Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Bamboo and Bow

Will Walton

Batala Portsmouth

Mick Gough

Kalopsia

Olivia Marsha

You

Fiesta FM

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

Helicopter Pirates

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

OCB & Adam Turner

The Red Stars

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Roxy's Revenge

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

RUBY

G-MAN 777

Arzenic

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Flipside

Suncliffe

Days of Speed

Emerson

Kindred Found

Accrington Stanley

Jim Bryant

Ronk Torp

Bragging Rights

The Alternates

Ukofonics

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Wire -JD

Zombie’ites

Andrew Buchanan

The Long Shorts

Pianoman Justie

Scarlett

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Godless Suns

Angling For Farthings

Arji Manuelpillai

Andy White Poetry

Elie Pembrey

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

NJT

Theresa Lola

The Soulcatchers

Space Ace Robot

Sean Bertram

Xènia Páez

He Fired First

Fragile Lucy

The Restless Coast

Vexmantra

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Sky at Night

Ollie Owen Jones

Under The Attic

Kase the Myth

Southampton's Music History

Harry Ryan

Club Bad

GaYeon Lee

Kalopsia (duo)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Elemci

The Pop Tarts

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Jess Breame

Laurie Bolger

Achoiring Voices

Amie Lou Shaw

Freestone

Psychedelic Skies

Ekoweko

Lachlan Horne

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mostly Harmless

The Duskers

Sugar Bang

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Way Down South

Mike Lemin Band

NIKHITA

Sofia Gillani

H.AZ

Roger James Shephard

The Postmen

Broken Links

Halliwell

Mosaic

Love Is Enough

NoteWorthy

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mike and the Mojitos

The Zone

The Dark Poet

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Diffy Dames

JJCornick

NX Panther

Hydeout

D'vonti

Igloo Hearts

Good-will

Vinyl Phillips

October Some When

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Halliwells

The Sound Crew

Lottie Marie

Bad Alchemy

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Purple Grace

Address soundsystem

Ian Kimber

Big man with Small guitar

Moakz

DJ_MAJOR

Tony Arthur

Paul Levi

Canis Arboris

Adam Kammerling

Lucy RS Must c

McGriff

EVXN

desperateBeauty

Industry Plant

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Reverence Sound

Velickaite Sisters

International Jet Set

Ignitez

Jon Yale

Beardos and Weirdos

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Aoife Scully

The Slow Cooked Bears

Spindrift

Michael Devaux

Betterphor

Stereo Swan

One foot in the rave

9 Lives

Stuart Evans

Hampshire Guitar Club

Continental Liaison

Tired Less

SKAM

Malcolm Carlo

Jonathan Klein

Sebastian Horton

Mai

Waldo Salt

Mahoosive

The Picton Readers Club

Far Solar

Romsey Shanty Crew

Hail

Puddleglum

FREESPIRITS

Laura Klima

OC Thomas

Alexander Bithell

Freya Golding

Naty Giachino

Dj Sarah Nash

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Southampton Ukulele Jam

CJOHNSON

High Mileage

Jax Leonard

Sam Solace

Sculpt

Hanna Gibbons

Voice FM

Benana Student Showcase

Oddball Savage

City of Southampton Orchestra

Southampton Grad Band

Geoff Williams

James B / James F

Dawn of Dystopia

SO Sound Choir

ItsPetre

Vermin

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Steve Weston

Adventure State

Munro

Ocean Harmony

Echo Mask

The Monday Grooves

Felis Leo

Mad Simple

RELLiX

JACKPUDDING

Dusky Moon

Angel Jones

Vacant Shores

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mr. Buoyant

PB Squared

Eternal Gloom

Pacuk Band

Room 18

Brian Hooper

Slap the Willow

Woodfalls band

Arboresque

Totton Ukulele Band

Greenish

Punkhub

Saxofony

Hobb Lane

Echo Union

KSJM

Gig Night

The Ben Poore Project

Cat Elliott

Houdini’s Hand

Kinesis 4

The Slack 5

160

James K. Barker

According to Brian

Amy Fox

Hedgehogs

Innovator

DJ Drive

Ribble

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Zen Juddhism

DJ Alex

Riverside Blues Band

Ryan Watts

Westingway

Mariano Korman

CHIMAN 101

Cosmic Sisters

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Nia Nicholls

Jaquie Daniels

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Flossie James

The Outsiders

Q Shaq

Silvermon

The Howlin' Blackouts

Earth Propellor

Maerefolk

Shiversa

3's a Crowd

Citizen Perez

Carl Zed

Ajay Sahota

Giles Halski

Dan James

The Bob Squad

Lyla Skyrim

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Bella Cameron

Eat Your Greens

Xionic

this occasional society

Gaz Parker

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Eva Nicole

WooHabs

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Salamanders

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Dara Blaxx

5 Degrees North

The Wildcards

Watching the Buzzards

Jack Walker

The Surge

MoniQ

Charmtype

Roger Chantler

Bisola

Karl V

Lucy Smith

Intoxication

The Can Can Club.

DJ / Open Mic

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Miriam

Mart Ward Talks

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Red Light Spies

Jay Munday

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Exhilaro

Shaun Shears & The Locals

dj junk

gaz909

Amelia Simpson

The Shantywomen

Reverb (Hampshire)

Cella

Gimme a Break DJs

Ben Highness

Zakk Paules

The Bex quartet

James & Phil

SOS PRESENTS

Millie Woodrow

Groove Bakers

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Stephanio

Funky Business

Anita Foxall Poetry

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Deepest Sense

Craig Chalmers

Dreamseeker

Matt Sanger

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Rachel Jeffcoat

Footless Kicks

Jackson Davies

Elephants With Shotguns

Lamelle Shaw

Lula Gold

Belle Saint

Guillotine Union Boys

Dean Antony

Autorora

Serendipity

Sea Ranch

Loose Change

Reverence Crew

Jake Tilley

The Elderlys

Days of closure

Lost Post

Frontline

Crushcrushcrush

Palookaville

Royston Black

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Marsupial

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Lee Huxtable

Steam Machine

New Tide

FancyWall

Nick JT

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

The Dandelion Chain

Sonne

Ricco Sakona

Solace

Changing Melody

The Slowdown

Nick Haynes

Hannah in the Groove

Swan Samba

Slaughterhouse Clive

Chimney and I K 8OY

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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!”

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

“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?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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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