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Dan C

Looking for a vocalist to join active Auckland band Monolith

Hey everyone. My name is Dan. I am one of the vocalists from the Auckland-based heavy metal band Monolith. Our current setup is two vocalis...

Dan C · 01 Oct 2026

Stevennaea

Female Vocalist wanted for variety of paid gigs

Looking for confident professional female singer for duo, trio and ful band gigs in Auckland. Duo = male & female vox + backing tracks,...

Stevennaea · 01 Oct 2026

Laylou

Bassist for like minded musicians

Hey! I'm a 24 yr old trans woman looking for like minded musicians. I've been playing bass for the last 10 years, i'm nothing great by any m...

Laylou · 30 Sep 2026

Keen Guitarist required

Keen Guitarist required

We are an established band and are looking for a Guitarist interested in a 90's tribute project. Must be confident in your ability to perfor...

ToneBox · 30 Sep 2026

PROFESSIONAL MALE LEAD VOCALIST FRONTMAN LOOKING FOR BAND AUCKLAND

PROFESSIONAL MALE LEAD VOCALIST FRONTMAN LOOKING FOR BAND AUCKLAND

Experienced professional male vocalist/frontman recently returned to Auckland and looking to join an established or serious working band. I...

Stevennaea · 30 Sep 2026

Stevennaea

Professional Singer seeking live gigs

New Zealand professional vocalist and live entertainment leader with 15+ years of international performance experience, specialising in high...

Stevennaea · 29 Sep 2026

Nick I

Versatile Drummer available

I’m an experienced drummer from Christchurch specialising in any genre of music mostly contemporary jazz, rock, pop, gospel. I also have exp...

Nick I · 28 Sep 2026

RK123

Looking for metal guitar drums bass players

Hey all, I'm a guitarist/vocalist based in central Auckland, looking to start something leaning towards melodic death metal/metalcore/bit o...

RK123 · 28 Sep 2026

Unknown entity

Bass player available

Evening all, Bass player available in Auckland, just looking to jam and maybe see what happens, Mid 30s, basic gear, just lookin...

Unknown entity · 27 Sep 2026

Brit Expat Band - Bass

Brit Expat Band - Bass

Most music types for mature older types.

MusicNZ · 27 Sep 2026

Rowarrior

Wanted 80s Rock Glam Hair Metal Bandmates Timaru 50

BASS PLAYER (50+) LOOKING TO START CASUAL 80s GLAM/HAIR METAL BAND 50+ bass player in Timaru looking for a drummer, rhythm/lead guitarist...

Rowarrior · 27 Sep 2026

crispnz

Mid west emo rock guitarist out there

Getting in to Midwest emo vibe and considering band setup. Vocals and writing my skills - basic guitar for songwriting, so need lead guitar...

crispnz · 26 Sep 2026

Guitarist looking for next project

Guitarist looking for next project

27 y/o guitarist looking to join or start a band! Been playing for over half my life, heavily into rock, punk, grunge, and metal but I’m op...

macbear2 · 25 Sep 2026

Marlo Schorr Kon

Guitarists and Bassist wanted for Auckland Alternative Metal band

Got a few songs written and a name. Influences include Shihad, Blindspott and Deftones. DM if interested! Marlo...

Marlo Schorr Kon · 23 Sep 2026

Marlo Schorr Kon

Guitarists Bassist wanted for Auckland Alternative Metal band

Got a few songs written and a name. Influences include Shihad, Blindspott and Deftones. Message me if interested!...

Marlo Schorr Kon · 23 Sep 2026

Rough Mix

Bass player wanted for covers band

Hi, bass player wanted for Christchurch covers band playing classic rock and pop. We are out to have fun and play semi-regular gigs if we ca...

Rough Mix · 22 Sep 2026

Selwyn Findley. ( The Blueslinger )

Selwyn Findley. ( The Blueslinger )

Please see my profile page.I am happy to travel for suitable projects, just advise what you are planning and contact me....

Selwyn Findley The Blueslinger · 22 Sep 2026

Maxburrows09

Bass/Guitar Player Available for Gigs

17-year-old bassist/guitarist based in east Auckland looking to play live or find musicians to jam with. I enjoy blues, jazz, rock and thra...

Maxburrows09 · 21 Sep 2026

Chris

Drummer needed for covers band Velvet Tux

Our drummer is leaving Aucklland so we are looking for a replacement with experience, commitment and passion Our covers band, Velvet Tux h...

Chris · 20 Sep 2026