Bands For Hire (142)

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Covers Originals Covers & Origs

Mana Whanau Christchurch

Originals Reggae

The Mana Whanau evolution began in 1997 with Taipari Mahanga (rythym guitar/lead vocals), Pepe Pahi (keyboards) and Michael Kokiri (Bass), its first band members and Roots Reggae Storytellers. Since then, Mana Whanau have welcomed in many a starving artist to feast on nothing but Sweet & Irie, always Soul food, Rasta sounds. With the... Read More...

Fatman Auckland

Originals Reggae Dub Roots Reggae

Forged in the hot sweltering jungles of Auckland - FAT MAN comes to brighten up your rainy days and get your feet moving. These six Kiwis are committed to bringing back the rhythm, sunshine and general awesomeness to your lives. BOMBS AWAY! FAT MAN is a new Auckland band with a reggae vibe. With influences such as Bob Marley, the B... Read More...

Big Bad Bison Band Wellington

Covers Acoustic Blues Funk Pop
Slum Dog Millionaire Foo Fighters Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Big Bad Bison Band plays all your classics from the 50s to today in their trademark acoustic funk-rock sound. Can accomodate any sized venue or party. Even with a 2 piece option for lower key events. In-built ability to rock for up to 4 hours.

Regal Wellington

Covers Alternative Pop/Rock New Zealand Rock Pub Rock
Kiwi Music 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's Rock

Regal is a four piece rock covers band based out of Lower Hutt New Zealand. After playing together for many years, Regal has an extensive set-list comprising of hit rock music from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today.

Auckland based classic rock covers band available for hire. 5 piece band consisting of: 1 Lead singer 2 Guitarists (sharing lead and rhythm duties) 1 Bass player 1 Drummer/backing vocalist We have our own PA system and rehearsal space.

Band members: Adrian Ellis: Lead Vocals / Rhythm & Lead Guitar Solomon Samuels - Bass Guitar Pixie Dee - Drums Performs Pop, Rock, R&B, Reggae, Oldies, Indie Rock, Country Rock, Alternative Rock Available for Weddings, 21st's, Socials, Corporate Functions, Clubs, Pubs and anywhere you want to party. For further info: Contac... Read More...

VoxNova was created by percussionist Alan MacDonald in 1995 to perform update versions of Vintage South American, Cuban and European Romani style jazz. We have top musicians with international experience who have enjoyed bar residencies lasting years, and many sold out concerts, and private events. Members: Alan MacDonald founder / percu... Read More...

Five n Dime North Shore

Covers Retro-Rock Rock Acoustic Blues
Tom Petty Queen U2

Five 'n' Dime are a North Shore based Acoustic Rock duo performing a variety of different Classic Rock in their own fun and relaxed style. Both very experience musicians, the duo have been playing for the past 12 months at small private functions, local pubs and markets. Currently performing songs by: Queen, Neil Young, Boomtown Rat... Read More...

Subscond Hamilton

Originals Covers Rock Adult Alternative Album Rock
Incubus Pearl Jam Green Day

Subscond are a 4-piece rock band from Hamilton, NZ. Consisting of three astro-physicists and a retail worker, Subscond are dedicated to bringing you auditory delight and also servicing your retail requirements. Influences include: Incubus, Pearl Jam, Arctic Monkeys, Matchbox Twenty, Green Day, the list goes on...... Read More...

We are a covers band, that play classic rock and kiwi rock. We are a duo with over 20 years of playing experience. We supply our own gear and charge competitive rates. We have formed from 2 bands and comprise of a bass guitar and lead guitar with backing tracks.

yilin Auckland

Originals Covers Japanese Pop Pop/Rock
Red Hot Chili Peppers King Gnu Måneskin

Hi ! I'm Yilin.I came to New Zealand from Japan on a working holiday. I have been playing guitar and in a band in Japan since I was in high school. I have been arranging and composing riffs for a band of original Japanese songs.

hyzsteria Auckland

Originals Covers Dance-Rock Rock Prog-Rock/Art Rock

5 piece, guitar driven, experienced established into private functions & events. Covers & originals, Rock - hard, heavy, grunge, alt, prog is our thing - 70's to current

Composer, guitar player, arranger. Decades of experience in roots genres, folk, soul, psych, garage punk, country. Most notable solo work leading ex auckland based band boxcar guitars. Currently active in an auckland based psychedelic trio featuring ex members of the rock n roll machine playing original material. Toured as a professional... Read More...

Vibeyvocalist Auckland

Covers Rock Pop-Soul Funk

Female vocalist. Enthusiastic, easy going, and committed. Currently in duo. Varied genres.

Hicksville Swamp Stompers Napier

Covers Dance Bands Disco Rock
Music For Dancing To

YEEHAAARRR! Hicksville Conference entertainment. All your favorite songs played and performed in the comical style of Country Picking music and in full character! Followed up by The Lost 45s To Finish the night. The Lost 45s play a proven mix of retro 80s hits and modern favorites! For an unstoppable night of fun join over 450 brid... Read More...

Mecuzine Auckland

Originals Covers

Auckland based 2-piece rock band, Mecuzine, play with attitude, honesty and raw, unrelenting energy. Sharing the creative duties both Joseph and Tony (T) draw on their years of experience writing music and working together to create songs to move to and be moved by. There is a rawness to this music that comes from stepping away from one’... Read More...

