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Ezra

Extreme black metal drummer wanted

Extreme metal guitarist looking for drummer & vocalist/bassist to form a band. Influences of the likes of Volahn, Bølzer, Hate Forest, Drudk...

Ezra · 25 Aug 2026

Mauricio Salinas

Lookimg for young people to make a ska band

Hi my name is Mauricio, im 18 yo and im currently looking for people to make a band. Mainly for just having fun, and maybe composing a song...

Mauricio Salinas · 24 Aug 2026

Rockin Rob

Bass Player in Central Auckland

Hey everyone! I'm an older bass player with bv's and some lead, looking to form/join a melodic rock/metal band to play originals. I also ha...

Rockin Rob · 24 Aug 2026

ThyeAxeMan

West Coast Based Musician

Im a 27 year old Musician wanting to join or establish a new band! I have Ben playing drums for 16 years and guitar/bass for 17 years as wel...

ThyeAxeMan · 24 Aug 2026

Glenn

Jam Session Auckland

Hi, 50 year old male. I play guitar (acoustic mainly), although dabble in bass and electric. I play keyboards and piano as well. My influenc...

Glenn · 23 Aug 2026

CWest

Looking for musicians covers act for events

Kia ora, I'm a vocalist in Wellington looking to meet some fellow musos who may be interested in setting up a covers band / act for events o...

CWest · 22 Aug 2026

Sandpit

Band Location Recording

Record your band at your place! I bring studio equipment to your practice room, flat or other location. Good sounding demos for Spotify...

Sandpit · 20 Aug 2026

Lyricist Available

Lyricist Available

Hello Musicians I am a gay lyricist based in Auckland New Zealand. I am into pop/rock/techno dance music. Influences are: Pet Shop Boys,...

M K Mair · 20 Aug 2026

Aletta Johnson

Drummer needed for originals band

We are an Alt/Pop/Rock band seeking a new drummer. Our drummer has left us due to family/work commitments. We're based in Woodhill, Nor-wes...

Aletta Johnson · 20 Aug 2026

Ellery

Drummer wanted for covers band

Drummer wanted for an existing covers band based in the Wellington region (practices are in Lower Hutt). We have played many gigs in local c...

Ellery · 19 Aug 2026

SCOTT

Bass Player Wanted Auckland

We are a new band formed March 2026, consisting of guitarist, keys, lead singer and drummer in our 50’s and early 60’s. Seeking a bass pla...

SCOTT · 18 Aug 2026

Justin V

Bass player wanted ska rocksteady reggae two tone Dunedin

Im putting together a new original band in Dunedin and looking for a bass player who genuinely digs ska, rocksteady, reggae and two-tone....

Justin V · 18 Aug 2026

EastWest

Blues guitarist or pianist wanted

Experienced blues guitarist looking for another blues guitarist to jam with and play regular pub gigs. Great if you can sing too. Would also...

EastWest · 16 Aug 2026

D GAR

Looking for music producers and collab songs

Hey all I'm a beginner singer-songwriter, my main genres are rap and pop but I'm interested in experimenting too. I don't have a musical bac...

D GAR · 16 Aug 2026

Aidan

Guitarist looking to join form metal band

Hi, I'm a 19-year-old guitar player looking to either join or form a metal band, preferably in the sludge/stoner rock subgenre or progressiv...

Aidan · 15 Aug 2026

Lead Male Vocalist Wanted Auckland Soul Funk Band

Lead Male Vocalist Wanted Auckland Soul Funk Band

Hostile Witness is an established Auckland-based 10-piece soul, funk and party band looking for a new lead male vocalist. The band featur...

Hostile Witness · 14 Aug 2026

Phil E

Drummer wanted for rock cover band

Local cover band re-tooling, we will be adding a new bass player and keyboardist, but we need to recruit a drummer first. Currently we have...

Phil E · 13 Aug 2026

D GAR

Looking for music producers and collab songs

Hey all I'm a beginner singer-songwriter, my main genres are rap and pop but I'm interested in experimenting too. I don't have a musical bac...

D GAR · 13 Aug 2026

Hankalike

Marvin Soundalike Available

Hi you Shadowy people - if you want/need a Hank Soundalike I'm here. Have the gear, have the sound and, most important, I can do it!! Let m...

Hankalike · 13 Aug 2026

Grain

A Drummer please or any instrument

I’d like to make some music with a drummer, and a saxophonist or a bassist, maybe a pianist. I’ll play the guitar and maybe sing a little....

Grain · 12 Aug 2026