“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”
“DJing in the docks! 🚢 Amazing to play in parts of Southampton that are normally shut off to the public. We had a great time for Music in The City.”
“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”
“The outstanding quality of the performers all day from 1pm right through to 8pm made me so proud to be part of the Southampton music scene.”
“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”
“Loved all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”
“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”
“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”
“I think this was the biggest and best yet! So many people had flocked to the city for the event. Very well organised event and I always love playing each year.”
“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”
“Loved the positive atmosphere from bands and punters, interest from passers by and cruise ship passengers, the inclusivity.”
“Amazing to have access to lots of Southampton's historic nooks and crannies over the weekend for Music in the City.”
“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”
“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”
“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”
“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”
“Loved the inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”
“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”
“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”
“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”
“The marketing materials were really professional looking this year and the availability of posters, t-shirts etc gave a real cohesive and community look to the whole event.”
“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”
River Knight
Lurker
Mr Buoyant
The Zone
Sean/Solly/Brian/Martin
Is This Strokes
The Haldane Effect
Angling For Farthings
Jon Yale
Molly Meaker
The Outlaw Orchestra
Four Blokes
GALAXY THIEF
Rotaries
Shaun Banres
COAST
Eric Walker & Sarah Rose
The Halliwells
Tony Cox & Company
Resonant sounds kru
Amelia Duarte
THE GLASS CHERRIES
Watching the Buzzards
Saxofony
The Inspirational
Mighty Magic Animal
Sculpt
House of Women
The Long Shorts
ForTheMonks
Sean/Solly/Martin
The Elderlys
According to Brian
Wilson/Foot
Ekowe
Sonic909
Acid Haze
Kalopsia Duo
Millie Rose
The Moonlighters
Chimney and I K 8OY
Innovator
Omniversal Love
The Soulcatchers
Bliss
The Lens
Thee Jake Legs
Kyle Jasper
ARIA
SO3 Collective
Geoff Williams
Achoiring Voices
Anna Muir
SOUL 45
Mass Appeal
Zero Saints
NowWeAreDead
Gimme a Break DJs
Rackham
Hype N Hood
Kinesis 4
Flautissimo the Southampton flute orchestras
Serendipity Songbook
Ocean Harmony Barbershop Chorus
Southampton Philharmonic Choir
Lounge Room Lizards
Dotty and the Vinyls
Country Vs Cancer
Florence
Audio Pirates
Andy Buchanan
Tom Davies & The Bluebirds
Voodoo Rays
Psychedelic Skies
Adventure State
Bill Thompson
The Sturmey Archers
CrackerJack Duo
Batala Portsmouth
Southampton Ukulele Jam
BLENDER
Wire -JD
Uke Box Glory
Southampton Rock Choir
Dee Washington
Electronic Wisdom
Jo Fisher
Crads on Tour
The Cold Heart Revue
The Parlours
Tuto Tribe
Fragile Lucy
The Gatlin Boys
South Central
Eric Walker
Hail
The Slack 5
Dirty Brass Hooks
Interesting Wallpaper
Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band
St Andrews Pipe Band Hamble le Rice
The Bees Knees
The Latest
MK-IV
The Picton Readers Club
Edward Chaney
Jamie Norton
Becky & Alex
Easy Duncan
GaYeon Lee
Stephanio
Southampton & IOW Music Hub
The Legend That is Richard Stephenson
Gappy ROberts
The Mucky Fingers
SOS Presents
Stacey Joy
Limescale
DJ Stevo
Elephants With Shotguns
M.A.D.