CHA0S_ Palmerston North

Originals Covers Ambient Pop Harmony Vocal Group

Teenage singer female looking for some teen musicians

Blondini Auckland

Originals Covers

4 Piece Original Pub Rock Band

The Stoutfellows Christchurch

Originals Covers Rock Celtic Rock Celtic
The Pogues Metallica

Christchurch-based covers and originals band, established 1999. Initially forming to play original arrangements of traditional Irish tunes, and covers of Irish classics, all in a tongue-in-cheek hard rock format, The Stoutfellows have matured into a highly polished and well-rounded band. Performing regularly in the Christchurch area... Read More...

The Lurch Auckland

Originals Rock & Roll Garage Rock Noise-Rock

Always keen to play a show! Demos coming soon...

BlairShgo Auckland

Originals Covers

Hey! I'm Jesse :P I'm currently a student at the University of Auckland, studying a bachelor of music. A friend and I have a two gal band, and we're currently looking for some folk to possibly join with to make some original music! We're alternative rock/punk/pop based, and keen on performing our music live! I play the drums, while my... Read More...

Waikato based covers band Groove Link is ready to bring you all the music you love to listen and dance to. We cover a wide range of genres including the rocky midline classics through to soul & funk, right up to today’s current pop - versatility is us! Groove Link is available to cater for pub gigs, birthdays, corporate functions, weddi... Read More...

Stretch to Mould formed in February 2012 and started rehearsing immediately. In the first three weeks of forming, the band played their first shows opening for Rusty Designz in Raumati Beach and Rockin’ the Hutt, an annual festival in Lower Hutt. A few months later the band started recording their Debut album Shadows, which was released a... Read More...

Radioactive Hamilton

Covers Rock Heavy Metal Pop/Rock

Four-piece professional covers band from Hamilton - available for your event now in Waikato, BOP or beyond. Book us now! Weddings, 21sts, 30ths, 40ths, 50ths, 60ths! And good old fashioned pub gigs. Please contact us for a set list/more information.

Gravity Road Auckland

Originals Prog-Rock/Art Rock Post-Rock/Experimental Rock
Porcupine Tree

Gravity Road are an Auckland-based progressive rock band. Since our formation in 2016, we have sought primarily to create original music that is melodic yet challenging to the tired linear patterns of conventional rock. We're in the process of getting some decent studio recordings underway. We have a few rough demos available on soundclou... Read More...

Stattus Five four piece Band Duo Kapiti Coast

Covers Club/Dance Alternative Pop/Rock Wedding Music
cars Bangles Badfinger

Stattus Five band is based on the Kapiti coast and serves the greater wellington region with and extensive repertoire of cover songs, that includes easy listening for background, pop, rock, high energy dance. from the late 60's to current to get everyone up and on the dance floor. Leanne Hutton is a professional singer and plays some Bas... Read More...

Soul Purpose Auckland

Covers R&B Acid Jazz Funk
Whitney Huston Tower of power Anderson Paak

We are Soul Funk Acid Jazz Rnb, Live Band We have over 40 years experience combined in the music industry and have up and coming gigs Our main focus is: Corporate gigs Wedding's Outdoor concerts Television Performance Pm me for details

Jomar Auckland

Originals Covers

All about groove and pockets. Keen on working with anything but not too heavy.

We are an Auckland based 5 piece covers band playing 70's & 80's rock covers Kings of Leon \ Fleetwood Mac \ Tom Petty \ Rolling Stones\ Daft Punk \U2 \The Police \Queen \Doobie Brothers\ Crowed House \Dragon\ Split Enz\ Hello Sailor Eagles \ ELO \ BTO \ Roxy Music \Exponents \Lynryd Skynyrd \ Midnight Oil\ INXS \ Foo Fighters \ Queen \... Read More...

sefo Manawatu

Originals Covers

hi i have been part of many covers bands in the past from playing bass,guitar,(mostly lead) and some drumming also a little on the keys. i have been involved in a duo project and would like to take this further with a new project (covers/originals)

http://rocksnflowers.com/

Radium Auckland

Originals Thrash Sludge Metal Progressive Metal
Beastwars Voivod Metallica

Radium is a metal band hailing from East Auckland made up of a small group of overhyped angry teenagers. We play effects drenched metal that ranges from sounding like a full on drop tuned wall of sludge metal, an arching prog/thrash sound, all the way down to fast neck snapping punk, cool chunky fuzzy blues and chilled out phsycadelic roc... Read More...

Heavy Metal band. Lucas Gosling - Lead Vocals and Guitar Curtis Gosling - Backing Vocals and Bass Kynan Featherstone - Drums

White Chapel Jak Auckland

Originals Covers Wedding Music

WHITE CHAPEL JAK We are a professional, original acoustic covers band. Take one sweet-toned vocalist with a panache for entertaining, a charming classical guitar player along with a smooth double bassist and the result is the unique covers experience that is White Chapel Jak. WCJ deliver a fresh acoustic approach to songs that yo... Read More...

