Hobby groups in London
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in London, as well as people looking to join one.
Keyboard / Synth player wanted for groovy, synthy, vaguely medieval live project / band.
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A London-based recording artist and drummer is looking for a keyboard or synth player to collaborate on a live project with a groovy, synth-led feel and a slight medieval edge. The person is also open to someone who can sing a little or add harmonies, but that is not essential.
Sign in to contactDrummer wanted
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A band based in East and North London is looking for a drummer. It rehearses in North London, or at another studio that suits the whole group.
Sign in to contactLEAD SINGER WANTED for alt-pop dream-rock project in London
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Wild Mother is looking for a lead singer for an alt-pop dream-rock band in north east London. The project draws on artists such as Wolf Alice, Warpaint and Chromatics, and the listing suggests they want someone to join an active, committed group. No age, gender or cost details are given.
Sign in to contactCREATIVE PARTNER / SONGWRITER WANTED: PSYCH-PROG & BAROQUE ROCK PROJECT
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A producer and keyboard player in London is looking for a female singer-songwriter to work on a new collaborative music project. The aim is to create a bold psych-prog and baroque rock sound with a dense, layered approach rather than a mainstream style.
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A guitarist in West London and Middlesex is looking for someone to jam with. They are open to all styles and genres, using either electric or acoustic instruments, and want the sessions to be for fun rather than anything formal.
Sign in to contactHand drummer wanted for Acoustic band
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An acoustic band in London is looking for a hand drummer, such as a tabla, darbuka or riq player, to join its line-up. The group already includes sitar, mandolin, melodica and harmonium players, and works with ethnic, acoustic, drone and improvised experimental music. It plans to perform both unamplified and with microphones in venues.
Sign in to contactVoices Singing Workshops
Choirs
Voices Singing Workshops is a weekly singing group in Holloway, London, meeting on Wednesday evenings during term time at St Luke’s Church. It learns songs by ear and in harmony across a range of styles, including folk, jazz, pop, rock, blues and show songs. There are no auditions, and anyone aged 16 or over can attend. Sessions run from 8pm to 9.45pm, including a tea break.
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Choirs
This London choir sings outdoors, with simple songs and harmonies taught by ear. Sessions are held on Saturdays at varying times. No musical experience is needed.
Sign in to contactThe Hampstead Singers
Choirs
The Hampstead Singers is a mixed-ability choir in London with around 10 to 16 members. It sings songs from different parts of the world, including some pop songs each term, and no music reading is needed. Meetings take place on Mondays from 2pm to 3.30pm at Christ Church Hampstead.
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Syrinx is a new London choir that sings a varied mix of music, including folk and popular songs as well as older and newer pieces. It meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, and new members are welcome. The group says it suits people with some previous group singing experience, although there is no audition and no need to read music, and a free taster session is available.
Sign in to contactSongworks – Wednesday Massif
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Songworks runs a weekly community choir in North London for people who enjoy singing. The Wednesday choir meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm, and it does not require auditions or the ability to read music. It is a large group with a termly commitment, and there is currently a waiting list.
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This is a weekly community choir in North London for people who enjoy singing. There are no auditions and no need to read music, and the Tuesday group meets on Tuesday mornings from 9.45am to 11am. It is a non-performing choir, although it sometimes sings with the Wednesday choir at local events and festivals.
Sign in to contactSinging Mamas Crouch End
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Singing Mamas Crouch End is a singing group for women, including those with experience living as female, and children are welcome too. It meets at Hornsey Vale Community Centre in Crouch End on Tuesdays from 10am, with singing for an hour followed by tea and cake. No previous experience is needed, as the songs are learned by ear, and the first session is free.
Sign in to contactSing to Beat: Camberwell Skylarks
Choirs
This singing group is for people living with Parkinson’s and focuses on keeping voices active and strong through singing. It meets in Camberwell, London, every other Tuesday from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
Sign in to contactRaise the Roof
Choirs
Raise the Roof is a Natural Voice community choir based at the Carnegie Library Hub in Herne Hill, London. It sings a wide range of a cappella songs from different styles and traditions, and there are no auditions. The choir meets on Thursday evenings during term time, from 7pm to 9pm, and all are welcome.
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Choirs
This Peckham community choir sings a cappella folk, gospel and world music in three- and four-part harmony. Sessions take place on Mondays from 7.30pm to 9pm, and new members can join at any point in the year. No audition or ability to read music is needed, and the first session is free.
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Choirs
Mind and Soul Community Choir runs singing workshops at the Maudsley Hospital Site in London. It meets on Wednesdays from 6 to 7pm during term time only. Membership is free, and there is no audition or need to read music. The choir is open to anyone living around SE5 who wants to take part.
Sign in to contactMaspindzeli
Choirs
Maspindzeli is a London choir that sings songs from Georgia’s ancient polyphonic tradition. It usually performs three-part pieces and sometimes sings as two choirs, with songs taught by ear so there is no need to read music. Sessions take place once a month on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm, and all are welcome.
Sign in to contactIslington Community Choir
Choirs
Islington Community Choir is a community choir in London that sings music from around the world and across different styles. It is not auditioned, although it asks for a higher level of movement and musicianship. The choir meets on Sundays from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Sign in to contactCirclesongs London 2026
Choirs
Circlesongs London runs monthly group singing sessions with collective vocal improvisation, where participants create layered music together under guidance. The autumn 2026 term meets on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm, with dates at Heath St Baptist Church in London and at St Augustine Church Hall in London. The listing says all voices are welcome.
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