Bands and musicians in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

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Sweaty Racket Players Badminton Group (Romford)

Music sessions

Sweaty Racket Players is an adult-only badminton group based in West Essex and Greater London, with sessions for players of all abilities, from complete beginners to more experienced players. It aims to offer a friendly and enjoyable setting for people of any race or gender. Sessions can be paid for individually or through a monthly membership, though the monthly option is listed as to be confirmed.

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Voices with Verve (Halstead)

Choirs

Voices with Verve is a singing group that meets in Coggeshall on Thursday evenings during term time, from 7:45 to 9:30pm. It welcomes all abilities, with no need for previous experience or the ability to read music, as songs are taught by ear. The group sings a mix of traditional pieces and pop classics, and performs several times a year at local events.

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Voce Silva Singing Workshops (Colchester)

Choirs

This Colchester singing group offers drop-in workshops focused on singing in the moment and making music with other voices. Its Saturday sessions are usually held on the first Saturday of the month from October to April in Stanway, with a 10am to 12pm timetable. In the summer, it also runs occasional outdoor evening singing events in places such as woodland, by the beach and near rivers.

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Verwood Voices (Romford)

Choirs

Verwood Voices is an inclusive choir for people who enjoy singing together without auditions. It meets in Romford on Monday evenings during term time, from 7pm to 9pm, and focuses on singing for enjoyment, with occasional performances at local events.

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The Singing Room Choir (Woodford Green)

Choirs

The Singing Room Choir is an open choir in Woodford Green with no audition process. It sings three and four-part a cappella music in a wide range of styles, learning by ear with tracks available. Sessions run on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.20pm in term time, and fees are £90 for 10 sessions.

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Singing Mamas Colchester (Colchester)

Choirs

Singing Mamas Colchester is a relaxed singing group for women, with songs taught by ear and no previous singing experience needed. It welcomes mums, grandmas, pregnant women, babies, toddlers and women without children. Sessions run on Mondays from 10am to 11.30am, with no meetings during the Essex school holidays. First-time attendees can also attend one session free of charge.

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Mindful Singing Retreat Colchester (Colchester)

Choirs

This singing group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 pm at Patch Cafe in Colchester town centre. It offers simple songs taught by ear and sung without accompaniment, with the option of adding harmonies. The sessions are open to anyone, whatever their experience or ability, and free refreshments are provided.

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Coggeshall Voices (Halstead)

Choirs

Coggeshall Voices is a community choir that meets in Coggeshall on Friday mornings during term time, from 10am to 11.30am. It welcomes anyone, with no need for previous singing experience or music reading, as songs are taught by ear. The choir sings a mix of styles, including traditional songs, pop classics and musical theatre, and performs locally several times a year.

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Fleur De Lys session (Saffron Walden)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at Fleur De Lys, Widdington. 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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Anke's session (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at Anke's, Westcliff-on-Sea. 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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Station Arms session (Southminster)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at Station Arms, Southminster. 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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The Foresters Arms session (Colchester)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Foresters Arms, Colchester. 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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O'Connors Irish Pub session (Chelmsford)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at O'Connors Irish Pub, Chelmsford. 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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The Blue Boar session (Maldon)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Blue Boar, Maldon. 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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The Golden Lion session (Hornchurch)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Golden Lion, Romford. 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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The Antwerp Arms session (Woodford Green)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Antwerp Arms, Tottenham. 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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Melodic bassist wanted for original rock band (Colchester)

Bands

An Essex-based original rock and blues-rock band in Colchester is looking for a creative bass player with a melodic approach to complete its line-up. The advert is for someone who understands the style the band is aiming for and wants to join an original project.

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Rock Drummer & Bassist Wanted (Braintree)

Bands

A guitarist from Braintree, Essex is looking to put together an original rock and grunge style band. They are seeking a drummer and a bassist to join.

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Seasoned Blues/Soul Originals Band Seeking Musicians (Leigh-on-Sea)

Bands

A south Essex originals band based in Leigh-on-Sea is looking for a bass player, guitarist and keyboard player to finish its line-up. It plays blues and soul material and is seeking musicians to join an established group.

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Experienced Bass Player Available (Chelmsford)

Bands

An experienced bass player in Chelmsford is looking to join an existing band that is already performing live. They are open to a range of styles, including wedding bands, party bands and tribute acts.