Bands For Hire (67)

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Covers Originals Covers & Origs

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...

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...

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.

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 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.

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.

The Lurch Auckland

Originals Rock & Roll Garage Rock Noise-Rock

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

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

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...

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

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

Boneshakers Auckland

Originals Covers

Punk rock band playing in Auckland

Blondini Auckland

Originals Covers

4 Piece Original Pub Rock Band

The Bridesmaids Auckland

Originals Covers

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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/.

Oosh Auckland

Originals Rock

High energy rock.

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Fu Dogs Auckland

Originals Covers

Rock trio. Think ArticMonkey meets Stone Temple Pilots.

Civil Offence Auckland

Originals Covers Thrash Grunge Sludge Metal

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

Squashed Mozzie Auckland

Originals Covers

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

Jomar Auckland

Originals Covers

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

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.

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...

Waiheke Bands Auckland

Covers Jazz Pop

Waiheke’s best live bands for hire. Browse artists, get quotes and book online. We make booking Waiheke entertainment simple. We’ll take care of all the details, leaving you free to enjoy the show.

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

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

Vibeyvocalist Auckland

Covers Rock Pop-Soul Funk

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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)

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

thebridesmaids Auckland

Originals Covers

auckland based punk rock band

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...