Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Wildcards

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

KSJM

Adventure State

Under The Attic

Riverside Blues Band

Love Is Enough

Southampton Grad Band

The Restless Coast

Industry Plant

DJ_MAJOR

Broken Links

The Cali Cartel from Hell

G-MAN 777

Arji Manuelpillai

Bad Alchemy

Mariano Korman

Xènia Páez

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Sculpt

JJCornick

Sofia Gillani

Jonathan Klein

One foot in the rave

Jax Leonard

Cat Elliott

Way Down South

Jim Bryant

Suncliffe

Sam Solace

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Romsey Shanty Crew

Flossie James

The Howlin' Blackouts

Big man with Small guitar

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Red Stars

Steve Weston

Malcolm Carlo

The Dark Poet

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Ignitez

October Some When

Stereo Swan

Ribble

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Innovator

Slap the Willow

Andrew Buchanan

Days of Speed

Kalopsia

desperateBeauty

5 Degrees North

Brian Hooper

Pacuk Band

Kalopsia (duo)

Club Bad

Will Walton

Eat Your Greens

Vexmantra

The Sound Crew

Carl Zed

Naty Giachino

NIKHITA

WooHabs

SKAM

SO Sound Choir

Hobb Lane

James K. Barker

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Oddball Savage

PB Squared

Ukofonics

Earth Propellor

Charmtype

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Soulcatchers

Greenish

Eternal Gloom

Sebastian Horton

The Ben Poore Project

Harry Ryan

OC Thomas

RELLiX

Psychedelic Skies

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Theresa Lola

Mostly Harmless

Halliwell

Bella Cameron

Gaz Parker

Voice FM

Pianoman Justie

Ollie Owen Jones

Paul Levi

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

MoniQ

McGriff

Amy Fox

Westingway

Zombie’ites

Jon Yale

CHIMAN 101

Eva Nicole

James B / James F

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

According to Brian

Bragging Rights

D'vonti

The Outsiders

Freestone

Canis Arboris

Citizen Perez

Jack Walker

Purple Grace

Bamboo and Bow

RUBY

Dusky Moon

DJ Drive

Watching the Buzzards

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Vinyl Phillips

Vacant Shores

Angel Jones

ItsPetre

Dan James

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Beardos and Weirdos

Hampshire Guitar Club

Betterphor

Tony Arthur

Laura Klima

Hanna Gibbons

Batala Portsmouth

Reverence Sound

The Halliwells

Space Ace Robot

Gig Night

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Saxofony

Lyla Skyrim

this occasional society

Elie Pembrey

Helicopter Pirates

Sugar Bang

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Dj Sarah Nash

Laurie Bolger

Dawn of Dystopia

Flipside

Ronk Torp

NJT

CJOHNSON

Riverside Concert Wind Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Houdini’s Hand

Mick Gough

9 Lives

Accrington Stanley

Dara Blaxx

Zen Juddhism

Velickaite Sisters

Geoff Williams

Mike and the Mojitos

Silvermon

Mai

NX Panther

3's a Crowd

Jaquie Daniels

WAPPADUSA Sound System

The Long Shorts

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Karl V

Ekoweko

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Surge

Spindrift

Ian Kimber

The Monday Grooves

He Fired First

GaYeon Lee

Mosaic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Bisola

Arzenic

Maerefolk

Moakz

Mahoosive

Woodfalls band

Tired Less

Nia Nicholls

Vermin

Adam Kammerling

Kinesis 4

Roxy's Revenge

Michael Devaux

Lachlan Horne

Stuart Evans

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Postmen

Ryan Watts

Roger Chantler

Southampton's Music History

H.AZ

Cosmic Sisters

The Picton Readers Club

Alexander Bithell

Echo Mask

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

JACKPUDDING

International Jet Set

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Zone

Totton Ukulele Band

Q Shaq

Amie Lou Shaw

Hydeout

Benana Student Showcase

Angling For Farthings

Munro

Mr. Buoyant

Puddleglum

Xionic

Shiversa

Mike Lemin Band

Mad Simple

Fragile Lucy

Sean Bertram

Scarlett

Achoiring Voices

Arboresque

EVXN

High Mileage

Kindred Found

Kase the Myth

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Echo Union

Freya Golding

Ocean Harmony

Good-will

Igloo Hearts

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Ekowe (Acoustic)

OCB & Adam Turner

Far Solar

DJ Alex

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

160

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Address soundsystem

Lucy RS Must c

The Salamanders

The Sky at Night

Wire -JD

The Alternates

Hedgehogs

Godless Suns

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Felis Leo

Jess Breame

Diffy Dames

Waldo Salt

Continental Liaison

Olivia Marsha

NoteWorthy

The Slack 5

Andy White Poetry

Giles Halski

Room 18

Aoife Scully

The Pop Tarts

Ajay Sahota

Hail

Fiesta FM

FREESPIRITS

Lottie Marie

The Duskers

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

You

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Elemci

Lucy Smith

Emerson

Punkhub

Roger James Shephard

The Bob Squad

Steam Town Shanty Crew

FancyWall

Miriam

Deepest Sense

Stephanio

Intoxication

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jake Tilley

Palookaville

Gimme a Break DJs

Autorora

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lost Post

The Bex quartet

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Matt Sanger

Dreamseeker

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Mart Ward Talks

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Cella

dj junk

Serendipity

Nick JT

The Dandelion Chain

Sonne

Red Light Spies

DJ / Open Mic

The Can Can Club.

Loose Change

Guillotine Union Boys

Jackson Davies

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

New Tide

James & Phil

Steam Machine

Lee Huxtable

Slaughterhouse Clive

Groove Bakers

Footless Kicks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Amelia Simpson

SOS PRESENTS

Hannah in the Groove

Lula Gold

Anita Foxall Poetry

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Ricco Sakona

Frontline

Swan Samba

The Elderlys

Exhilaro

Belle Saint

Changing Melody

Elephants With Shotguns

Zakk Paules

Solace

Royston Black

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

The Slowdown

Chimney and I K 8OY

Sea Ranch

Crushcrushcrush

Millie Woodrow

The Shantywomen

Craig Chalmers

Lamelle Shaw

Marsupial

Dean Antony

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Nick Haynes

Reverence Crew

Ben Highness

Jay Munday

gaz909

Days of closure

Funky Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“Pure Rehearsal Studios: A superb weekend showcasing the amazing talent in the area. 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 I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

“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.”

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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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