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.

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Haeze

The Outsiders

Mad Simple

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Drew Mason

Helicopter Pirates

Angling For Farthings

Eva Nicole

Bob&the Bobettes

5 Degrees North

October Some When

Rogue Awakening

SO Sound Choir

Betterphor

Elemci

Jess Breame

Oddball Savage

Vermin

The Monday Grooves

The Long Shorts

Tony Arthur

Bragging Rights

The Sound Crew

Vacant Shores

Southampton Grad Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Industry Plant

High Mileage

Hail

CJOHNSON

Lyla Skyrim

WooHabs

Roxy's Revenge

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Hydeout

Club Bad

DJ Drive

ALLEY the band

Cherry Go Steady

Under The Attic

Mahoosive

PB Squared

Hanterhir

Innovator

Angel Jones

The Phantom Majors

Madams Last Discovery

International Jet Set

HAZE

Eternal Gloom

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Ben Flournoy

desperateBeauty

The Howlin' Blackouts

RUBY

Ras Amankwatia

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dompap

Pooja Rajguru

The Halliwells

Tongue & Groove

Flying Hearts

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Carl Zed

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

Nia Nicholls

SKAM

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Surroyal

Eric Walker

Charmtype

Xènia Páez

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Alexander Bithell

Pacuk Band

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Naty Giachino

Lounge Room Lizards

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Ukofonics

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Mike Lemin Band

Far Solar

Jon Yale

The Flipside Society

Goffmog

this occasional society

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Broken Links

MoniQ

The Wildcards

SkunkWorks

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Surge

Totton Ukulele Band

James K. Barker

Jack Walker

Lucy RS Must c

Silent Disco King

Freestone

Emerson

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Broadsheet Speak

Cat Elliott

Fate of the Magpie

Theresa Lola

The Pop Tarts

Ryan Watts

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hanna Gibbons

He Fired First

Psychedelic Skies

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Saxofony

The Sky at Night

Kieran Snell

Shallow Music

Spindrift

The Zone

Nory-J

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Latest

Ignitez

Staff Discount

Jim Pearson

Scarlett

Puddleglum

Space Ace Robot

Jordon Mulvoy

Achoiring Voices

Watching the Buzzards

Batala Portsmouth

FREESPIRITS

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Elie Pembrey

Colour of Heartache

Westingway

Kase the Myth

Laurie Bolger

Jonny Sansom

Guilty Pleasure

Stuart Evans

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Dj Sarah Nash

Voice FM

KSJM

Margarita Sleepover

The Red Stars

Mai

Hük

Origin

The Bob Squad

Kalopsia

Michael Devaux

Rosie jay

St Andrews Pipe Band

Greenish

Voodoo Rays

The Alternates

Twelve Caesars

Eat Your Greens

The Slack 5

Sebastian Horton

Oscar Meades

Uke Box Glory

Ian Kimber

Karl V

Amie Lou Shaw

GaYeon Lee

Fragile Lucy

Retro Rock'its

Chris Payn

Waldo Salt

Milkin' It

Igloo Hearts

Slap the Willow

Hampshire Guitar Club

Mick Gough

Vexmantra

Kindred Found

Chayz3r

Arboresque

Ronk Torp

Roger Chantler

Echo Union

Bex&Cole

Rosie Hollins

Woodfalls band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Romsey Shanty Crew

GABRIELA

Mr. Buoyant

Mariano Korman

Noise Factory United

160

Andrew Buchanan

Riverside Concert Wind Band

VALLEYBOYZERO

JJCornick

Geoff Williams

Pianoman Justie

Giles Halski

Silvermon

Gig Night

H.AZ

Malcolm Carlo

Nàila

Bad Alchemy

Dr. Beatroot

Moakz

Mosaic

Alfie Ingram

Ron May

Lachlan Horne

Endless Talking

71chain

Velickaite Sisters

Interesting Wallpaper

Arlo Star

Zombie’ites

Big man with Small guitar

Hunch Power

NoteWorthy

Hobb Lane

DJ JAMES B

NJT

Andy White Poetry

The Static

Lost without cause

Sculpt

Accrington Stanley

Days of Speed

Maerefolk

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Bees Knees

Jim Bryant

Madison Square

Ajay Sahota

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Bisola

D'vonti

EVXN

Wire -JD

Neko Roshi

Diffy Dames

Reverence Sound

Munro

G-MAN 777

Ironhide

The Postmen

According to Brian

Godless Suns

JACKPUDDING

Brian Hooper

Zen Juddhism

The Ben Poore Project

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Will Walton

Canis Arboris

Mike and the Mojitos

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Restless Coast

Adarna May Exist

Q Shaq

Kinesis 4

Bella Cameron

Mango In Euphoria

WOOHABS

OCB & Adam Turner

RODI

DJ_MAJOR

Suncliffe

Roger James Shephard

Ekoweko

Love Is Enough

9 Lives

Dusky Moon

RENEGADE ROSE

ItsPetre

Aoife Scully

PG Trips

McGriff

Purple Grace

RELLiX

Xionic

Ocean Harmony

Beardos and Weirdos

Jaquie Daniels

Arji Manuelpillai

Citizen Perez

The Elephant Cage

Gaz Parker

Ribble

Redz Man

3's a Crowd

The Salamanders

Flipside

City of Southampton Orchestra

Dawn of Dystopia

Traitors

Sean Bertram

Adam Kammerling

The Duskers

The Dark Poet

Steve Weston

Halliwell

OC Thomas

Disco Lizards

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Basharan

The Tipsy Gypsies

Maple Valentine

Adventure State

Greeny & the Voyagers

Fiesta FM

NIKHITA

Jeannie

Dan James

Way Down South

Echo Mask

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Jax Leonard

Arzenic

Sofia Gillani

Jonathan Klein

Shiversa

Continental Liaison

Blood Red Sky

Amy Fox

The Picton Readers Club

Ibz & Da Goats

Tired Less

CHIMAN 101

The Plummers

Southbound

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Paul Levi

Groove Bakers

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mighty Magic Animal

Lost Post

Lula Gold

Edith and the Kingpins

SPLOOGE

The Shantywomen

Good-will

浪之乐队

Royston Black

Palookaville

The Soulcatchers

Anita Foxall Poetry

Room 18

Dean Antony

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Dandelion Chain

FancyWall

Reverb (Hampshire)

Zakk Paules

One foot in the rave

Alex Jeffrey

Steam Machine

The Daytonas

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Bex quartet

Bill Thompson

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Slowdown

New Tide

Nick JT

Punkhub

dj junk

Swan Samba

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Sonne

Changing Melody

SJ Ventįl

Footless Kicks

Exhilaro

Cocoa

Guillotine Union Boys

Elephants With Shotguns

The Can Can Club.

Jay Munday

Southbound

Tesoro Duo

Red Hot Chili Podders

Jubilee

Loose Change

Days of closure

Deepest Sense

Bamboo and Bow

The Elderlys

Lee Huxtable

Heart & Voice

Gimme a Break DJs

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

King Louie

AfroDeX

Steam Town Shanty Crew

James & Phil

Rhythms of Resistance

Miriam

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Cella

Davey Jones' Locker

Red Light Spies

Marsupial

Funky Business

Ricco Sakona

Thundizzle

Frontline

The Stokes

Felis Leo

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Chimney and I K 8OY

Chaos from Order

Nick Haynes

gaz909

Stephanio

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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. ”

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

“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.”

“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. ”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 👏👏.”

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

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