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The skills of a guitar player will only evolve through consistent practice. This we know. The difficulty lies in actually practicing when we practice. Most of you know what I’m talking about, but for ... Read Article »
Hugo

Band for large show in coming months

Please give me a text if your between the age of 17 - 22 and are interested in playing and joining a rock bad. Cherrs...

Hugo · 6 mins ago

Hannah

Piano keyboard player and guitarist looking for 14 18 yo band members

Hi everyone! We are two high school students (15 & 16) in Auckland looking for a drummer and a bassist to start a band together. Our age...

Hannah · 53 mins ago

C4BANDNZ

Bass Player Wanted - Covers, Auckland

Hey, we're an Auckland covers band looking for a bass player to complete our line-up. We're in our 30s so looking for someone of a similar a...

C4BANDNZ · 5 hrs ago

Ableton Live 12 Suite (Merry Christmas! Save $499) On Trade Me now!

Ableton Live 12 Suite (Merry Christmas! Save $499) On Trade Me now!

Hello NZbands people! Ever wanted to record or produce audio and/or music? Ever wanted Ableton Live 12 Suite for $499 discounted of its ori...

lemerchant · 7 hrs ago

Morbo

Metal rhythm guitarist looking for originals band in Wellington

I'm a 33 year old male living in Wellington looking at jamming with some other people. I play metal rhythm and write full band songs. My wri...

Morbo · 11 hrs ago

Theequinoxrising

Bassist looking for like minded folk

Hi Im a bassist 28. I'm wanting to play with some likeninded people. I play in a lot of different genres, melding them aswell. Jaz...

Theequinoxrising · Yesterday at 3:50am

Jayden

Looking for metal musicians to jam with (death metal / heavy metal)

I'm a 19yo guitarist from Auckland Northshore looking to meet other people who are really into extreme/heavy/death metal and want to start j...

Jayden · Yesterday at 11:09pm

Hannah

15 y o piano player looking for a band Pop Folk Rock

Hi, I'm a 15-year-old high school student. I play piano (6 years of training, passed Grade 6) and I'm currently learning a bit of guitar....

Hannah · 4 days ago

Looking For Backup Dancers

Looking For Backup Dancers

Looking for 2 male (20+) dancers for a romantic conceptual piece. Passion Project.

Strain of Memories · 5 days ago

KDguitar

Rock Country Rock Cover Band Auckland

Hey team! I’m a 21-year-old singer and lead/rhythm guitarist looking to put a band together! Currently on the lookout for a drummer, b...

KDguitar · 27 Oct 2026

Bass Player

Bass Player Guitarist Avaliable

Heya, I am a 19-year-old bass player and guitarist living on the Hibiscus Coast. I'm looking for any opportunities to play with bands, be...

Bass Player · 27 Oct 2026

CianJohnston

Indie Band Looking for members

Hi everyone! I’m wanting to start a kiwi indie band playing originals and covers. Bands like Ocean Alley, Summer Thieves, Mako Road, No...

CianJohnston · 26 Oct 2026

mettallicafan22

Guitarist available

27m guitarist been playing about 17 years. Played gigs before mostly classic-hard rock but huge fan of heavier stuff too like tool, Metal...

mettallicafan22 · 26 Oct 2026

Starting an AKL based Metalcore Band

Starting an AKL based Metalcore Band

Calling Guitarists, Bassists, Drummers and Vocalists Looking to form a Metalcore band in Auckland, aiming to go in the direction of the...

beugo420 · 25 Oct 2026

Facethatscreams

Punk ska Bass share vocal Musicians wanted

Seeking Punk/Ska Bass player / share vocals or at least B.V for Auckland Band who has same passion and enthusiasm for punk rock as other me...

Facethatscreams · 24 Oct 2026

james123

looking to start a oldschool heavy metal band in wellington

i have a current band yet still seem to have too much time to spare playing guitar and the riffs in stock be piling up XD be good to meet so...

james123 · 24 Oct 2026

KillerandFaultlines

Christchurch Looking for Guitarist Guitarists and Bassist 15 17 yrs

Hello everyone I am looking for a guitarist/guitarists and bassist aged 15-17 to join my band. I already sing and play the drums. It...

KillerandFaultlines · 21 Oct 2026

CuriousCat1536

Bassist Keyboardist and Saxophonist Willing to Play Anything

25M amateur bassist, keyboardist and saxophonist (alto) musician who wants to get back into playing, writing and meeting other like-minded m...

CuriousCat1536 · 20 Oct 2026

 BRASS PLAYER WANTED ADD SOME SPARKLE TO OUR NOISE

BRASS PLAYER WANTED ADD SOME SPARKLE TO OUR NOISE

Are you a trumpet, trombone, sax or other horn player looking to make some noise again? We’re a mature alt-indie band — three guys gettin...

Trouble with Normal · 20 Oct 2026

Colin

Bass drummer or other wanted

Vocals/Rhythm guitarist and lead guitarist looking for bass player and drummer to fill our sound. About us: Our sound is rock soul, pop...

Colin · 20 Oct 2026