Bands and musicians in Devon

Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Devon, as well as people looking to join one.

All listings in Devon

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Guitarist available (Honiton)

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An experienced guitarist is looking for other musicians in East Devon, including Honiton and Cullompton, to join or start a band. They have played in bands and duos for many years and can play acoustic or electric guitar.

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Jazz/Latin drummer wanted (Honiton)

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A musician in mid Devon is looking for a drummer to help get an organ-led project out gigging. They want someone who is comfortable playing jazz and Latin styles.

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GUITARIST WANTED (Budleigh Salterton)

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A small group in Budleigh Salterton is putting together a song-based country and Americana band. They are looking for another guitarist who can also add backing vocals and help provide the rhythm section of the music.

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PEDAL STEEL GUITARIST/GUITARIST (Budleigh Salterton)

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A pedal steel guitarist in Budleigh Salterton is looking for occasional gigs or session work. They also play slide and regular guitar, and are interested in country, alt-country, rock, blues or original music.

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Wild Goose Choir (Buckfastleigh)

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Wild Goose Choir is a mixed-voice community choir that sings folk music ranging from traditional pieces to newer material. It welcomes complete beginners with no audition, and asks for a good ear for singing in tune plus a readiness to learn new vocal techniques. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in term time from 7pm to 9pm, with performances planned at least twice a year.

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Viva (Buckfastleigh)

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Viva is a small choir in Buckfastleigh with around 15 to 20 singers. It meets fortnightly on Thursdays from 1pm to 2.30pm and sings music for women’s or upper voices in three and four parts, including songs from Bulgaria, Africa and Georgia, plus pop and folk pieces. The group also performs locally from time to time. Attendance costs £10 per session or £8 a week for a term.

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Thula Mama (Buckfastleigh)

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Thula Mama is a mother and baby singing group that teaches lullabies and simple harmonies, with the aim of building mothers’ confidence and offering a social space. It is open to any mum with a pre-crawling baby, and session times vary.

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The Voice Community Choir (Barnstaple)

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The Voice Community Choir is a Barnstaple-based a cappella choir that welcomes anyone who wants to sing. It does not require members to read music or have previous experience, and it performs at venues around North Devon during the year. The choir meets on Wednesday evenings in term time, with sign-in from 7.15pm and rehearsals finishing at 9pm.

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Spectrum Choir (Exeter)

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Spectrum Choir in Exeter is a community choir for LGBTQ+ people, along with their friends and family, who enjoy singing. It meets on Tuesday evenings during term time from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, with occasional drop-in sessions each term. There is no audition and members do not need to read music. The cost is £8 to £10 on a self-set sliding scale, with further concession available on request.

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Soulful Singing Circle (Teignmouth)

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Soulful Singing Circle offers harmony singing in a circle in Teignmouth. It meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7.15pm to 9pm at the organiser’s home. Places are limited to 20, so weekly booking is needed.

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Singing for Fun Exmouth (Exmouth)

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This Exmouth harmony singing group focuses on learning songs by ear and developing voices through shared singing. Members do not need to read music, and there is no need to attend every session as drop-ins are welcome. Fees can be paid per session or for a half-term block, with a lower rate available for people on a low income.

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Sandford Sings (Crediton)

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Sandford Sings is a community choir based in Sandford near Crediton. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.15pm and sings unaccompanied songs ranging from folk and gospel to pop and world music. The first session is free to try.

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Riversong (Newton Abbot)

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Riversong is a small choir in Newton Abbot with up to 15 singers. It sings music from around the world and closer to home, with harmonies and some more challenging parts available for those who want them. The group meets on Tuesdays from 7.15pm to 9pm and performs occasionally.

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River Teign Singing Circle ☀️ (Moretonhampstead)

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River Teign Singing Circle is a relaxed choir in Moretonhampstead that sings short songs in simple harmonies from around the world, including folk, gospel, tribal and spiritual pieces. Songs are taught by ear rather than from notation, with some mindfulness, breathing and gentle movement included. It welcomes people of any experience level and says no singing ability is needed.

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Quay Note Singers (Exeter)

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This Exeter choir welcomes people who want to sing in harmony, with no previous experience needed and no requirement to read music. Songs are learned by ear, and the group meets on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm. It sings a mix of styles, sometimes performs in public, and fees include a reduced rate plus options to pay per session or by half-term block.

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Over the Moon Choir (Drop-in, Community) (Ashburton)

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Over the Moon Choir is a friendly monthly drop-in community choir in Ashburton. It meets on one Sunday each month from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at The Town Hall, and there is no audition or term commitment. The group sings unaccompanied harmony songs from around the world, taught by ear, and it is not a performance choir.

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On The Hill Community Choir (Moretonhampstead)

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This community choir meets in the cob barn in Moretonhampstead on Tuesdays from 4.45 to 5.45pm. It offers simple singing from a choir repertoire and original songs, and anyone can join on a drop-in basis. Payment is by donation.

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JamJar Choir Totnes (Paignton)

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JamJar Choir Totnes is a community choir that meets at The Angel on South Street in Totnes on Monday evenings every two weeks, from 6.30 to 8pm. It is a drop-in group with no auditions, and members sing harmony songs from around the world, including pop, gospel, world music and modern choir pieces, all learnt by ear. The sessions also include vocal and choral technique plus collaborative vocal improvisation.

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Heartsong in Great Torrington (NEW) (Exeter)

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This choir sings songs centred on love, peace, freedom and joy by candlelight, drawing on gospel, Harmonic Temple, Taize and contemporary material. Harmonies are taught by ear, with no experience needed, and everyone is welcome. It meets on the first Sunday of each month, except August and September, from 2pm to 4pm. A sliding-scale fee applies, with concessions for people on benefits.

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Heartsong in Exeter (Exeter)

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Heartsong in Exeter is a singing group that explores songs about love, peace, freedom and joy, using styles such as gospel, Taize and contemporary music. Harmonies are taught by ear, so no experience is needed, and everyone is welcome. It meets in Exeter on the last Sunday of each month except August and December, from 7pm to 9.15pm, and costs £10, or £7 for people on benefits.