Footless Kicks
Ribble
Dj DUECE BW
60th Parallel
Southampton Salty Sea Dogs
Evelyn
Bandana
Sue Spiers
Ellie Eades
Rising Tide
Incredible Weapons
Sushimoog
Joseph Wood
Raise Your Voice
Roo Ovenden
Carl Zed
Harley Truslove
One Shot
Damo Sings
The Bardsteads
Tony Arthur
The Wooden Truth
Benerris Beach
Jessie
Ellora Sutton
KT Greenwood
Rhesus Positive
DKenzion
The Surge
King Ras i
Ian Kimber
McGriff
Metrotones
Noise Factory United
THE ECLECTICS
3's a Crowd
Lauren Miller
Dan Finch
Blindman’s Vision
Southampton Health Choir and Glorious Harmony
!nverse
Joel Doherty
Lyrical Letraset
Alex Thurley-Ratcliff
The Outsiders
The Wonky Folk
Blood Red Sky
Shaun Shears and Tim Brownsea
Doomood
Cabin Crew
Savini
Common Tongue
King Sam
Bitter Self Exploitment
Limerence
The Village Boy
Chain
General
Mark T Newman
Lee Huxtable
Untapped Acoustic
£40 Bob
The Tipsy Gypsies
Jozi Miller
Margarita Sleepover
URBAN MUSIC COLLECTIVE🎙🎶
LeAd
Bubble
GHOST IN THE MACHINE
When Harri Met Alli
Rats! Rats! Rats!
Jimmy Herrity
DJ DSK
Chris Davie
Let's Talk
Jaquie & Steve Daniels
The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy
Ukofonics
Chris Morgan
Vagabond
Steam Shed
Screwfix
Jonathan Klein
Simon Maggs/Chris Bluemel
Rhinefield
Silvermon
Mongo Pusher
Alex Hedley
Mike Thomas & Friends
Heart & Voice
Inertia Point
Burns Unit Lite
The Origin of Bellamy
Brian Hooper
Anita Foxall
Richard 'Ricky' Palmer
Mike and the Mojitos
Elusion
Liz Amos
Pluto the Rich
Ghost Cat
KSJM Trio
Steam Town Shanty Crew
The Daytonas
67 Sins
Cat Elliott
Southampton Folk Orchestra
Groove Syndicate
Coastel Acoustic Duo
The Dandelion Chain
1 2 14
Emma Tanner
Digz
Silent Movie Star
Charlie Smith
Colours and Fires
XR Rhythms
Tunelesschoir.com/solent
Aubrey Blakeledge
Velvet Candy DJs
Tired Less
Jot Sloppy
James Carey
Nick Haynes
Zombie'ites
SKINNY BOB
The Strifes
SM Ripper
Jimmy B and the Death Rattles
Zen Juddhism
Pianoman Justie
Lee Desty
Crushcrushcrush
The VernonPrinciple
Dan O'Farrell
Ali & Rich
J.m.y
Nothing rhymes with orange
Haze
Rich Lansley
Stu J & Finley Gingell
Duvet Head
Utter Buskers
Andy Reynolds
Zoe Dupuy
Comedy in Ye City
Major Cone
Roger Chantler
Lily Kurosawa
TBC
People Like Us
Aidan Bryden
City of Southampton Orchestra
We have an annual multi venue festival in September, Year 16 Festival took place 28/29 September 2024 and was our biggest to date…
Performances
Acts
Musicians
Venues
The Rockstone
Weigh House & Vault
The Platform Tavern
XOXO
The Grumpy Monkey
Steamship Shieldhall After Deck
Mettricks Woolston Waterside
IKEA Southampton
Heartbreakers
Steamship Shieldhall Forward Deck
Hythe Ferry Mini Cruise
Orange Rooms
The Bar On The Square
The White Star Tavern
Dancing Man Brewery
Raven & Bine
The London Hotel
London Road Brew House
King John’s Palace
Duke of Wellington
Papillon
Overdraft Bedford Place
Beards & Boards
Brewdog Southampton
Mettricks Guildhall
Southampton City Art Gallery
St Michael's Vault
The Titanic
The Undercroft
Vinilo Record Store
94 High Street Vault
The Social
Holyrood Church
Gig Night at the Old Chemist
Ava's Cocktail BAR
The Cricketers Arms
Red Funnel Terminal 2
St Michael's Square
The 1865
O'Neill's
Belgium and Blues