Bands and musicians in Kent

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

All listings in Kent

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Sydenham Singers (Beckenham)

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Sydenham Singers is a weekly choir in Beckenham that sings music from around the world. It has no auditions and welcomes everyone, with songs taught by ear in a relaxed setting. Meetings are on Monday afternoons from 3pm to 4.30pm.

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Singing for Hypertension – Bromley (Beckenham)

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This is a free singing group for people with hypertension, with sessions held online and in person in Bromley. It runs on Monday afternoons from 2pm to 3pm, with dates listed from September to July and a break for half term.

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Sacred Space, Sacred Sound (Canterbury)

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This Canterbury choir offers a series of four Friday evening sessions in August from 7pm to 8.30pm. It focuses on meditative singing, with silence, breath and sound explored through repetition, call and response, and simple harmonies. No experience is needed, and attendance is by voluntary donation.

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Sacred Earth Chants Song Circle (Whitstable)

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This Whitstable song circle meets on the second Monday of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm. It focuses on singing simple songs and chants about the earth, the seasons and shared connection, with warm-ups, familiar chants, rounds and harmony parts. It is open to beginners and those with more experience, with a £12 drop-in fee or £40 for a four-session block.

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Natural Harmony – The Evening Chorus (Tunbridge Wells)

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Natural Harmony – The Evening Chorus is a women’s choir in Tunbridge Wells that sings songs taught by ear, with no solos or sheet music. It welcomes those with no experience and offers a free, no-obligation taster session. Meetings are on Mondays from 7:15pm to 8:15pm, with doors opening at 6:45pm.

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Mother Song, Haggerston (Bromley)

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This choir brings together mothers-to-be, new mothers, grandmothers and carers to sing simple songs, including lullabies, folk, gospel, African and sacred pieces, taught by ear. It meets on Thursdays, mainly during term time with breaks in the holidays, from 9.20 to 10.10am. The sessions are open to all voices and welcome everyone from beginners to experienced singers.

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Mother Song, Bow (Bromley)

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This group meets on Tuesdays from 11 to 11.50am, roughly during term time with breaks in school holidays, in Bow, Bromley. It brings together mothers-to-be, new mothers, grandmothers and carers to sing simple songs, often in harmony, with a focus on lullabies, folk, gospel, African and sacred music. All voices are welcome, and it is open to people from beginners to experienced singers.

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Heart Song Collective CIC (Bromley)

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Heart Song Collective CIC is a South East London singing for wellbeing group that meets in a circle and uses songs by Natural Voice Network composers. It runs regular drop-in sessions on Thursdays in term time from 7.30 to 9.30pm at Telegraph Hill Centre in SE14, London, with singers and non-singers both welcome. It also offers occasional Saturday sessions, and tickets are sold on a sliding scale based on means. The group is for adults aged 18 and over, and the studio space is not wheelchair...

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Hackney Voices (Bromley)

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Hackney Voices is a choir that sings a varied mix of music, including folk songs from different traditions and their own versions of soul and pop pieces. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.25pm in Bromley, with a short tea break, and welcomes adults of all ages and abilities. There is no audition, and music is taught by ear.

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Hackney Harmony (Bromley)

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Hackney Harmony is a choir in East London that sings a varied mix of songs in different styles and languages, all taught by ear. It meets on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm at Centre 151 in Haggerston. Newcomers are welcome during the first four weeks of term, and the first session of the new term is free.

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Feel Good Choir (Beckenham)

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This Beckenham acapella choir meets on Monday evenings during term time from 7pm to 9pm. People can simply turn up to sing, with no ongoing commitment expected and no performances. The group focuses on inclusive, joyful singing, with some harmonies taught and others created by the members, and it also holds a termly bring-and-share meal with an informal singalong.

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Eden Songsters (Edenbridge)

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Eden Songsters is a community choir in Edenbridge that sings a range of simple part songs, including folk traditions from Britain and further afield. It meets on Wednesdays from 2.00 to 3.30 pm, and sessions are drop-in so people can attend when they are able. The group says everyone is welcome, with no need for choir experience or the ability to read music.

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Catford Sings (Beckenham)

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Catford Sings is a community choir that sings folk, world and pop music, with songs taught by ear so no music reading is needed and there are no auditions. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Irish Centre in Catford, with new singers able to join at any point in the term.

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Cantiacorum Community Choir (Canterbury)

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Cantiacorum Community Choir is a Canterbury-based group that sings early music, including sacred and secular songs. It meets for monthly Saturday rehearsals from 10am to 1pm at Kingston Barn just outside Canterbury. There is no audition or membership fee, and singers may make a donation towards costs if they wish.

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Bethnal Green Voices (Bromley)

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Bethnal Green Voices is a community singing group that meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at St Margaret’s House Chapel. It sings a mix of folk, gospel, sacred and world songs, with simple rounds, harmonies and improvisation, and welcomes all voices and abilities. Sessions run from 7 to 9pm, with term dates to check, and cost £8 concession or £10 for those in work. The first taster session is free.

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Balancing Aces Vocal Improvisation (Bromley)

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This Bromley group offers vocal improvisation workshops that use singing, breath, words and movement to explore emotions and expression. Sessions run at various times through the year on an ad hoc basis, and further details can be obtained on request.

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A Cappella (Edenbridge)

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A Cappella is a small ladies’ choir in Edenbridge that sings a wide mix of music arranged for unaccompanied voices. It does not hold auditions, but members are expected to sing in tune and keep their own part with practice. The choir meets on Sundays from 7.45 to 9.15 pm and takes part in community events, weddings and other local celebrations.

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The Canterbury Tales session (Canterbury)

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A traditional music session at The Canterbury Tales, Canterbury. 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 Tartar Frigate session (Broadstairs)

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A traditional music session at The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs. 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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Farl session (Folkestone)

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