The Plymouth Furys Auckland

Originals Covers Rock & Roll Rock & Roll Rock & Roll

The Plymouth Furys. Mainly 1950s Rock n Roll Pubs, Clubs, Corporate Functions, Christmas parties, Hot Rod Shows, Weddings, Balls, Birthdays, Beach Hops ... Wherever good music is needed .... we will be there

Hi guys its Mitch here. 38yr old muso looking to front a rock tribute show. Message me for more details. Cheers

Reckless Duo Christchurch

Covers Canterbury Scene Dance-Pop

Reckless Duo have been performing for many years. Phil origionally a Drummer, vocals, now plays acoustic electric guitar with lead vocals. Bernard plays acoustic electric guitar with some lead vocals and backing tracks.we have been performing together for aprox 12 years. We Both were born and bread in Christchurch and have been in several... Read More...

thebridesmaids Auckland

Originals Covers

auckland based punk rock band

The Fluros 80s Tribute Band Auckland

Covers Pop Rock Dance Bands
80s Music Tribute Bands Bands For HIre

NZ hottest 80s Tribute covers band plus 80s Quiz & Band package. The Fluros are available for New Zealand corporate functions, fundraisers, weddings, parties and other events. Contact us to discuss The Fluros packages to make your event a roaring success or message us through our website or facebook page by clicking on the links below :)... Read More...

Decibel Waikato

Covers Rock Pop/Rock Hard Rock
80's Rock Joan Jett, Blondie, Pink, Lady Gaga ACDC, Queen, Def Lepard

Formed in 2012 we are a 5 piece pop/rock band. Decibel are a hard working Hamilton covers band specializing in 80's rock and modern pop/rock Fronted by Kiri our extremely talented vocalist who really pushes out that rock vibe and our brilliant female rock drummer Kim who can bash her way through the volume of the 3 boys. Jake & Choo... Read More...

Hisui Auckland

Originals Covers

I'm 15 and I've always wanted to be a musician or part of a band of some sort. I'm not great with instruments but I'm willing to learn, but I'm Relatively Decent at singing and can sing some stuff like opera. Band members wise if your interested only requirement is that your 14-18

Boneshakers Auckland

Originals Covers

Punk rock band playing in Auckland

Forsaken Age is an established Traditional Heavy Metal band. Influences include Judas Priest, Saxon, Manowar, Accept, Grave Digger, Sabbath, Iron Maiden among others. The band has released one full album and an EP https://forsakenage.bandcamp.com/album/vengeance-of-the-slain-ep and has supported a number of international acts incl... Read More...

The Bridesmaids Auckland

Originals Covers

The Bridesmaids- old guy 3piece punk bank from Ak NZ

Boom City Coromandel

Originals Folk-Blues Reggae

Featuring Original Music Competition winners Simon Donald and Eden Tuisaula along side well known local Performing Artist Jamie McCaskill, The BeatGirl’s Kali Kopae, with Tran-Tasman Entertainer of the Year Cameron Clayton and Outrageous Fortune’s Wesley Dowdell, Boom City are a collaboration of local muso’s coming together to push their... Read More...

We are a covers band that operates out of Rolleston. We cover anything from Blues to Reggae and everything in between. We regularly play and enjoy each other's company which works well on stage.

Moonshine Auckland

Originals Covers Rock

Singer of a rock’n’roll band ready to take the world by storm. Been singing since pretty young - classically trained from 6 but decided opera was definitely not my thang at about 15 and the rest is history. Fav bands are Pink Floyd, Meatloaf, The Doors, Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Grateful Dead. Studied music for 5 years, have a bac... Read More...

Triple B s Lion Roar Wellington

Covers Rock Pub Rock
90s 2000s

Cover's band available for your pub, wedding, corporate or private function. Playing rock hits from the 1990s - 2000s with a few old classics thrown

GEN77 Wellington

Covers 2-Step/British Garage Grunge Hard Rock
The Buzzcocks The Ramones The Stranglers

3 piece punk new wave rock goth grunge band with the random rock classic thrown in, formed in May 2015. Based in Hutt Valley. Martin-Bass/Guitar. Dave-Bass/Guitar/Vocals. Ezza-Drums/Vocals.

Turbostill Palmerston North

Originals Garage Rock Heavy Metal Rock
AC/DC Motorhead

Palmerston North Heavy Rock n' roll band Turbostill We've released 3 albums and one 7 inch Vinyl 2001-Ohakune Carrot 2003-Distilled 2009-Liquid Rock n' roll 2012-7 Inch Vinyl We've played all around New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, Lyttleton, Palmerston North, Pohangina Valley, Makahu, Waikoau, Napier, Upper Hutt, and we... Read More...

Dirty Riot Auckland

Originals Garage Rock Pop/Rock

We rock. Cos thats what rock bands do. You can visit facebook.com/dirtyriot and read all about how amazing we are, or just take my word for it.

Jowee Christchurch

Originals Covers

I don't just sing. I entertain.

Tom Keith Auckland

Covers Rock Pop

Tom is a solo acoustic musician he has a great selection of classic rock/pop cover songs spanning several decades. Including artists such as Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Bob Dylan, Lifehouse, Live, Chris Cornel and so on. Available for Private Functions, 30th's, 40th's, 50th's, Bars, Cafes whatever the occasion... Read More...

IllumiNgati Whangarei

Originals Covers Reggae Blues Rock
LAB Bob Marley 80's

We are the 7 piece band IllumiNgati. Passionate about our music , we bring a strong reggae roots feel mixed with some modern flare. We hail from Northland and are ready to hit the road with sweet vocals and melodies backed up with smooth musicianship. Call us for your next Party!

