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Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 3:34 pm
by MrSoapsud
In the Strictly Come Dancing results show on Sunday was a performance by a band called James. One of the band members was wearing what looked like a quite long (maxi?) black skirt. Not sure why he had a brass instrument with him as I didn't see him use it!
There's a clip of the band performance on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blN8Sk5I4rU
For those in the UK with a TV licence (!) the whole show is at
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... 12-results
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 9:18 pm
by oldnick2
the chap is Andy Diagram, trumpet player in a few bands, he's played widely, including Glastonbury.
His facebook page has a few photos of him, sometimes wearing maxi skirts, no specific mention, just gets on with it as if it's natural - which of course it is - unless you want to make an issue of it!
we just need to follow his example
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 9:27 pm
by Mouse
I think he is
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Diagram, He its a trumpeter, percussionist and backing singer in the band. Not that I know anything about "James", but did a bit of idle research....His Instagram...bright yellow skirt
https://www.instagram.com/p/DBWhkXsN5dk ... mg_index=1
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 12:12 pm
by FranTastic444
As referenced on page 1 of my skirters of the music industry thread 
James are a great band - one of my favorites. Tim Booth is an enigmatic frontman who writes some great songs / lyrics.
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 12:21 pm
by FranTastic444
If I hadn’t seen such riches, I could live with being poor
Sit Down was their breakthrough tune from ‘89 (flopped) - re-released in’91 (smash hit).
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Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 1:56 pm
by steamman
oldnick2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 16, 2025 9:18 pm
the chap is Andy Diagram, trumpet player in a few bands, he's played widely, including Glastonbury.
His facebook page has a few photos of him, sometimes wearing maxi skirts, no specific mention, just gets on with it as if it's natural - which of course it is - unless you want to make an issue of it!
we just need to follow his example
That’s exactly it. It needs to become normal and boring. Because it’s just clothes.
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2025 3:55 pm
by MrSoapsud
Thanks all for the education!
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2025 10:21 am
by DrFishnets
I was watching Glastonbury and two guys from Gary Numan’s band were wearing long skirts on stage. They looked very cool and I liked the look.
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2025 1:29 am
by robehickman
The way he has styled it looks natural, silhouette is the same as the hakama. Long skirts with a slight A-line work on most men.
What would be more interesting was if the male dancers were wearing skirts - as the women in the clip demonstrate, full skirts make great visual flare.
Re: Skirted man in a band on Strictly
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2025 12:21 pm
by Modoc
Every little bit of public exposure helps. Maybe just a little, but still good to see.
If I hadn’t seen such riches, I could live with being poor