A member of one of the UK's biggest boybands will discuss his life and career with an audience at Central Methodist Church later this month. 

On February 24. 2024 JB Gill from boyband JLS will talk about his life, his career, and the importance of his faith to members of the public at the church on Coinagehall Street, Helston. 

JB first rose to fame after the band appeared on the popular singing talent show, The X Factor. Following this, the band dominated the charts for five years, boasting five number-one singles, over 100 million records sold as well as winning a multitude of awards including a Brits Award and a MOBO Award.   

Falmouth Packet: JB is part of one of the UK's biggest boybands, JLS JB is part of one of the UK's biggest boybands, JLS (Image: Eden Sessions)

When JLS reformed in 2020, the band welcomed a sell-out UK tour, as well as releasing a new single and album.  

Six years ago, JB set up a farm in the Kent countryside where he lives with his wife Chloe, four-year-old son Ace, and nine-month-old daughter Chiara. The couple are also owners of a successful smallholding business which has seen their produce awarded.  

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Now an established member of the farming community, JB has used his success within the entertainment industry to highlight his passion for educating children about the origins of their food. He is the lead presenter on CBeebies’ BAFTA-nominated television series ‘Down on the Farm’ a programme which teaches children about life on the farm and the outdoors.  

In 2016, JB became the first ambassador for the Mayor’s Fund for London, an independent, social mobility charity, linked to the mayoral office, seeking to empower young Londoners from all walks of life in their journey onto London’s career ladder.

Falmouth Packet: As well as being apart of JLS, JB also appears on CBeebies’ BAFTA-nominated television series ‘Down on the Farm’ As well as being apart of JLS, JB also appears on CBeebies’ BAFTA-nominated television series ‘Down on the Farm’ (Image: PA)

JB has since gone on to serve as an ambassador for The British Red Cross, to raise awareness of the effects of climate change in some of the poorest regions in Zimbabwe, an ambassador for Mercy Ships – a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships delivering vital, free healthcare to those in need around the world.

Tickets for the event will be free. However, donations are welcome to cover the costs of JB coming to Helston. 

To reserve a free ticket, contact Central Methodist Church, Helston on 01326 561140.