SOUTHERN ANTARCTICA We are an Invercargill - Southland based Originals and covers band. Our genre is Classic Rock to hard rock. Having played a few successful gigs ( pubs, weddings, parties) we are now available to play more gigs and support slots. Currently recording original songs and available for your event. Southern A... Read More...

Junez Auckland

Originals Covers

I am reliable and respectful towards others, i like to work with teamwork and hear what other’s opinions are. As a team player, I still believe that there’s one voice in the team that everyone should listen to.

Guitarist based in Auckland

We are a 80`s show and party cover band. All band members are experienced musicians with a passion for the 1980s' musical era. This is not just playing covers of the songs, this is about recreating the fun and feel of the 80`s. With our vast variety of songs in our over 2 1/2 to 3 hours show we want to take you on a journey... Read More...

DOPE VADER Auckland

Covers Hard Rock Grunge Stoner Metal

NZ’s 3rd favourite hard rock grunge metal stoner high energy covers band. We play the best 90's loud as f**k anthems to melt your faces off and make you party hard. Alice in Chains, Kyuss, Smashing Pumpkins, STP's, RATM, SOAD, FNM etc.. (just to name a few) Dope Vader is a high energy, professional & entertaining covers band based in A... Read More...

We are Three On Rock, three very experienced and capable musicians playing covers from the 60's to 2000's, If you are looking for a great night of dancing and singing then contact us.

This Little Badge New Plymouth

Originals Post-Punk Indie Rock Alternative Pop/Rock
The Jam Mansun The Ruts

Ex-Horrible Head and Yellowjack guitar neck strangler, Dave Pope, moves to New Zealand, finds Dave Ritchie Smith, Hamish Cameron and Adam Colless and kicks This Little Badge into action.

Lefto4as Auckland

Covers R&B Reggae Alternative Pop/Rock
Brian Mcknight Bob marley

The band has only started this year.all coming from music background, we were all playing together in Fiji than migrated to nz. Finding each other,we thought we would form a band and create music. Hola at us on our instagram page

The Moa Funk Auckland

Originals Funk Disco

Based in Auckland , The Moa is an originals 4 piece Funk band who are quickly gaining popularity for their unique infectious sound. With a tastey blend of old school riffs and supercharged disco grooves, The Moa bring you a high dosage of uncut funk for your listening pleasure.

YeahTheBoys Porirua

Originals Covers

5 Students in a band looking to play gigs.

Crossroads Duo Rocky Rhodes band Waikato

Covers Rock Dance-Rock Pop/Rock
The Exponents Rolling Stones 80's artists

Crossroads Duo is a keys & guitar based combo, with Jeff Stewart from Te Kowhai on guitar & vocs, Mike Lynch from Huntly on keys and lead vocs. Very experienced, great range of classic rock & kiwi covers plus dance classics, so appealing to all age groups. Custom backings for a full sound, excellent PA and lighting. Rocky Rhodes is a 4... Read More...

tommy hart New Plymouth

Originals Covers Death Metal Thrash Power Metal
children of bodom pantera seputura

hey guys I'm 15 year old loud rude and aggressive lead guitar player who can sing and likes children of bodom Pantera seputura Megadeth and metallica

Sweet Assassin Wellington

Covers Pop Soul Funk
Hits from 60's 70's 80's... Hits from 90's 00's and Now Show / Dance / Function band

Hutt / Wellington based covers / show band. Pop Rock Funk Soul. Hits from the 60's 70's 80's 90's 00's and Now! Six piece band, Versatile, professional and easy to deal with, we can tailor a show for any type of event or function. Sweet As! Check us out at: https://www.sweetassassin.co.nz/

Brooke and Jerram are a young Duo providing background and chill music for weddings, birthdays, dinners and other events and occasions. They play their own renditions of songs across the ages with sweet vocal melodies, and guitar and ukulele pairings. They are always learning new songs to add to their extensive set lists and are open to s... Read More...

Lat1naRock band Auckland

Covers Latin Rock Jazz-Funk Bolero
SANTANA ROCK/JAZZ BAND

Lat1naRock is a covers rock/pop Latin fusion band that have incorporated world famous Latin tunes with a flavor of rock and pop funky sound. Repertoire includes a selection of classic old songs from Carlos Santana's Latin/Jazz rock band, plus a collection of timeless boleros, unforgettable baladas, swinging bossa, soul and funky Latin so... Read More...

We are Deluxe Edition, a versatile pop-rock covers band from the Wairarapa and Wellington region. Whether it’s a birthday, a wedding or a corporate function, we aim to do one thing - get people dancing.

Six Left Standing Christchurch

Covers Rock Indie Rock Pop/Rock

Six Left Standing are ready for your bookings! We are a Christchurch covers band with both Male & Female vocals giving us a huge range of classic tracks to play. Formed early 2014 we are already well established in Christchurch and play many venues regularly with repeat bookings. We are professional, punctual and have all the gear we need... Read More...

The Neil Young Experience Auckland

Covers Folk Country Rock
Neil Young

A heartfelt tribute to Neil Young and his greatest songs from the late sixties to the late seventies. Gray Kirkbride has been part of the Auckland music scene for many years. He was frontman for covers band Contagious for twelve years, and was also in the duo Granduo with Andy, resident at both Deep Creek and Grand Central. Now Gray has... Read More...

