Musicians Wanted in Tyne and Wear

Featured: Drummer wanted (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Looking for a reasonably experienced drummer for a band. Hard to describe what we are trying to go for but tastes include (but not limited to!) Fontaines, Jeff ...

Monday 9 Mar 2026, 11:29am by SuicideJones · 112 views

Featured: Noisy indiepop band seeks guitarist & keyboard player (Newcastle)

We're looking for a guitarist and a keyboard player to join our band to play gigs (both north east and further afield) and record. Original stuff, not co...

Sunday 8 Mar 2026, 8:38pm by bakerisland · 395 views

Keys player wanted for Blues Band (Tyneside or surrounding areas)

Keys player wanted for newly formed band. We are a group of musicians and have all been around the block and can play. We are looking to do 12-14 gigs per year ...

Wednesday 4 Mar 2026, 1:27pm by Get Carter · 99 views

Guitarist required for grunge/rock covers band (Sunderland/Newcastle/Durham)

Guitarist required for new grunge/rock covers band. Just starting out. We have been learning Alive and Rearview Mirror by Pearl Jam, Down and All In The Suit Th...

Tuesday 3 Mar 2026, 9:29pm by Fingertaps1 · 149 views

Band looking for a bassist (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Looking for a bassist with good musicality who wants to get a say in how the music is made, get along nice and easy no drama, and willing to try different style...

Tuesday 3 Mar 2026, 3:48pm by SuicideJones · 240 views

LEAD VOCALIST WANTED - ALANIS MORISSETTE TRIBUTE (Tyne and Wear)

North East UK–based, fully rehearsed Alanis Morissette tribute show ready to hit the road — and we’re looking for our Alanis! We’re seeking a female ...

Tuesday 3 Mar 2026, 1:33pm by Alanis · 126 views

Guitar Player (Durham - Sunderland - Houghton - Gateshead)

Looking for a creative guitar player - keen - switched on - melodic - BV would be good too - to join and add to a very good band We have our own sound B...

Monday 2 Mar 2026, 10:50pm by mrbig33 · 212 views

Post punk, shoegaze, synthwave, all that kinda business (Newcastle upon tyne)

I'm a guitar player primarily but happy to play bass too, I've been writing & producing darkwave/synthpop stuff recently but always been into post p...

Monday 2 Mar 2026, 8:14pm by howays · 215 views

Lead guitarist/songwriter (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Experienced lead guitarist and songwriter with 20 years’ playing experience. Strong melodic lead player with solid composition and live arrangement skills, pl...

Monday 2 Mar 2026, 7:39pm by Robbie_C · 207 views

Tired of the same old slop? (North Shields)

I'm tired of applying for bands on here only for it to not lead anywhere so I'm trying to form my own band. I am 23 and play guitar. I have some gigging...

Sunday 1 Mar 2026, 2:44pm by Monkiss · 260 views

Looking for 1/2 musicians to jam with (Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne)

Hi, I play piano and guitar but can dabble in other things. My main focus is composing. I’ve been writing compositions and am looking for like minded musician...

Sunday 1 Mar 2026, 2:30pm by massey12 · 181 views

Singer/Guitarist seeks members (Blaydon/Gateshead)

Hi I am a singer guitarist. I am interested in finding a good bass guitarist and a drummer to play some original songs I have written. You don't have to be ...

Saturday 28 Feb 2026, 5:35pm by adam44 · 196 views

BASS PLAYER WANTED (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Looking for a bass player to join an originals band. We are writing and looking forward to recording our own music and we want someone who is serious about ...

Saturday 28 Feb 2026, 11:00am by 2ubermarv · 415 views

Saxophonist wanted (Gateshead/Sunderland)

Amateur Ornithologist creates a collage of gothic post-punk, indie folk, chamber pop and art-rock. We're looking for a saxophonist to join the gang. Some...

Friday 27 Feb 2026, 6:47pm by AmateurOrnithologist · 89 views

Drummer for 80s Soul Funk Band. (Newcastle)

Wanted tight punchy drummer to join band rehearsing in Gateshead. Can you supply some footage your playing in your reply thanks

Friday 27 Feb 2026, 10:52am by SUBONE · 193 views

Drummer looking to start or join band (Tyne and Wear/Durham)

Hi, I'm currently looking to start or join a band playing stuff such as chris stapleton, luke combs, morgan wallen, post malone (new country stuff) etc etc....

Thursday 26 Feb 2026, 10:46pm by DanCasey · 172 views

Experienced guitarist looking for band (South Shields)

I’m an experienced guitarist, decent backing vocals with pro gear. Looking to join a band. Preferably established and gigging but willing to consider anything...

Thursday 26 Feb 2026, 10:09pm by ChayHobson · 156 views

Drummer looking for working/covers/function band (Tyne and Wear)

Drummer with 24 years of playing, 13 years gigging experience. Looking for working band also open to session work Pricing can be arranged Recently signed ...

Thursday 26 Feb 2026, 9:58am by hadoukev · 132 views

BASS PLAYER WANTED! (North East UK)

**BASS PLAYERS… THIS IS YOUR SIGN.** We’re on the lookout for a seriously solid bass player to join our busy, professional, gigging machine! If you l...

Tuesday 24 Feb 2026, 11:42pm by BrookeMac · 298 views

Looking for a Lead Guitarist (Newcastle)

Tired of playing the same old covers that everyone else does that've been around for 50 years? We play covers that aren't that common place in a blue...

Tuesday 24 Feb 2026, 7:50pm by drmarkharrison@doctors.or · 210 views

Vocalist looking to start, punk/pop punk/indie/alt band (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Singer/vocalist looking to start a band, located in Newcastle, I’ve no gigging experience or recording, just wanting to see where this goes had a go writing s...

Monday 23 Feb 2026, 9:18pm by RyanMorrisey1996 · 207 views

Frontman and Bassist wanted for new original heavy band (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Hi there, we are two lads (20yo / Newcastle) and we’ve been writing for a while now and have more than an album of tight original heavy songs complete and rea...

Monday 23 Feb 2026, 1:14pm by toddstormont · 185 views

Death Metal Vocalist/Bassist/Drummer in Search of a band (Sunderland)

16 male musician looking for a long term deathcore, death metal, brutal death metal, slam, grindcore, noisecore, or goregrind type band.

Sunday 22 Feb 2026, 7:15pm by Peters09 · 134 views

Looking for singer for acoustic set (North Tyneside)

I’m an acoustic guitarist looking for a singer to start an acoustic duo thing. Starting with busking nights and pub gigs etc. playing ideally country, pop,...

Saturday 21 Feb 2026, 7:28pm by Ben Robinson · 230 views

Indie Singer-Songwriter looking to start a band (Newcastle Upon Tyne/Durham)

Hi, I’m Keane, I’m 20 and I’m a singer-songwriter based around Newcastle / Durham. I’m looking to start a serious original & covers band with people...

Saturday 21 Feb 2026, 6:39pm by keanereadman · 146 views

Guitarist wanted (Newcastle)

Drummer and female lead vocalist looking for a guitarist to start an acoustic trio, to then lead into a full function band of which lineup will be completed the...

Saturday 21 Feb 2026, 5:53pm by westaz · 232 views

Guitarist seeking band (Consett, County Durham)

Hi there! I am a lead/rhythm guitar player looking to join a band. I particularly like metal, hard rock, blues rock and can learn covers and write original m...

Friday 20 Feb 2026, 4:25pm by 5666k dial-up · 173 views