Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

KSJM

Sugar Bang

Stereo Swan

Geoff Williams

Mariano Korman

DJ Drive

Houdini’s Hand

Felis Leo

Dawn of Dystopia

Laurie Bolger

Elemci

Hanna Gibbons

Bad Alchemy

The Halliwells

Under The Attic

Mosaic

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Red Stars

Tony Arthur

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Suncliffe

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

NIKHITA

5 Degrees North

Jim Bryant

Mad Simple

Mahoosive

Lucy RS Must c

RUBY

The Sky at Night

NoteWorthy

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Paul Levi

Beardos and Weirdos

Ribble

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

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

3's a Crowd

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Southampton Grad Band

Roger James Shephard

Scarlett

Carl Zed

Batala Portsmouth

Sean Bertram

Xènia Páez

Andy White Poetry

Dara Blaxx

Flipside

Citizen Perez

FREESPIRITS

Ryan Watts

Jess Breame

Munro

NX Panther

WooHabs

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Sebastian Horton

Nia Nicholls

Adventure State

Puddleglum

Accrington Stanley

Industry Plant

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Riverside Blues Band

Voice FM

Bamboo and Bow

Vacant Shores

The Outsiders

Xionic

Amy Fox

NJT

Psychedelic Skies

Hedgehogs

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mai

Bisola

Ocean Harmony

Cosmic Sisters

CHIMAN 101

JJCornick

160

D'vonti

Slap the Willow

Saxofony

desperateBeauty

Godless Suns

Angling For Farthings

MoniQ

McGriff

Moakz

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

James K. Barker

Steve Weston

Spindrift

The Duskers

9 Lives

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Sam Solace

Southampton's Music History

Andrew Buchanan

Hydeout

Love Is Enough

James B / James F

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Big man with Small guitar

Fragile Lucy

The Restless Coast

Hampshire Guitar Club

Will Walton

Days of Speed

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Karl V

Ukofonics

Bella Cameron

Woodfalls band

Canis Arboris

Vinyl Phillips

Benana Student Showcase

Michael Devaux

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Mr. Buoyant

DJ Alex

Elie Pembrey

Arzenic

Laura Klima

Q Shaq

Emerson

Vermin

Kalopsia (duo)

One foot in the rave

Hail

The Dark Poet

Greenish

EVXN

Fiesta FM

Roxy's Revenge

GaYeon Lee

The Soulcatchers

The Monday Grooves

RELLiX

The Bob Squad

The Wildcards

Helicopter Pirates

Adam Kammerling

Far Solar

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mick Gough

Theresa Lola

Diffy Dames

Angel Jones

High Mileage

Westingway

Arboresque

The Picton Readers Club

Mike Lemin Band

Sculpt

Kase the Myth

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Eva Nicole

OC Thomas

Jon Yale

You

Brian Hooper

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Lachlan Horne

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Broken Links

Kindred Found

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Gig Night

Betterphor

Space Ace Robot

Freestone

Kalopsia

The Slow Cooked Bears

Dan James

The Surge

Watching the Buzzards

Zen Juddhism

CJOHNSON

Address soundsystem

The Postmen

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Pianoman Justie

Romsey Shanty Crew

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Roger Chantler

Good-will

Vexmantra

Gaz Parker

October Some When

Jack Walker

Pacuk Band

Maerefolk

Hobb Lane

International Jet Set

Room 18

Tired Less

The Sound Crew

Olivia Marsha

SO Sound Choir

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Cat Elliott

Ollie Owen Jones

SKAM

The Pop Tarts

ItsPetre

The Howlin' Blackouts

Charmtype

Flossie James

Bragging Rights

Freya Golding

Dj Sarah Nash

Ian Kimber

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

He Fired First

Purple Grace

Alexander Bithell

Continental Liaison

Halliwell

Innovator

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Velickaite Sisters

Eat Your Greens

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Eternal Gloom

Oddball Savage

Ronk Torp

Waldo Salt

Club Bad

The Salamanders

JACKPUDDING

Lottie Marie

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mike and the Mojitos

Earth Propellor

The Zone

Silvermon

Stuart Evans

G-MAN 777

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Kinesis 4

Harry Ryan

The Long Shorts

Malcolm Carlo

OCB & Adam Turner

Punkhub

Giles Halski

Ekoweko

Echo Union

Echo Mask

Totton Ukulele Band

Arji Manuelpillai

Jax Leonard

Ajay Sahota

Aoife Scully

Jonathan Klein

The Slack 5

Sofia Gillani

The Ben Poore Project

Naty Giachino

Shiversa

Igloo Hearts

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Achoiring Voices

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Dusky Moon

DJ_MAJOR

Wire -JD

this occasional society

Reverence Sound

According to Brian

Jaquie Daniels

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Lucy Smith

Ignitez

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Zombie’ites

PB Squared

Mostly Harmless

Amie Lou Shaw

H.AZ

Lyla Skyrim

Way Down South

The Alternates

Nick Haynes

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Lula Gold

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Exhilaro

Chimney and I K 8OY

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Millie Woodrow

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Loose Change

Lamelle Shaw

Palookaville

New Tide

Intoxication

Nick JT

Anita Foxall Poetry

Guillotine Union Boys

Elephants With Shotguns

Rachel Jeffcoat

gaz909

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jay Munday

Sonne

Mart Ward Talks

Groove Bakers

Swan Samba

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Red Light Spies

Footless Kicks

Days of closure

The Bex quartet

Hannah in the Groove

Ben Highness

Zakk Paules

Amelia Simpson

James & Phil

Reverb (Hampshire)

Craig Chalmers

Serendipity

Gimme a Break DJs

FancyWall

Dreamseeker

Dean Antony

Stephanio

The Elderlys

Solace

Cella

The Can Can Club.

dj junk

Matt Sanger

Jimmy b and the death rattles

SOS PRESENTS

Sea Ranch

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lost Post

Changing Melody

Funky Business

Reverence Crew

Marsupial

Steam Machine

Autorora

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Belle Saint

Deepest Sense

The Slowdown

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jackson Davies

The Dandelion Chain

Frontline

Lee Huxtable

Crushcrushcrush

Royston Black

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Ricco Sakona

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jake Tilley

Slaughterhouse Clive

Miriam

DJ / Open Mic

The Shantywomen

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

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

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

“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 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?... 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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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