Bands in Greater Manchester
Below you'll find every band we know of in Greater Manchester, as well as musicians looking for one.
All listings in Greater Manchester
Drummer for Manchester band (Manchester)
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A Manchester indie rock band is looking for a drummer to complete its four-piece line-up. The group already has plenty of original material ready and hopes to start gigging soon. It is ideally seeking someone aged 18 to 35.
Sign in to contactStrings Wanted for rehearsal-only string quartet/trio/duos (Manchester)
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An amateur violinist in Manchester is looking for other string players, such as violin, viola and cello, and possibly other orchestral instruments, to join occasional chamber music sessions. They are seeking people for a rehearsal-only quartet, trio or duos rather than paid performances.
Sign in to contactArtists, Singers & Bands Wanted, Worldwide Collaboration (Manchester)
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This collective is seeking independent artists, singers, songwriters, rappers, producers, musicians and bands from around the world for creative collaboration. It is based in Manchester and is looking to build links with people involved in different parts of music-making. No cost is mentioned.
Sign in to contactArtists, Singers & Bands Wanted, Worldwide Collaboration (Manchester)
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This Manchester-based collective is seeking independent artists, singers, songwriters, rappers, producers, musicians and bands from around the world for creative collaboration. It is aimed at people interested in working with others on music projects, with no cost mentioned.
Sign in to contactBassist required (Manchester)
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An indie post-punk band in Manchester is looking for a committed and skilled bassist. Rehearsals take place in the Northern Quarter, and the group says it has demos available. The listing indicates they are seeking someone around 27 to 45 years old.
Sign in to contactSynth nerd wanted (Manchester)
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A singer-guitarist in Manchester is looking for a keyboard player with a synth-focused style, with influences along the lines of Sparks, Kraftwerk and Moon Safari. They mention that someone in their 40s or 50s would suit the search.
Sign in to contactDrummer, bassist and vocalist wanted for post-hardcore band (Manchester)
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A guitarist in Manchester is looking for a drummer, bassist and vocalist to join a post-hardcore group. The aim is to work together in a collaborative, creative setting.
Sign in to contactVOCALIST + BASSIST WANTED 80s/90s ROCK 00s NU-METAL (Manchester)
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A drummer and another musician in Manchester are looking for a singer and bassist to complete a new band. They are in their 30s and have both played professionally before. The group is aiming to play 80s and 90s rock as well as 00s nu-metal.
Sign in to contactMetal Guitarist - Looking for lead work (Manchester)
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An 18-year-old guitar player and student who has recently moved to Manchester is looking for a band to jam with and, if things go well, to gig with. The listing is from someone seeking other musicians rather than an established group.
Sign in to contactMetal Drummer needed for Duo (Manchester)
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A musician in Manchester is making heavy songs with just bass and drums and wants to develop the idea into a full band. They are looking for a metal drummer to join and help turn the project into a proper group.
Sign in to contactlol need band people rapid (Manchester)
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A person in Manchester is looking for other musicians to start a band, ideally on drums, bass or guitar. They are hoping to rehearse in Ardwick and would prefer people aged 18 to 24 of any gender. They mention indie or grunge influences and say they are keen to get something serious going.
Sign in to contact—————— Drummer into Indie?! (Manchester)
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A Manchester-based indie band is looking for a drummer to join two guitarists and a singer. They have shared a few demo recordings and are aiming to gig and record.
Sign in to contactNew Britpop Tribute Band Seeks Keys Player (Manchester)
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Britpopped is a new Manchester-based Britpop tribute band looking for a keys player. It is seeking someone who shares an interest in 1990s Britpop and can attend rehearsals on a roughly weekly basis.
Sign in to contactcedar | Bassist wanted! (Manchester)
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The band cedar is an alternative shoegaze group looking for a committed bassist to join the project. They are relocating to Manchester and want someone to take an important role in the band.
Sign in to contactcedar | Bassist wanted! (Manchester)
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An alternative and shoegaze band is looking for a committed bassist to join the project as an important part of the line-up. The group is relocating to Manchester and is seeking someone to help build the band there.
Sign in to contactWe need a bassist! (Manchester)
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An alternative shoegaze band is looking for a committed bassist to join as an important part of the project. The group is relocating to Manchester from Gibraltar and is seeking someone to become involved with the band.
Sign in to contactRock vocalist song writer available (Manchester)
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A Manchester-based musician is looking to join or work with a band as a rock vocalist and songwriter. He has played guitar for 30 years, has written songs and poetry over that time, and says his voice is distinctive, gritty and clear.
Sign in to contactBassist & Drummer…… (Manchester)
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An indie post-punk band in Manchester is looking for a committed and skilled bassist and drummer. They rehearse in the Northern Quarter and say they are aiming for players around 27 to 45 years old. The listing suggests they already have demo material and are seeking new members to join them.
Sign in to contactNew Metal Band seeks drummer 17-25 (Manchester)
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A new metal band based in the North West is looking for a drummer aged 17 to 25. The group already has two guitarists, a bassist and vocals in place. It is starting out with covers and is seeking someone to join them as they develop further.
Sign in to contactGot a Song Idea? Let’s Bring It to Life (Manchester)
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This Manchester listing is for people with song ideas who want to turn them into finished songs. It suggests working from early ideas such as lyrics, melodies or stories, but gives no details about meeting times, location within the city or any cost.
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