Bands and musicians in Edinburgh
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Edinburgh, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Edinburgh
Keyboard player seeks band (Edinburgh)
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A keyboard player in Edinburgh is looking for a gigging covers band. They have their own equipment, strong playing skills and can also provide backing vocals. They can cover most styles and add a bit of rhythm if needed.
Sign in to contactBass guitar player wanted for Prefab Sprout covers band in Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
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A group in Edinburgh is looking to start a Prefab Sprout covers band and needs a bass guitar player. They already have interest from people for guitar, vocals, keyboards and drums.
Sign in to contactExperienced guitarist with good vocals looking for covers/function band (Edinburgh)
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An experienced guitarist in Edinburgh is looking to join a gigging covers or function band. They play a wide range of styles, from R&B to punk, and can provide backing harmonies or lead vocals.
Sign in to contactBass player wanted for originals band (Edinburgh)
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An Edinburgh singer-songwriter is looking for a bass player to help build an originals band with a 1990s influence. They already have a drummer and have a number of songs ready to develop, with experience of singing, recording and playing live. The post suggests they are seeking someone in their late 30s or 40s.
Sign in to contactFlute and clarinet players wanted (Edinburgh)
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Bristo Band is an established wind and concert band in Edinburgh that plays a wide range of music. It is looking for flute or clarinet players, including people who used to play, to get in touch.
Sign in to contactfemale metal vocalist looking for band :) (Edinburgh)
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A female vocalist and guitarist in Edinburgh is looking to join a metal band in the city or nearby. She sings harsh and clean parts, and is open to different metal styles, with a preference for heavier music. She can share recordings on request.
Sign in to contactBand seeking new members! Many instruments welcome. (Edinburgh)
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A rock band in Edinburgh is looking for new members to join its current line-up of singer, guitar, bass and drums. The group is seeking people of a similar age, in their early to mid 30s, who play keys, guitar or saxophone, including anyone who can cover more than one instrument.
Sign in to contactDrummer wanted (Edinburgh)
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A band in Edinburgh is looking for a drummer to join its line-up of bass, horn, guitar and vocals. The group has been together for two years, rehearses weekly, and plays a mix of jazz, bossa nova, funk, blues and other styles, mainly covers with some originals too.
Sign in to contactReliable drummer wanted (Edinburgh)
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Phoenix Disaster in Edinburgh is looking for a reliable drummer to join them. The advert stresses commitment as the main requirement, with the musical details only partly given in the source.
Sign in to contactTraditional Irish and bluegrass (Edinburgh)
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A small group in central Edinburgh is looking for more musicians to join its weekly practice sessions. They play traditional Irish jigs and reels, along with bluegrass tunes, on instruments such as double bass, fiddle, mandolin and flute. People of all ages and instruments are welcome, although the source notes there is a minimum requirement that is not fully stated.
Sign in to contactLooking for musicians based in Scotland who love funk and soul. (Edinburgh)
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A person in Edinburgh is looking for musicians based in Scotland who enjoy funk and soul, with a view to working together over the long term. The aim is to gig and record, and the post mentions that this is for amateur songwriters and musicians.
Sign in to contactSoul and Funk Musicians Wanted (Edinburgh)
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A Soul and Funk project in Edinburgh is looking for musicians to join in playing original songs. It is currently seeking a drummer, bassist, pianist and lead vocalist. Interested people are asked to get in touch.
Sign in to contactExperienced Musicians Wanted – Knopfler / Bonamassa Blues Rock (Edinburgh)
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An experienced lead guitarist in Edinburgh is looking to bring together a serious blues-rock band. The music is inspired by players such as Mark Knopfler, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Peter Green, Eric Clapton and David Gilmour, and the listing is aimed at other experienced musicians.
Sign in to contactWildfire Women (Edinburgh)
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This Edinburgh women’s singing group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9pm. It learns songs by ear from around the world and focuses on themes such as freedom, women’s struggles, strength and solidarity. Attendance is flexible, and women are welcome to come whenever they can.
Sign in to contactThe Song Circle, Edinburgh (Edinburgh)
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The Song Circle in Edinburgh is a singing group where participants learn simple songs and harmonies by ear, with a short warm-up at the start of each session. Meetings last around an hour and a half, with a tea break in the middle, and the song selection changes each time. It is open to anyone who enjoys singing, and no previous music or singing experience is needed. Sessions take place on occasional Sunday afternoons.
Sign in to contactSongTribe (Edinburgh)
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SongTribe is a large choir for keen singers in Edinburgh. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm during Scottish school term dates, with the doors open from 6.30pm for tea, coffee and a chat. The group says it mainly enjoys learning repertoire and has infrequent performances, usually once or twice a year.
Sign in to contactSinging4fun with Parkinson’s (Edinburgh)
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This Edinburgh singing group meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm and sings a mix of rounds, harmonies, traditional songs, jazz, ballads and music from different countries. It is open to anyone who wants to sing, with no previous experience needed and no need to read music, as songs are taught by ear. There is a small charge for each session, and people can attend on a drop-in basis when they are able.
Sign in to contactProtest in Harmony (Edinburgh)
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Protest in Harmony is an Edinburgh singing group that learns songs about freedom, struggle and environmental justice from around the world. It meets one Saturday morning each month, from 10am to 1pm, and performs at demos, marches, vigils, solidarity events, memorials and arts events. No singing experience or ability to read music is needed, and anyone can turn up without booking.
Sign in to contactOpen Community Singing Group (Edinburgh)
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This Edinburgh singing group welcomes anyone and runs on a drop-in basis or weekly for regular members. It learns songs by ear from around the world, with sessions held on Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Sign in to contactEdinburgh Singing Mamas (Edinburgh)
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Edinburgh Singing Mamas offers a relaxed singing group with a focus on women’s wellbeing. Although babies and toddlers are often present, the sessions are centred on adults, and no singing experience or musical background is needed. Songs are taught by ear without sheet music, and the first session is free, with discounted options available if cost is a barrier. Sessions run at various times.
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