Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Xionic

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Amy Fox

Dusky Moon

Earth Propellor

Big man with Small guitar

Space Ace Robot

Carl Zed

Shiversa

Arboresque

Saxofony

Ryan Watts

Freestone

Gig Night

Ian Kimber

Suncliffe

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Mr. Buoyant

Far Solar

Jaquie Daniels

Way Down South

Alexander Bithell

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Adam Kammerling

Adventure State

The Soulcatchers

Under The Attic

160

Broken Links

SO Sound Choir

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Flipside

Stereo Swan

Benana Student Showcase

Scarlett

Kinesis 4

Puddleglum

Oddball Savage

Bella Cameron

Aoife Scully

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Vinyl Phillips

Charmtype

Igloo Hearts

this occasional society

Gaz Parker

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Ben Poore Project

Lottie Marie

Industry Plant

Dan James

Hobb Lane

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Reverence Sound

Lucy RS Must c

Helicopter Pirates

Westingway

Continental Liaison

Arzenic

Karl V

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Munro

Sam Solace

Michael Devaux

Days of Speed

Moakz

The Slow Cooked Bears

Silvermon

Ekoweko

The Monday Grooves

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Ignitez

Jack Walker

Woodfalls band

Houdini’s Hand

Purple Grace

desperateBeauty

DJ_MAJOR

Lachlan Horne

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mahoosive

The Pop Tarts

Lyla Skyrim

OC Thomas

Waldo Salt

Laura Klima

Nia Nicholls

3's a Crowd

Kindred Found

Zen Juddhism

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Hanna Gibbons

Freya Golding

Mostly Harmless

Brian Hooper

The Halliwells

Amie Lou Shaw

Stuart Evans

Elie Pembrey

Vermin

DJ Alex

Address soundsystem

The Slack 5

Tony Arthur

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Room 18

Good-will

NX Panther

Dawn of Dystopia

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Kalopsia (duo)

The Zone

Andy White Poetry

Jonathan Klein

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

NJT

JJCornick

Hampshire Guitar Club

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

CHIMAN 101

Kat Hutchings Yoga

NIKHITA

Vexmantra

Bragging Rights

One foot in the rave

Steve Weston

The Picton Readers Club

Bad Alchemy

Ukofonics

The Long Shorts

Hydeout

Spindrift

Mad Simple

Ronk Torp

Roger James Shephard

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

WooHabs

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

G-MAN 777

Elemci

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Mike Lemin Band

Angel Jones

Bamboo and Bow

Naty Giachino

MoniQ

Diffy Dames

Velickaite Sisters

Godless Suns

Lucy Smith

The Postmen

Eva Nicole

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Salamanders

Jim Bryant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Roxy's Revenge

Riverside Blues Band

Jon Yale

Dj Sarah Nash

Watching the Buzzards

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ribble

Vacant Shores

Jax Leonard

Betterphor

EVXN

Echo Union

Mariano Korman

Andrew Buchanan

Tired Less

Hedgehogs

The Red Stars

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Greenish

Laurie Bolger

SKAM

International Jet Set

JACKPUDDING

Innovator

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Slap the Willow

Echo Mask

The Howlin' Blackouts

Sebastian Horton

Dara Blaxx

Mike and the Mojitos

Canis Arboris

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Sound Crew

Cosmic Sisters

Giles Halski

H.AZ

Q Shaq

The Wildcards

Love Is Enough

Geoff Williams

RUBY

Emerson

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

PB Squared

The Duskers

OCB & Adam Turner

Paul Levi

Punkhub

CJOHNSON

High Mileage

The Bob Squad

GaYeon Lee

Flossie James

Psychedelic Skies

Theresa Lola

He Fired First

5 Degrees North

Sofia Gillani

Sean Bertram

Club Bad

Mosaic

Mick Gough

Sugar Bang

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Citizen Perez

Olivia Marsha

The Alternates

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

Pianoman Justie

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Zombie’ites

Malcolm Carlo

Pacuk Band

FREESPIRITS

Felis Leo

Hail

Accrington Stanley

Batala Portsmouth

Arji Manuelpillai

The Surge

KSJM

DJ Drive

Fragile Lucy

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Eternal Gloom

Kalopsia

Achoiring Voices

According to Brian

The Dark Poet

Sculpt

NoteWorthy

Halliwell

Ollie Owen Jones

Romsey Shanty Crew

James K. Barker

RELLiX

Eat Your Greens

James B / James F

Harry Ryan

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Xènia Páez

Roger Chantler

9 Lives

Southampton Grad Band

Ocean Harmony

Totton Ukulele Band

The Sky at Night

You

Mai

Fiesta FM

Wire -JD

The Restless Coast

Voice FM

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

ItsPetre

Southampton's Music History

Will Walton

Bisola

Kase the Myth

October Some When

Maerefolk

Beardos and Weirdos

Jess Breame

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Angling For Farthings

City of Southampton Orchestra

D'vonti

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Cat Elliott

McGriff

Ajay Sahota

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Outsiders

Craig Chalmers

Nick Haynes

Deepest Sense

Jackson Davies

Anita Foxall Poetry

Palookaville

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Matt Sanger

Amelia Simpson

gaz909

Ricco Sakona

Steam Machine

Serendipity

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Gimme a Break DJs

dj junk

Chimney and I K 8OY

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Hannah in the Groove

Funky Business

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Dandelion Chain

Crushcrushcrush

Mart Ward Talks

Royston Black

James & Phil

Elephants With Shotguns

Loose Change

Intoxication

The Bex quartet

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Miriam

Sonne

Guillotine Union Boys

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Slowdown

Days of closure

Zakk Paules

SOS PRESENTS

New Tide

Exhilaro

Reverence Crew

Sea Ranch

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Can Can Club.

Swan Samba

Marsupial

Autorora

Belle Saint

Nick JT

Lee Huxtable

Stephanio

Jay Munday

Lula Gold

FancyWall

Ben Highness

Groove Bakers

Dean Antony

Rachel Jeffcoat

Red Light Spies

Changing Melody

DJ / Open Mic

Lost Post

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dreamseeker

Slaughterhouse Clive

Lamelle Shaw

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jake Tilley

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Frontline

Solace

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Shantywomen

Cella

The Elderlys

Millie Woodrow

Footless Kicks

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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. ”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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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