Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Mad Simple

The Picton Readers Club

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Roger James Shephard

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Amy Fox

The Slack 5

The Postmen

Laurie Bolger

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Broken Links

Westingway

WooHabs

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Charmtype

Riverside Blues Band

MoniQ

RELLiX

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ukofonics

Sofia Gillani

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

He Fired First

Under The Attic

ItsPetre

Wire -JD

Zombie’ites

Greenish

Jonathan Klein

Xionic

Diffy Dames

Continental Liaison

desperateBeauty

Good-will

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

McGriff

Zen Juddhism

Mike Lemin Band

Bella Cameron

The Halliwells

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Arji Manuelpillai

The Zone

Benana Student Showcase

Watching the Buzzards

CJOHNSON

Eva Nicole

Elemci

Saxofony

Flipside

Ocean Harmony

Maerefolk

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Sky at Night

D'vonti

DJ_MAJOR

The Soulcatchers

The Monday Grooves

Accrington Stanley

Arboresque

Industry Plant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Long Shorts

The Outsiders

Will Walton

Theresa Lola

Jack Walker

Gig Night

Totton Ukulele Band

Mick Gough

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Pop Tarts

You

Mai

Days of Speed

PB Squared

Andy White Poetry

Giles Halski

Brian Hooper

The Ben Poore Project

Freestone

Pacuk Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

Mosaic

NIKHITA

Puddleglum

The Salamanders

Lucy Smith

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Innovator

Lucy RS Must c

Ollie Owen Jones

Hobb Lane

KSJM

Hail

Silvermon

Jax Leonard

Cat Elliott

Xènia Páez

Echo Union

The Sound Crew

NJT

NoteWorthy

Bamboo and Bow

Ekoweko

Dara Blaxx

Emerson

Jaquie Daniels

Elie Pembrey

5 Degrees North

Lachlan Horne

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

JACKPUDDING

Mike and the Mojitos

Lyla Skyrim

Kase the Myth

Igloo Hearts

Laura Klima

Kalopsia

James B / James F

Waldo Salt

Hydeout

Tired Less

Bragging Rights

Room 18

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

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Nia Nicholls

Angel Jones

Naty Giachino

Punkhub

Hanna Gibbons

Dj Sarah Nash

Batala Portsmouth

160

Helicopter Pirates

Lottie Marie

Vacant Shores

Woodfalls band

Arzenic

Ryan Watts

The Surge

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Vexmantra

Suncliffe

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Dark Poet

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Romsey Shanty Crew

EVXN

SKAM

Purple Grace

Halliwell

Sculpt

JJCornick

Betterphor

DJ Alex

Dan James

Sugar Bang

OC Thomas

Mariano Korman

OCB & Adam Turner

One foot in the rave

Savoury Tooth Tiger

International Jet Set

Eat Your Greens

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Spindrift

Address soundsystem

Far Solar

Alexander Bithell

Mahoosive

Stuart Evans

Kalopsia (duo)

Jon Yale

Steve Weston

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

this occasional society

Slap the Willow

Club Bad

G-MAN 777

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Godless Suns

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Sebastian Horton

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Way Down South

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Flossie James

NX Panther

Geoff Williams

Earth Propellor

Q Shaq

Ken Wood and the Mixers

RUBY

Olivia Marsha

The Alternates

Mostly Harmless

Michael Devaux

Ian Kimber

Voice FM

Roxy's Revenge

SO Sound Choir

Mr. Buoyant

The Restless Coast

Karl V

Angling For Farthings

James K. Barker

Tony Arthur

The Bob Squad

Ajay Sahota

Andrew Buchanan

9 Lives

Love Is Enough

Dusky Moon

High Mileage

Amie Lou Shaw

FREESPIRITS

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Echo Mask

H.AZ

Scarlett

Canis Arboris

DJ Drive

Ronk Torp

The Duskers

Fiesta FM

Ribble

Shiversa

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Felis Leo

Adam Kammerling

Kindred Found

Oddball Savage

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Freya Golding

Beardos and Weirdos

The Red Stars

Jim Bryant

Ignitez

Bad Alchemy

Velickaite Sisters

Citizen Perez

Stereo Swan

Harry Ryan

October Some When

Sam Solace

Vinyl Phillips

Dawn of Dystopia

The Wildcards

Gaz Parker

Southampton's Music History

Sean Bertram

Hedgehogs

3's a Crowd

Munro

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

According to Brian

Adventure State

Malcolm Carlo

Houdini’s Hand

City of Southampton Orchestra

Big man with Small guitar

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Roger Chantler

Psychedelic Skies

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Vermin

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Slow Cooked Bears

Fragile Lucy

CHIMAN 101

Paul Levi

Jess Breame

Achoiring Voices

Space Ace Robot

Pianoman Justie

GaYeon Lee

Aoife Scully

Southampton Grad Band

Moakz

Eternal Gloom

Kinesis 4

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Carl Zed

Reverence Sound

Cosmic Sisters

Bisola

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Anita Foxall Poetry

Amelia Simpson

The Bex quartet

The Shantywomen

Millie Woodrow

Reverence Crew

Funky Business

Marsupial

Miriam

Changing Melody

Exhilaro

Ricco Sakona

Jackson Davies

Sea Ranch

The Can Can Club.

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Nick JT

Sonne

Lee Huxtable

Royston Black

Guillotine Union Boys

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Dean Antony

Lula Gold

Days of closure

Belle Saint

The Dandelion Chain

gaz909

Slaughterhouse Clive

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Cella

Jake Tilley

Steam Machine

Reverb (Hampshire)

Palookaville

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Gimme a Break DJs

New Tide

Stephanio

DJ / Open Mic

Nick Haynes

Craig Chalmers

Swan Samba

dj junk

Loose Change

Serendipity

Elephants With Shotguns

Groove Bakers

Intoxication

Jay Munday

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

SOS PRESENTS

Frontline

Rachel Jeffcoat

The Elderlys

Footless Kicks

James & Phil

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Lamelle Shaw

Lost Post

Deepest Sense

FancyWall

The Slowdown

Ben Highness

Solace

Zakk Paules

Crushcrushcrush

Mart Ward Talks

Autorora

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dreamseeker

Matt Sanger

Hannah in the Groove

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Red Light Spies

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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 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?... 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.”

“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 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.”

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

“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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