Bands and musicians in West Yorkshire

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

All listings in West Yorkshire

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So Choir! (Leeds)

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So Choir! is a social singing group in Leeds that gathers people for relaxed pop and rock singalongs. It meets each week and chooses a different track to turn into harmony-based singing, with no auditions, no sheet music and no solo parts. The listing says it is open even to people who have never sung before or do not feel confident about singing.

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SINGER/LYRICIST SEEKING GUITARIST/BAND IN THE LEEDS AREA (Leeds)

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A singer and lyricist in Leeds is looking for an ambitious guitarist to write original songs with and then form a band. The songs are said to focus mainly on Leeds-related and personal subjects.

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The Presence Effect Choir (Leeds)

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The Presence Effect Choir in Leeds is an inclusive singing group for people who want to join in with music and connect with others. It meets on Mondays from 6pm to 7.30pm and sings a mix of pop, world music, circle singing and original pieces, some in English and some in other languages. No experience is needed, and concessions plus pay-as-you-go options are available.

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Secret Singers, Todmorden (Todmorden)

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Secret Singers is a women’s choir in Todmorden that meets on Wednesday mornings at the Fielden Centre, from 10.15am to 11.45am. The group sings for its own enjoyment rather than performing, and there is no need to attend every week, take an audition or read music. Sessions cost £7.50 and cash should be brought along.

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Secret Singers, Silsden (Keighley)

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Secret Singers in Silsden is a mixed choir that meets on Thursday mornings from 10.30 to 12.00 in a community room next to the church. It is open to all voices, with no experience needed and no requirement to read music. Attendance does not need to be every week, and sessions cost £7 in cash.

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Raised Voices (Huddersfield)

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Raised Voices is a community choir in Huddersfield that sings a range of harmony songs. It meets at Hall Bower Sunday School every other Tuesday from 7:30pm to 9pm. There is no need for previous experience, and it costs £50 per term or £8 per session.

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MOSS (Ilkley)

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MOSS is a men’s choir in Ilkley that sings music for lower voices, with a repertoire that includes jazz, blues, folk, pop and original arrangements. It meets on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9pm, and from September 2025 to July 2026 it will have one workshop each month, with one further meeting in between. New members are welcome to come along for a few sessions to see if it suits them.

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MAWS (Monday Afternoon Women’s Singers) (Shipley)

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MAWS is a lunchtime women’s choir in Shipley that sings unaccompanied songs in three-part harmony, taught by ear. It meets on Mondays from 1pm to 2pm at Baildon Link, with weekly sessions costing £5 in cash. There are no auditions and no need to read music, and the singers range from their 30s to their 80s.

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Keighley Can Sing (Keighley)

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Keighley Can Sing is a friendly singing group in Keighley for people who want to enjoy singing with others. No previous experience is needed, and everyone is welcome. Sessions run on alternative Sundays from 2pm to 3.30pm.

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Hoot Creative Arts: Music for Mental Health and Well-being (Huddersfield)

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This Huddersfield group offers music sessions focused on mental health and well-being for people living in Kirklees. It meets on Thursday mornings during term time, from 10:30 to 12:30, and the sessions are led by a team of singing leaders who use taught-by-rote methods with a mix of songs and styles. No previous experience is needed and the group is free to join, with self-referral available online.

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HeartSong West Yorks Companion Voices (Bingley)

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HeartSong West Yorks Companion Voices is a singing group based around Bingley, West Yorkshire. Members meet on the third Wednesday of the month to learn simple songs and prepare to sing for people who are unwell or nearing the end of life, offering a gentle and supportive presence.

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Heart & Soul Singers (Ilkley)

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This is a small, informal mixed-voice choir in Ilkley that sings a cappella repertoire, including songs and rounds. It meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm, and from September 2025 to July 2026 it will be workshopped once a month, with one additional meeting between workshops. New members are welcome and no auditions are required, just enthusiasm.

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Good in Parts (Leeds)

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Good in Parts is a friendly Leeds choir that meets on Monday evenings from 8 to 9.30pm. It sings in three or four parts, with songs taught by ear and through repetition, so members do not need to read music. There are no auditions and nobody is expected to sing solo.

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Free Range (Leeds)

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Free Range is a mixed choir in Leeds with around 20 singers of different ages and genders. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9pm, does not audition members, and includes people who can read music as well as those who cannot. The group sings a varied repertoire, including popular, gospel, blues, choral and international songs, and also performs original arrangements and themed productions.

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Far Cry Acapella (Huddersfield)

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Far Cry is a mixed-voice acapella group based in Huddersfield, singing songs from a range of folk traditions, along with original pieces and the occasional pop song. It meets on Thursday evenings in term time, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, and performs regularly in the local area. The group is auditioned, works by ear rather than from written music, and provides practice tracks.

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Evening Chorus (Otley)

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Evening Chorus is a women’s harmony group in Otley that teaches simple songs by ear and focuses on wellbeing and connection. It welcomes women of any experience level, along with babes in arms, and meets on Thursday evenings from 6.15 to 7.45 throughout the year. Each session includes about an hour of singing, followed by tea and a chat.

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Calderdale Council and Community Choir (Halifax)

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This Halifax women’s choir sings a cappella versions of folk songs, pop songs and carols, and welcomes community singers as well as council staff. It rehearses at the Minster on Wednesdays from 1pm to 2pm, and learns music by ear, so no auditions or music reading are needed. Participation costs £45 for a 10-week block.

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Bradford Voices Community Choir (Shipley)

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Bradford Voices Community Choir is a friendly mixed choir in Shipley that sings for enjoyment, unaccompanied and in harmony. It meets on Monday evenings in term time from 7pm to 9pm, and the first session is free. There are no auditions, and it especially welcomes men and younger singers, with songs taught by ear rather than from written music.

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Ben Rhydding Community Choir (Ilkley)

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This community choir in Ilkley welcomes singers of all voices and meets on one Saturday morning each month, except August, from 10am to 12.30pm. Members sing a varied a cappella repertoire from different countries and periods, while also socialising and supporting a charity linked to The Revival Centre in Uganda. The choir gives a larger concert every two years and has also appeared at local events and venues.

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Amazing Acapella – Holmfirth (Huddersfield)

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This Holmfirth-based acapella singing group meets on Friday mornings during term time, from 10am to 12 noon. It welcomes all abilities and does not require members to read music or have any previous singing experience, as songs are taught by ear. The group sings harmony songs from around the world, with term fees of £110 or pay-as-you-go sessions at £10, with a lower rate available if needed.