Finding band members in the Bay of Plenty should involve more than filling an empty instrument slot. Band Factory matches musicians around Tauranga and Mount Maunganui using the details that determine whether a band can actually work: instrument, age, experience, availability, reliability and goals.
Tell us who you are looking for
A managed alternative to musician classifieds
Public posts can produce plenty of replies without producing the right line-up. Band Factory gives musicians and developing bands a more structured route. We learn what each person wants, review possible matches and discuss the next step before placing people together.
This is useful when:
- you practise regularly but do not know musicians at a similar stage;
- your garage band keeps losing unreliable members;
- you have an incomplete line-up and need a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummer or keyboard player;
- you want to move from lessons into a live band setting; or
- your goals include rehearsing consistently, recording or performing.
What we consider when matching musicians
Musical fit matters, but practical fit matters too. Two people can like the same bands and still be unable to rehearse together. We consider musical direction alongside age range, experience, availability and level of commitment.
There is no automatic guarantee of a match. If we do not currently have the right opening, your enquiry still gives us the information needed to contact you when a suitable opportunity develops.
For musicians looking for a band
Complete the application with your instrument or voice, age range and preferred direction. We will contact you to discuss experience, influences, availability and goals. Read the complete Join a Band Tauranga process before applying.
For bands looking for a missing member
Use the same enquiry form and choose the option that best describes your situation. Include your current line-up, the part you need filled, rehearsal availability, style and what the band is working towards. The more specific you are, the easier it is to assess a possible fit.
Build towards something
The goal is not simply to introduce people. Band Factory helps suitable line-ups move into purposeful rehearsals, song development, recording and performance preparation at our Mount Maunganui facility.
Explore the Band Factory rehearsal space, meet bands being developed at Band Factory, or start an application now.
Find your next band member
Tell us what you play—or who your band needs—and what you want to achieve.