Musicians Wanted in Greater Manchester

Featured: Bassist needed - Johnny Darker - Arena Rock/Punk/Glam vibes (Manchester)

Hey folks - I've put together the live band for my solo project and looking for a bassist who’s up for getting involved, we're ready to go and you'...

Tuesday 31 Mar 2026, 1:28am by iamjohnnydarker · 186 views

Featured: Manchester Music focused Covers Band - Frontman required (Manchester / North West)

Covers band seek frontman. Bonus points if you play another instrument (even chipping in on some rhythm stuff on keys or guitar would be a massive lift) Age r...

Friday 27 Mar 2026, 10:43am by DeadMansHand · 276 views

Featured: Drummer Needed for Rock Band (Rochdale)

???? DRUMMER WANTED – ATLAS (Rochdale) ???? We’re Atlas, an original/covers (some) band based in Rochdale, and we’re on the lookout for a dedicated drumm...

Thursday 26 Mar 2026, 4:59pm by atlas.gb · 283 views

Featured: Guitarist Available (Manchester and North West)

Guitarist with backing vocals/harmonies looking to play covers. Acoustic or electric. Late 50s but with young outlook, experience in playing a wide range of sty...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 12:41pm by SeeTheRedGuitar · 247 views

Featured: Drummer and Bassist wanted for Heavy Emo three piece (Manchester)

Hey! I'm a 28yr old guitarist/vocalist looking to form a three piece heavy emo band, in the vein of Arms length, Fiddlehead, Movements, Hotelier, Trophy ...

Wednesday 18 Mar 2026, 10:23pm by TCroasdale · 501 views

Featured: Drummer wanted - August Embers (Stockport)

August Embers.... an Alt Rock, grunge, band. Mostly original music and some covers of Alice in chains/ similar. Recently performing at open mic venues once a...

Saturday 14 Mar 2026, 12:23pm by AEBand · 329 views

Featured: Looking for a synth / keys player (Manchester / Salford)

Hey, I'm looking for a synth / keys player to join a bassist and guitarist for a project writing original material. Style is a mix of indie/electronic/rock....

Friday 13 Mar 2026, 9:39pm by TobyO · 257 views

Featured: Band members wanted for psych rock band (Salford)

I have a band name (The Xteriors), and 9 songs. My songs are for a 4 piece band, so looking for drummer, bass player and lead guitarist. The plan is to practice...

Wednesday 11 Mar 2026, 12:47pm by ricave · 1270 views

Lead Singer wanted for a Classic rock covers band (Swinton, Salford)

We're looking for a rock singer for a Classic rock/Hard rock/Soft Rock/AOR Covers band. Influenced by and Covering songs by the likes of... Pink Floyd, ...

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026, 2:12pm by Pink Floyd · 127 views

Spending more time on admin than actually playing? (Greater Manchester)

Be honest — how much of your week is spent chasing bookings, sending follow-up emails, working out who owes you what, and trying to keep track of it all in a ...

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026, 1:03pm by Naumaan Zahid · 106 views

Female Singers Needed for Girl-Group (Sort Rehearsal Rooms, Liverpool)

Songs written & Record deal on the cards Can send demos. Ideally looking for people, no older than 25

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026, 12:55pm by MissedtheQuestion · 68 views

Masked Rok-Rap Band (Bolton)

Hey guys, I'm looking to put together a Masked Rock - Rap Band based in the North West, Think Hollywood undead Vibes and stylings mixed with Linkin Park...

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026, 12:01pm by benjim218 · 185 views

Dep Drummer Needed (Stockport)

Hi, we are looking for a drummer to dep for five gigs in October and November. We are an eight piece band and we play 2Tone, Reggae and ska.... ( The specials,...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 11:42pm by BrianL · 168 views

Bassist required for pop punk/emo band (Liverpool)

Newly established pop punk/emo band (inspired by the likes of Blink-182, Alkaline Trio, Sum 41, Neck Deep, A Day to Remember, The Story So Far) looking to compl...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 10:53pm by SmiddyP · 121 views

SKA Rhythm Guitarist wanted (Bolton)

Hi we are a newly formed SKA band  playing many  Ska hits from the specials, madness, bad manners and the beat to name a few!! I have joined forces with lead...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 8:22pm by AllSkaunlimited1nw · 82 views

SKA keyboard player wanted (Bolton)

Hi we are a newly formed SKA band  playing many  Ska hits from the specials, madness, bad manners and the beat to name a few!! I have joined forces with lead...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 8:21pm by AllSkaunlimited1nw · 72 views

