Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

OC Thomas

Andrew Buchanan

Carl Zed

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mahoosive

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Dj Sarah Nash

Kalopsia

Arji Manuelpillai

Sugar Bang

The Restless Coast

The Long Shorts

Jaquie Daniels

Geoff Williams

The Sky at Night

Zombie’ites

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Zen Juddhism

Diffy Dames

Silvermon

Mostly Harmless

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Steve Weston

Paul Levi

Mad Simple

Jonathan Klein

Helicopter Pirates

Greenish

Arzenic

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Saxofony

RELLiX

Mr. Buoyant

Tony Arthur

Michael Devaux

JACKPUDDING

Charmtype

Sculpt

SKAM

Eva Nicole

Wire -JD

The Slack 5

Theresa Lola

Psychedelic Skies

Freya Golding

Betterphor

Pacuk Band

Echo Union

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

ItsPetre

DJ Drive

He Fired First

The Dark Poet

Mai

Elemci

The Salamanders

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ukofonics

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Watching the Buzzards

Adventure State

High Mileage

Gaz Parker

Eternal Gloom

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Ocean Harmony

The Halliwells

James K. Barker

Ronk Torp

Southampton Grad Band

Hanna Gibbons

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

RUBY

Xionic

Aoife Scully

Lyla Skyrim

CHIMAN 101

Ignitez

Hydeout

NIKHITA

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Waldo Salt

Way Down South

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Karl V

Lottie Marie

Hobb Lane

OCB & Adam Turner

Love Is Enough

Mike Lemin Band

CJOHNSON

The Ben Poore Project

The Picton Readers Club

Roger James Shephard

Flossie James

Igloo Hearts

Benana Student Showcase

9 Lives

Felis Leo

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

One foot in the rave

Jack Walker

GaYeon Lee

Ekoweko

160

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Industry Plant

Fiesta FM

Kat Hutchings Yoga

D'vonti

Space Ace Robot

Beardos and Weirdos

PB Squared

Totton Ukulele Band

Riverside Blues Band

Westingway

Maerefolk

Broken Links

Days of Speed

Jim Bryant

The Wildcards

Will Walton

Ian Kimber

Accrington Stanley

Roxy's Revenge

Hail

Cat Elliott

SO Sound Choir

Godless Suns

Amy Fox

Flipside

Munro

Vexmantra

Vinyl Phillips

NX Panther

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Woodfalls band

H.AZ

Citizen Perez

Giles Halski

Achoiring Voices

DJ Alex

Vacant Shores

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Purple Grace

Sean Bertram

Puddleglum

Bad Alchemy

Bella Cameron

Ribble

Mariano Korman

Bisola

Laurie Bolger

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Bragging Rights

Canis Arboris

The Soulcatchers

Cosmic Sisters

Spindrift

Under The Attic

Oddball Savage

The Monday Grooves

The Red Stars

Big man with Small guitar

Address soundsystem

Arboresque

Slap the Willow

Moakz

DJ_MAJOR

Voice FM

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

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Bob Squad

Sam Solace

Hampshire Guitar Club

Q Shaq

Lucy RS Must c

Naty Giachino

Laura Klima

The Postmen

Shiversa

Brian Hooper

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Roger Chantler

Kindred Found

Ajay Sahota

Nia Nicholls

Lucy Smith

Sebastian Horton

Southampton Ukulele Jam

this occasional society

Ryan Watts

Dawn of Dystopia

MoniQ

Jax Leonard

Good-will

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Eat Your Greens

Far Solar

City of Southampton Orchestra

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Duskers

Lachlan Horne

Andy White Poetry

Ollie Owen Jones

Xènia Páez

Kalopsia (duo)

International Jet Set

Tired Less

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Angling For Farthings

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Suncliffe

October Some When

Kinesis 4

Olivia Marsha

desperateBeauty

The Surge

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Gig Night

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

G-MAN 777

Earth Propellor

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Sofia Gillani

3's a Crowd

Kase the Myth

Innovator

Stuart Evans

Mick Gough

Malcolm Carlo

Freestone

Romsey Shanty Crew

Dan James

Vermin

Room 18

The Slow Cooked Bears

Scarlett

The Sound Crew

NJT

Mosaic

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Continental Liaison

Mike and the Mojitos

The Pop Tarts

Pianoman Justie

Houdini’s Hand

You

The Zone

The Outsiders

Stereo Swan

JJCornick

Elie Pembrey

Velickaite Sisters

Halliwell

Bamboo and Bow

According to Brian

Echo Mask

Amie Lou Shaw

Jess Breame

EVXN

Punkhub

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Alexander Bithell

McGriff

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hedgehogs

Jon Yale

Adam Kammerling

Southampton's Music History

Angel Jones

KSJM

Harry Ryan

James B / James F

Fragile Lucy

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

NoteWorthy

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Dara Blaxx

Emerson

Reverence Sound

Club Bad

5 Degrees North

Batala Portsmouth

The Alternates

FREESPIRITS

WooHabs

Dusky Moon

Jackson Davies

Zakk Paules

Nick Haynes

Hannah in the Groove

Miriam

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Craig Chalmers

Millie Woodrow

Guillotine Union Boys

Reverb (Hampshire)

Dean Antony

Sonne

The Bex quartet

Dreamseeker

Autorora

dj junk

Loose Change

Serendipity

New Tide

The Can Can Club.

Palookaville

Royston Black

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Stephanio

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Belle Saint

Swan Samba

James & Phil

Nick JT

Steam Machine

Lost Post

Frontline

Funky Business

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Crushcrushcrush

Exhilaro

Lula Gold

The Elderlys

SOS PRESENTS

Anita Foxall Poetry

Gimme a Break DJs

Mart Ward Talks

Red Light Spies

Solace

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Rachel Jeffcoat

Amelia Simpson

The Dandelion Chain

Cella

Ricco Sakona

Chimney and I K 8OY

FancyWall

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

Lamelle Shaw

Slaughterhouse Clive

The Slowdown

Days of closure

Sea Ranch

DJ / Open Mic

Lee Huxtable

Matt Sanger

Intoxication

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Groove Bakers

Ben Highness

The Shantywomen

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Changing Melody

Jake Tilley

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Marsupial

Deepest Sense

gaz909

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jay Munday

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Reverence Crew

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 the best festival there is. Love it.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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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