Bands in London
Below you'll find every band we know of in London, as well as musicians looking for one.
SE London Musicians Social
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This is a social meet-up for professional musicians who want to connect with others and build a community. It is based in London, with the aim of getting together for a drink and some company.
Sign in to contactLondon Singles Live Music Meetup
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This London meetup brings people together to watch live sets from local bands and socialise with other members and newcomers. It meets at a top venue in London, with events usually ticketed at £10 in advance or £14 on the door unless stated otherwise. People can go alone or with friends and are invited to meet others who enjoy live music.
Sign in to contactJAM IN THE DEN
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This London-based band jam brings people together to play suggested tunes with scope to extend them if the group agrees. The sessions are centred on groove and feel rather than exact note-for-note playing, and participants are expected to be reasonably fluent on their instrument or voice. They meet in The Den, a basement studio near Stepney Green tube, with a small number of players per session and advance online payment requested.
Sign in to contactIranian Musicians In London (Rava Foundation)
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Rava Music Foundation brings together Iranian musicians and music enthusiasts in London from a range of genres and backgrounds. It offers a place for musical collaboration, sharing knowledge and keeping in touch with the city’s Iranian music scene. The group also aims to provide a welcoming setting where people with a lasting interest in music can meet and make friends.
Sign in to contactOne Beat 2 Heal Meetup Group via Zoom
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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 contactLondon Electric Guitar Jam Group
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This is a London-based guitar jam group looking for others to meet in the Beckton area once or twice a month for two-hour sessions. The aim is to choose a genre and song in advance, then play and learn together, with a focus on building skills, techniques and songs while having fun. All ages are welcome, but it is not aimed at complete beginners.
Sign in to contactMusicians in London (Connect and Collaborate!)
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This London collective brings together musicians, solo artists and producers who want to meet, play and collaborate across different musical styles. It also offers chances to try out ideas, join open mics and gigs, and find others to add to unfinished songs. The next jam or event is planned for Saturday 31st August, with more details to follow.
Sign in to contactLondon Band and Musicians Instagram-Meetup :)
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This London meetup brings people together to watch showcase gigs featuring local unsigned bands and to meet other music fans. It has run for several years and welcomes people to come alone or with friends. The events are usually ticketed, with prices typically at £10 in advance or £14 on the door unless stated otherwise.
Sign in to contactDrummer available
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 )
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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
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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 contactKeyboardist sought
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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 contactReggae covers band seeks male vocalist
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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 contactDrummer Needed!!!
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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.
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