Bands and musicians in West Sussex

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

All listings in West Sussex

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Drummer looking to form 90s 00s covers band (Lancing)

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A drummer in Lancing is looking to form a covers band playing music from the 1990s and 2000s. They want a relaxed arrangement, with occasional gigs for enjoyment and a bit of pocket money, and would ideally like a three-piece line-up. A rehearsal space is also being considered.

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South Downs Folk Singers (Worthing)

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South Downs Folk Singers is a large, long-established group that sings traditional folk songs, mainly from Sussex and other parts of the UK. It meets monthly in Worthing, Lewes and Chichester, and the songs are sung without accompaniment. The group also performs at places such as woods, the Weald and Downland Museum, and at small festivals and celebrations during the year.

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SongLab (East Grinstead)

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This bimonthly singing group meets in Forest Row on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:30pm. It focuses on creating new songs through vocal improvisation, with guided and playful group work. It is aimed at confident singers or musicians, including people with choir experience or those who lead choirs and want more freedom in their voice and creative expression.

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Singing Mamas Shoreham (Lancing)

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Singing Mamas Shoreham is a choir group based in Shoreham-by-Sea. It meets on Thursday mornings during term time for singing sessions.

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Sing to Feel Good (Chichester)

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This Chichester choir meets on Thursday afternoons during term time, from 3pm to 4pm. It offers a gentle, inclusive and encouraging space for people to sing simple melodies and harmonies together, with a focus on helping voices open up and feel more свободно.

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Secret Shore Singers (Littlehampton)

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Secret Shore Singers is a choir that learns and sings shanties from around the world. It meets fortnightly in Worthing and Littlehampton, and the group has been singing together for about six years.

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Saturday Sings (Chichester)

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This Chichester choir meets once a month on Saturday mornings in a community hall just outside the town. Members sing for enjoyment and learn songs by ear, with a mix of styles including folk, popular tunes and pieces from different countries. It welcomes people of all ages and abilities, including one-off visitors and regular participants.

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Natural Harmony – The Garden Singers (East Grinstead)

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Natural Harmony – The Garden Singers is a regular Sunday singing group in East Grinstead’s walled garden. It features songs taught by ear, poetry connected with the natural world and the seasons, and time for tea afterwards. Sessions run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 10:30am to 12pm, and all ages and voices are welcome.

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Monday, Singing with Parkinson’s (Chichester)

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This singing group for people with Parkinson’s meets in Chichester on the first two Mondays of each month, on Monday afternoons. It welcomes people with Parkinson’s, along with carers and family members, and takes place in a hall with easy wheelchair access. The sessions include warm-up exercises, singing with piano accompaniment, and words projected when needed.

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Joyful Voices – inclusive & friendly therapeutic breathwork, voicework & singing group (Chichester)

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This is a friendly, inclusive daytime singing group in Chichester, meeting at the Green Door Centre and sometimes outside in the gardens when the weather allows. It focuses on fun, connection and musical games and songs, and sessions run on Wednesdays from 11:30 to 12:30. Prices include a free taster, £13 for drop-in sessions, or £60 for a block of six used within three months, with concessions available.

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HeartSong Singing Group (East Grinstead)

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This singing group in East Grinstead meets on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11am. It sings uplifting songs from around the world in four-part harmony, with styles including African songs, gospels, Native American chants, old English rounds and sacred music. Songs are taught by ear, and no previous singing experience is needed. All ages and abilities are welcome.

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HeartSong Healing Song Circles (East Grinstead)

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This is a weekly singing group in East Grinstead that shares songs and chants from around the world, with harmonies taught by ear. It meets on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11am, running termly, with no session on 27 May 2025. The group says everyone is welcome.

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Hearts and Voices – inclusive and friendly therapeutic breathwork, voicework and singing group (Chichester)

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This Chichester group runs a relaxed session combining breathwork, voicework and singing, with exercises aimed at supporting heart health and mental wellbeing. It meets on Mondays from 11:30am to 12:30pm, with time from 11am for a cuppa and snack. A free taster is offered, followed by £60 for a six-session block, or £13 for a drop-in, with concessions available.

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Harmonies of the Heart Community Singing – Forest Row – Monthly (East Grinstead)

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This Forest Row community singing group meets monthly on Saturdays, usually from about 2pm to 6pm. In warmer weather it sings while walking outdoors around the area, and in colder months it may meet at the Anderida Centre or a barn with a wood-burning stove. The group sings rounds and harmonies from a range of world traditions, no singing experience is needed, and costs are on a sliding scale from £10 to £20.

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Get Vocal (Chichester)

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Get Vocal is a Chichester choir that welcomes singers of all abilities. It learns songs by ear and sings a cappella, with music ranging from folk and traditional pieces from different countries to more popular styles. The group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9pm and sometimes performs.

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Gathering Light Choir (Worthing)

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Gathering Light Choir is a friendly singing group open to all, with songs learned by ear and performed in harmony. It meets on Tuesday evenings at St Andrews church hall in Worthing for £5 per person, and on Wednesday evenings at Shoreham Methodist Hall for £6 per person. Both sessions run from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and are drop-in gatherings.

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Hop Yard Brewing Co. session (East Grinstead)

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A traditional music session at Hop Yard Brewing Co., Forest Row. 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 White Horse session (Hassocks)

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A traditional music session at The White Horse, Ditchling. 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 Friary Arms session (Bognor Regis)

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A traditional music session at The Friary Arms, Bognor Regis. 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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Looking to start a band! (Bognor Regis)

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A singer in Bognor Regis is looking to start a band with other musicians around the same age, stated as 13 to 17. They are hoping to find people interested in a similar rock style and are searching for others to make music together.