Bands and musicians in Hampshire

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

All listings in Hampshire

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Claude Code Developers Nightly Sync Session (Southampton)

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This Southampton group is for people using the Claude Code CLI to build, debug or explore code, and it offers a quiet place to compare progress and solve problems together. It meets nightly for informal discussions about updates, prompts and workflow ideas, with no set agenda or presentation.

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Portsmouth Guitar Jam (Southsea)

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This is a guitar jam group for people who want to play with others rather than practise alone. It welcomes any age and almost any level, including those who only know basic chords, and meetings are held every couple of weeks in pubs around Southsea and Old Portsmouth, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening. The group says attendees have also gone on to take part in open mic nights and some local gigs.

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Drummer/ vocals available. Dep/permanent. (South Central England) (Hook)

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A very experienced drummer who also sings backing vocals is looking for dep or permanent work in South Central England, based in Hook. They have plenty of availability over the winter and are open to one-off dates or short-term cover for illness or work commitments. They are most familiar with 1950s to 1970s pop, rock and R&B, along with more recent crowd-pleasing material.

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Woolmer Forest Community Choir (Bordon)

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Woolmer Forest Community Choir is a mixed-voice choir that sings a range of songs in unaccompanied two- and three-part harmony. It meets on Thursday afternoons during term time from 2pm to 4pm in Bordon, and describes itself as a welcoming and friendly group. The choir also gives free concerts at St Mark’s Church in Christmas and summer.

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Southsea Songbirds (Portsmouth)

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Southsea Songbirds is an all-female choir for singers aged 30 and over in Portsmouth. It meets on Tuesday afternoons during term time from 1.30pm to 3pm, and sings a mix of pop, folk, gospel and songs from around the world. The cost is £5 per week, with the option to pay by half term or on the day.

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Sing for Peace, Petersfield (Petersfield)

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This Petersfield singing group meets from 11am to 12 noon on the first and third Sunday of each month, except in August and December. It sings well-known, seasonal, folk and nature-inspired songs, as well as simple rounds, to support peace, social connection and care for the environment. No experience, sheet music or regular commitment is needed, and the sessions are free, with donations towards room hire welcome.

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Purbrook Community Choir (Havant)

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Purbrook Community Choir in Havant meets on Thursday evenings during term time from 7.30pm to 9pm. It is a mixed choir with more than 40 members and sings a range of music, including popular, folk and songs from around the world, all learned by ear. Membership costs £5 a week, with the option to pay half-termly or on the door.

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Portsmouth Climate Choir (Portsmouth)

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Portsmouth Climate Choir meets on the last Monday of each month in Portsmouth to sing songs about the climate crisis and to join local and national events raising awareness of environmental damage. No singing experience is needed, and songs are taught by ear. A suggested donation of £5 to £10 is asked, or people can pay what they can.

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Petersfield Community Choir (Petersfield)

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Petersfield Community Choir is an open-access choir that sings together in harmony. It meets on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9pm during term time, and there are no auditions or need to read music.

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Open Blue Sky (Southampton)

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Open Blue Sky is a friendly, informal singing group in Southampton that sings world music, folk, gospel and popular songs with lively rhythms and harmony. It welcomes anyone who wants to sing, with no experience needed, and meets on Thursdays at 7pm. Attendance is pay on the door, with a suggested amount of £6. The venue is fully accessible and has parking available.

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Mindful Singing Retreat Wivenhoe (Alresford)

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This monthly singing retreat takes place in Wivenhoe on the third or fourth Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 pm. It is open to anyone, whatever their experience or ability, and uses simple, reflective songs taught by ear and sung without accompaniment. The sessions may include a little harmony, and free refreshments are provided.

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Mama Harmony (Winchester)

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Mama Harmony is a singing group in Winchester for adults with babies and children aged 0 to 4, although adults without children are also welcome. It meets on Tuesdays from 10.00 to 10.45am during term time, with adults singing together while children can join in with the music or play nearby. The songs are simple and taught by ear, so no music reading or previous singing experience is needed.

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Glorious Harmony Choir (Southampton)

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Glorious Harmony Choir is a community choir in Southampton that welcomes all voices without an audition. Members learn by ear rather than from written music, singing a range of songs in three- and four-part harmony, and the choir usually has a friendly tea and chat at the start of each session. It meets on Wednesday from 2.00pm to 3.30pm, mainly has members aged 50 and over, performs three to four times a year, and offers pay-as-you-go attendance with no term commitment.

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Fusion Choir – Winchester (Winchester)

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Fusion Choir in Winchester meets on Friday afternoons from 3.30pm to 5pm. It is a welcoming singing group with no auditions, no choreography and no need to read music, with songs mostly taught by ear and no previous musical experience required. The choir sings a varied repertoire, performs and supports local charities and community events, although taking part in performances is optional.

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Fusion Choir – Eastleigh (Eastleigh)

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Fusion Choir in Eastleigh meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm. It sings a varied mix of songs, with most learning done by ear, and there is no need for auditions, choreography or previous music experience. Members can take part in performances and community events, but that is optional.

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Forget-me-not Singing Club (Brockenhurst)

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Forget-me-not Singing Club meets on Fridays from 2pm to 3.30pm in Brockenhurst. It is aimed mainly at people living with dementia and/or Parkinson’s disease, along with their friends, though anyone who enjoys singing is welcome. The group sings a mix of folk, pop, film and seasonal songs, and there is no need for strong singing experience. Attendance costs £3 and includes tea or coffee and biscuits.

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Delicious Sounds Choir (Southampton)

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Delicious Sounds Choir is a Southampton-based singing group that performs unaccompanied music and works towards public performances at the end of each term. It meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. No audition is needed, members do not have to read music, and solo singing is optional.

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Chanting for Healing and Fun (Andover)

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This Andover group meets usually on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30pm. It sings simple chants and songs from a range of cultures, traditions and religions, with some calm and some lively pieces that are easy to pick up. The listing says no singing experience is needed.

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Andover Spotlight Singers Community Choir (Andover)

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Andover Spotlight Singers Community Choir is a mixed voice choir that meets in Andover on Monday afternoons during term time, from 1.30pm to 3pm. It sings an assortment of songs without accompaniment in two-, three- or four-part harmony, and shares its work at free concerts twice a year while collecting for local charities.

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The George session (Petersfield)

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A traditional music session at The George, Petersfield. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.