Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

NJT

Canis Arboris

Greenish

Days of Speed

Hampshire Guitar Club

Velickaite Sisters

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

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

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Naty Giachino

Halliwell

5 Degrees North

Romsey Shanty Crew

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Sculpt

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Will Walton

Geoff Williams

The Halliwells

Bamboo and Bow

The Duskers

Lachlan Horne

Fiesta FM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Gaz Parker

Jax Leonard

NoteWorthy

Hydeout

The Bob Squad

Ekoweko

Flossie James

Fragile Lucy

Ryan Watts

Ignitez

Broken Links

The Monday Grooves

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Slap the Willow

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

According to Brian

Alexander Bithell

Ronk Torp

Cosmic Sisters

Echo Union

Mosaic

Woodfalls band

Andy White Poetry

Lucy RS Must c

Paul Levi

Echo Mask

Gig Night

Mostly Harmless

Jim Bryant

Citizen Perez

this occasional society

GaYeon Lee

160

JACKPUDDING

OC Thomas

Kindred Found

Roger Chantler

High Mileage

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jack Walker

The Howlin' Blackouts

Roger James Shephard

Eat Your Greens

The Cali Cartel from Hell

9 Lives

Sofia Gillani

Under The Attic

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

McGriff

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Postmen

Dan James

Roxy's Revenge

Industry Plant

Charmtype

Godless Suns

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Beardos and Weirdos

You

The Zone

Eva Nicole

Ollie Owen Jones

Puddleglum

FREESPIRITS

Dusky Moon

Tired Less

The Sound Crew

Ribble

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Cat Elliott

Dj Sarah Nash

Emerson

Oddball Savage

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Steve Weston

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Dark Poet

Sean Bertram

Jess Breame

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Pop Tarts

Shiversa

Kat Hutchings Yoga

One foot in the rave

Flipside

Club Bad

Bisola

The Outsiders

Kase the Myth

Totton Ukulele Band

Kalopsia

Ajay Sahota

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Zen Juddhism

Way Down South

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Igloo Hearts

Room 18

Nia Nicholls

Jonathan Klein

Saxofony

Mai

Mr. Buoyant

Karl V

Brian Hooper

Harry Ryan

Bad Alchemy

The Salamanders

RUBY

The Soulcatchers

The Slack 5

Vacant Shores

Vinyl Phillips

Bragging Rights

Southampton's Music History

Q Shaq

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Arboresque

Arji Manuelpillai

Dawn of Dystopia

Amy Fox

Lucy Smith

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Xènia Páez

Mick Gough

MoniQ

Wire -JD

James B / James F

Benana Student Showcase

Carl Zed

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Watching the Buzzards

Earth Propellor

The Surge

Zombie’ites

Suncliffe

Angel Jones

Jaquie Daniels

Malcolm Carlo

NX Panther

Scarlett

JJCornick

Ukofonics

Ian Kimber

Stuart Evans

Adam Kammerling

James K. Barker

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mad Simple

3's a Crowd

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Dara Blaxx

Reverence Sound

ItsPetre

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Elie Pembrey

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Maerefolk

Continental Liaison

Good-will

Stereo Swan

Innovator

Tony Arthur

CHIMAN 101

Sebastian Horton

DJ_MAJOR

Address soundsystem

Kinesis 4

International Jet Set

The Ben Poore Project

Hanna Gibbons

Betterphor

Mahoosive

Helicopter Pirates

Freya Golding

Far Solar

Mike and the Mojitos

Lottie Marie

The Picton Readers Club

Waldo Salt

Accrington Stanley

Kalopsia (duo)

Hedgehogs

Achoiring Voices

Mariano Korman

Vermin

Giles Halski

Batala Portsmouth

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

D'vonti

desperateBeauty

Voice FM

Lyla Skyrim

Southampton Grad Band

Houdini’s Hand

Psychedelic Skies

Ocean Harmony

H.AZ

Westingway

Laurie Bolger

The Long Shorts

RELLiX

Vexmantra

October Some When

Angling For Farthings

DJ Drive

Pianoman Justie

Big man with Small guitar

The Alternates

Moakz

SO Sound Choir

Michael Devaux

Diffy Dames

Andrew Buchanan

The Red Stars

Punkhub

Purple Grace

Sam Solace

City of Southampton Orchestra

Spindrift

Bella Cameron

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Eternal Gloom

Elemci

Munro

Amie Lou Shaw

Pacuk Band

CJOHNSON

NIKHITA

OCB & Adam Turner

Aoife Scully

EVXN

Sugar Bang

Laura Klima

Hobb Lane

G-MAN 777

Space Ace Robot

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Love Is Enough

KSJM

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Hail

PB Squared

WooHabs

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Adventure State

Theresa Lola

The Sky at Night

Jon Yale

Riverside Blues Band

Freestone

He Fired First

SKAM

Mike Lemin Band

Silvermon

The Wildcards

The Restless Coast

Olivia Marsha

DJ Alex

Felis Leo

Xionic

Arzenic

Days of closure

gaz909

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Hannah in the Groove

Palookaville

Lee Huxtable

Solace

Funky Business

Lost Post

Stephanio

Slaughterhouse Clive

Millie Woodrow

James & Phil

Steam Machine

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

The Slowdown

The Shantywomen

Loose Change

Zakk Paules

Dean Antony

Royston Black

Belle Saint

Sea Ranch

The Elderlys

Autorora

Changing Melody

Crushcrushcrush

Matt Sanger

Groove Bakers

Amelia Simpson

Marsupial

Intoxication

Lamelle Shaw

The Can Can Club.

Lula Gold

Mart Ward Talks

SOS PRESENTS

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Rachel Jeffcoat

New Tide

Swan Samba

Deepest Sense

DJ / Open Mic

The Bex quartet

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Elephants With Shotguns

Jackson Davies

The Dandelion Chain

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

FancyWall

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Frontline

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Reverb (Hampshire)

Footless Kicks

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Reverence Crew

Guillotine Union Boys

Nick Haynes

Exhilaro

Nick JT

Jay Munday

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Serendipity

Cella

Red Light Spies

Sonne

Dreamseeker

Craig Chalmers

Ricco Sakona

Gimme a Break DJs

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jake Tilley

Miriam

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Chimney and I K 8OY

dj junk

Ben Highness

Anita Foxall Poetry

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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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