Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Slap the Willow

Industry Plant

According to Brian

The Sound Crew

Dawn of Dystopia

Ian Kimber

Westingway

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Cat Elliott

Bamboo and Bow

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Betterphor

Vexmantra

Stereo Swan

ItsPetre

Silvermon

SO Sound Choir

Hail

Vermin

Fragile Lucy

Citizen Perez

The Zone

Laura Klima

The Bob Squad

Geoff Williams

Velickaite Sisters

Shiversa

160

Continental Liaison

The Howlin' Blackouts

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Kalopsia

Sam Solace

OC Thomas

JACKPUDDING

Kalopsia (duo)

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

Elemci

Maerefolk

The Duskers

desperateBeauty

5 Degrees North

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Emerson

Angel Jones

Ekoweko

Greenish

MoniQ

Lucy RS Must c

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Bragging Rights

The Pop Tarts

NIKHITA

Moakz

Flipside

Mariano Korman

Adam Kammerling

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Vinyl Phillips

Kindred Found

Ryan Watts

Echo Union

Pianoman Justie

The Picton Readers Club

Bad Alchemy

Andrew Buchanan

Tired Less

Felis Leo

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Achoiring Voices

JJCornick

One foot in the rave

CJOHNSON

Nia Nicholls

Hydeout

Suncliffe

Paul Levi

Lucy Smith

Cosmic Sisters

Olivia Marsha

Earth Propellor

Gaz Parker

Zen Juddhism

Riverside Blues Band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Q Shaq

DJ Drive

Oddball Savage

Amie Lou Shaw

Wire -JD

Houdini’s Hand

Roger Chantler

Dj Sarah Nash

Mostly Harmless

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Sugar Bang

Benana Student Showcase

Ronk Torp

Roxy's Revenge

Hobb Lane

James K. Barker

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Ocean Harmony

The Surge

Lachlan Horne

PB Squared

Angling For Farthings

Sean Bertram

The Ben Poore Project

Reverence Sound

Jess Breame

Space Ace Robot

Aoife Scully

Club Bad

Southampton's Music History

Harry Ryan

Xionic

Ollie Owen Jones

Jon Yale

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Dusky Moon

Echo Mask

Ajay Sahota

Lyla Skyrim

The Red Stars

Way Down South

this occasional society

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Voice FM

NX Panther

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Slack 5

Watching the Buzzards

Psychedelic Skies

G-MAN 777

Address soundsystem

Jim Bryant

Vacant Shores

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Scarlett

FREESPIRITS

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Malcolm Carlo

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Will Walton

The Outsiders

Woodfalls band

Mr. Buoyant

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Sky at Night

The Postmen

Godless Suns

Mad Simple

Alexander Bithell

DJ_MAJOR

Sebastian Horton

Days of Speed

Broken Links

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Sofia Gillani

October Some When

Jax Leonard

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ribble

Diffy Dames

Hedgehogs

Charmtype

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

He Fired First

Kinesis 4

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Saxofony

Canis Arboris

Arboresque

Punkhub

Love Is Enough

Munro

You

Accrington Stanley

Jack Walker

The Wildcards

Good-will

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Halliwells

Carl Zed

Brian Hooper

Arji Manuelpillai

The Monday Grooves

RELLiX

The Dark Poet

Bisola

Stuart Evans

Batala Portsmouth

DJ Alex

Eat Your Greens

Igloo Hearts

Dan James

Amy Fox

Mosaic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Elie Pembrey

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Ukofonics

Helicopter Pirates

The Alternates

McGriff

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mike Lemin Band

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Mahoosive

Giles Halski

Arzenic

Tony Arthur

OCB & Adam Turner

CHIMAN 101

Eva Nicole

Naty Giachino

Pacuk Band

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Purple Grace

Bella Cameron

Far Solar

Lottie Marie

Flossie James

NoteWorthy

Fiesta FM

SKAM

Zombie’ites

9 Lives

Steve Weston

Theresa Lola

The Restless Coast

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Salamanders

Halliwell

Gig Night

GaYeon Lee

Ignitez

EVXN

Mick Gough

Freya Golding

Jonathan Klein

3's a Crowd

High Mileage

Spindrift

Mai

Karl V

Andy White Poetry

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Michael Devaux

Big man with Small guitar

Hanna Gibbons

Kase the Myth

KSJM

Dara Blaxx

H.AZ

The Soulcatchers

Jaquie Daniels

Eternal Gloom

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Under The Attic

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Totton Ukulele Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Southampton Grad Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Roger James Shephard

Room 18

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Waldo Salt

James B / James F

Beardos and Weirdos

Laurie Bolger

D'vonti

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Long Shorts

WooHabs

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

RUBY

Puddleglum

International Jet Set

Xènia Páez

Innovator

Sculpt

Mike and the Mojitos

NJT

Freestone

Adventure State

Serendipity

Ricco Sakona

DJ / Open Mic

Slaughterhouse Clive

Frontline

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Crushcrushcrush

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Autorora

Rachel Jeffcoat

Swan Samba

Amelia Simpson

Jackson Davies

Nick JT

Reverence Crew

Stephanio

Zakk Paules

Lee Huxtable

Funky Business

Cella

Dreamseeker

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lost Post

Belle Saint

SOS PRESENTS

Red Light Spies

Deepest Sense

The Can Can Club.

Changing Melody

Intoxication

The Bex quartet

Loose Change

Groove Bakers

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

FancyWall

New Tide

Miriam

dj junk

Chimney and I K 8OY

Solace

Exhilaro

Ben Highness

Days of closure

Jay Munday

James & Phil

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Marsupial

The Shantywomen

Sonne

Craig Chalmers

The Slowdown

Jake Tilley

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Hannah in the Groove

Lamelle Shaw

Steam Machine

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Millie Woodrow

Mart Ward Talks

Footless Kicks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Dandelion Chain

Matt Sanger

Sea Ranch

gaz909

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lula Gold

Elephants With Shotguns

Anita Foxall Poetry

Dean Antony

Royston Black

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Elderlys

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Palookaville

Guillotine Union Boys

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

“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. ”

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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 👏👏.”

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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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