Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Vermin

The Alternates

Geoff Williams

Sam Solace

Malcolm Carlo

OC Thomas

Godless Suns

Freestone

Mahoosive

Pacuk Band

Southampton's Greek & Cypriot Dance Group 'Methexis' & 'Nostos' Polyphonic Singing Group

Eternal Gloom

Xionic

Mosaic

Naty Giachino

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

One foot in the rave

Jim Bryant

Mike and the Mojitos

Will Walton

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Sculpt

Carl Zed

Address soundsystem

Achoiring Voices

The Bob Squad

D'vonti

Arzenic

Kindred Found

Flossie James

Far Solar

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Dj Sarah Nash

desperateBeauty

Continental Liaison

McGriff

The Daytonas

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Bisola

The Dark Poet

Laura Klima

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Stereo Swan

Way Down South

Industry Plant

Vacant Shores

3's a Crowd

Waldo Salt

Bad Alchemy

Bella Cameron

Adam Kammerling

Ocean Harmony

Alfie Ingram

Saxofony

The Red Stars

Southampton Grad Band

Kalopsia

Citizen Perez

Ryan Watts

Room 18

EVXN

ItsPetre

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ekoweko

The Slack 5

Xènia Páez

PB Squared

Mick Gough

Fragile Lucy

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Felis Leo

Ronk Torp

Steve Weston

Theresa Lola

Hampshire Guitar Club

Rosie jay

Ribble

Velickaite Sisters

Westingway

Mai

DJ_MAJOR

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Earth Propellor

Hobb Lane

this occasional society

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Cosmic Sisters

The Zone

Olivia Marsha

Sofia Gillani

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Zombie’ites

Michael Devaux

The Long Shorts

Margarita Sleepover

St Andrews Pipe Band

Canis Arboris

Good-will

JJCornick

Sugar Bang

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Jaquie Daniels

Elemci

Silvermon

Tired Less

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Roger James Shephard

Fiesta FM

Bragging Rights

Lyla Skyrim

October Some When

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

MoniQ

Munro

RELLiX

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Shiversa

H.AZ

Houdini’s Hand

Arji Manuelpillai

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Southampton's Music History

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dompap

The Sound Crew

Brian Hooper

Slap the Willow

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Gaz Parker

Broken Links

Hydeout

Love Is Enough

The Postmen

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Alexander Bithell

Adventure State

Kalopsia (duo)