Rising Tide Tauranga

Covers Alternative Metal Rock Grunge

We are Rising Tide, Bay of Plenty's top Hard Rock/Grunge Covers Band, covering songs from Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, to name a few...

Mikhak Taupo

Originals Covers Funk Reggae Rock
Lab Prince Queen

Singer songwriter guitarist recently moved from Australia with over 20 years gigging experience Enjoy most genres

The Thermaleles Rotorua

Originals Covers

Quirky quintet of aged and not so aged rockers from the sulphurous depths of Rotorua; now tickled by the plucky little instrument made famous in Hawaii in the 20’s and then not so famous by Tiny Tim in 60s USA. Our ukulele heroes are New Zealand's own The Nukes and we love a bit of Hot Club Sandwich. Together for 14 years, with a revolv... Read More...

We are The Whiskey Show a 4-piece Hard-Rock band from Wellington. We play hard hitting, high energy, dirty old Rock n Roll, for the discerning modern rock listener. With a list of influences that is wide and varied, our sound is derived from the raw edge classic rock bands spanning the last 40 years. For us Rock n' Roll goes further tha... Read More...

Chaos Incarnate Hamilton

Originals Covers Alternative Metal Progressive Metal Death Metal
Tool Lamb of God Killswitch Engage

Chaos Incarnate are a creative and diverse progressive metal band that hail from the Hamilton metal scene. Their passion for melody mixed with their hunger for brutality creates a beautiful yet savage and unique overall sound which sets them apart other metalcore and deathcore bands. Chaos Incarnate is a band that pushes the boundaries of... Read More...

Squashed Mozzie Auckland

Originals Covers

Squashed Mozzie is duet Ian & Amber performing cool covers & originals with guitar, vocals and light percussion

So Samba Wellington

Originals Covers

Só Samba is Wellington's first roots samba band, playing the coolest little capital's bar circuit since 2011. The group offers a high energy exposition of Brazilian culture, showcasing an authentic and vibrant experience of Rio de Janeiro’s traditional rodas de samba (samba circles). Consisting of Brazilians and Kiwis the band are alwa... Read More...

Chevron Nine Hamilton

Originals Covers Pop Alternative Pop/Rock Contemporary Blues
The Eagles Tom Petty CCR

3, 4 or 5 piece band located in the mighty Waikato, available for birthdays, weddings and just about anything else

cazlakius Auckland

Originals

Lakius, metal band from Auckland, New Zealand. Formed 2019.Tony-vocals Ross-drums Cory-guitar. In the winter of ‘23 whilst hunting the elusive 7 string guitar string sets of strings, for guitars, in the urban wasteland of Auckland , fate thrust its destinied self across the lads paths and re united them with long lost-long haired- metal... Read More...

INVESTIGATOR Auckland

Originals Rock Arena Rock
Smashing Pumpkins Stone Temple Pilots Soundgarden

Alt-rock band based in Auckland & Central Kaipara. NZ Chart and radio play action, including The Rock & Hauraki. Travels regularly for gigs and puts on a great show!

MEINIAK Masterton

Originals Covers Heavy Metal Thrash Grindcore
Slayer Sepultura Carcass

Our newly formed thrash band MEINIAK is starting out with covers... Metallica, Slayer, Sepultura, Venom, & Deicide to begin with. The longer term goal is to play heavy end, original thrash. Keep a brutal ear and eye out for us!

Mudshark NZ North Shore

Originals Covers Rock Punk-Pop Funk
Sum41 System Of A Down Red Hot Chili Peppers

We're a band.

Civil Offence Auckland

Originals Covers Thrash Grunge Sludge Metal

Formed in 2018, Civil Offence play metal. All sorts of metal.

Tommy Anderson Alexandra

Originals Covers

Just moved to south lands/Otago area from Tasmania. Mostly into electric guitar rhythm and/or lead but have played in an acoustic duo on and off for the past 10 years. Influences include: zeppelin/RHCP/Nirvana/ but I’m into lots of stuff from Mastodon to Pink Floyd to Radio Head.

The Blistered Fingers New Plymouth

Originals Covers Rock & Roll Blues Revival Jam Bands
The Beatles The Doors Elvis

The Blistered Fingers are a Taranaki based four-piece rock 'n' roll band. The group play up to four shows a week in New Plymouth, putting their spin on hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's as well as developing their original tunes. Founding members Jim and Karl (bass and vocals, respectively) put together the band after years of lazing aro... Read More...

No Licence Duo Tauranga

Originals Covers Outlaw Country Blues Americana
Johnny Cash Bob Dylan Townes van Zandt

Max (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro) Gerry (vocals, guitar, flute) Sounds Like: No Licence, never had one, unikely to ever get one, not even in an alternative life. Bio: We have paid our dues and stay in shape by busking at the local farmers markets. We have a large repertoire and a variety of styles from 1930s jazz to contempor... Read More...

Greetings ! We’re a 3 piece live electronica / dance / rnb covers band . We’re happy to play any event or gig, we aim to put the fire and energy into any situation . We are comprised of live drums / bass / lead vocals and sequenced backing tracks. There’s plenty of experience in the group 25+ years. And we hold our professionalism to a... Read More...

