Hobby groups in Durham
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Durham, as well as people looking to join one.
Durham Writers Meetup Group
Writing
This Durham group brings together writers and other creatives from across Durham and the North East to share support while developing their projects. It welcomes both professionals and amateurs, and is open to people at any level. The listing does not mention meeting times or any cost.
Sign in to contactDurham CAMRA
Real ale
The Durham branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
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Birdwatching
Durham Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Sign in to contactYe Olde Elm Tree session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at Ye Olde Elm Tree, Durham. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactFemale vocalist required for Wedding/Function band
Bands
A wedding and function band in Durham is looking for a female vocalist to join its line-up. The group performs live shows with mixed songs and genres blended into custom mash-ups.
Sign in to contactExperienced Drummer tired of watching TV.
Bands
An experienced drummer in Durham is looking for a band or other musicians to play with. They want to play a mix of styles rather than being limited to blues or similar material.
Sign in to contactGuitar player
Bands
A band in Durham is looking for a guitarist to join an original music project. It says the rest of the setup is already in place and they just need an all-round player to complete the line-up.
Sign in to contactFemale singer for recording
Bands
A drummer and guitarist in Durham are looking for a female vocalist to join an EP recording project in December. They hope to record a couple of original songs along with two covers, likely in a folk or pop style. It is a search for someone to collaborate on the recordings rather than a regular meeting group.
Sign in to contactRe: Guitarist
Bands
A band in Durham is looking for a guitarist to join them. They want someone who understands scales and can play creatively and melodically, as most of their songs use 3/4 and 3/3 time signatures.
Sign in to contactSpanish Flamenco/Paso Doble Guitar
Bands
An adults-only group in Durham is looking for an experienced classical guitarist with nails and a singing voice. They want someone to play rumbas and paso dobles with a touch of flamenco.
Sign in to contactThe Dead Daisies/Whitesnake??
Bands
A 36-year-old guitarist in Durham is looking for other musicians to form a covers band playing material in the style of The Dead Daisies and Whitesnake. The listing does not give any details about rehearsal times, venue or cost.
Sign in to contactThe Dead Daisies/Whitesnake ???
Bands
A 36-year-old guitarist in Durham is looking for other like-minded musicians to form a covers band. They would like to play material in the style of Dead Daisies, Whitesnake and similar acts. No other details about meeting times or costs are given.
Sign in to contactGuitarist needed for Duo - R&B, Pop, throwbacks and more
Bands
A singer-songwriter in Durham is looking for a guitarist to join a duo for regular gigs. The music would mainly cover pop, R&B, chart songs and some older classics, with a mash-up style included.
Sign in to contactBlues Vocalist Wanted
Bands
Living Room Record Club is looking for a blues vocalist to join its second recording project in Durham. The listing says the group is seeking someone keen to collaborate on blues material.
Sign in to contactSaxophone Player Wanted
Bands
A Durham-based blues recording project is looking for a saxophone player to join a collaboration. The listing suggests the group is seeking someone with a real interest in the style, and it appears to be for a recording project rather than a regular public session. No details are given about meeting times, cost or other requirements.
Sign in to contactThe Dead Daisies/Whitesnake ???
Bands
A 36-year-old guitarist in Durham is looking for other like-minded musicians to form a covers band. They want to play material in the style of The Dead Daisies and Whitesnake, among others.
Sign in to contactBAND SEEK DRUMMER The Mystery Train Riders (20-35 y/o)
Bands
A Durham rockabilly band is looking for a dedicated drummer to join a young group aged 20 to 35. They play lively 1950s material inspired by the Sun Records era.
Sign in to contactLow Winter - Join a Dark, 80's Influenced Alt-Rock Band
Bands
An alternative rock band in the North East is looking for committed musicians to complete a gig-ready lineup. The group is based in Durham and is seeking people to join its dark, 1980s-influenced style. No cost is mentioned.
Sign in to contactFemale Singer wanted for Duo/Trio/Band - Americana, Soul
Bands
A 35-year-old musician in Durham is looking for a like-minded female singer or musician to join an acoustic duo, trio or band, as well as an original project. The music style mentioned is Americana and soul.
Sign in to contactUni student looking to join band when term starts
Bands
A university student in Durham is looking to join or set up a band when term starts. They play rhythm guitar and can also handle vocals, and want to play indie, rock or alternative music.
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