Bands and musicians in Bristol
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Bristol, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Bristol
El Rincoro - Spanish Choir (Bristol)
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El RinCoro is a choir in Bristol that uses music to help people practise Spanish. It is open to everyone, with no need for singing experience, and is aimed at people who enjoy music and want to have fun while using the language.
Sign in to contactBristol A Cappella (Bristol)
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Bristol A Cappella is a mixed choir in Bristol that sings without instruments, with a repertoire including show tunes, rock, pop and barbershop. It rehearses every Tuesday and takes in new members on the second Tuesday of each month, though this can change. The chorus welcomes people of any age or background, and while previous singing or performance experience is useful, sight-reading is not needed.
Sign in to contactGuitarist looking to jam (Bristol)
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An intermediate guitarist in South Bristol is looking for other people to jam with, preferably another guitarist or a bassist. They are open to playing most styles and are seeking regular musical company rather than formal tuition.
Sign in to contactbass player (Bristol)
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A bass player in Bristol is looking to join a working band. They have experience across most styles, with a particular interest in funk, soul and disco, and say they have good equipment, transport and are reliable.
Sign in to contactMusic Producer, Mixer, Multi-Instrumentalist & Musician... (Bristol)
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This describes a Brighton-based music producer, mixer and multi-instrumentalist who is looking to collaborate with artists and songwriters. They work both locally and remotely and say they can help create and finish music without a large setup.
Sign in to contactBassist Wanted (Bristol)
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A start-up band in North Bristol is looking for a bass player to join them. They want to play soul and blues covers, including a mix of well-known and lesser-known songs. The group says it is open to any gender or age, and is after someone who can keep the sound straightforward and effective rather than too rocky.
Sign in to contactLead Singer/Vocalist Wanted (Bristol)
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An indie guitar band in Bristol is seeking a new lead singer or vocalist. It plays a mix of covers and original songs and rehearses in central Bristol roughly every fortnight.
Sign in to contactWanted players for Wednesday Evening Band and Monday Afternoon Band - Redland (Bristol)
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This Bristol band is looking for saxophone players, and also bass guitar players for the Monday afternoon group or trombone players. It meets in Redland, with one band rehearsing weekly on Wednesday evenings and another gathering fortnightly on Monday afternoons. The group plays jazz material from Hal Leonard's Easy Jazz series.
Sign in to contactBASS PLAYER WANTED – BRISTOL (ALL GENDERS & AGES WELCOME) (Bristol)
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A Bristol-based music project is looking for a bass player to join an established alternative, electronic and psychedelic act. They play live regularly, have appeared at a range of venues and festivals, and welcome bass players of all genders and ages.
Sign in to contactWild Voices Drop-In Choir Bristol (Bristol)
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Wild Voices Drop-In Choir Bristol is a group that meets for singing, breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups and playful improvisation. It works on close harmony songs, rounds and material from different genres, with gentle movement and sound-based activities included in the session. The listing says everyone is welcome and describes it as a friendly community choir in Bristol.
Sign in to contactThe Raff Pack (Bristol)
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The Raff Pack is a Bristol male voice choir that sings mainly rock and pop, with some sea shanties, barbershop and folk songs as part of the repertoire. It meets on alternate Sundays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The listing does not mention any cost or specific experience level.
Sign in to contactThe Orchard Community Choir (Bristol)
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This Bristol community choir meets in Redfield on Tuesday evenings from 7.15pm to 8.45pm. It sings a mix of seasonal and harmony pieces in two, three and four parts, with songs taught by ear so that people who do not read music can still take part. The choir welcomes everyone and performs a couple of times each year.
Sign in to contactThe Island Folk Choir (Bristol)
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This Bristol choir sings folk songs from Britain and further afield, including songs with strong stories and traditional drinking songs. It does not audition members and is open to everyone, with rehearsals on Tuesday evenings. The group performs roughly once every seven-week block, usually at community events and ceilidhs, and also holds an annual choir camp in early September.
Sign in to contactThe Bristol Thrum (Bristol)
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The Bristol Thrum is a weekly community choir in Bristol singing rhythmic songs and harmony pieces in three to four parts. It meets on Thursday evenings during term time from 7.15pm to 8.45pm.
Sign in to contactSt Werburghs Singing Mamas (Bristol)
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St Werburghs Singing Mamas is a singing group in Bristol for women of all ages, whether or not they have children. It offers a friendly, supportive space to sing together, with babies and young children also welcome. Sessions take place on Fridays from 10:30am to 12pm.
Sign in to contactSongbirds Choir (Bristol)
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Songbirds Choir is a community choir in East Bristol that sings folk and traditional songs in two, three and four-part harmony. It meets on Thursday evenings in term time from 7 to 9 pm, with songs learnt by ear in an accessible venue. The group is open to everyone, with no pressure to perform, and payment is on a sliding scale.
Sign in to contactPill Community Choir (Bristol)
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Pill Community Choir meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.45 to 9.15 at Pill Community Centre in Bristol. The choir learns songs in harmony by ear, so members do not need to read music and there are no auditions. It also performs locally and raises money for charity.
Sign in to contactPeople of Note (Bristol)
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People of Note is a Bristol community choir that sings songs from around the world. It welcomes every voice, with no auditions, and the songs are taught by ear. Sessions begin with a warm-up and may finish with harmonies by candlelight, and the choir sometimes gives performances. New members can try a free taster at any point in the term.
Sign in to contactHanham Singing Mamas (Bristol)
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Hanham Singing Mamas is a singing group in Bristol for women of all ages, whether or not they have children. It offers a friendly, supportive space to sing together, and babies and young children are welcome to come along. Sessions run on Wednesdays from 1pm to 2.30pm during term time.
Sign in to contactHandfuls of Harmony (Bristol)
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Handfuls of Harmony is an adult community choir in BS3, Bristol, singing four-part harmony a cappella in a relaxed and supportive setting. It meets on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8.15pm, and welcomes new members with no auditions, no previous experience and no need to read music. The choir performs spring and autumn concerts at St Paul’s Church, Southville.
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