Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Watching the Buzzards

The Zone

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Hanna Gibbons

He Fired First

Cat Elliott

The Latest

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Endless Talking

The Alternates

Brian Hooper

Tony Arthur

Jim Bryant

Rosie jay

Big man with Small guitar

Bisola

PB Squared

The Long Shorts

Betterphor

Mad Simple

Jim Pearson

Drew Mason

Bex&Cole

Dompap

Dawn of Dystopia

Eva Nicole

City of Southampton Orchestra

Vacant Shores

Silvermon

Ribble

Margarita Sleepover

The Pop Tarts

Dj Sarah Nash

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mariano Korman

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Michael Devaux

SkunkWorks

Tired Less

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Tongue & Groove

Adventure State

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Goffmog

Dr. Beatroot

MoniQ

Hydeout

Waldo Salt

Industry Plant

Ukofonics

Jack Walker

CHIMAN 101

The Outsiders

OCB & Adam Turner

Dan James

Ryan Watts

Bragging Rights

Basharan

RUBY

Igloo Hearts

Sean Bertram

The Bob Squad

Club Bad

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Angel Jones

The Slack 5

DJ JAMES B

Malcolm Carlo

Lucy RS Must c

Eat Your Greens

The Restless Coast

Andy White Poetry

Oddball Savage

Hük

Kieran Snell

Theresa Lola

Retro Rock'its

Disco Lizards

Hanterhir

Halliwell

The Monday Grooves

Ras Amankwatia

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Romsey Shanty Crew

Reverence Sound

Lachlan Horne

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Tipsy Gypsies

desperateBeauty

Arlo Star

Traitors

Bob&the Bobettes

The Ben Poore Project

Roxy's Revenge

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mahoosive

Ignitez

Mr. Buoyant

Arzenic

Mike Lemin Band

Jonny Sansom

Mai

The Picton Readers Club

WOOHABS

JACKPUDDING

71chain

Echo Union

NIKHITA

PG Trips

Suncliffe

160

Uke Box Glory

Haeze

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

HAZE

Bad Alchemy

Rosie Hollins

Ocean Harmony

Adarna May Exist

The Howlin' Blackouts

Arboresque

WooHabs

Pooja Rajguru

Under The Attic

Munro

Lyla Skyrim

Vexmantra

Colour of Heartache

Kase the Myth

Ian Kimber

Nory-J

Mango In Euphoria

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kinesis 4

The Plummers

Greenish

Diffy Dames

Helicopter Pirates

H.AZ

Ron May

Shiversa

Dusky Moon

Lounge Room Lizards

Mosaic

Aoife Scully

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Staff Discount

Milkin' It

Flipside

Hobb Lane

Ronk Torp

Origin

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Emerson

The Phantom Majors

Roger Chantler

Way Down South

Jordon Mulvoy

The Slow Cooked Bears

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Sky at Night

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ironhide

Charmtype

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

James K. Barker

Flying Hearts

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Redz Man

Voice FM

Will Walton

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Surroyal

NJT

CJOHNSON

The Duskers

Love Is Enough

Scarlett

Carl Zed

Twelve Caesars

SO Sound Choir

Spindrift

JJCornick

Shallow Music

Cherry Go Steady

Batala Portsmouth

Elie Pembrey

Zombie’ites

Steve Weston

Broken Links

RELLiX

Gig Night

Woodfalls band

High Mileage

Maple Valentine

Elemci

Psychedelic Skies

Gaz Parker

Sebastian Horton

Citizen Perez

Lost without cause

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

The Salamanders

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

The Halliwells

Freestone

Geoff Williams

Westingway

Jeannie

Beardos and Weirdos

Zen Juddhism

McGriff

Q Shaq

Ibz & Da Goats

Amy Fox

KSJM

Naty Giachino

Mike and the Mojitos

Interesting Wallpaper

EVXN

VALLEYBOYZERO

ItsPetre

Mick Gough

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Blood Red Sky

Guilty Pleasure

Nia Nicholls

Ekoweko

Jonathan Klein

Hampshire Guitar Club

9 Lives

Oscar Meades

The Flipside Society

Canis Arboris

Godless Suns

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Maerefolk

Noise Factory United

Vermin

FREESPIRITS

Neko Roshi

ALLEY the band

Innovator

this occasional society

Saxofony

Puddleglum

October Some When

DJ Drive

Southampton Grad Band

Karl V

Kalopsia

St Andrews Pipe Band

Far Solar

Nàila

Adam Kammerling

Achoiring Voices

Rogue Awakening

Xionic

Roger James Shephard

International Jet Set

Chris Payn

Pacuk Band

Jaquie Daniels

Pianoman Justie

Arji Manuelpillai

Accrington Stanley

The Surge

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Sculpt

Wire -JD

The Elephant Cage

5 Degrees North

Fragile Lucy

Space Ace Robot

3's a Crowd

Kindred Found

Madison Square

Continental Liaison

Hunch Power

Echo Mask

Sofia Gillani

Andrew Buchanan

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

DJ_MAJOR

Laurie Bolger

Eric Walker

Totton Ukulele Band

Broadsheet Speak

Jess Breame

The Red Stars

Hail

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Stuart Evans

Eternal Gloom

Moakz

D'vonti

Voodoo Rays

Days of Speed

Velickaite Sisters

Bella Cameron

Amie Lou Shaw

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

OC Thomas

The Wildcards

Silent Disco King

The Static

Chayz3r

Fate of the Magpie

Alexander Bithell

The Sound Crew

SKAM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Postmen

Jax Leonard

Madams Last Discovery

Bees Knees

RODI

Angling For Farthings

Ajay Sahota

NoteWorthy

Jon Yale

Ben Flournoy

Slap the Willow

Alfie Ingram

G-MAN 777

Purple Grace

GABRIELA

Xènia Páez

Giles Halski

RENEGADE ROSE

GaYeon Lee

The Dark Poet

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Southbound

The Can Can Club.

Days of closure

Footless Kicks

The Shantywomen

Mighty Magic Animal

Anita Foxall Poetry

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Bamboo and Bow

Room 18

Southbound

The Stokes

Heart & Voice

The Bex quartet

The Soulcatchers

dj junk

The Daytonas

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

New Tide

Punkhub

Elephants With Shotguns

Chimney and I K 8OY

Gimme a Break DJs

Red Hot Chili Podders

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Elderlys

Palookaville

浪之乐队

According to Brian

SPLOOGE

Paul Levi

AfroDeX

King Louie

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Loose Change

Davey Jones' Locker

Lost Post

Jay Munday

Marsupial

Red Light Spies

Royston Black

Lee Huxtable

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Rhythms of Resistance

Sonne

Cella

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

One foot in the rave

gaz909

Miriam

Frontline

Shaun

Thundizzle

Lula Gold

Nick Haynes

Jubilee

Dean Antony

Nick JT

James & Phil

Zakk Paules

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

SJ Ventįl

The Dandelion Chain

Guillotine Union Boys

Steam Machine

Edith and the Kingpins

Alex Jeffrey

Swan Samba

Tesoro Duo

Good-will

Bill Thompson

Funky Business

Ricco Sakona

The Slowdown

Exhilaro

FancyWall

Stephanio

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Felis Leo

Deepest Sense

Changing Melody

Chaos from Order

Cocoa

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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. ”

“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!”

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

“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 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.”

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

“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?... 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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:

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