Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Flossie James

Days of Speed

Angel Jones

D'vonti

ItsPetre

Roger James Shephard

Lachlan Horne

Karl V

Elie Pembrey

Jonathan Klein

According to Brian

Mad Simple

Jaquie Daniels

Freya Golding

Riverside Blues Band

Far Solar

The Outsiders

5 Degrees North

Suncliffe

Saxofony

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

CHIMAN 101

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Kindred Found

Slap the Willow

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Houdini’s Hand

Tired Less

Q Shaq

Eva Nicole

Space Ace Robot

Vermin

The Howlin' Blackouts

James B / James F

Jax Leonard

JJCornick

Pianoman Justie

Ajay Sahota

WAPPADUSA Sound System

The Surge

Jack Walker

Harry Ryan

October Some When

EVXN

Mahoosive

International Jet Set

Lucy RS Must c

Olivia Marsha

Charmtype

The Wildcards

SO Sound Choir

Vinyl Phillips

Puddleglum

The Ben Poore Project

Zen Juddhism

Shiversa

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Southampton Grad Band

Jim Bryant

Purple Grace

You

Dusky Moon

JACKPUDDING

Fragile Lucy

City of Southampton Orchestra

Southampton's Music History

Naty Giachino

Kinesis 4

OCB & Adam Turner

The Red Stars

3's a Crowd

Ekoweko

Greenish

Woodfalls band

Munro

Steve Weston

Batala Portsmouth

Cosmic Sisters

RELLiX

The Picton Readers Club

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Beardos and Weirdos

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Amy Fox

Ukofonics

The Postmen

160

The Zone

Kalopsia (duo)

Address soundsystem

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Canis Arboris

Roger Chantler

The Halliwells

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Bamboo and Bow

Bisola

The Sound Crew

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Club Bad

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Reverence Sound

Lucy Smith

Mike Lemin Band

Psychedelic Skies

The Alternates

Eternal Gloom

Michael Devaux

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

GaYeon Lee

The Slack 5

Mosaic

Punkhub

Ocean Harmony

Xionic

Laurie Bolger

Andy White Poetry

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Adventure State

Voice FM

Benana Student Showcase

Good-will

Love Is Enough

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Dan James

Accrington Stanley

Hampshire Guitar Club

H.AZ

The Long Shorts

KSJM

Mostly Harmless

Mariano Korman

Big man with Small guitar

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Mai

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

desperateBeauty

OC Thomas

Moakz

One foot in the rave

Aoife Scully

DJ Drive

Hobb Lane

Mick Gough

Broken Links

Ryan Watts

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Arboresque

Kalopsia

Bad Alchemy

Alexander Bithell

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Oddball Savage

Wire -JD

Elemci

Hail

James K. Barker

DJ_MAJOR

Echo Union

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Totton Ukulele Band

NX Panther

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Romsey Shanty Crew

Arji Manuelpillai

Cat Elliott

Hanna Gibbons

Giles Halski

Dj Sarah Nash

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Sebastian Horton

Sean Bertram

Sugar Bang

The Soulcatchers

The Slow Cooked Bears

Betterphor

McGriff

The Pop Tarts

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Arzenic

Sam Solace

SKAM

Industry Plant

NJT

Fiesta FM

Tony Arthur

Stereo Swan

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Andrew Buchanan

Jess Breame

Lyla Skyrim

Brian Hooper

Ollie Owen Jones

The Monday Grooves

WooHabs

Zombie’ites

Lottie Marie

Will Walton

Silvermon

Ian Kimber

The Duskers

Dara Blaxx

Bella Cameron

Adam Kammerling

Velickaite Sisters

Paul Levi

Carl Zed

MoniQ

Room 18

Dawn of Dystopia

Malcolm Carlo

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Flipside

Waldo Salt

The Sky at Night

Continental Liaison

Gig Night

Vexmantra

Echo Mask

G-MAN 777

Mike and the Mojitos

Westingway

Godless Suns

Vacant Shores

High Mileage

Emerson

Geoff Williams

DJ Alex

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

The Dark Poet

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Earth Propellor

CJOHNSON

this occasional society

NoteWorthy

Igloo Hearts

Ignitez

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

Nia Nicholls

Sofia Gillani

Angling For Farthings

Felis Leo

Helicopter Pirates

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Maerefolk

Scarlett

The Restless Coast

Gaz Parker

Hydeout

Innovator

Mr. Buoyant

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Achoiring Voices

Amie Lou Shaw

Hedgehogs

Way Down South

RUBY

FREESPIRITS

Diffy Dames

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Halliwell

Sculpt

Ribble

Citizen Perez

NIKHITA

Watching the Buzzards

9 Lives

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Spindrift

He Fired First

Ronk Torp

The Salamanders

Theresa Lola

Roxy's Revenge

Kase the Myth

Laura Klima

The Bob Squad

Pacuk Band

Stuart Evans

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Bragging Rights

Jon Yale

Eat Your Greens

Xènia Páez

Freestone

PB Squared

Under The Attic

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Cella

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

New Tide

Red Light Spies

James & Phil

Exhilaro

Frontline

Dean Antony

Nick Haynes

The Can Can Club.

The Shantywomen

FancyWall

Amelia Simpson

Days of closure

DJ / Open Mic

Jimmy b and the death rattles

dj junk

Reverb (Hampshire)

Mart Ward Talks

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ricco Sakona

Ben Highness

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Solace

Dreamseeker

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Intoxication

Matt Sanger

Lee Huxtable

gaz909

The Dandelion Chain

Autorora

Belle Saint

Rachel Jeffcoat

Sonne

Marsupial

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Footless Kicks

Royston Black

Gimme a Break DJs

Jay Munday

Palookaville

Stephanio

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Serendipity

Guillotine Union Boys

Miriam

Lamelle Shaw

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Changing Melody

Steam Machine

The Slowdown

Zakk Paules

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Loose Change

The Bex quartet

Swan Samba

Crushcrushcrush

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick JT

Funky Business

Anita Foxall Poetry

SOS PRESENTS

Hannah in the Groove

Sea Ranch

Chimney and I K 8OY

Elephants With Shotguns

Slaughterhouse Clive

Lula Gold

Reverence Crew

Jake Tilley

Jackson Davies

The Elderlys

Groove Bakers

Millie Woodrow

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Deepest Sense

Lost Post

Craig Chalmers

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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