Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Earth Propellor

Reverence Sound

According to Brian

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Good-will

October Some When

ItsPetre

CHIMAN 101

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ukofonics

Adam Kammerling

Sugar Bang

Scarlett

Olivia Marsha

DJ_MAJOR

Munro

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Cat Elliott

NX Panther

Hedgehogs

Dawn of Dystopia

Vacant Shores

Innovator

DJ Alex

International Jet Set

Ajay Sahota

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

G-MAN 777

Kalopsia

Ignitez

The Monday Grooves

Jax Leonard

Southampton's Music History

Days of Speed

KSJM

Diffy Dames

Bragging Rights

Steve Weston

Roxy's Revenge

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Zombie’ites

Hail

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

RUBY

Malcolm Carlo

Mike Lemin Band

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Lucy RS Must c

Laurie Bolger

Kinesis 4

Batala Portsmouth

Alexander Bithell

Broken Links

Mick Gough

Kase the Myth

Kindred Found

Andy White Poetry

Dara Blaxx

Igloo Hearts

McGriff

CJOHNSON

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Freestone

Xènia Páez

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton Grad Band

The Slack 5

Jim Bryant

Velickaite Sisters

Watching the Buzzards

5 Degrees North

Mai

Angel Jones

Zen Juddhism

DJ Drive

Riverside Blues Band

Woodfalls band

Suncliffe

Dj Sarah Nash

Jon Yale

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Picton Readers Club

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Kalopsia (duo)

Voice FM

Lyla Skyrim

Tired Less

NJT

RELLiX

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Sound Crew

Giles Halski

WooHabs

Under The Attic

Bisola

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Amy Fox

Godless Suns

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

You

Fragile Lucy

The Bob Squad

Emerson

Slap the Willow

Industry Plant

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mariano Korman

Hydeout

MoniQ

The Alternates

Ryan Watts

Xionic

Continental Liaison

Q Shaq

Eternal Gloom

Bamboo and Bow

Mosaic

The Halliwells

Sean Bertram

Helicopter Pirates

Sam Solace

Lucy Smith

Vinyl Phillips

Echo Union

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

9 Lives

James B / James F

Psychedelic Skies

Fiesta FM

Big man with Small guitar

Waldo Salt

this occasional society

D'vonti

EVXN

Vermin

Ollie Owen Jones

Gaz Parker

Shiversa

NoteWorthy

Punkhub

Flossie James

SKAM

Purple Grace

The Howlin' Blackouts

Jack Walker

GaYeon Lee

Canis Arboris

Greenish

Naty Giachino

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Maerefolk

He Fired First

Stuart Evans

Harry Ryan

Carl Zed

Stereo Swan

Flipside

The Dark Poet

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Outsiders

Angling For Farthings

Jonathan Klein

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Salamanders

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mad Simple

Lachlan Horne

Roger James Shephard

160

Citizen Perez

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Eat Your Greens

desperateBeauty

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mahoosive

Andrew Buchanan

The Duskers

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Saxofony

Gig Night

Accrington Stanley

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Houdini’s Hand

Space Ace Robot

James K. Barker

Freya Golding

Westingway

Felis Leo

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Bad Alchemy

Karl V

Arzenic

Room 18

Romsey Shanty Crew

Michael Devaux

Ian Kimber

Ribble

The Postmen

Mike and the Mojitos

Lottie Marie

Pianoman Justie

Aoife Scully

Will Walton

3's a Crowd

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Puddleglum

Way Down South

Eva Nicole

One foot in the rave

SO Sound Choir

The Surge

The Zone

Ekoweko

Brian Hooper

Spindrift

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Sculpt

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Wildcards

High Mileage

Betterphor

Pacuk Band

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Sofia Gillani

Moakz

Paul Levi

The Soulcatchers

Ronk Torp

Elie Pembrey

PB Squared

Hampshire Guitar Club

Mostly Harmless

Hanna Gibbons

The Red Stars

Tony Arthur

JJCornick

Jess Breame

Far Solar

Dan James

Laura Klima

OC Thomas

Sebastian Horton

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Arji Manuelpillai

Achoiring Voices

Mr. Buoyant

Adventure State

Wire -JD

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Arboresque

Nia Nicholls

Silvermon

Love Is Enough

JACKPUDDING

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Totton Ukulele Band

Club Bad

H.AZ

Oddball Savage

Benana Student Showcase

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

The Pop Tarts

Echo Mask

The Sky at Night

Address soundsystem

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Long Shorts

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Beardos and Weirdos

FREESPIRITS

Elemci

Dusky Moon

Ocean Harmony

Vexmantra

Amie Lou Shaw

Jaquie Daniels

NIKHITA

Roger Chantler

Bella Cameron

The Ben Poore Project

Halliwell

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Charmtype

Geoff Williams

The Restless Coast

Hobb Lane

Cosmic Sisters

Theresa Lola

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Nick JT

The Bex quartet

Cella

Nick Haynes

The Elderlys

The Dandelion Chain

dj junk

Millie Woodrow

Frontline

Jake Tilley

The Slowdown

The Shantywomen

Groove Bakers

Deepest Sense

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Lamelle Shaw

Sonne

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Zakk Paules

Stephanio

Lost Post

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Craig Chalmers

Miriam

Steam Machine

James & Phil

Slaughterhouse Clive

Palookaville

Intoxication

Guillotine Union Boys

Royston Black

Marsupial

Hannah in the Groove

Crushcrushcrush

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Dean Antony

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Gimme a Break DJs

Anita Foxall Poetry

Footless Kicks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Rachel Jeffcoat

gaz909

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Funky Business

Jay Munday

SOS PRESENTS

Elephants With Shotguns

Chimney and I K 8OY

Sea Ranch

Lee Huxtable

Lula Gold

Ricco Sakona

FancyWall

Loose Change

Days of closure

The Can Can Club.

Reverence Crew

Exhilaro

Matt Sanger

Changing Melody

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Solace

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jackson Davies

Serendipity

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ben Highness

New Tide

Amelia Simpson

Autorora

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Dreamseeker

Swan Samba

Mart Ward Talks

Belle Saint

DJ / Open Mic

Red Light Spies

“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 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!”

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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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