Bands and musicians in Lancashire

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

All listings in Lancashire

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The Flat Iron Choir in Salford (Salford)

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The Flat Iron Choir is a community choir in Salford that meets at Sacred Trinity Church. It rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, and new singers can attend a taster session. No audition is needed, as members learn together while singing at events such as monthly DreamSpace gigs and an annual Beer and Carols event.

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Wanted Brass and Woodwind Players (Skelmersdale)

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Upholland Community Band is looking for brass, woodwind and percussion players in Skelmersdale. It meets on Monday evenings and welcomes people of all ages, whatever their standard, including those who have not played for some time.

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Songs in Circle – Women’s Evening Singing Circle (Chorley)

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This women’s singing circle in Chorley meets on Tuesday evenings during term time, from 8pm to 9.30pm. It focuses on learning songs by ear, starting with simple pieces and building layers of rhythm and harmony together. The group welcomes women of all ages and levels of confidence, with no auditions, solos or sheet music.

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Skylarks Community Choir – Penwortham (Preston)

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This community choir in Penwortham runs friendly singing sessions focused on health and wellbeing. It welcomes people living with dementia and meets on Tuesdays from 2 to 3pm.

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Skylarks Community Choir – Chorley (Chorley)

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Skylarks Community Choir in Chorley runs friendly singing sessions focused on health and wellbeing. It welcomes people living with dementia and meets on Thursdays, with one group from 10am to 11am and another from 11.45am to 12.45pm. The listing does not mention any cost.

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Singing Mamas Chorley (Chorley)

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This Chorley choir runs term-time sessions on Monday and Thursday mornings from 10am to 11.30am. It is for women of all ages and life stages, including mothers, aunts, grandmothers, pregnant women and women without children. The group sings songs by ear, builds simple harmonies together, and there are no auditions, performances, solos or sheet music; tea and homemade cake follow the singing.

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Singing for Fun Prestwich (Salford)

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This is a friendly singing group in Prestwich that meets to sing a mix of songs in two-, three- and four-part harmony. It usually gathers on the third Sunday of the month from 10am to 1pm, although dates can sometimes change, and there is a 30-minute tea break. No experience or music reading is needed, and sessions cost £15 for three hours, with a £10 annual membership fee and a half-price first session.

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RAMshackle Wailers (Bury)

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RAMshackle Wailers is a mixed community choir in Bury that sings a blend of pop and folk, including more challenging material. It also creates songs and poetry for local events and takes part in community activities. Sessions run on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.15pm, and members can learn at their own pace or sing an easier part if needed.

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Preston People’s Choir (Preston)

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This Preston choir welcomes anyone who wants to sing in a group, with no auditions and no need to read music or have previous experience. Songs are taught by ear, and the group sings a broad range of music from around the world. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm, with the first two sessions free and variable rates after that.

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Nelson Secret Singers (Nelson)

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Nelson Secret Singers is a choir group in Nelson that invites people to sing songs from a range of styles and cultures. It meets on Thursday evenings during term time, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. No previous experience is needed, and everyone is welcome.

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Lune Valley Voices (Lancaster)

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Lune Valley Voices is a mixed-voice singing group in Lancaster that performs a varied mix of songs from around the world and closer to home. It now meets at the Victoria Institute on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm.

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Kadenza Women’s Choir (Bolton)

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This women’s choir in Bolton meets every Monday evening from 7.30 to 9.00. It has been running for 19 years and its members range in age from 14 to 86.

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East Lancs Clarion Choir (Burnley)

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East Lancs Clarion Choir is a friendly community choir based in Burnley. It meets on Wednesdays during term time, from 7.30pm to 9pm, and it has a focus on social justice, peace and freedom of ideas.

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Dot Crotchet & the Raging Harmonies (Lancaster)

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This women’s choir in Lancaster sings a varied mix of songs and aims to give members a space to make friends and support one another. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm.

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Bury AcaPeelers Community Choir (Bury)

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Bury AcaPeelers Community Choir is open to all and focuses on singing by ear in unaccompanied harmony. It meets on Thursdays during term time from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Bury, and gives regular informal performances.

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Bolton Clarion Choir (Bolton)

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Bolton Clarion Choir is a broadly socialist singing group that supports peace, justice and freedom. It is not linked to any political party and welcomes people of any faith or none. The choir meets on the second Saturday of each month at 2pm in Bolton.

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Bentham Voices (Hornby)

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Bentham Voices meets on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The choir sings a selection of simple songs with harmony, and also arranges outings and walks to sing in the Yorkshire Dales, including by rivers, waterfalls, caves and woods. It is based in Hornby near Ingleton in Yorkshire.

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Royal Oak Hotel session (Garstang)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at Royal Oak Hotel, Garstang. 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 Thurlby Club session (Preston)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Thurlby Club, Preston. 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 New Inn session (Clitheroe)

Music sessions

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