Waiheke Bands Auckland

Covers Jazz Pop

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Bad Llamas Christchurch

Originals Rock British Invasion Funk
Beatles British Rock The Who

We are an originals band who practice weekly with a gig every couple of months. We are primarily a 4 piece, and we swap instruments around a bit (2 guitar, drums, bass, keys, trumpet). We are just finishing up our debut album and have a couple of tracks available to listen to on Spotify etc. https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JN6VhRfMTmHjjt... Read More...

SlavesOfSociety Auckland

Originals Covers Heavy Metal Grunge Hard Rock
Black Sabbath The Doors Nirvana

Slaves Of Society is a heavymetal band with a 70s-80s metal sound. We are based In West Auckland. Are influences are bands such as, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Who, Nirvana, Judas Priest, Dio, Rainbow. At the moment we are a cover band and cover songs from the bands stated above, also working on a couple of originals,... Read More...

Noah Christchurch

Originals Covers

We are a drummer and guitarist/vocalist and are primarily looking for a bassist. If you are interested in playing gigs, making original music, and can hang, hit us up.

CrimsonLayne Auckland

Originals Rock Hard Rock Pop/Rock
Guns & Roses Pat Benatar Devilskin

Crimson Layne - a powerhouse female lead vocals Lee by Rania Layne and joined shortly after conception by creative talent lead guitarist and co-writer Glenn Yate. All originals rock and classic rock music… we have a few covers we can drop in on certain crowds of that’s their jam … but we’re largely originals - writing regularly and lov... Read More...

Legion Of Dissent Tauranga

Originals Rap-Metal Hard Rock Alternative Pop/Rock

Legion Of Dissent brings you heavy underground psychedelic blues metal vibes to make your soul get LOUD ... all with a trippy n' delicious hip hop flavoured chaser ...

Crywolf Hamilton

Covers Hard Rock Instrumental Rock Funk
Van Halen Joe Satriani Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Funky Blues/Rock band just starting out.Working towards originals. Watch this space.

The Barry Holt Cohort Wellington

Originals British Folk Alternative Singer/Songw Singer/Songwriter
Bowie - Roxy British folk Penquin Cafe Orchestra

Mature, Professional British Singer songwriter, with an eclectic catalogue in the folk/acoustic/indie genre. Currently performing as a duo, vocals, 12 string and fretless bass guitars. Wellington based.

The Great Pretenders Christchurch

Covers Rock Pop Dance-Pop

The Great Pretenders are a cabaret style band who interpret different artists from popular music genres. We provide quality entertainment with an assortment of costumes and themes, fantastic lighting and great sound. We are the resident band at Twiggers Restaurant in Addington. We also perform at cup day at Addington Raceway on the Linda... Read More...

voxshall Auckland

Originals Covers Funk Soul
Scary Pockets

I'm a guitarist playing in an amazing band filled with great talent, we do funky soul versions of popular songs and originals.

We are Market Garden, a two piece post punk, indie band from Auckland. We play all original songs, about things that make us angry, miserable, or even mild annoyances.

Fu Dogs Auckland

Originals Covers

Rock trio. Think ArticMonkey meets Stone Temple Pilots.

Chowringhee Auckland

Originals Covers Hard Rock Heavy Metal Prog-Rock/Art Rock
Deep Purple Black Sabbath Porcupine Tree

Chowringhee, established in October 2020, has quickly established itself as a unique presence in Auckland's music scene, specializing in Bengali rock music. Comprising members Krittibas Dasgupta (vocals and lead guitar), Roopam Chowdhury (vocals and bass), Tanya Majumdar (rhythm guitar), and Snehashis Das (drums), our band brings a vibra... Read More...

Cootie Cuties Auckland

Originals Punk

We are an established pop punk band in Auckland that make songs about silly things and serious political issues. You can find our music on bandcamp and all the usual places.

Hello Headache Auckland

Originals Covers Post-Hardcore Progressive Alternative Alternative Metal
Dance Gavin Dance Periphery Norma Jean

Band info here: https://www.facebook.com/HelloHeadache/info We're a post-hardcore / alternative rock band from the Manukau region of South Auckland. You can check out our demo here: http://helloheadache.bandcamp.com/.

Arising Dawn Wellington

Originals Christian Metal Metalcore
We Came As Romains Wolves At Gate For All Etertinity

Arising Dawn is a New Zealand Metal band dedicated to serving Jesus and turning the music industry upside down with a strong message and cutting edge music that stretches the boundaries of our genre. we are passionate about helping broken people find hope and healing through love, and at the same time, they are confronting the hypocr... Read More...

Oosh Auckland

Originals Rock

High energy rock.

Poison Skies Auckland

Originals Rock

Poison Skies is a 5 piece kiwi rock band based in Auckland. With 3 guitars, bass, and drums presented on stage, the only thing overpowering their massive wall of sound is their energy. Wasting no time, the band has enlisted Tui award winning producer/engineer Dave Rhodes, best known for his work on the triple-platinum self-titled Bl... Read More...

Grief Giver Manawatu

Originals
Metal

NZ Metal

Mill Road Hamilton

Covers Rock Hard Rock Aussie Rock
Nightwish Def Leppard, Bad Company, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Heart, Pat Benatar, Divinyls, Hal

We don't just play, we rock. Fully professional rock duo, we recently spent two years in Queensland/northern NSW playing surf clubs and pubs. The gear went over on an Air NZ cargo flight and we shipped it back when we returned to NZ. Have been playing around NZ prior to this for around 15 years. Photo is of us rocking at the Indoor Carrar... Read More...

