Bands and musicians in Somerset

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

All listings in Somerset

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Wood Street Community Choir (Taunton)

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Wood Street Community Choir in Taunton is open to everyone and does not require auditions. It sings a wide range of music, including African, folk, gospel, pop and East European songs, in unaccompanied four-part harmony. Sessions are held on Monday evenings in term time from 7.30pm to 9.15pm.

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Wednesday Sings (Taunton)

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This is a weekly community choir that meets in Wellington on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11:30am. It welcomes everyone, with no need to read music, as songs are taught by ear. New members can try a free taster session, and tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

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Voice of the People Choir (Taunton)

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This Monday morning drop-in choir meets at West Bagborough Village Hall from 10 to 11.30am. It sings seasonal and uplifting songs and learns them by ear, with tea, coffee and biscuits served during the break. The choir is open to anyone who wants to sing.

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Vibe Pop/Rock Choir (Nailsea)

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This Nailsea choir sings lively a cappella versions of pop and rock classics. It meets on Thursday evenings during term time from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, and sessions are taught by ear so music reading is not needed. Recordings of the parts are provided for practice between meetings.

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Top of the World Singers (Bath)

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Top of the World Singers is a small, welcoming community choir in Bath that sings a mix of English songs and music from around the world. It meets on Tuesdays during term time from 7.15 to 8.45pm, with informal sessions that focus on enjoyment, confidence and wellbeing. New singers are welcome.

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Taunton Community Choir (Taunton)

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Taunton Community Choir is a friendly, inclusive group that meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at St. James Church in Taunton. Sessions run from 6:30 to 8pm, and the choir focuses on singing in harmony.

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Solsbury Community Choir (Bath)

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Solsbury Community Choir is a mixed choir in Bath that welcomes people of all singing abilities, including complete beginners, and does not hold auditions. It sings a range of songs using voices only, with music taught by ear rather than from written notation. Sessions run on Monday evenings during term time from 7.30 to 8.45pm.

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Singing with all Seasons (Bath)

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This Bath singing group meets once a month from 1 November through the winter into spring. Sessions involve learning and sharing songs in an intimate fireside setting, with vocal warm-ups and a friendly group welcome, and there is a gentle therapeutic element if participants wish to engage with it. Places are limited to keep the gatherings small.

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Roundhouse Community Choir (Temple Cloud)

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Roundhouse Community Choir is a drop-in singing group in Temple Cloud that focuses on harmony singing and songs with meaningful, humanistic themes and a connection to the natural world. It meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm in a wooden building set in a garden overlooking Chew Valley Lake. The first session is free for newcomers, then it costs £8 per session or £30, £35 or £40 for blocks of five sessions.

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Rolling Harmony (Bath)

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Rolling Harmony is a vocal ensemble based in Bath, performing a range of music drawn from English and American harmony singing traditions. It holds rehearsals and performances throughout the year, and also runs workshops that welcome singers of all levels. The group is auditioned and is affiliated with the Natural Voice Network.

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Portishead Sound (Nailsea)

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Portishead Sound is an open-access choir based in Nailsea with about 60 members. It welcomes singers of all ability and experience, and the songs are taught by ear so music reading is not needed. The choir sings a range of material including jazz, pop, folk and music from around the world. Sessions take place on Wednesday evenings in term time from 7.30pm to 9pm.

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Moor Harmony (Minehead)

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Moor Harmony is a community choir based in Wootton Courtenay in Exmoor National Park. It sings songs from around the world in different styles and meets on Monday afternoons from 1pm to 2pm. New members are welcome, and there is a free taster session.

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Meeting Voices Community Choir (Chard)

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This community choir in Chard is friendly and inclusive, with no auditions required. It sings a mixed repertoire, learning everything by ear rather than from sheet music, and recorded parts are available for longer songs. Sessions take place on Wednesdays from 7.30 pm to 9.15 pm.

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Langport Community Choir (South Petherton)

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Langport Community Choir is a friendly, informal singing group that welcomes new members and offers a taster session for those interested in joining. It meets on Mondays from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm in South Petherton.

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Kotaba Voices (Street)

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Kotaba Voices is a women-focused choir in Street that sings harmony songs from a range of world traditions, along with contemporary community songs about justice, caring for the earth and human connection. Songs are taught by ear, following a method used in many cultures. It meets on Monday evenings from 7.00 to 8.30pm.

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Jackdaws Songbirds (Frome)

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Jackdaws Songbirds is a relaxed choir that meets each week during school terms to sing a range of music, including traditional, modern and songs from abroad. No audition or prior experience is needed, and the songs are taught by ear. The group meets in Frome on Monday afternoons at Rise, Tuesday early evening at Trinity Church Hall for those aged 13 and over, and Wednesday evenings at Selwood Academy for those aged 16 and over. The Monday session also welcomes babies, pre-school children and...

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Frome Vocal Improvisation (Frome)

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Frome Vocal Improvisation runs weekly blocks of vocal improvisation sessions in Frome, currently on Fridays from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. These are for experienced or confident singers and improvisers, with a focus on being able to hold a melody, harmonise and keep time. The group also offers occasional monthly workshops for all singers, sometimes on Friday mornings and sometimes on Sunday afternoons.

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Frome Folk Singers (Frome)

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Frome Folk Singers is a relaxed, friendly choir that sings traditional and modern folk music from the British Isles in harmony. The songs are taught by ear, and the group also gives occasional small local performances. It meets on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm during term time in Frome.

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Earth Heart Song (Temple Cloud)

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Earth Heart Song is a community choir that sings heart-soothing songs, harmonies and songs about the earth, humanity and self. It meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm at Chew Stoke Church Hall. All are welcome, no need to read music, as everything is taught by ear. Block booking costs £9 a session, or drop-in is £12, with a £10 student or concession drop-in rate.

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Dynamics Choir (Nailsea)

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Dynamics Choir in Nailsea is a pop and rock singing group that welcomes people without auditions and does not require music reading. It meets on Wednesday evenings during term time, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, at Nailsea Methodist Church, and also holds socials, performs locally and supports charities.