Global / cinematic sounds wanted! (Greater manchester / Salford / Bolton)

Looking for people with a 'global' like minded taste to play with on a weekly basis and improve. I'm a steady drummer just looking to lay down some ...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 7:48pm by peripheralfigure · 147 views

Rock drummer available (North West)

For originals band, genres considered are Metal, Heavy Rock, Goth, Alt. I have many years of experience in gigging, touring and recording. I have a great ...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 4:43pm by Kris Tama · 98 views

Bassist looking for an old school death metal band (Manchester/Bolton)

I am a 30 years old bass player looking to join a death metal band in the greater manchester or lancashire area i have my own equipment and transport i have had...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 12:30pm by David_234 · 104 views

Touring band want vocals (Manchester)

Established band looking for a vocalist to pick up the songs. Shoegaze/dream pop sound. Looking for some floaty vocals to sit on top of some dreamy fuzz stuff. ...

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026, 7:24am by mediumgabe · 210 views

Hardcore/Slam metal band need members! (Manchester)

Yo, I do vocals, looking for band members. Based in Greater Manchester. Need people who are serious for Slam Death Metal/Beatdown Hardcore and anything aggress...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 11:00pm by Ancalimon · 185 views

Drummer looking for modern metal project ()

Experienced drummer available, looking for original metal band. Adept at playing to clicks, hundreds of gigs under the belt, own professional gear and transpor...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 8:01pm by BHewitt · 131 views

Lead guitarist (Bolton)

Mature lead guitarist looking to join a indie rock cover band in the Bolton area. Poss 1-2 gigs a month.

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 6:20pm by ghtransam79 · 125 views

Rhythm Guitarist (Bolton)

Hi we are a newly formed SKA band  playing many  Ska hits from the specials, madness, bad manners and the beat to name a few!! I have joined forces with lead...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 5:06pm by AllSkaunlimited1nw · 102 views

Vocalist looking for band members to form a new band!!!! (Manchester)

Hey, I'm a singer/songwriter looking to start up a new band. Not set on genre, thinking along the lines of shoegaze, alt-pop, alt-rock, some post-hardcore a...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 2:18pm by dmthomas · 219 views

Spending more time on admin than actually playing? (Greater Manchester)

Be honest — how much of your week is spent chasing bookings, sending follow-up emails, working out who owes you what, and trying to keep track of it all in a ...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 1:01pm by Naumaan Zahid · 148 views

Guitarist Available (Manchester and North West)

Guitarist with backing vocals/harmonies looking to play a wide range of covers. Acoustic or electric. Late 50s but with young outlook, experienced, reliable, ea...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 12:16pm by SeeTheRedGuitar · 95 views

BASSIST WANTED for power trio (Stockport/Glossop)

We are….Sandbags At Dawn! Melodic high energy rock power trio looking for experienced bassist. To have fun writing, playing and giving it beans on stage. Must...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 11:27am by steve_hibbott@hotmail.com · 185 views

Keys player needed for young stoner rock band (Warrington)

Keys player needed for young, recently formed rock band. We are currently a four piece with a Stones/Faces/Black Crowes kind of vibe. we are interested in ad...

Monday 23 Mar 2026, 10:01am by TLD mgmt · 82 views

Looking for band members (Manchester)

Hi all, I am currently looking for band members (ages 20-27) to form a relaxed, flexible group predominantly interested in Japanese music, jazz and bossa nova. ...

Sunday 22 Mar 2026, 7:15pm by Nauticalcorn · 231 views

80s Band Seeking Bassist (Widnes/St Helens)

Due to our bassist changing jobs and having to leave, we are now looking for a replacement. We have pro gear, lights, etc and use IEMs on stage. We play songs b...

Sunday 22 Mar 2026, 12:29pm by RubixCubed · 153 views

Keyboard player needed. Original hard rock band (Manchester / Northwest)

Are you looking for a new musical challenge this year? Maybe you could see yourself tinkling the ivories for an established original hard rock band, like us, Si...

Sunday 22 Mar 2026, 12:17pm by Silent Victory · 99 views

Built a new platform for UK musicians — free to join (Greater Manchester)

Hey all, I'm Naumaan — I've been on the circuit since 2009. I started GigXchange because I watched too many talented musicians give up on gigging, ...

Sunday 22 Mar 2026, 10:29am by Naumaan Zahid · 151 views