Bands in Dorset
Below you'll find every band we know of in Dorset, as well as musicians looking for 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 contactLikeminded Acoustic Musicians (Swanage)
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A guitarist and singer-songwriter has recently moved back to the North Surrey area and is looking to play with other musicians. No details are given about meeting times, location or cost.
Sign in to contactLooking for a guitarist! (Bournemouth)
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A 30-year-old in Bournemouth is looking for a guitarist to help form a band and develop their own songs further. They have written a large number of tracks and want someone to join the project.
Sign in to contactLooking for a guitarist! (Bournemouth)
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A 30-year-old in Bournemouth is looking for a guitarist to help start a band and develop their songs further. They have a large collection of tracks and want someone to collaborate on turning them into a new project.
Sign in to contactMagnetar - Bass player needed - Heavy Rock (Weymouth)
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Magnetar are seeking a bass player in Weymouth for a heavy rock project. They play lesser-known classics and deeper cuts across different rock and metal styles, including music in the vein of Sabbath. The listing gives no details on rehearsal times or any cost.
Sign in to contactHeavy Rock Singer Wanted - Lesser Known Covers (Weymouth)
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A Weymouth heavy rock band is looking for a singer to join them. They play deeper cuts and less familiar songs from late 1970s and early 1980s hard rock acts.
Sign in to contactFemale Singer looking for guitarist (Poole)
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A 28-year-old female singer in Poole is looking for a guitarist to make open mic performances a more regular activity and possibly move on to booking gigs. She says she enjoys singing and wants to find someone to play with.
Sign in to contactSLOWAVE - Seeking Guitarist & Bass Guitarist (Bournemouth)
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SLOWAVE, a band based near Bournemouth, is looking for a guitarist and a bass guitarist to join them. They are ideally seeking men aged 30 to 40. The listing does not give any details about rehearsal times or costs.
Sign in to contactSinger looking for metal band (Bournemouth)
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A singer in Bournemouth is looking to join a metal band. They can sing well and are still developing their screamed vocals, and would like interested players to get in touch.
Sign in to contactLooking to start a Band(join one starting out ) or jam (Bournemouth)
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A bass player with five years of self-taught experience is looking for other musicians to start or join a band and to jam with. They are keen to make music and play live. The listing is based in Bournemouth.
Sign in to contactLooking for Likeminded, exciting musicians (Bournemouth)
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This is a Bournemouth-based musician looking to put together an ambitious music project with like-minded players. They are hoping to hear from versatile musicians who are interested in playing a wide range of music styles.
Sign in to contactMetal vocalist required (Bournemouth)
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A Bournemouth metalcore band is looking for a vocalist. They play a heavy style influenced by early 2000s metal acts.
Sign in to contactMetalcore/deathcore guitarist required (Bournemouth)
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A Bournemouth metalcore and deathcore band is looking for a second guitarist to complete its line-up. The group wants someone who can play in a melodic metal style.
Sign in to contactRe: Singer for Established Blues Rock Band (Bournemouth)
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An established blues rock band in Bournemouth and the surrounding area is looking for a dedicated and committed singer. The group already has gigs booked and is seeking someone to join them.
Sign in to contactBass player wanted for Cumbia/Desert rock band (Bournemouth)
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A newly formed band based in Bournemouth is looking for a bass player, ideally someone local to the BCP area. The group says it is made up of experienced musicians and currently includes drums and electric guitar. It is seeking someone to join the lineup for a Cumbia and desert rock style project.
Sign in to contactDRUMMER WANTED! (Dorchester)
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An established covers band in Dorchester is looking for a talented, reliable drummer to join them. The advert suggests they want someone who can help keep the energy going through the night.
Sign in to contactCajon player needed for sea shanties! (Poole)
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Poole Me Hearties, a sea shanty group based in Poole, is looking for a cajon player to join them. They perform at festivals, local gigs and occasional other events. The listing does not give any cost or say what level of experience is needed.
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