Bands and musicians in Chester
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Chester, as well as people looking to join one.
Taize Sessions
Choirs
This Chester choir meets every Friday from 10.30am to 12 noon throughout the year, usually in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral and sometimes at St John’s Church near the amphitheatre. It sings Taizé songs in two, three and four-part harmony without accompaniment. The songs are taught by ear, so people do not need to read music, and a suggested donation of £10 is welcome but not required.
Sign in to contactSing Out Your Song! – Outdoors
Choirs
This Chester harmony group sings songs from around the world and from different traditions, with material ranging from simple to mildly challenging and taught by ear. It meets outdoors every Sunday from 10.30am to 12 noon and works on a drop-in basis, so there is no need to book or attend every week. It welcomes beginners and experienced singers, with a sliding-scale charge of £5 to £10.
Sign in to contactSing Out Your Song! – Online
Choirs
A small, committed choir sings harmony songs together online each week, with the songs taught by ear. Sessions take place every Monday except Bank Holidays from 10.30am to 11.30am, and some members also join in-person meetings while others take part only online. Members are based in Chester, London, the Lake District, Newcastle, Rugby and Italy.
Sign in to contactSing Out Your Song! – Indoors
Choirs
This Chester harmony group sings songs from around the world and different traditions, with pieces ranging from simple to more demanding and taught by ear. It meets indoors every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm, and people can attend as often as they like without booking. It is open to beginners and experienced singers, with occasional optional performance chances.
Sign in to contactThe Cross Keys session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Cross Keys, Chester. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactlooking for a good drummer
Bands
A band in Chester is looking for a drummer to join them. They would like someone local to Chester, of any age, who can play to a click or follow a drum track.
Sign in to contactKeyboard player wanted
Bands
A band in Chester is looking for a keyboard player to join them. They play the usual chart pop material, and the advert says players of any age are welcome, provided they have their own transport.
Sign in to contactAny drummers down to jam some nu metal?
Bands
Project Stendhal, a new band in Chester, is looking for a drummer after recent line-up changes. It is seeking someone to jam and help with nu metal material, but no meeting times or costs are given.
Sign in to contactBass player looking for band
Bands
A 21-year-old bass player from North Wales is looking to join a band in Chester. They have been playing bass for a few years and say their main interests are indie rock and alternative music.
Sign in to contactProject Stendhal seeks kick-ass drummer
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A new band in Chester is looking for a drummer to join after a couple of recent line-up changes. The advert does not give details of meeting times, level or any cost.
Sign in to contactAny drummers down to jam some nu metal?
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A new Chester band is looking for a drummer after a couple of recent line-up changes. They want someone to join them for jamming and playing nu metal.
Sign in to contactRythm guitarist wanted
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A rock and cover band in Chester is looking for a rhythm guitarist to join them. The current members are aged 18 to 26 and are based in Chester Lee Street.
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Bands
A new Chester-based band is looking for a drummer after a few line-up changes. They are aiming to play nu metal and want someone to join them and help build the band’s sound.
Sign in to contactRhythm guitarist wanted
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A rock and cover band based in Chester Lee Street is looking for a rhythm guitarist to join them. The current members are aged 18 to 26. They mention playing songs including Day Tripper and Lucky Man.
Sign in to contactRAINBOW TRIBUTE BAND
Bands
This Rainbow tribute band is based at Faktory Studios in Barrowmore, Chester, and performs every three weeks on a Tuesday evening. It is looking for keyboard players and says interested musicians need to be committed.
Sign in to contactMetal Vocalist Looking for band
Bands
A 33-year-old metal vocalist based on the edge of Cheshire near the Wirral is looking for an extreme metal band of any kind. The listing is from someone seeking others to make music with rather than an established group.
Sign in to contactViolin/fiddle player required
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A Chester-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is looking for a violin or fiddle player to join them. They already play guitar, bass, mandolin and banjo, and want someone to make music with. The listing does not give any details about meeting times or cost.
Sign in to contactAny drummers down to jam some nu metal?
Bands
A new band in Chester is looking for a drummer after recent line-up changes. They want someone to join them for jamming and playing nu metal.
Sign in to contactVocalist available
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A 14-year-old beginner vocalist in Chester is looking to join a band. They are mainly interested in visual kei and J-rock, but are open to most styles.
Sign in to contactVocals needed for experienced covers band
Bands
An established covers band in Chester is looking for a male vocalist to join them. They want someone with gigging experience who can manage their own sound, and a full PA is available for use. The listing does not give any details about rehearsals or fees.
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