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 features:

- Drums
- Bass
- Guitar
- Keys
- Two saxophones
- Trumpet
- Three vocalists

We perform regularly at venues such as Ponsonby Social Club, as well as private functions, birthday parties, corporate events and community festivals.

We're a friendly group of musicians ranging from our 30s to 50s, all with day jobs, families and busy lives outside music. The band has been together for many years and enjoys a stable line-up. Vacancies are rare and usually happen when life, work or family commitments take people in different directions.

About the Band

This is primarily a band for people who love playing music.

While most gigs are paid, we're not a commercial covers band chasing maximum gig income. We play because we enjoy performing, improving as musicians, and sharing great music with audiences. Any gig income is a bonus rather than the reason we do it.

We typically rehearse around once a month, with additional rehearsals before larger gigs when needed.

Current Repertoire

Soul & Motown
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered
- Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- My Girl
- I'll Take You There
- Young Hearts Run Free
- Son Of A Preacher Man
- Mustang Sally
- Hit The Road Jack
- Proud Mary
- The Best

Funk & R&B
- Superstition
- I Wish
- Sir Duke
- Pick Up The Pieces
- More Mess On My Thing
- Just The Two Of Us
- September
- Treasure
- Blame It On The Boogie
- Uptown Funk

Pop & Party
- December 1963 (Oh What A Night)
- Valerie
- You Can Call Me Al
- All Night Long
- Walking On Sunshine
- Hard To Handle
- The Impression That I Get
- Get Lucky
- Wandering Eye

Smooth & Laid Back
- Moondance
- Man I Need (Talk To Me)
- So Easy To Fall In Love

Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has strong lead vocals and good stage presence
- Enjoys soul, funk, Motown and classic party music
- Can share front-line duties with two other singers
- Is reliable, prepared and easy to work with
- Wants to be part of a long-standing band with a great culture
- Enjoys performing with a live horn section

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who loves making great music with good people and having fun doing it.