Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Tired Less

Mosaic

Roger James Shephard

October Some When

EVXN

Way Down South

Psychedelic Skies

Woodfalls band

Ocean Harmony

Vacant Shores

Sculpt

Lottie Marie

Mr. Buoyant

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mick Gough

RUBY

The Restless Coast

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

You

Hail

Stuart Evans

Olivia Marsha

ItsPetre

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Gig Night

Ajay Sahota

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Freestone

Saxofony

Vexmantra

The Alternates

Godless Suns

The Outsiders

Eva Nicole

Room 18

Good-will

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Oddball Savage

Big man with Small guitar

Jack Walker

Malcolm Carlo

Bad Alchemy

Igloo Hearts

Sofia Gillani

Hedgehogs

Adventure State

Ken Wood and the Mixers

desperateBeauty

OC Thomas

Mostly Harmless

NX Panther

Felis Leo

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Angel Jones

Southampton Grad Band

9 Lives

Riverside Concert Wind Band

NJT

Ekoweko

Beardos and Weirdos

Theresa Lola

DJ Alex

Diffy Dames

The Dark Poet

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Paul Levi

JACKPUDDING

Amy Fox

Laurie Bolger

OCB & Adam Turner

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Lachlan Horne

The Wildcards

Harry Ryan

G-MAN 777

Ollie Owen Jones

Jonathan Klein

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Eat Your Greens

Innovator

Benana Student Showcase

160

Vinyl Phillips

The Monday Grooves

this occasional society

Echo Mask

GaYeon Lee

The Salamanders

Aoife Scully

Jax Leonard

Velickaite Sisters

Vermin

Q Shaq

Adam Kammerling

Charmtype

According to Brian

Hanna Gibbons

James K. Barker

The Surge

Cat Elliott

Munro

Canis Arboris

DJ_MAJOR

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Michael Devaux

Jess Breame

Club Bad

He Fired First

Karl V

The Bob Squad

Hampshire Guitar Club

Pacuk Band

Westingway

Voice FM

Carl Zed

Wire -JD

Cosmic Sisters

JJCornick

Mai

Dara Blaxx

Industry Plant

Roger Chantler

Ekowe (Acoustic)

PB Squared

Dan James

Kase the Myth

Lucy Smith

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Hobb Lane

Sean Bertram

Citizen Perez

Love Is Enough

D'vonti

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

James B / James F

The Halliwells

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

CJOHNSON

City of Southampton Orchestra

Tony Arthur

Achoiring Voices

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

NoteWorthy

Houdini’s Hand

The Howlin' Blackouts

McGriff

SKAM

The Sky at Night

Far Solar

Kinesis 4

Gaz Parker

Xionic

Accrington Stanley

Reverence Sound

The Zone

Lyla Skyrim

H.AZ

Geoff Williams

Ryan Watts

The Postmen

International Jet Set

Address soundsystem

Giles Halski

Echo Union

The Sound Crew

The Duskers

Jim Bryant

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Helicopter Pirates

MoniQ

KSJM

The Slow Cooked Bears

Flipside

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Puddleglum

Halliwell

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Shiversa

High Mileage

Greenish

Maerefolk

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Xènia Páez

Spindrift

Mike and the Mojitos

Andrew Buchanan

Arji Manuelpillai

Mike Lemin Band

Amie Lou Shaw

Days of Speed

Alexander Bithell

Stereo Swan

Bisola

Emerson

Ukofonics

Ribble

Kindred Found

Freya Golding

The Pop Tarts

Silvermon

Elie Pembrey

Moakz

Hydeout

Brian Hooper

The Ben Poore Project

Broken Links

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Waldo Salt

Mad Simple

Mariano Korman

Bragging Rights

Dawn of Dystopia

WooHabs

Andy White Poetry

SO Sound Choir

The Soulcatchers

Sam Solace

Fragile Lucy

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Totton Ukulele Band

3's a Crowd

Punkhub

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Laura Klima

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Zen Juddhism

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

Romsey Shanty Crew

Purple Grace

Sugar Bang

Riverside Blues Band

Ignitez

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Arboresque

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Naty Giachino

Ronk Torp

Will Walton

Flossie James

Earth Propellor

The Red Stars

Southampton's Music History

Jaquie Daniels

Slap the Willow

Continental Liaison

Arzenic

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

5 Degrees North

Scarlett

The Slack 5

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Fiesta FM

Mahoosive

The Picton Readers Club

Batala Portsmouth

Watching the Buzzards

FREESPIRITS

NIKHITA

Bella Cameron

RELLiX

Roxy's Revenge

Kalopsia

Bamboo and Bow

Space Ace Robot

Pianoman Justie

The Long Shorts

Angling For Farthings

Dj Sarah Nash

Dusky Moon

Nia Nicholls

CHIMAN 101

Lucy RS Must c

Eternal Gloom

DJ Drive

Steve Weston

Kalopsia (duo)

Jon Yale

Suncliffe

Ian Kimber

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Elemci

One foot in the rave

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Zombie’ites

Under The Attic

Sebastian Horton

Betterphor

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

gaz909

Slaughterhouse Clive

The Shantywomen

Ricco Sakona

Royston Black

Hannah in the Groove

Intoxication

dj junk

Funky Business

Exhilaro

The Dandelion Chain

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jake Tilley

Lost Post

Lamelle Shaw

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Dreamseeker

Autorora

New Tide

Reverence Crew

Guillotine Union Boys

Crushcrushcrush

The Can Can Club.

Dean Antony

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Frontline

Lee Huxtable

SOS PRESENTS

Palookaville

Lula Gold

Sea Ranch

The Slowdown

Swan Samba

Mart Ward Talks

The Elderlys

Ben Highness

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Nick Haynes

Deepest Sense

Jay Munday

Zakk Paules

Nick JT

Matt Sanger

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Belle Saint

Solace

Loose Change

Anita Foxall Poetry

Rachel Jeffcoat

Days of closure

Red Light Spies

Amelia Simpson

Steam Machine

Elephants With Shotguns

Changing Melody

James & Phil

The Bex quartet

Miriam

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Cella

Footless Kicks

Stephanio

Millie Woodrow

Gimme a Break DJs

FancyWall

Marsupial

Craig Chalmers

Sonne

Groove Bakers

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

DJ / Open Mic

Serendipity

Jackson Davies

Reverb (Hampshire)

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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 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!”

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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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