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 based blues/rock band need Bassist (Bournemouth)
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A Dorset-based blues rock band in Bournemouth is looking for a bass player who is used to pub gigs. They already have bookings this year and next, so the player needs to reach gig standard quickly.
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 original songs further. They have a collection of tracks and want to take the music to the next stage.
Sign in to contactKeys player looking for band (Bournemouth)
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A keyboard player in Bournemouth with four years of experience is looking to join a band. They have also written some songs and are seeking other musicians to get in touch.
Sign in to contactLooking for a singer and a guitarist (Bournemouth)
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An experienced drummer and bassist in Bournemouth are looking to make original music. They are hoping to join an existing band or connect with guitarists, keyboard players and vocalists to form one.
Sign in to contactRockabilly/Psychobilly style band members wanted (Weymouth)
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A mature female singer in Weymouth is looking to bring together musicians for a revival of her former band, Ruby & The Roughcuts. She wants others interested in a lively 1950s-inspired rockabilly and psychobilly sound to get in touch.
Sign in to contactIndie Drummer Available (Bournemouth)
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A drummer in Bournemouth is looking to join a band for gigging and recording. They have around 12 years of experience playing in a band, including live shows and studio work.
Sign in to contactGarage Punk/Grunge (Bournemouth)
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An experienced drummer and bassist in Bournemouth are looking for one or two guitarists and a vocalist to form an originals band playing grunge and punk-influenced music. They say players need their own equipment and transport.
Sign in to contactMagnetar - Bass player needed - Heavy Rock (Weymouth)
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Magnetar are seeking a bass player in the Weymouth area. They play rock and metal material, including lesser-known songs and deeper album tracks, with influences that include bands such as Sabbath. The listing does not give any details about rehearsal times or costs.
Sign in to contactDrummer wanted for new Punk Project (Bournemouth)
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A punk project in Bournemouth is looking for a drummer to join experienced, mature musicians already on vocals, bass and guitar. The group is putting together a set of punk covers and is seeking someone to complete the line-up.
Sign in to contactLooking for a drummer, lead guitarist and rhythm guitarist (Christchurch)
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A new Christchurch band is looking for a drummer, a lead guitarist and a rhythm guitarist. They play soft rock, rock, classic rock and metal, and already have some songs written. They would like fresh ideas too, and say gigs can be arranged once the group is ready.
Sign in to contactDrummer available (Bournemouth)
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A drummer in Bournemouth is looking to join bands and has their own equipment and transport. They have regular gigging experience in covers and function bands.
Sign in to contactNeed a drummer and guitarist/lead guitarist (Bournemouth)
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A new Bournemouth band is looking for a drummer and a guitarist or lead guitarist. They are working on soft rock, rock, classic rock and metal material, already have some songs written, and can start arranging gigs once they are ready.
Sign in to contactRock drummer and bass player required. (Bournemouth)
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A long-established melodic rock band in Bournemouth, now playing covers, is looking for a new drummer and bass player. It has been reworking recent female pop songs in a harder rock style and wants to rebuild its rhythm section.
Sign in to contactGuitarist looking to jam (Weymouth)
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A guitarist in Weymouth is looking to meet new people and make friends through music after recently moving to the area. They mainly play Oasis songs and are hoping to find others to jam with.
Sign in to contactBlues band need keys! (Poole)
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A blues band in Poole is looking for a keyboard player to complete its line-up. They already have guitar and vocals, bass, and drums, and would also welcome vocals from the new player, though keyboards are the main need.
Sign in to contactIndi/prog rock/rock band looking for drummer and guitarist (Bournemouth)
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A Bournemouth and Poole area indie/prog rock band is looking for a drummer and guitarist. They prefer players with stage or band experience, but this is not essential as long as they can play.
Sign in to contactJam Band Seeking Bass or Guitar (Poole)
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A small jam band in Poole is looking for a guitarist or bassist to broaden its sound. The group currently has three men in their seventies, with two guitars and drums. They are seeking someone to join their regular playing.
Sign in to contactPop Punk Cover Band (Bournemouth)
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A Bournemouth-based pop punk cover band is being started by a vocalist, bassist and drummer. They are looking for a lead guitarist to join and plan to play songs by bands such as Blink-182, All Time Low, Fall Out Boy and State Champs. No other details about rehearsal times or costs are given.
Sign in to contactSinger wanted (Bournemouth)
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A Bournemouth band is looking for a vocalist to join a working group that already plays live shows. The current singer is due to finish after the New Year’s Eve performance in Bournemouth, so they are seeking a replacement for 2027.
Sign in to contactBlues band need singer/guitarist (Poole)
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A blues band in Poole is looking for a lead singer and/or guitarist to complete its line-up. The group currently has guitar and vocals, bass and vocals, and drums.
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