Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Freya Golding

Mike Lemin Band

Eternal Gloom

Kinesis 4

Sofia Gillani

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Echo Mask

International Jet Set

Bad Alchemy

Totton Ukulele Band

Lucy RS Must c

Sam Solace

OCB & Adam Turner

Kalopsia

He Fired First

Waldo Salt

Adam Kammerling

Stuart Evans

G-MAN 777

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Sculpt

Cosmic Sisters

Sebastian Horton

Felis Leo

Xionic

Greenish

H.AZ

Scarlett

Tired Less

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Stereo Swan

Laura Klima

Velickaite Sisters

KSJM

DJ_MAJOR

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Ollie Owen Jones

Margarita Sleepover

The Bob Squad

Innovator

Room 18

The Slack 5

The Daytonas

Lottie Marie

Ribble

Betterphor

Oddball Savage

Hampshire Guitar Club

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Godless Suns

Eva Nicole

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

You

Jax Leonard

Nia Nicholls

Ekoweko

Mr. Buoyant

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Vermin

Adventure State

James B / James F

Houdini’s Hand

Slap the Willow

MoniQ

Jim Bryant

Elie Pembrey

Pacuk Band

Laurie Bolger

Amie Lou Shaw

Achoiring Voices

Dusky Moon

Munro

Ajay Sahota

St Andrews Pipe Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Psychedelic Skies

The Restless Coast

The Postmen

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

JACKPUDDING

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Alfie Ingram

Fragile Lucy

Halliwell

Southampton Grad Band

Romsey Shanty Crew

Mad Simple

Rosie jay

Hobb Lane

Ronk Torp

The Slow Cooked Bears

Citizen Perez

NoteWorthy

PB Squared

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Ekowe (Acoustic)

WooHabs

Ocean Harmony

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Paul Levi

Lucy Smith

Days of Speed

The Long Shorts

Shiversa

5 Degrees North

Southampton's Music History

Lyla Skyrim

The Sound Crew

Roxy's Revenge

Purple Grace

Jaquie Daniels

Will Walton

Igloo Hearts

Ignitez

Mai

The Ben Poore Project

Carl Zed

Fiesta FM

DJ Drive

Dj Sarah Nash

EVXN

SKAM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Continental Liaison

160

Woodfalls band

Jim Pearson

Freestone

Vexmantra

Mike and the Mojitos

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Voice FM

Way Down South

Andrew Buchanan

Malcolm Carlo

The Monday Grooves

Dompap

D'vonti

Saxofony

Olivia Marsha

Under The Attic

Dawn of Dystopia

9 Lives

The Red Stars

Suncliffe

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Emerson

Bragging Rights

Theresa Lola

According to Brian

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Zen Juddhism

desperateBeauty

this occasional society

The Salamanders

Bella Cameron

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

RUBY

October Some When

Pianoman Justie

Space Ace Robot

Roger James Shephard

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Hail

Harry Ryan

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Silvermon

The Picton Readers Club

Echo Union

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Big man with Small guitar

Naty Giachino

Bisola

Reverence Sound

Mick Gough

Angling For Farthings

Wire -JD

Address soundsystem

Helicopter Pirates

Hydeout

Q Shaq

The Howlin' Blackouts

Michael Devaux

RELLiX

SO Sound Choir

Charmtype

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Canis Arboris

Westingway

Gig Night

Hedgehogs

Cat Elliott

The Duskers

ItsPetre

Riverside Blues Band

Puddleglum

Industry Plant

Far Solar

Moakz

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Arji Manuelpillai

GaYeon Lee

The Dark Poet

Gaz Parker

Zombie’ites

JJCornick

Brian Hooper

Jack Walker

Karl V

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Sugar Bang

James K. Barker

Batala Portsmouth

DJ Alex

Kindred Found

Eat Your Greens

Kase the Myth

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Hük

Lachlan Horne

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Steve Weston

The Surge

Flipside

Hanna Gibbons

McGriff

Earth Propellor

OC Thomas

Club Bad

The Soulcatchers

The Halliwells

Geoff Williams

Ryan Watts

Mosaic

CHIMAN 101

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Alternates

Kat Hutchings Yoga

3's a Crowd

The Sky at Night

Arzenic

Kalopsia (duo)

Alexander Bithell

Arboresque

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Elemci

Spindrift

Roger Chantler

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Ukofonics

FREESPIRITS

Rosie Hollins

Angel Jones

Xènia Páez

NIKHITA

GABRIELA

Ian Kimber

CJOHNSON

Dan James

Vacant Shores

Andy White Poetry

Tony Arthur

Diffy Dames

Good-will

Giles Halski

Bamboo and Bow

Mahoosive

The Outsiders

Mariano Korman

Mostly Harmless

Accrington Stanley

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

Jonathan Klein

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Ibz & Da Goats

Broken Links

Aoife Scully

Maerefolk

NJT

Love Is Enough

City of Southampton Orchestra

Amy Fox

Sean Bertram

The Zone

Jon Yale

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Wildcards

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Pop Tarts

Jess Breame

Benana Student Showcase

Watching the Buzzards

One foot in the rave

Beardos and Weirdos

Katy Halliwell

The Shantywomen

Lula Gold

Funky Business

DJ / Open Mic

Ricco Sakona

Mart Ward Talks

Craig Chalmers

The Elderlys

Sea Ranch

Millie Woodrow

Autorora

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Groove Bakers

Stephanio

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Swan Samba

gaz909

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ben Highness

Palookaville

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverence Crew

Guillotine Union Boys

Chimney and I K 8OY

New Tide

Sonne

Red Light Spies

Dean Antony

Lee Huxtable

Belle Saint

Royston Black

Gimme a Break DJs

The Slowdown

Changing Melody

Jackson Davies

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Tesoro Duo

SOS PRESENTS

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Frontline

Dara Blaxx

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Reverb (Hampshire)

Punkhub

Miriam

dj junk

James & Phil

Cella

The Dandelion Chain

Zakk Paules

Lost Post

Nick JT

Vinyl Phillips

The Can Can Club.

Matt Sanger

The Bex quartet

Steam Machine

Jay Munday

Amelia Simpson

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lamelle Shaw

Rachel Jeffcoat

Nick Haynes

Deepest Sense

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Anita Foxall Poetry

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Loose Change

Marsupial

Footless Kicks

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

FancyWall

Exhilaro

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

“Pure Rehearsal Studios: A superb weekend showcasing the amazing talent in the area. 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 taking place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

Latest news