The Ben Poore Project

Jon Yale

5 Degrees North

The Surge

SO Sound Choir

Moakz

Angling For Farthings

Greenish

JACKPUDDING

Jack Walker

Arboresque

Mike Lemin Band

Nia Nicholls

Hedgehogs

Oddball Savage

Angel Jones

FREESPIRITS

Dawn of Dystopia

Puddleglum

Days of Speed

Voice FM

Under The Attic

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Stuart Evans

CHIMAN 101

Elie Pembrey

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Watching the Buzzards

Woodfalls band

Jonathan Klein

Cat Elliott

NIKHITA

Riverside Blues Band

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ignitez

SKAM

160

James B / James F

The Salamanders

Eat Your Greens

Andy White Poetry

The Halliwells

Paul Levi

Diffy Dames

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

9 Lives

Maerefolk

Charmtype

Mostly Harmless

Dusky Moon

Kinesis 4

Sebastian Horton

Andrew Buchanan

Halliwell

Beardos and Weirdos

Totton Ukulele Band

The Slow Cooked Bears

Club Bad

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Dan James

RUBY

NoteWorthy

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Suncliffe

Hanna Gibbons

DJ Alex

Ibz & Da Goats

Rosie Hollins

Hük

Betterphor

Giles Halski

Sean Bertram

The Picton Readers Club

Flipside

You

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Mr. Buoyant

City of Southampton Orchestra

Emerson

According to Brian

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

WooHabs

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

International Jet Set

Harry Ryan

The Restless Coast

Reverence Sound

DJ Drive

Ollie Owen Jones

Eva Nicole

Jim Pearson

The Sky at Night

Benana Student Showcase

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Ajay Sahota

Tony Arthur

Jess Breame

The Wildcards

Roger Chantler

Karl V

NJT

Innovator

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Batala Portsmouth

He Fired First

Scarlett

Pianoman Justie

James K. Barker

Hail

Igloo Hearts

Wire -JD

Ukofonics

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Lachlan Horne

The Outsiders

G-MAN 777

Zen Juddhism

Romsey Shanty Crew

Mariano Korman

Amie Lou Shaw

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Pop Tarts

Lucy RS Must c

KSJM

Lucy Smith

Space Ace Robot

Lottie Marie

Kase the Myth

OCB & Adam Turner

Vexmantra

Laurie Bolger

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Q Shaq

Aoife Scully

Psychedelic Skies

Mad Simple

Accrington Stanley

Big man with Small guitar

Ian Kimber

The Howlin' Blackouts

Bamboo and Bow

Roxy's Revenge

The Monday Grooves

Gig Night

GaYeon Lee

Amy Fox

Helicopter Pirates

CJOHNSON

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Freya Golding

Spindrift

The Soulcatchers

Jax Leonard

Purple Grace

Echo Mask

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Echo Union

The Duskers

Guillotine Union Boys

gaz909

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Slowdown

Lost Post

Steam Machine

Millie Woodrow

James & Phil

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Cella

Jay Munday

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Palookaville

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Can Can Club.

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jackson Davies

Groove Bakers

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lula Gold

Frontline

Punkhub

Royston Black

Anita Foxall Poetry

Nick JT

Reverence Crew

Miriam

Tesoro Duo

Red Light Spies

Dara Blaxx

Nick Haynes

Lee Huxtable

The Elderlys

SOS PRESENTS

Days of closure

Deepest Sense

Belle Saint

Zakk Paules

Reverb (Hampshire)

Sonne

Ben Highness

Katy Halliwell

Autorora

Swan Samba

The Shantywomen

Lamelle Shaw

Craig Chalmers

Funky Business

Changing Melody

Exhilaro

FancyWall

Footless Kicks

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Gimme a Break DJs

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Stephanio

Sea Ranch

DJ / Open Mic

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Matt Sanger

Amelia Simpson

Ricco Sakona

Mart Ward Talks

The Dandelion Chain

Vinyl Phillips

Marsupial

Dean Antony

The Bex quartet

New Tide

Loose Change

dj junk

Elephants With Shotguns

Chimney and I K 8OY

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

“Pure Rehearsal Studios: A superb weekend showcasing the amazing talent in the area. Well done!”

“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”

“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”

“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”

“Amazing to have access to lots of Southampton's historic nooks and crannies over the weekend for Music in the City.”

“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”

“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.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”

“Volunteering gave me a first-hand look into the inner workings of live event operations, and it was truly inspiring to witness everything come together.”

“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”

“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.”

“What I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”

“Would love to be a part of this again! London Road Brew House went off!!!”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”

“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”

“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”

“There was a lovely atmosphere, and a nice friendly crowd. I thought Johny and Katherine did a fabulous job in organising and supporting us artists.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful 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.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Promoting music as a community activity for all. Local musicians, local businesses, local venues and helpers all volunteering to provide a free music festival that showcases Southampton's multi-faceted culture and history.”

“Loved the positive atmosphere from bands and punters, interest from passers by and cruise ship passengers, the inclusivity.”

“We had a fabulous time. Can't wait to do it all again x. Thank you for the opportunity.”

“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”

“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”

“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”

“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.”

“Loved having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”

“The festival is an amazing conception, and great to be part of. I liked the idea of performing at unusual venues and filling the city with music!”

“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”

“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

“Huge Congrats Chris Orr, a fabulous time was has by one and all and it was a pleasure and great fun volunteering.”

“The volunteer at our location was a legend, very much appreciate his contribution, and the sound guy as well.”

“Loved the whole day. The support and people being brought together ❤️”

“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“Loved all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”

We are a movement that champions and enables live music in Southampton. We strengthen community pride, support local creativity and develop local grassroots, providing shared cultural experiences. Uniting the city’s communities at our multi-venue music festival, this year taking place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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