Musicians Wanted in Tyne and Wear

Featured: Wanting to start up a band! (Newcastle)

Hello! I'm dying to start up a band and get jamming and playing gigs. I'm 23 and been playing guitar for a good few years but never played in a band...

Thursday 8 Jan 2026, 4:30pm by Jeorge03 · 178 views

Featured: Keyboard player required for indiepop band (Newcastle)

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

Wednesday 7 Jan 2026, 10:05am by bakerisland · 217 views

Featured: Female Vocalist and Pianist looking for band members (Newcastle)

Hello! Im currently a uni student looking to start a band in Newcastle. I’m experienced in vocals, piano and violin. I’m especially interested in indie/i...

Monday 5 Jan 2026, 4:03pm by Sineado · 311 views

Featured: Vocalists? (North East)

Looking for a Vocalist who really wants to give original music a good go, influences range from 70's and 80's rock/metal to more modern day stuff like A...

Saturday 3 Jan 2026, 5:34pm by CJMc944 · 323 views

Featured: GUITARIST WANTED – instrumental jazz-funk (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

We are starting a new instrumental jazz-funk project. We already have drums, bass and sax in place and we are looking for a guitarist to complete the lineup so ...

Saturday 3 Jan 2026, 1:34pm by emphasisonparenthesis · 267 views

Featured: KEYS/ORGAN WANTED – instrumental jazz-funk (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

We are starting a new instrumental jazz-funk project. We already have drums, bass and sax in place and we are looking for a keys/organ player to complete the li...

Saturday 3 Jan 2026, 1:29pm by emphasisonparenthesis · 239 views

Featured: Singer/ Frontman (Hartlepool)

Hartlepool based covers band are looking for a lead Singer/frontman, working the North East Club scene, through the Bill Dixon Agency, working mainly weekends (...

Friday 2 Jan 2026, 10:37pm by Trevb63 · 239 views

Featured: Post punk / Noise / industrial band looking for new members (Newcastle / Gateshead / Sunderland)

Cherry Knowle is looking for new members to join the group. The goal of the band is to make loud but dark noise with a beat that you can dance too with talki...

Friday 26 Dec 2025, 4:54pm by CherryKnowle · 847 views

Featured: Vocalist Required (Tyne and Wear)

Male or female vocalist wanted for working band NLO (Northern Lights Orchestra). We perform music from the 60s, 70s, and some 80s, with regular pub gigs and pr...

Monday 17 Nov 2025, 6:06pm by Stix1 · 517 views

Featured: Sixties Inspired Group (Newcastle)

Hi, I’m Jim. A guitarist and songwriter looking to start a group like The Crickets, Miracles or Beatles. I’m very fond of old rockabilly, blues, skiffle and...

Wednesday 15 Oct 2025, 4:12am by Jellroy · 826 views

Acoustic Guitarist Available (Newcastle upon Tyne)

I'm a guitarist from Newcastle looking to get started with a band playing original music only. No covers and no heavy rock. I don't do singing but I can wr...

Friday 26 Aug 2022, 9:33am by MikkyJ · 380 views

Lead Guitarist and Bassist for Original Rock band (Durham/Sunderland/Newcastle and nearby)

Hey all, Still looking for a bassist and lead guitarist to join our original rock band which currently consists of rhythm guitarist, drummer and female voca...

Thursday 25 Aug 2022, 2:29pm by cherylbell · 614 views

rhythm guitarist and singer (sunderland / north east)

looking to join a band in sunderland/north east as a rhythm guitar player i can sing a bit too, my influences are the La's, Black keys and Dma's, Rolling stone...

Thursday 25 Aug 2022, 1:06pm by Daniel.Mark.Smith · 600 views

Singer / musicians wanted (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

Interested in Afrofunk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic soul / jazz, or any down & dirty grooves which make you move? Then BARON BLUE want to hear from y...

Tuesday 23 Aug 2022, 3:38pm by Baron Blue · 416 views

Looking for a fun band (Anywhere for the right band)

Hey ive been a full time busker in south shields for a canny few years and i have about a hundred songs down mainly 70s and 80s. I would love to gig with a full...

Tuesday 23 Aug 2022, 10:34am by Fifi Starchild · 559 views

Band and Singing Competition to Get Management (Newcastle)

Band and Singing Competition! Brand new format competition that will discover the best new music! SoundWaves Music Competition is officially open for early b...

Monday 22 Aug 2022, 4:36pm by soundwavemusic · 309 views

Guitarist looking for a band (Newcastle)

Hi, I’m a guitarist who’s interested in playing 70/80/90s rock and indie. I haven’t been in a band since school but would love to be a part of one and h...

Sunday 21 Aug 2022, 8:58pm by nickshort1994 · 319 views

BASSIST WANTED Original Rock Band (Durham/Sunderland and nearby)

Hey, We're a North East originals Rock band and we're looking for a bassist. We have management in place. We're serious about wanting to take this as ...

