Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Bisola

WAPPADUSA Sound System

You

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

The Long Shorts

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

DJ Alex

Southampton's Music History

Romsey Shanty Crew

Kalopsia

Michael Devaux

Lyla Skyrim

Ryan Watts

Elemci

The Salamanders

Psychedelic Skies

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Days of Speed

Pianoman Justie

Westingway

Spindrift

Lottie Marie

Kindred Found

Freya Golding

KSJM

Angel Jones

Dawn of Dystopia

Beardos and Weirdos

According to Brian

NJT

CJOHNSON

Nia Nicholls

NX Panther

Cosmic Sisters

Slap the Willow

Mick Gough

Harry Ryan

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Hail

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Hobb Lane

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Zen Juddhism

OCB & Adam Turner

Will Walton

One foot in the rave

Mike Lemin Band

The Duskers

Gaz Parker

3's a Crowd

Arboresque

The Surge

Adventure State

Q Shaq

Hydeout

Adam Kammerling

Ribble

The Howlin' Blackouts

Canis Arboris

Big man with Small guitar

Brian Hooper

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ian Kimber

The Picton Readers Club

Oddball Savage

High Mileage

Waldo Salt

Achoiring Voices

JJCornick

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Houdini’s Hand

Room 18

Suncliffe

NoteWorthy

Theresa Lola

FREESPIRITS

Vexmantra

Vermin

Giles Halski

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

DJ Drive

Ekoweko

The Restless Coast

Stereo Swan

DJ_MAJOR

Southampton Grad Band

Sculpt

Bragging Rights

Kalopsia (duo)

Cat Elliott

Echo Mask

Bamboo and Bow

Jack Walker

WooHabs

Ajay Sahota

The Soulcatchers

Far Solar

Fiesta FM

Arji Manuelpillai

Mosaic

Reverence Sound

Flipside

Echo Union

Saxofony

MoniQ

5 Degrees North

October Some When

Sebastian Horton

Earth Propellor

Lachlan Horne

Ollie Owen Jones

Carl Zed

Sean Bertram

Tony Arthur

SKAM

The Bob Squad

Continental Liaison

Xionic

The Pop Tarts

Godless Suns

Eat Your Greens

PB Squared

Industry Plant

Greenish

Igloo Hearts

The Slack 5

EVXN

Good-will

The Zone

The Slow Cooked Bears

Kinesis 4

Sofia Gillani

Velickaite Sisters

Naty Giachino

Pacuk Band

Jonathan Klein

Roger Chantler

Lucy RS Must c

Mike and the Mojitos

Accrington Stanley

H.AZ

SO Sound Choir

Mai

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Scarlett

Address soundsystem

Aoife Scully

City of Southampton Orchestra

RUBY

Roxy's Revenge

The Red Stars

Laura Klima

Riverside Blues Band

Dj Sarah Nash

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

GaYeon Lee

Jaquie Daniels

Andrew Buchanan

Emerson

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Club Bad

Geoff Williams

Jon Yale

Dusky Moon

The Ben Poore Project

JACKPUDDING

Gig Night

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Silvermon

Jim Bryant

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Cali Cartel from Hell

9 Lives

Purple Grace

Space Ace Robot

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

James K. Barker

Jess Breame

Amy Fox

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

Ignitez

Ukofonics

Karl V

Diffy Dames

Zombie’ites

Broken Links

NIKHITA

Arzenic

Dan James

The Outsiders

Moakz

Amie Lou Shaw

Helicopter Pirates

The Halliwells

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Batala Portsmouth

G-MAN 777

Charmtype

Malcolm Carlo

Mahoosive

RELLiX

Felis Leo

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Watching the Buzzards

Innovator

Alexander Bithell

Kase the Myth

James B / James F

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mr. Buoyant

Sam Solace

Olivia Marsha

Elie Pembrey

Totton Ukulele Band

Vacant Shores

Bella Cameron

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

He Fired First

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Hedgehogs

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ocean Harmony

The Sky at Night

Stuart Evans

Lucy Smith

Shiversa

Betterphor

Mostly Harmless

ItsPetre

Dara Blaxx

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Roger James Shephard

Voice FM

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Halliwell

The Alternates

Under The Attic

Steve Weston

Andy White Poetry

Flossie James

CHIMAN 101

Ronk Torp

Maerefolk

D'vonti

Eva Nicole

Way Down South

Ken Wood and the Mixers

McGriff

Vinyl Phillips

Fragile Lucy

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Dark Poet

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Paul Levi

Mad Simple

Woodfalls band

Laurie Bolger

Sugar Bang

Munro

The Monday Grooves

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Eternal Gloom

The Wildcards

this occasional society

Xènia Páez

The Sound Crew

Angling For Farthings

Citizen Perez

Freestone

Love Is Enough

Tired Less

Puddleglum

Wire -JD

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mariano Korman

Punkhub

The Postmen

Bad Alchemy

Hanna Gibbons

desperateBeauty

Jax Leonard

Benana Student Showcase

International Jet Set

160

OC Thomas

James & Phil

Nick Haynes

New Tide

Jay Munday

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Chimney and I K 8OY

Marsupial

Lamelle Shaw

Nick JT

Changing Melody

Swan Samba

Gimme a Break DJs

The Bex quartet

Anita Foxall Poetry

gaz909

Solace

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Crushcrushcrush

FancyWall

Jackson Davies

Hannah in the Groove

Guillotine Union Boys

Sea Ranch

Groove Bakers

Reverence Crew

Jake Tilley

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Elephants With Shotguns

Slaughterhouse Clive

Palookaville

The Elderlys

Funky Business

Ben Highness

Lee Huxtable

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Serendipity

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Dandelion Chain

Ricco Sakona

SOS PRESENTS

Craig Chalmers

Mart Ward Talks

Intoxication

Exhilaro

Deepest Sense

Belle Saint

Lost Post

Matt Sanger

Rachel Jeffcoat

The Can Can Club.

The Shantywomen

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Frontline

Reverb (Hampshire)

Stephanio

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Miriam

Autorora

Steam Machine

Lula Gold

Dean Antony

Amelia Simpson

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Days of closure

Cella

Red Light Spies

Royston Black

Dreamseeker

Zakk Paules

Footless Kicks

DJ / Open Mic

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Slowdown

Millie Woodrow

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Sonne

Loose Change

dj junk

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

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

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

“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 ❤️”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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. ”

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

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

“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!”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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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