Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

The Slack 5

Madams Last Discovery

Jack Walker

Fate of the Magpie

Mahoosive

Lost without cause

Kindred Found

Fragile Lucy

The Restless Coast

3's a Crowd

Romsey Shanty Crew

Kalopsia

WooHabs

The Duskers

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Halliwells

Puddleglum

Dr. Beatroot

The Tipsy Gypsies

Sean Bertram

Days of Speed

Spindrift

Rosie Hollins

ItsPetre

The Picton Readers Club

Mr. Buoyant

Wire -JD

Colour of Heartache

Arlo Star

The Bob Squad

ALLEY the band

RODI

The Salamanders

9 Lives

The Outsiders

Lachlan Horne

Saxofony

Woodfalls band

Bisola

Westingway

Diffy Dames

Flying Hearts

Madison Square

High Mileage

Pooja Rajguru

CJOHNSON

The Latest

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Xènia Páez

Geoff Williams

Uke Box Glory

Noise Factory United

Voodoo Rays

Jeannie

GABRIELA

Roger Chantler

HAZE

Arboresque

Bad Alchemy

Hydeout

Echo Union

Cherry Go Steady

OC Thomas

Nory-J

The Monday Grooves

Achoiring Voices

Kinesis 4

PB Squared

Goffmog

Eat Your Greens

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Echo Mask

Freestone

Retro Rock'its

Sofia Gillani

Blood Red Sky

Moakz

Alexander Bithell

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Slap the Willow

Kieran Snell

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

October Some When

Igloo Hearts

Waldo Salt

VALLEYBOYZERO

City of Southampton Orchestra

Disco Lizards

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Brian Hooper

Karl V

Ajay Sahota

Will Walton

Broken Links

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Jim Pearson

Maerefolk

Bees Knees

Jon Yale

Munro

OCB & Adam Turner

Gaz Parker

D'vonti

SO Sound Choir

Citizen Perez

Gig Night

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Mick Gough

Purple Grace

Kase the Myth

Lyla Skyrim

desperateBeauty

Malcolm Carlo

Greeny & the Voyagers

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

RUBY

Hunch Power

Helicopter Pirates

Jaquie Daniels

Hük

Cat Elliott

Mad Simple

Nàila

Industry Plant

Mariano Korman

Ian Kimber

Fiesta FM

Southampton Grad Band

Batala Portsmouth

Tongue & Groove

St Andrews Pipe Band

James K. Barker

Beardos and Weirdos

Angel Jones

Adarna May Exist

JJCornick

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Surge

Watching the Buzzards

Andrew Buchanan

Big man with Small guitar

The Long Shorts

Nia Nicholls

Space Ace Robot

Silvermon

Giles Halski

Aoife Scully

Ocean Harmony

The Postmen

CHIMAN 101

Totton Ukulele Band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Silent Disco King

Jonathan Klein

this occasional society

Mosaic

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Hampshire Guitar Club

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

McGriff

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Stuart Evans

Steve Weston

Jess Breame

G-MAN 777

Greenish

Origin

Accrington Stanley

Hobb Lane

Arzenic

Bob&the Bobettes

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Jim Bryant

H.AZ

Eternal Gloom

The Pop Tarts

The Sound Crew

Ribble

Milkin' It

Chayz3r

Jax Leonard

FREESPIRITS

Basharan

71chain

Amie Lou Shaw

Zen Juddhism

KSJM

Lounge Room Lizards

Oscar Meades

Ben Flournoy

Bragging Rights

Alfie Ingram

Sebastian Horton

Mike Lemin Band

Reverence Sound

Velickaite Sisters

Hanna Gibbons

Halliwell

Adventure State

Ekoweko

Drew Mason

Naty Giachino

The Wildcards

Continental Liaison

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Zone

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ron May

Voice FM

Ronk Torp

Ras Amankwatia

Mai

Emerson

Roxy's Revenge

NIKHITA

Vacant Shores

Bella Cameron

Under The Attic

The Red Stars

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ryan Watts

SkunkWorks

Elie Pembrey

The Ben Poore Project

Love Is Enough

Ukofonics

Eric Walker

MoniQ

Eva Nicole

Lucy RS Must c

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Betterphor

RELLiX

Guilty Pleasure

Way Down South

Carl Zed

Rosie jay

He Fired First

Ironhide

Suncliffe

Bex&Cole

The Sky at Night

Broadsheet Speak

Pianoman Justie

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

According to Brian

Amy Fox

5 Degrees North

EVXN

GaYeon Lee

Chris Payn

Dusky Moon

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Tony Arthur

Dawn of Dystopia

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Margarita Sleepover

Roger James Shephard

The Plummers

NoteWorthy

Shallow Music

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Traitors

Angling For Farthings

Zombie’ites

Mike and the Mojitos

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mango In Euphoria

SKAM

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

Cocoa

Lost Post

Nick JT

Funky Business

Red Hot Chili Podders

The Soulcatchers

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Punkhub

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jubilee

Swan Samba

The Dandelion Chain

Alex Jeffrey

Loose Change

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Changing Melody

New Tide

Reverb (Hampshire)

Bamboo and Bow

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Lee Huxtable

SPLOOGE

Thundizzle

Marsupial

Jay Munday

Guillotine Union Boys

Cella

The Stokes

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Rhythms of Resistance

Groove Bakers

The Elderlys

Red Light Spies

FancyWall

Southbound

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Shantywomen

Dean Antony

Good-will

King Louie

Days of closure

Nick Haynes

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Zakk Paules

The Slowdown

TBC

Shaun Shears & The Locals

浪之乐队

The Bex quartet

Chimney and I K 8OY

Sonne

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Edith and the Kingpins

Mighty Magic Animal

Room 18

James & Phil

Steam Machine

Lula Gold

Bill Thompson

Tesoro Duo

The Can Can Club.

Palookaville

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Frontline

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

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

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:

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