Bands and musicians in Manchester
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Manchester, as well as people looking to join one.
WE NEED A DRUMMER……
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An indie post-punk band in Manchester is looking for a dedicated drummer to join them. They rehearse in the Northern Quarter and say they are looking for someone around 25 to 45 years old. The group’s style is described as being in the vein of bands such as The Strokes.
Sign in to contactMusicians Wanted for Heavy Rock Band
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A Manchester-based group is looking for drummers, bassists, guitarists, singers and other musicians to help form a modern, melodic heavy rock band. It is seeking people to join in creating the band’s sound.
Sign in to contactMale lead vocalist required
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A well-established nine-piece northern soul band in the Lancashire and Manchester area is looking for a male lead vocalist. The group already has gigs booked and is seeking someone to join them for live performances.
Sign in to contactVOCALIST + BASSIST WANTED 80s/90s ROCK 00s NU-METAL
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In Manchester, a drummer and another musician in their 30s are looking for a singer and bassist to complete a new band. They have both played professionally before and are aiming to form a group playing 80s and 90s rock plus 00s nu-metal. No cost is mentioned.
Sign in to contactI'm after a drummer (originals project)
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A musician in Manchester is looking for a drummer to help bring original songs to the stage. They have already written several tracks and want someone to play them live as part of the project.
Sign in to contactEstablished Band Seeks Bass Player
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An established Manchester desert rock and hard rock band is looking for a bass player to join the line-up. They already have an original set, released material, radio airplay and promotional support in place.
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A drummer in Manchester is looking to connect with others for a band project. They mention a wide mix of influences, including indie and alternative acts such as The Strokes, Sonic Youth, Pixies, R.E.M., Fontaines D.C. and New Order.
Sign in to contactMusicians Wanted (40–55) New Indie Acoustic Rock
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An experienced musician is looking for others aged 40 to 55 to join a new indie acoustic rock project in Manchester. The aim is to write, play and perform in an organised and well-supported setup.
Sign in to contactShoegaze bass
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A Manchester shoegaze and experimental rock band is looking for a bass player to join them. The group has been together for about six years and has been playing gigs in the north west.
Sign in to contactWe need a bassist!
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An alternative/shoegaze band is looking for a committed bassist to join the project as a key member. The group is relocating to Manchester and wants someone to take part in its next stage there.
Sign in to contactWe need a bassist!
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An alternative shoegaze band is looking for a committed bassist to join as an important part of the project. The group is relocating to Manchester from Gibraltar and is seeking someone to become involved with the band.
Sign in to contactcedar | Bassist wanted!
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An alternative and shoegaze band is looking for a committed bassist to join the project as an important part of the line-up. The group is relocating to Manchester and is seeking someone to help build the band there.
Sign in to contactcedar | Bassist wanted!
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The band cedar is an alternative shoegaze group looking for a committed bassist to join the project. They are relocating to Manchester and want someone to take an important role in the band.
Sign in to contactNew Britpop Tribute Band Seeks Keys Player
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Britpopped is a new Manchester-based Britpop tribute band looking for a keys player. It is seeking someone who shares an interest in 1990s Britpop and can attend rehearsals on a roughly weekly basis.
Sign in to contact—————— Drummer into Indie?!
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A Manchester-based indie band is looking for a drummer to join two guitarists and a singer. They have shared a few demo recordings and are aiming to gig and record.
Sign in to contactlol need band people rapid
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A person in Manchester is looking for other musicians to start a band, ideally on drums, bass or guitar. They are hoping to rehearse in Ardwick and would prefer people aged 18 to 24 of any gender. They mention indie or grunge influences and say they are keen to get something serious going.
Sign in to contactMetal Drummer needed for Duo
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A musician in Manchester is making heavy songs with just bass and drums and wants to develop the idea into a full band. They are looking for a metal drummer to join and help turn the project into a proper group.
Sign in to contactMetal Guitarist - Looking for lead work
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An 18-year-old guitar player and student who has recently moved to Manchester is looking for a band to jam with and, if things go well, to gig with. The listing is from someone seeking other musicians rather than an established group.
Sign in to contactVOCALIST + BASSIST WANTED 80s/90s ROCK 00s NU-METAL
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A drummer and another musician in Manchester are looking for a singer and bassist to complete a new band. They are in their 30s and have both played professionally before. The group is aiming to play 80s and 90s rock as well as 00s nu-metal.
Sign in to contactDrummer, bassist and vocalist wanted for post-hardcore band
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A guitarist in Manchester is looking for a drummer, bassist and vocalist to join a post-hardcore group. The aim is to work together in a collaborative, creative setting.
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