Hobby groups in London
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in London, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in London
One Beat 2 Heal Meetup Group via Zoom (London)
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This is a monthly drum healing group that uses drums, rattles and other sound instruments in both individual and group work. It meets by Zoom, with an option for an in-person session with the Walton drum healing group. The listing does not give any cost or age details.
Sign in to contactDrummer available (London)
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A mature drummer in London is looking for a soul and R&B band. He is very experienced, keeps good time and has played pubs and functions, with a preference for south London or north-west Kent.
Sign in to contactBass player required (London)
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A soul and R&B band in the Bexleyheath area is looking for a bass player to join the line-up. They are arranging rehearsals as soon as possible, with the aim of getting out to play gigs afterwards. The band already includes keyboards, guitar, female vocals and drums, and they are asking for someone local with transport.
Sign in to contactSoul/ RnB vocalist for band (London)
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A chic cover band is looking for two female vocalists who can sing Chic material and classic soul songs. It rehearses in Bexleyheath and plays in pubs across south east London and Kent, so anyone interested would need their own transport and to be available for rehearsals and gigs.
Sign in to contactSax player wanted for indie rock band (London)
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An indie rock band in London is looking for a bassist to join them. They have almost finished mixing an album and are hoping to tour, find a label, and carry on with more music and gigs.
Sign in to contactDrums Wanted – 89–09 UK Indie Covers (London)
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A London-based new band project is looking for a drummer to join a covers act focused on UK indie music, from the Stone Roses through to the Arctic Monkeys and other similar bands. A draft song list is already in place, but it can still be changed.
Sign in to contactSoho Jazz Jam - seeking instrumentalists and singers - strictly trad jazz (London)
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A weekly jazz jam takes place on Sunday afternoons in Soho, London, from 2 pm to 5 pm. It is looking for singers and instrumentalists who can handle jazz standards at an intermediate level. The house band is already in place, and guests can join in occasionally rather than every week.
Sign in to contactOboist or cellist invited for relaxed jams with double bass player and other musicians (London)
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A double bass player in south-west London is looking for oboe, cor anglais or cello players to join relaxed jam sessions with other acoustic musicians. The sessions are arranged at least twice a month, and piano scores are available.
Sign in to contactSecond Guitarist ( Rhythm/Lead ) Wanted, London ( Indie, Post Punk, Pop, Rock ) (London)
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A solo artist in London is looking for a second guitarist to help perform original songs. They want to rehearse together, play gigs and possibly build towards larger shows such as festivals and a regular band line-up. The style mentioned includes indie, post-punk, pop and rock.
Sign in to contactPRO DRUMMER & BASSIST WANTED FOR HEAVY DOOM/INDUSTRIAL BLUES/ HARD ROCK TRIO (London)
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A London-based musician is looking for a skilled drummer and bassist to join a new heavy power trio with a doom, industrial blues and hard rock sound. The project is already set up and aims for an aggressive style, following the previous rhythm section moving away.
Sign in to contactReggae covers band seeks male vocalist (London)
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A London reggae revival covers band is looking for a male vocalist. The group plays songs spanning ska, rocksteady, Studio One and lovers rock, including material by artists such as Bob Marley, Junior Murvin, Toots and The Maytals, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Marcia Griffiths and Phyllis Dillon.
Sign in to contactKeyboardist sought (London)
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A vocalist and songwriter in London is looking for a versatile pianist or keyboard player, possibly someone who also plays other instruments, to help reshape a set of songs. The material is described as dark, satirical and keyboard-led art pop, with the aim of performing live as a duo at first. The person seeking a collaborator is in their late 50s.
Sign in to contactDrummer Needed!!! (London)
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An alternative rock band in north London is looking for a drummer to join its line-up. The group already has songs written and recorded, and wants someone to help perform them live and take part in writing new material.
Sign in to contactDrummer needed for post punk band San Vito Ryder (London)
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A London post-punk band is looking for a reliable drummer to join them as soon as possible. They draw on 1950s and 1960s music as well as David Lynch, and have already played several notable venues in the city this year, including Rough Trade East and The Lexington.
Sign in to contactLead/Rhythm Guitarist available - London and U.K. (Or internationally) (London)
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An experienced lead and rhythm guitarist in London is looking to join function bands, tribute acts, original bands and solo artists. They play both electric and acoustic guitar, have broad style experience and a background in live and studio work. They are open to opportunities across the UK and internationally.
Sign in to contactseeking female vocalist (London)
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An experienced guitarist and songwriter in London is looking for a young female singer to rehearse and record vocals for an album called Underdogs. The plan is to promote the project through open mic nights and band gigs, with songs in a commercial indie, alt-pop and rock style with politically left lyrics.
Sign in to contactfemale drummer wanted (London)
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An indie rock band in Camden, London is looking for a female drummer to join them. They already have several original songs and have played live dates around London, and they want help with future gigs and the recording of their first album or record.
Sign in to contactDrummer wanted - Camden heavy rock power trio (London)
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A Camden heavy rock power trio in London is looking for a drummer to join them. They play riff-led original material rather than covers, and have already released two albums and a later single. They also recently supported Anette Olzon on UK dates, including a show at The Asylum in Birmingham.
Sign in to contactDrummer wanted/Acting Blue (London) (London)
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A London indie rock band called Acting Blue is looking for a drummer, ideally someone who can join permanently. Their sound also includes some electronic influences, with comparisons to LCD Soundsystem and The Strokes. The band has already played gigs.
Sign in to contactBassist/guitarist/vocalist available (London)
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A very experienced multi-instrumentalist in London is looking for a band or another musician to make music with. They play bass, guitar and vocals, and have live and studio experience. They are interested in rock, punk, dance and other genres, and want to enjoy themselves while perhaps earning some money.
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