Bands in Manchester
Below you'll find every band we know of in Manchester, as well as musicians looking for one.
I'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 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.
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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 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 contactWE 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 contactEpic drummer wanted for MCR based female fronted Alt Band
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A four-piece female-fronted alternative rock band in Manchester is looking for a drummer. They have two demo tracks available for interested musicians to hear and decide whether their style is a fit.
Sign in to contactLooking to start alt/Midwest emo style band
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A 26-year-old in Manchester is looking to form a band with alt rock, folk and Midwest emo influences. They sing and play guitar and piano, and are hoping to find others to join the project.
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An alternative pop band in Manchester is looking for a keyboard player and a drummer. The songs are already written, and the group wants musicians who are talented, committed and able to rehearse regularly.
Sign in to contactalt / psych / punk guitarist seeks queer alt band
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A trans woman in Manchester is looking to join an originals band as a guitarist. She already fronts a two-piece act where she sings, writes and plays guitar, and is seeking a queer alternative band.
Sign in to contactAre you our drummer?!!!!!!
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A Manchester post-punk and indie band is looking for a drummer. The group already has two guitarists and a singer, and says it has many songs written. It would ideally suit someone around 25 to 45 years old.
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An established blues-rock trio in Manchester is looking for a keyboard player to broaden their sound, including Hammond, piano or electric piano. They already have a run of good gigs booked, and vocals are also welcome.
Sign in to contactQueer Punk Band Seeks Lead Guitarist!
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A queer punk band in Manchester is writing original songs and is looking for a lead guitarist to join them. The listing does not give any rehearsal times or costs.
Sign in to contactFemale bass player needed for shoegaze dreampop postpunk...
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A Manchester-based band is looking for a female bass player, or a female guitarist who is willing to switch to bass. They prefer someone aged 25 or over, though an older-minded person would also fit, and the playing level can be any standard. The post also says the person must be able to travel.
Sign in to contactSYNTH/KEYS FOR ALT-POP BAND NEEDED
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A musician in the Manchester area is looking for a synth or keys player to join a new alt-pop band. The listing does not give details of practice times, cost or the level required.
Sign in to contactOriginals Band.
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An experienced lead singer and lyricist in Manchester is looking to put together an originals band with other musicians who want to create their own material. The listing does not give any details about rehearsal times, costs or the level of players needed.
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.
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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 contactDrummer needed for nirvana covers band
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A Manchester Nirvana covers band is looking for a drummer after losing their current player. They already have gigs booked and are seeking someone ready to step in and join them.
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A Manchester band is looking for a bassist to join them. The group uses software for drums. No other details about style, level or meeting arrangements are given.
Sign in to contactElectronic Music Producer /Sound Designer Wanted - Deathcore
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A Manchester-based musician is looking for an electronic music producer to collaborate on an original project that blends deathcore with drum and bass. The aim is to work together on new material and develop the sound of the project.
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