYN
Eastbourne Ambassador & Moderator
Anita is a mum to two grown-up daughters, Nana to two grandchildren and, now semi-retired, is making the most of having more time for the things she loves.
A huge live music fan and self-confessed Stereophonics superfan, Anita also loves 80s music, socialising and dancing — and is rarely happier than when there’s good music and good company involved.
As an Eastbourne Ambassador and Moderator, Anita brings her warmth and enthusiasm to the Girly Gig Army community and loves helping women connect, make new friends and enjoy more great nights out together.
ANN UDDIN
Hastings & Rother Ambassador
Ann has spent many years working in events and music and loves the magic that happens when great music brings people together.
After many years living in London, she returned to the coast and discovered Girly Gig Army through Karen. She loved the idea straight away — a community where women can make new friendships, find their gig buddies and never have to miss out simply because they have nobody to go with.
As Hastings & Rother Ambassador alongside Tasha, Ann is passionate about growing a fun, warm and inclusive local community, bringing women together for live music, laughter, dancing and plenty of new adventures. 🩷
TRACY KAY
Featured Member
Tracy loves music, dancing and the theatre, and after moving to Eastbourne in the last couple of years, she spotted Girly Gig Army beginning to take shape and knew straight away that she wanted to be part of it.
For her, GGA is a brilliant way for like-minded women to come together, make connections and simply have fun — whether that’s at a gig, on the dance floor or enjoying a great night out together.
LOU GREEN
West Sussex Ambassador
Lou loves music, socialising and the simple pleasure of getting a group of women together for a great night out.
She believes live music is even better when it’s shared, and loves the idea of Girly Gig Army giving women an easy way to meet new people, find company for events and enjoy experiences they might otherwise have missed.
As West Sussex Ambassador, Lou is looking forward to bringing local women together for music, friendship, laughter and plenty of fun along the way.
Her message is simple: come on ladies — let’s get together and enjoy it! 🎶🩷
JANINE HOPKINS
Hertfordshire Ambassador
Janine is a mum to three grown-up sons and Nanny to three gorgeous grandchildren. Based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, she juggles her NHS role with running her own travel business and believes in making time for the things that light you up.
Her love of music spans everything from Bruno Mars, Adele, Lewis Capaldi and Olivia Dean to Luther Vandross and Oasis. She’s never happier than when surrounded by great music, great company and plenty of laughter. Away from gigs, you’ll find her at the theatre, enjoying a spa day or dreaming up her next adventure. ✈️
As our Hertfordshire Ambassador, Janine brings her warmth, energy and big heart to the Girly Gig Army® community. She loves bringing women together, helping them make new friends and creating memories on nights out they’ll talk about for years.
JO PARNELL
Merseyside & Wirral Ambassador
Jo is a music lover through and through! She loves how music transports you to a time, a place or an emotion, making you feel completely free and alive.
With a love of every genre and a tune always playing in her head, she’s drawn to live gigs and concerts. She’d love to be a “festival girl” too, although her friends don’t share that enthusiasm! As a single woman, Jo understands how difficult it can be to enjoy the music you love when you’ve no one to go with.
As our Merseyside & Wirral Ambassador, she’s excited to bring women together and build a welcoming community where they can enjoy music, social events and new friendships with like-minded people.
Give it a go — you won’t regret it! 🎶💖
HEATHER GREEN
Featured Member
When I left my husband nearly four years ago, one of the things I missed most was going to gigs and having a dance. I’m probably one of the oldest GGA members, but I also love fancy dress, a little tipple 🤪 and, most importantly, having a good laugh!
I’m always happy to meet up for a cuppa and a natter too, especially with anyone who might be feeling a bit nervous about going to their first gig. Sometimes it’s just nice to break the ice beforehand and know there’ll be a friendly face waiting for you.
I’m really looking forward to meeting lots of new faces soon.
Michelle gardiner
Kent Ambassador
Michelle has a real passion for music and loves an eclectic mix of pop, rock, indie, blues, Motown, soul, jazz-funk and a little jazz too. Her happy places are concerts, gigs and festivals, and away from music she also enjoys walking, travelling and animals.
She loves the way music brings people together and creates that shared buzz and connection you only really get from experiencing it with others.
For Michelle, Girly Gig Army is about new friendships, great conversations, shared memories, plenty of laughter and enjoying all of those brilliant moments along the way. ❤️
SARAH EGGLESTON
Featured Member
Sarah has lived in Eastbourne since 2018 and has always loved live music, although over the years she often found herself missing out simply because she didn’t have anyone to go with.
After one of her best friends sent her a link to Girly Gig Army, Sarah admits she was a little nervous at first — but it didn’t take long for her to become completely hooked on the growing community.
Since joining, Sarah says GGA has changed her life in so many positive ways. She has grown in confidence, made new friendships and even started hosting events herself.
Music is Sarah’s happy place, and she loves being able to share that passion with other women while helping them find the confidence, company and friendships to get out and enjoy more of what they love. 🩷
SUZI SAMWAYS
London & Essex Ambassador
Hi, Suzi here — 51 and definitely not ready for a quiet life! 😂
I’ve always loved music, gigs, festivals, raves, nights out, holidays and anything involving good people and a good time. Girly Gig Army® appealed to me because it brings women together to make new friends and create brilliant memories through live music and shared experiences.
I’m sociable, spontaneous and always up for an adventure. As your Essex Ambassador, I’m excited to help build a fun, friendly community — whether we’re heading to gigs, discovering new artists or making sure no one misses out because they haven’t got anyone to go with.
Life’s too short to sit at home, so let’s get out there and have some fun! 💃🏼🎶🥂✨
NIKKI SPRAGGON
Brighton Ambassador
Hi, I’m Nikki! I discovered Girly Gig Army® after seeing it on the news in August. I loved the idea of bringing women together to share their love of music and overcome the fear of going solo. I’ve missed out on opportunities because I didn’t have anyone to go with — now I don’t have to worry!
I’m a fifty-something mum to three teenagers and a gorgeous dog, living in Brighton & Hove — Hove, actually! I love meeting up with people, whether it’s for a coffee, a drink or a walk along the seafront.
As your Brighton & Hove Ambassador, I’m looking forward to getting to know new people, growing our local community and encouraging more women to get out and try new things.
I’m embracing my fifties and enjoying this new lease of life. How lucky are we to have new experiences and friendships still ahead of us? ❤️
CHARLOTTE HAIGH-JACOBS
Yorkshire Ambassador
Hi, I’m Charlotte — Yorkshire born and bred! 💖
Three years ago, a life-changing accident left me with a broken back. I went from a life filled with horses — I had five! — to being at home, learning to walk again after surgery and feeling incredibly alone.
I started TikTok to feel a little less lonely, followed by Instagram 18 months later. Along the way, I found amazing women over 50 who share my belief that life doesn’t stop at a certain age.
I’m a 90s clubber at heart: still going to gigs, still loving the music and now learning to DJ! 🎧
My life looks different from the one I planned, but I’m finding myself again and discovering a crew I never knew I needed. As your Yorkshire ambassador, I’m excited to help other women find their crew too.
I’m not trying to turn back the clock — just proving there’s still plenty of life left to dance to! 🪩✨
And yes, I’m a bit of a sweary fairy! 🤣
