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FAQs

How can I find local musicians? ›

Community music events are excellent places to meet people with shared interests, as they attract many musicians and music lovers. Attend open mic nights, jam nights, local music festivals, and local concerts to engage with active musicians and see some perform in their element.

Maybe you are just looking for some like minded friends to get started learning an instrument. No matter what you are looking for, BandFriend can help you. Post your musician profile and instantly get access to other local musicians, no matter where you are.

Localify allows you to rediscover all the music you love from artists close to home. Localify highlights local events and venues, bringing you even closer to local favorites and strengthening the local economy by helping small businesses thrive!

Network with Others in the Industry

Landing a corporate job and landing a gig have one thing in common: networking is a must. Put effort into networking and connecting with others in the music industry, including musicians, promotors, and venues. If there are local industry events or conferences, be sure to attend.

For an even easier time connecting with potential musician friends, consider using musician networking sites, such as Music Gateway and Bandmix. They're already tailored to facilitate musician connections, so they attract musicians looking for band members or collaborative projects.

Radio Stations : While live music is usually played on radio stations, you can often find out about upcoming music events just by combing through the station's website. If you want to find out about local music events, you can also check out your local NPR station. Most stations now have an online presence.

Band Mate lets you find and join bands and musicians in your area. The simple to use location based search helps you to track down your ideal Band Mate. If you're a musician wanting to find a band, or a band wanting to find a musician, Band Mate is the site for you! Create your free Band Mate account now!

A variety of freelancing websites can help simplify the search process when you're looking to hire musicians. Sites like Upwork, Fiverr, Guru, and PeoplePerHour allow you to search for musicians, bands, vocalists, and other musical artists by their skills and experience level.

How do I find musicians for my church? ›

Be proactive and ask around.

As you have casual conversations with people, ask them if they have any musical experience or interest in joining the worship band. If they do not, ask if they have any friends or family members who do. You are bound to find people interested in serving if you consistently ask.