Sunday 21 Aug 2022, 4:23pm by cherylbell · 508 views

LEAD GUITARIST WANTED Original Rock Band (Durham/Sunderland and nearby)

Hey, We're a North East originals Rock band and we're looking for a lead guitarist. We have management in place. We're serious about wanting to take t...

Sunday 21 Aug 2022, 4:21pm by cherylbell · 601 views

Experienced versatile vocalist available (Northeast)

I'm an experienced and versatile vocalist looking to join/form a band. Also decent on guitar but would prefer to only sing. I also write and have a ridiculous a...

Sunday 21 Aug 2022, 1:03pm by BoskoGreen · 329 views

Experienced versatile vocalist available (Northeast)

I'm an experienced and versatile vocalist looking to join/form a band. Also decent on guitar but would prefer to only sing. I also write and have a ridiculous a...

Sunday 21 Aug 2022, 1:03pm by BoskoGreen · 245 views

Guitarist looking for singer for wedding duo (Cramlington/Newcastle)

Guitarist looking for a singer to play wedding/events gigs as a duo. I'm 24 and I teach and play guitar professionally, so have lots of experience. Feel fre...

Sunday 21 Aug 2022, 10:57am by sjt1997 · 335 views

Looking for gigs (Tyne and wear)

Singer /songwriter looking for support slots in the north east folk soft rock type of vibe pls get in touch if you need a support act etc.

Sunday 21 Aug 2022, 2:46am by hoojarfit · 298 views

Looking for drummer (Newcastle)

Hi there, me and a friend of mine are looking to start a band but we don't have a drummer, the band will be hard rock/metal bands like you me at six and ice nin...

Saturday 20 Aug 2022, 2:15pm by Tommylee2 · 392 views

DRUMMER WANTED!! (Tyne and Wear)

DRUMMER WANTED!!! Rock/Indies/Punk covers band (age 40 something - to 50 something) Practice every couple of weeks and occasional gigs for mates in the Newcastl...

Saturday 20 Aug 2022, 10:26am by brendabatson@hotmail.co.u · 300 views

Bassist wanted for metal band (Durham)

Original metal band seeking bassist. We play in B so 5 string is preferable. Other than that we just need someone who'll learn our songs, come to rehearsals wee...

Friday 19 Aug 2022, 8:44pm by deathdefiance · 268 views

Metal guitarist wanted (Durham)

We're looking for a second guitarist for a metal band. We play a few covers but the focus is definitely on originals. Guitar parts written are rhythm but there'...

Friday 19 Aug 2022, 8:35pm by MortalChains · 239 views

Symphonic/Melodic Metal Members Wanted (Newcastle upon Tyne)

Hi all, In the process of pulling together a symphonic/melodic metal group together. Myself and another guitarist have been working on this and have almos...

Thursday 18 Aug 2022, 10:21pm by Callumb61662 · 235 views

Bassist looking for rock band (Newcastle upon Tyne)

33yr old bassist looking to get back into jamming, writing and gigging with like minded musicians in and around Newcastle. Plenty of gig experience with previ...

Thursday 18 Aug 2022, 8:17pm by danke_sean · 336 views

Rhythm Guitarist NEEDED (Newcastle/Ouseburn)

Currently need a rhythm guitarist who is able to learn 14 songs quickly. We are a hard working band who record frequently, write and are looking to begin giggin...

Thursday 18 Aug 2022, 4:12pm by Lewiscaudle · 661 views

KEYS / SYNTH / GUITAR PLAYER REQUIRED - PALMA LOUCA (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

KEYS / SYNTH / GUITAR PLAYER REQUIRED - PALMA LOUCA Synth player or multi-instrumentalist needed for active alt/indie band. We are looking for someone wh...

Wednesday 17 Aug 2022, 4:07pm by Fender98 · 647 views

Acoustic guitarist looking for Singer (Newcastle upon Tyne/Gateshead)

Hey I am an 34 year old guitarist looking for a girl singer with a cool voice a bit like Fleetwood Mac, looking to rehearse once a week to once a fortnight, the...

Monday 15 Aug 2022, 5:56pm by beef22 · 554 views

Singer looking for a Guitarist/Pianist to Join a Duo! (Newcastle)

Hi all. Looking for a guitarist/pianist to start a wedding/events due. I am 25 F with over 15 years experience eon stage. Drop me a message :) J x

Monday 15 Aug 2022, 1:52pm by jhewitt008 · 337 views

Drummer still wanted (Newcastle)

Hi everyone me and a friend of mine are looking to start a metal/hard rock band and are looking for a drummer the complete the members if you are a drummer in y...

Sunday 14 Aug 2022, 5:10pm by Tommylee2 · 393 views

Vocalist Wanted (Newcastle / Gateshead / Durham)

Basically we’re female fronted or were until very recently, a double guitar led rock covers band. 
 Yes !! we are only a covers band. We do the more...

Sunday 14 Aug 2022, 4:28pm by Mid Life Crisis 1 · 652 views