Bands and musicians in Dorset
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Dorset, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Dorset
Dorset Amateur Music Makers (Poole)
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Dorset Amateur Music Makers in Poole was set up to help musicians meet up and form bands, and it has previously run open rehearsals. At present, there are no bands or rehearsals running under the group’s name. It says any band or music group that welcomes new players can ask to be featured, and that its Meetup activity is for adults over 18.
Sign in to contactbass player ..would like to join band .... (Bournemouth)
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A bass player in Bournemouth is looking to join a band. They are open to playing any style of music, including 1960s, 1970s and 1980s material.
Sign in to contactdrummer would like to join...... (Bournemouth)
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A drummer in his 60s based in Bournemouth is looking to join a band and get back to playing music. He is open to different styles of music and just wants the chance to play with others.
Sign in to contactBlues/rock bassist wanted (Bournemouth)
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A Dorset-based blues and rock band in Bournemouth is looking for a capable bassist. They already have gigs booked for this year and need someone who can learn their style quickly. The band plays a harder blues sound influenced by Cream, Hendrix, Bonamassa and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Sign in to contactLocal Vocals Wareham (Wareham)
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Local Vocals Wareham is a choir group that meets on Friday mornings during term time in Wareham. Sessions run from 10.00 to 12.00.
Sign in to contactLocal Vocals Sherborne (Sherborne)
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Local Vocals Sherborne is a choir group in Sherborne that holds sessions on Thursday mornings during term time, from 10.15 to 12.00. It is for people interested in singing together as part of a local group.
Sign in to contactLocal Vocals Dorchester (Dorchester)
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Local Vocals Dorchester is a choir group based in Dorchester. It meets on Tuesday mornings during school term weeks, from 10.15 to 12.00.
Sign in to contactLocal Vocals Bridport (Bridport)
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Local Vocals Bridport is a choir group based in Bridport. It meets on Monday mornings during term time, from 10.15 to 12.00, for regular singing sessions.
Sign in to contactIsland Voices (Weymouth)
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Island Voices is a choir in Weymouth that sings original songs about Portland and the sea, alongside other harmony pieces. It meets on Tuesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and also performs at community events and supports local causes. The choir has around 15 to 20 members and encourages members to build their song-writing and choir-leading skills.
Sign in to contactHarmonies of the Heart Community Singing – Dorset – Adhoc (Blandford Forum)
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This community singing group in Blandford Forum sings rounds and harmonies from a range of traditions and languages, including African, Celtic, rainforest and gospel styles. Sessions usually take place on Saturdays or Sundays. No singing experience is needed, and the songs are taught by ear.
Sign in to contactHarmonics Choir (Weymouth)
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Harmonics Choir in Weymouth sings harmony songs celebrating the seasons, nature and everyday pleasures, with a mix of short tunes and larger pieces. The choir teaches songs by ear in small steps, with members listening and repeating back. It meets on Thursday afternoons in term time from 2pm to 4pm, and says no singing experience is needed, only enthusiasm.
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Care Free Choir is a choir in Poole for carers who want to enjoy singing together. It meets on Mondays from 10.15am to 12.15pm, and no experience or audition is needed.
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Breathless Singers is a choir for people with chronic or mild breathing problems, and for their friends. It meets in Poole on Thursdays from 1.45pm to 3.45pm, sings songs from across the decades, and costs £5 a week; a flow test is also carried out each week.
Sign in to contactBittersweet Harmony Community Choir (Poole)
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This Poole choir welcomes anyone who enjoys singing, with no audition and no previous experience required. It accepts people of all musical backgrounds and runs on Thursdays in two sessions, from 4pm to 6pm and from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Sign in to contactThe Rope And Anchor session (Poole)
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A traditional music session at The Rope And Anchor, Poole. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at Brewhouse And Kitchen, Bournemouth. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at The Old School, Sturminster Marshall. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at The Convivial Rabbit, Dorchester. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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A traditional music session at The Cove House Inn, Portland. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactThe Woodman Inn session (Bridport)
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A traditional music session at The Woodman Inn, Bridport. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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