Glow Becky Auckland

Originals Alternative Pop/Rock Rock

Diverse, versatile, organic & dynamic – GLOW BECKY was formed through the instant & powerful bond experienced between the band during a random jam-session in Auckland, New Zealand, that brought them all together in 2016. Naturally finding rhythms and grooves in a wild exchange of experiences, skills & styles – their quick discovery of bei... Read More...

Roadhouse Rockers Lower Hutt

Covers Rock & Roll

Roadhouse Rockers is a 6 piece Rock n Roll Dance band from the Hutt Valley, Wellington. We play predominantly rock n roll songs from the 50s and 60s (or songs that can be rock n roll danced to) with the end of the night consisting of the usual favourite dance numbers like Long Train Running, April Sun in Cuba, Stuck in the middle etc. W... Read More...

What's up We are Sideline Heroes we are an orginals Pop Punk band from Auckland Check us out on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/743kYqKQMh4gBhVvY3TCsj?si=4mmnWjzCTHOFTAqZpAjgzQ

The Castaways Greymouth

Originals Covers Rock New Zealand Rock
Dragon Th' Dudes

We are a four piece classic rock covers band From Hokitika. Nathan on guitar and vocals Gavin on the drums and vocals Paula on vocals John on Bass We play everything from CCR through to Joan Jett, Pat Benetar and Pink etc. We formally used to be Electric Soup but a line up change was a perfect chance to re-brand the band. We love t... Read More...

Bass player

TaylorMade Greymouth

Originals Covers

Blues/Rock band from Greymouth. Covers and originals. Great live performance

The Strangers Wellington

Covers Pub Rock Funk Rock
Foo Fighters Old Crow Medicine Show Rolling Stones

Hello. We are a professional 5 piece modern rock, Blues, Funk, classic rock, punk covers band. We have over 3 hours of music on our set list which comprises of new and old music to suit the audience. We have been together for 3 years and have played at various private functions, parties and bars which have included large companies such a... Read More...

Sun Veins Dunedin

Originals Pop Rock Jazz-Pop
Queen Six60 Ocean Alley

Originals Band playing a range of musical stlyes from Modern Pop to Hard Rock. Performing regularly in Dunedin and beyond. Two singles released on Spotify/Youtube/Apple Music etc and our debut album is halfway through tracking - over 30 original songs ready to record. Live video of our song “Still Waiting” - Genre: Rock https://youtu.... Read More...

Sidewalk Empire Tauranga

Originals
Fleetwood Mac Kimbra Funk

6 piece originals band writing and playing groove laced music with soulful roots

coppeliatheband Auckland

Originals Covers Surf Indie Rock Reggae
Sticky Fingers Ocean Alley Caspar

4 piece indie rock band. Covers a few sticky fingers, ocean alley type vibes. Have a few originals aswell

https://www.facebook.com/groups/881188935319995/ Kiwi Rock played as its meant to be. Live . Book us for your next gig after liking us on Facebook

Dreadline Auckland

Originals Covers Soul-Jazz Reggae-Pop Pop/Rock
Al Jarreau, Sting , Seal Bob Marley ,UB40. Michael Buble,Santana, Police

DREADLINE IS BASED IN CENTRAL AUCKLAND AND IS MADE UP OF EXPERIENCED SESSION MUSICIANS MOST OF WHOM HAVE 5 STAR HOTEL AND EXCLUSIVE RESORT EXPERIENCE AND OTHERS TOURING WITH AND PLAYING WITH DIFFERENT BANDS FOR MANY YEARS IN AND OUT OF NEW ZEALAND. DREADLINE'S SONG LIST CONSISTS OF ORIGINAL FUNKY DANCE AND REGGAE TUNES ALONG WITH ALL THE... Read More...

Some What Damaged ( SWD ) Central Otago

Covers Rock Alternative Pop/Rock Country-Rock
Everything

We are a 5- Piece Rock Band from Cromwell, Central Otago! All Cromwell local. Vocalled by an extremely dynamic and versatile female lead singer and 4 lads doing the rest!. We have been together for 3 odd years and have been gigging pubs, weddings, private functions and an array of other events for the past two years. We have huge varie... Read More...

Page28 Christchurch

Originals Covers Alternative Singer/Songw Rock Adult Contemporary

Husband and wife team, Stephen & Hannah have been involved in the music industry for years. With radio hits & albums under their belts as well as performing throughout New Zealand & overseas, what these two artists bring together will not fail to impress! This team have been labeled a duo like no other! PAGE28 are available for origi... Read More...

theSlacks New Plymouth

Originals Adult Contemporary Rock Pop
The Kinks Neil Young Billy Joel

theSlacks are the proactivecrastinators of pop. Rockabilly-Blues-Celtic-Country-Ska-Folk-Boogie-Woogie-Swing.

We are a four piece covers band established in South Canterbury for over 9 years playing pubs, weddings, corporate events and rallies. We can provide an exciting performance with quality sound and lighting, playing a range of classic and contemporary rock

Based in Hawkes Bay we write mostly originals and do some covers. We have a folk/rock sound and include drums, bass, vocal, keyboard, guitar and cello.

