Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Far Solar

Bad Alchemy

Watching the Buzzards

The Halliwells

Wire -JD

D'vonti

The Ben Poore Project

Disco Lizards

SO Sound Choir

Ocean Harmony

DJ Drive

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Guilty Pleasure

CJOHNSON

Achoiring Voices

Hampshire Guitar Club

DJ JAMES B

Alexander Bithell

Mike Lemin Band

Hanna Gibbons

Puddleglum

Bob & the Bobettes

Stuart Evans

The Long Shorts

The Slow Cooked Bears

Betterphor

Mariano Korman

James K. Barker

Giles Halski

Dompap

Industry Plant

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Bex&Cole

Ironhide

Accrington Stanley

Sean Bertram

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Surge

Westingway

OC Thomas

Angel Jones

Days of Speed

Gig Night

Roger James Shephard

Bees Knees

Continental Liaison

Emerson

Uke Box Glory

Southampton Grad Band

Under The Attic

WooHabs

Ryan Watts

Citizen Perez

FREESPIRITS

Charmtype

desperateBeauty

The Latest

Freestone

October Some When

The Elephant Cage

Vexmantra

Lachlan Horne

Amie Lou Shaw

According to Brian

Kalopsia

Rosie jay

H.AZ

Xionic

Oscar Meades

Big man with Small guitar

The Howlin' Blackouts

Maerefolk

Vermin

Q Shaq

Suncliffe

The Duskers

Drew Mason

Chris Payn

Broken Links

Geoff Williams

JJCornick

Totton Ukulele Band

Sculpt

CHIMAN 101

Retro Rock'its

Mai

The Wildcards

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ekoweko

Tony Arthur

71chain

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

5 Degrees North

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Kase the Myth

Blood Red Sky

Echo Mask

Malcolm Carlo

Psychedelic Skies

Mosaic

Jax Leonard

DJ_MAJOR

this occasional society

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

HAZE

Lyla Skyrim

The Daytonas

Hobb Lane

Way Down South

Elie Pembrey

Lucy RS Must c

Velickaite Sisters

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Zombie’ites

Aoife Scully

NoteWorthy

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Helicopter Pirates

The Red Stars

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Eat Your Greens

The Dark Poet

KSJM

Jim Bryant

Greenish

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

RELLiX

Broadsheet Speak

Club Bad

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Arzenic

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Margarita Sleepover

Traitors

Dusky Moon

Pianoman Justie

Love Is Enough

Cat Elliott

Flipside

Diffy Dames

The Sound Crew

Lounge Room Lizards

Origin

Fragile Lucy

Greeny & the Voyagers

Eric Walker

Ben Flournoy

Lost without cause

Waldo Salt

Room 18

Hail

Ajay Sahota

Canis Arboris

Echo Union

Karl V

Slap the Willow

160

Vacant Shores

Pooja Rajguru

Michael Devaux

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ukofonics

Nàila

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mick Gough

GaYeon Lee

The Plummers

The Monday Grooves

Rosie Hollins

Jess Breame

Nia Nicholls

RODI

Laurie Bolger

Voice FM

Kindred Found

9 Lives

Scarlett

Flying Hearts

Purple Grace

The Surroyal

Milkin' It

Angling For Farthings

Space Ace Robot

Mike and the Mojitos

The Salamanders

He Fired First

Jeannie

Jim Pearson

Dawn of Dystopia

Colour of Heartache

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Adam Kammerling

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Picton Readers Club

The Postmen

Eva Nicole

Hük

Theresa Lola

Naty Giachino

Ribble

Voodoo Rays

Haeze

Carl Zed

Woodfalls band

Steve Weston

Arboresque

The Zone

Fiesta FM

Bamboo and Bow

Bragging Rights

The Slack 5

OCB & Adam Turner

Goffmog

Reverence Sound

Ken Wood and the Mixers

High Mileage

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

McGriff

PG Trips

Romsey Shanty Crew

Adventure State

Godless Suns

Sebastian Horton

GABRIELA

Andrew Buchanan

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

MoniQ

JACKPUDDING

Arlo Star

Elemci

SKAM

NJT

Rogue Awakening

Beardos and Weirdos

ItsPetre

Xènia Páez

Tongue & Groove

EVXN

SkunkWorks

Kieran Snell

Moakz

Shiversa

Good-will

Jonny Sansom

Silvermon

Gaz Parker

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

G-MAN 777

Mr. Buoyant

Hunch Power

Andy White Poetry

Shallow Music

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Madison Square

Silent Disco King

Spindrift

Benana Student Showcase

Fate of the Magpie

Kinesis 4

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Madams Last Discovery

The Outsiders

Igloo Hearts

Batala Portsmouth

Roxy's Revenge

Will Walton

Jaquie Daniels

Bella Cameron

Zen Juddhism

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

NIKHITA

3's a Crowd

Tired Less

Ras Amankwatia

Amy Fox

The Bob Squad

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Halliwell

Brian Hooper

Ian Kimber

RUBY

Ignitez

Saxofony

Bisola

PB Squared

Munro

The Sky at Night

Mad Simple

Roger Chantler

Arji Manuelpillai

Mahoosive

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Dan James

Alfie Ingram

The Restless Coast

Dr. Beatroot

Sofia Gillani

Ronk Torp

Mango In Euphoria

The Pop Tarts

Hydeout

Hanterhir

Jack Walker

Jonathan Klein

Jon Yale

Dj Sarah Nash

Eternal Gloom

Rhythms of Resistance

The Soulcatchers

Guillotine Union Boys

AfroDeX

Lula Gold

Funky Business

Elephants With Shotguns

The Stokes

Matt Sanger

SPLOOGE

Steam Machine

James & Phil

The Slowdown

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

dj junk

Royston Black

Zakk Paules

Marsupial

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Sonne

New Tide

The Can Can Club.

Stephanio

Dean Antony

Jubilee

Chimney and I K 8OY

Frontline

Changing Melody

Cella

FancyWall

gaz909

Nick JT

Punkhub

Reverb (Hampshire)

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Footless Kicks

Mighty Magic Animal

Red Hot Chili Podders

TBC

Deepest Sense

Jay Munday

Gimme a Break DJs

Miriam

DJ / Open Mic

SJ Ventįl

Days of closure

Alex Jeffrey

Red Light Spies

The Bex quartet

Groove Bakers

Edith and the Kingpins

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Nick Haynes

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

浪之乐队

Bill Thompson

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Exhilaro

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Loose Change

Southbound

Lost Post

Swan Samba

Ricco Sakona

The Elderlys

The Shantywomen

One foot in the rave

Lee Huxtable

Chaos from Order

The Dandelion Chain

Tesoro Duo

Anita Foxall Poetry

Palookaville

Cocoa

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

“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?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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