Bands and musicians in Tyne ＆ Wear
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Tyne ＆ Wear, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Tyne ＆ Wear
Vocalist wanted for The Fauves (North Shields)
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An established North East punk band in North Shields is looking for a new vocalist. They are open to male or female singers, and experience is preferred but not essential. Enthusiasm is important.
Sign in to contactEstablished Rock Band Seeks Heavy/Aggressive Drummer (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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An established rock band in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a new drummer as it starts the project up again. It has weekly rehearsals in Newcastle city centre and is seeking someone with an aggressive drumming style.
Sign in to contactVersatile husky singer with confidence (North Shields)
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A 48-year-old singer from North Shields is looking to join a band. He says he has previous band experience, is comfortable performing, and has a voice in the style of Stereophonics or Bryan Adams, with a range that suits different kinds of songs.
Sign in to contactDrummer Needed for Originals Metal Band (Sunderland)
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A Sunderland-based originals metal band is looking for a drummer. It plays laid-back melodic metal with plenty of groove and is seeking someone living in Sunderland or nearby. The listing does not mention any cost or rehearsal details.
Sign in to contactVersatile husky singer with confidence (North Shields)
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A 48-year-old singer in North Shields is looking to join or work with a band. He says he has previous band experience and a confident, husky voice that suits a range of styles.
Sign in to contact80's inspired rockers SEXX HOOF need an OTT singer !!! (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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Sexx Hoof are a Newcastle upon Tyne rock band with an 80s-inspired style and a similar sound and image to Steel Panther. They are looking for an over-the-top singer to join the line-up. The listing does not give any details about rehearsal times or cost.
Sign in to contact17 year old guitarist looking to join cover bands (Sunderland)
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A 17-year-old guitarist from Sunderland is looking to join established cover or tribute bands. He plays metal and rock, and can handle lead and rhythm guitar.
Sign in to contactBand need a guitarist (Gateshead)
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A Gateshead band is looking for a competent lead or rhythm guitarist to join a female-fronted line-up. It plays a mix of covers and original songs, with a mainstream pop feel and influences including Blondie and Bowie. The group already has drums, bass and keyboards in place.
Sign in to contactDrummer looking for bassist, guitarist and singer (Gateshead)
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An 11-year-old drummer in Gateshead is looking for a bassist, guitarist and committed singer to form a punk rock or grunge band. The others should be aged 9 to 16.
Sign in to contactBass Player Available (Sunderland)
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A bass player in Sunderland is looking for a covers band to join. They have many years of experience, their own equipment and transport, and are interested in playing music by bands such as The Jam, The Who, The Police, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene and The Beatles.
Sign in to contactGuitarist needed (Houghton le Spring)
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A hard rock and metal band in Houghton le Spring is looking for a guitarist to complete its line-up. The group already has drums, bass and vocals in place, and has seven original songs written.
Sign in to contactGuitarist looking for like-minded musicians (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A guitarist and songwriter in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for other musicians of a similar age, around 42, to get together and play. They would like to jam with others and may also start a new band or join one that is already going.
Sign in to contactLooking for like minded indie rock folk (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A 19-year-old guitarist in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for like-minded people to jam with and form an indie rock group. They have been playing guitar for five years and are interested in meeting others who play guitar, bass, keys or drums.
Sign in to contactBass player needed (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A group of 16-year-olds in Newcastle upon Tyne is starting a band and is looking for a bass player. They plan to play indie rock, with songs along the lines of Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes and Beabadoobee.
Sign in to contactWanted Lead Guitar (Gateshead)
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A Gateshead band is looking for a replacement lead guitarist. The group plays covers from the 1980s and 1990s, and also writes its own material. It already has bass, drums, keys and vocals in place.
Sign in to contactNew romantic 80s male or female singer needed (Gateshead)
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An established Gateshead band is looking for a male or female singer to join them. They play 1980s new romantic material, including songs in the style of acts such as Depeche Mode, OMD and Duran Duran, and have gigs lined up through 2026.
Sign in to contactLooking for a drummer (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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An indie and rock band in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a drummer to join them. The group is aged 19 to 20 and wants someone for regular rehearsals, with the aim of playing live gigs.
Sign in to contactIndie rock/ punk/ 60’s inspired band (Washington)
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A guitarist and singer in Washington is looking to start a new band. They want to play a mix of original songs and covers, with influences from indie rock, punk and 1960s music. The post does not mention any age, rehearsal time or cost.
Sign in to contactVocalist wanted (Gateshead)
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A musician in Gateshead is looking for a singer to join performances of rock, pop and country songs. The listing does not give any details about age, level, place to meet or cost.
Sign in to contactDrummer and Bassist metal band (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A metal project in Newcastle upon Tyne is being started by two musicians who are combining thrash and sludge metal influences. They are looking for a drummer and a bassist to join the band.
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