Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Alternates

Halliwell

Sebastian Horton

The Sky at Night

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

OC Thomas

The Slack 5

Naty Giachino

Love Is Enough

Hydeout

Tired Less

According to Brian

NX Panther

International Jet Set

Space Ace Robot

Ronk Torp

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Stereo Swan

JJCornick

Olivia Marsha

Ukofonics

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Harry Ryan

desperateBeauty

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Kinesis 4

Echo Union

Adventure State

3's a Crowd

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Godless Suns

Andrew Buchanan

Adam Kammerling

Hampshire Guitar Club

Jaquie Daniels

Jess Breame

Munro

Cat Elliott

Charmtype

Maerefolk

Emerson

Karl V

Eat Your Greens

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

RUBY

Purple Grace

Ajay Sahota

Zombie’ites

Watching the Buzzards

Club Bad

Jim Pearson

Wire -JD

Steve Weston

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Echo Mask

Far Solar

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Houdini’s Hand

The Soulcatchers

Gig Night

The Surge

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Romsey Shanty Crew

Mike Lemin Band

Industry Plant

Giles Halski

KSJM

Kat Hutchings Yoga

this occasional society

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Pop Tarts

Felis Leo

Sculpt

Puddleglum

SO Sound Choir

Benana Student Showcase

Oddball Savage

Tony Arthur

October Some When

Vexmantra

Michael Devaux

Lottie Marie

The Ben Poore Project

Suncliffe

Igloo Hearts

Voice FM

5 Degrees North

Broken Links

Fiesta FM

Q Shaq

Innovator

Hobb Lane

Eternal Gloom

Jon Yale

Vacant Shores

Shiversa

G-MAN 777

Aoife Scully

Jack Walker

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Canis Arboris

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Elemci

Lucy Smith

Sugar Bang

Margarita Sleepover

Scarlett

Freestone

Bisola

The Slow Cooked Bears

GaYeon Lee

Way Down South

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Slap the Willow

Dan James

Arboresque

Ian Kimber

Mad Simple

The Halliwells

Spindrift

Helicopter Pirates

Angling For Farthings

NoteWorthy

Good-will

Address soundsystem

Will Walton

Hail

H.AZ

Gaz Parker

Amie Lou Shaw

Jim Bryant

Betterphor

Laura Klima

Stuart Evans

Eva Nicole

The Salamanders

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Bad Alchemy

Paul Levi

Kalopsia (duo)

Southampton Grad Band

Lachlan Horne

Hedgehogs

Ryan Watts

Dj Sarah Nash

Malcolm Carlo

Carl Zed

Roxy's Revenge

Mr. Buoyant

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Achoiring Voices

Bragging Rights

He Fired First

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ribble

Hanna Gibbons

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

DJ Drive

Room 18

James K. Barker

Lucy RS Must c

The Restless Coast

D'vonti

Dawn of Dystopia

Zen Juddhism

The Red Stars

Lyla Skyrim

The Bob Squad

Westingway

Sean Bertram

Ekoweko

Psychedelic Skies

Diffy Dames

Bamboo and Bow

Pianoman Justie

OCB & Adam Turner

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Zone

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Andy White Poetry

Brian Hooper

Ollie Owen Jones

Batala Portsmouth

The Howlin' Blackouts

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Saxofony

EVXN

The Outsiders

Southampton's Music History

Roger James Shephard

Alexander Bithell

FREESPIRITS

The Duskers

Days of Speed

Waldo Salt

Totton Ukulele Band

Reverence Sound

The Wildcards

Flipside

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mariano Korman

Elie Pembrey

SKAM

Theresa Lola

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Silvermon

Cosmic Sisters

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Fragile Lucy

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Mick Gough

Earth Propellor

Sam Solace

CHIMAN 101

Velickaite Sisters

Xionic

Freya Golding

Big man with Small guitar

Roger Chantler

The Sound Crew

Mike and the Mojitos

Riverside Blues Band

Geoff Williams

McGriff

Moakz

Punkhub

Jax Leonard

Pacuk Band

The Picton Readers Club

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mostly Harmless

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Beardos and Weirdos

Continental Liaison

Sofia Gillani

RELLiX

Accrington Stanley

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

9 Lives

Dompap

Kase the Myth

WooHabs

You

St Andrews Pipe Band

Kalopsia

Greenish

Mahoosive

Bella Cameron

Angel Jones

Xènia Páez

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

160

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

NJT

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Woodfalls band

Under The Attic

Citizen Perez

ItsPetre

Ocean Harmony

Mai

The Postmen

Amy Fox

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Vermin

Arji Manuelpillai

Jonathan Klein

Arzenic

Kindred Found

James B / James F

NIKHITA

PB Squared

MoniQ

JACKPUDDING

Nia Nicholls

Flossie James

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Long Shorts

Ignitez

DJ_MAJOR

The Dark Poet

Mosaic

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

Laurie Bolger

One foot in the rave

Dusky Moon

DJ Alex

The Monday Grooves

CJOHNSON

The Shantywomen

Chimney and I K 8OY

Groove Bakers

Royston Black

Reverb (Hampshire)

Elephants With Shotguns

Stephanio

Steam Machine

Rachel Jeffcoat

Dean Antony

Sonne

Solace

Sea Ranch

Crushcrushcrush

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Mart Ward Talks

Millie Woodrow

Zakk Paules

Dara Blaxx

Autorora

Anita Foxall Poetry

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jackson Davies

Lamelle Shaw

Lula Gold

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Exhilaro

Ben Highness

Intoxication

Guillotine Union Boys

Lost Post

dj junk

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

DJ / Open Mic

Craig Chalmers

Nick JT

Tesoro Duo

Reverence Crew

Frontline

Nick Haynes

Deepest Sense

Matt Sanger

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

SOS PRESENTS

The Slowdown

Miriam

Dreamseeker

Amelia Simpson

The Elderlys

gaz909

Red Light Spies

Funky Business

Cella

Belle Saint

The Bex quartet

Vinyl Phillips

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Serendipity

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jay Munday

Marsupial

Loose Change

Shaun Shears & The Locals

FancyWall

Swan Samba

Ricco Sakona

New Tide

The Can Can Club.

Palookaville

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lee Huxtable

Hannah in the Groove

Changing Melody

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Footless Kicks

James & Phil

The Dandelion Chain

Gimme a Break DJs

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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!”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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…

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