Chastisement Palmerston North

Originals Covers Progressive Metal Prog-Rock/Art Rock Minimalism
Death Opeth Black Sabbath

We mostly play covers with original songs here and there mixed into the set, at shows we generally aim to play a diverse range of songs. We have just recently released our sophomore album (14/4/2014), it's a blend of prog/art rock, ambient, prog/thrash metal, minimalism and post-punk. Songs we have covered in the past: Brain Damage - Pi... Read More...

Ken s Tea Band Christchurch

Originals Covers

Hi, I'm Ken, and this is Ken's Tea Band. We're an original art rock/funk/adventure/interactive theatrical adventure group.

Dave Auckland

Covers

very experienced (100's of gigs here and UK) mature Drummer with BV and lead on some songs. pro gear with pro attitude to playing.

Picture THE THIEVING GYPSY BASTARDS ARE AN AUCKLAND BASED HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL CLASSIC ROCK COVERS BAND. THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO PLAY ANYWHERE NATION WIDE. http://thethievinggypsybastards.weebly.com

Sins of Eve Christchurch

Originals Hard Rock

Sins of Eve was born from Paul Schurgers’ Guitar heritage in Christchurch Hard/Heavy Rock Bands - Tempest - 7 Tongues - Murder of Crows and Incarna. With the drive of Trefor Jones Drums and Phill Keegan Bass and now the inclusion of Lexie Mia Le Cocq’s powerful Vocals Sins of Eve are not so much new on the scene as back on the scene. The... Read More...

TUGGS Auckland

Originals Covers

Hello, my name is Brooke Norton, I am a singer/songwriter in a four piece indie/pop band called 'TUGGS'. We are an experienced band currently looking to perform at upcoming events. We perform originals and covers. If you would like to hear our latest original songs go to: https://tuggsnz.bandcamp.com/album/pressure Please view my... Read More...

Days of Twelve Auckland

Originals Prog-Rock/Art Rock Blues-Rock Jazz-Rock
Cream Beach Boys Chris Cornell

http://www.reverbnation.com/daysoftwelve/ Auckland based indie rock/jazz trio Days Of Twelve are releasing their debut, self-titled album this May, during NZ Music Month. Frontman and guitarist Steve Starke, with Lynn Gruenwald on bass and Bruce Wenzlick on drums, recorded 11 fresh new songs at Roundhead Studios over a two-month period... Read More...

Dead Teach the Living Auckland

Originals Heavy Metal Thrash Death Metal

Dead Teach the Living are a 5 piece, Auckland based metal band. Their music lies somewhere between extreme metal and punk with a bit of an experimental tinge. Debut album 'The Feeding Begins' was released in early 2014.

Ocean Full of Fins Auckland

Originals Covers Blues Rock Reggae Gospel
Jimi Hendrix Bob Marley Bradley knowles

Hey we're from Vancouver Canada and our travelling to New Zealand January to February 2014. Created this profile to hook up with local bands and put on a kick ass show! Check us out let me know if you wanna line up a show www.oceanfulloffins.com

Vvoid Auckland

Originals Heavy Metal Rock Thrash
Black Sabbath Led Zeppelin Megadeth

3 piece hard rock originals. Available for shows, festivals, parties, supporting. Approximately 1.5 hours of material.

Anita Prime Wellington

Originals Covers Soul Contemporary R&B Pop
Beyonce Tina Turner Anastasia

Anita Prime is an R&B/Pop singer and songwriter originally from Palmerston North who now resides just outside Wellington New Zealand in the Hutt Valley. At the 2011 LAMA Los Angeles Music Awards Anita Prime won the Best Music Video Category for the video supporting her first international single “La La La” after being nominated for bo... Read More...

Coast Arcade Auckland

Originals Covers Indie Pop Indie Rock Pop/Rock

Coast Arcade are an Indie Pop Rock group hailing from Auckland, NZ. They describe their sound as Indie Pop Rock; however, they also draw from alternative-rock, indie-pop, and surf-rock to craft their vibrant summer sound. Formed in high school in early 2021, Coast Arcade have already taken good strides towards their goal of becoming re... Read More...

Open Auckland

Originals Math Rock Post-Rock/Experimental Shoegaze
Toe Slint Karate

Formed in 2011, as Open we strive to create technically involved alternatve rock music inspired by the older 90's end of post-rock, as well as more modern examples of Math-Rock and Shoegaze. In 2014 our debut album dropped and since then we've been playing as much as we can, building connections and starting on our second album ventur... Read More...

The Vyles Auckland

Originals Rock Indie Rock Alternative Pop/Rock

The Vyles are an Auckland based Indie Rock band. Their musical spectrum ranges from a mixture of dark and ambient rock to razor-sharp Indie guitar riffs. Sam Rogers (Vox + Guitar), Andy Kemp (Lead Guitar), Marty Green (Bass) and Anthony Ashworth (Drums)

The GHOAT is a covers band based in CHCH, NZ. Covering a wide range of pop and rock music from the 90's and 2000's, The Ghoat brings something for everyone. The Ghoat is made up of band members from The Rainfall, an originals rock band, together they have years of gigging and stage experience which makes for an exciting and energetic perf... Read More...

Sabotage Theory present Rage Against the Machine in an explosive live tribute show. With the same hard-hitting and aggressive style that made Rage Against the Machine one of the world’s biggest rock acts Sabotage Theory promise to deliver with hits such as ‘Bulls on Parade’, ‘Know Your Enemy’, ‘Wake Up’ and of course crowd favourite... Read More...