Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Munro

Q Shaq

The Surge

The Monday Grooves

Tired Less

Felis Leo

Jim Pearson

Geoff Williams

RUBY

Reverence Sound

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Igloo Hearts

Saxofony

Greenish

Charmtype

this occasional society

Theresa Lola

Rosie jay

The Pop Tarts

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Southampton Ukulele Jam

NoteWorthy

Ryan Watts

Alexander Bithell

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mike and the Mojitos

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Duskers

MoniQ

Woodfalls band

Harry Ryan

DJ_MAJOR

The Ben Poore Project

The Long Shorts

JACKPUDDING

The Restless Coast

Riverside Blues Band

Nia Nicholls

The Howlin' Blackouts

Hük

Dompap

Arji Manuelpillai

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Salamanders

71chain

The Daytonas

FREESPIRITS

Love Is Enough

Ibz & Da Goats

Dusky Moon

Dawn of Dystopia

Angling For Farthings

Vacant Shores

WooHabs

Sugar Bang

ItsPetre

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

JJCornick

Velickaite Sisters

Zombie’ites

Tony Arthur

Sculpt

3's a Crowd

Eat Your Greens

NJT

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Oddball Savage

The Slow Cooked Bears

Haeze

Dj Sarah Nash

Romsey Shanty Crew

Good-will

Will Walton

KSJM

The Picton Readers Club

Betterphor

Echo Union

Mariano Korman

Purple Grace

Jonathan Klein

Sebastian Horton

Bisola

Puddleglum

Continental Liaison

Jack Walker

Xionic

Godless Suns

Ekoweko

The Slack 5

Ronk Torp

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Under The Attic

Brian Hooper

Emerson

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Ribble

Club Bad

Kalopsia (duo)

Zen Juddhism

Karl V

Mad Simple

Alfie Ingram

Laura Klima

James B / James F

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Andrew Buchanan

Mai

Hedgehogs

Jax Leonard

Arzenic

Freestone

Scarlett

Gaz Parker

OC Thomas

Amie Lou Shaw

Moakz

The Outsiders

One foot in the rave

International Jet Set

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Pianoman Justie

Steve Weston

Aoife Scully

Eva Nicole

Hobb Lane

Kase the Myth

Bella Cameron

Maerefolk

Shiversa

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

G-MAN 777

Mr. Buoyant

The Zone

Slap the Willow

DJ Drive

CJOHNSON

Ignitez

The Cali Cartel from Hell

PB Squared

5 Degrees North

Stereo Swan

Elie Pembrey

The Sky at Night

Ian Kimber

Watching the Buzzards

Kalopsia

Halliwell

The Halliwells

McGriff

Helicopter Pirates

Houdini’s Hand

Hanna Gibbons

Fiesta FM

Westingway

Lucy Smith

Flipside

DJ Alex

Giles Halski

Earth Propellor

Olivia Marsha

D'vonti

Angel Jones

Carl Zed

Stuart Evans

Uke Box Glory

Innovator

Bad Alchemy

Andy White Poetry

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

SKAM

OCB & Adam Turner

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Silvermon

Space Ace Robot

Elemci

Mahoosive

Laurie Bolger

Mosaic

Achoiring Voices

October Some When

Canis Arboris

Hampshire Guitar Club

Bragging Rights

Southampton Grad Band

Accrington Stanley

Cosmic Sisters

Arboresque

Lachlan Horne

NIKHITA

Lottie Marie

Adventure State

Ajay Sahota

Amy Fox

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jon Yale

Days of Speed

GaYeon Lee

Big man with Small guitar

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Malcolm Carlo

Dan James

Benana Student Showcase

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Freya Golding

Fragile Lucy

9 Lives

According to Brian

Roger Chantler

Vermin

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Alternates

Jaquie Daniels

Broken Links

Sean Bertram

James K. Barker

Ocean Harmony

Way Down South

Lyla Skyrim

Southampton's Music History

He Fired First

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

SO Sound Choir

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Pacuk Band

The Red Stars

Sofia Gillani

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Totton Ukulele Band

Roxy's Revenge

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Mick Gough

Beardos and Weirdos

Mike Lemin Band

Spindrift

You

Roger James Shephard

Sam Solace

Ollie Owen Jones

Rosie Hollins

EVXN

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Voice FM

Vexmantra

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

Jess Breame

desperateBeauty

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Dark Poet

Mostly Harmless

GABRIELA

Echo Mask

Jim Bryant

Citizen Perez

The Bob Squad

160

Michael Devaux

Hail

Margarita Sleepover

The Postmen

Batala Portsmouth

Lucy RS Must c

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

H.AZ

Naty Giachino

Cat Elliott

Eternal Gloom

Diffy Dames

Arlo Star

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Industry Plant

Kinesis 4

Address soundsystem

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Suncliffe

Xènia Páez

Psychedelic Skies

Wire -JD

The Sound Crew

Adam Kammerling

Room 18

Waldo Salt

Hydeout

CHIMAN 101

Far Solar

Gig Night

Bamboo and Bow

Royston Black

DJ / Open Mic

Sonne

Nick JT

TBC

Shaun Shears & The Locals

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Steam Machine

Guillotine Union Boys

Craig Chalmers

Jay Munday

Paul Levi

Millie Woodrow

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jimmy b and the death rattles

FancyWall

Belle Saint

Dara Blaxx

Ricco Sakona

Tesoro Duo

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Miriam

Red Light Spies

Loose Change

The Shantywomen

The Can Can Club.

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Footless Kicks

The Dandelion Chain

Stephanio

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

Gimme a Break DJs

The Elderlys

gaz909

Marsupial

Autorora

Exhilaro

James & Phil

SOS PRESENTS

Anita Foxall Poetry

New Tide

Palookaville

Lula Gold

Frontline

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Katy Halliwell

Funky Business

Lost Post

Reverb (Hampshire)

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Dean Antony

Matt Sanger

Lamelle Shaw

Deepest Sense

Elephants With Shotguns

South Central

Nick Haynes

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Zakk Paules

Changing Melody

The Slowdown

Days of closure

Jackson Davies

Swan Samba

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Sea Ranch

Punkhub

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Cella

dj junk

The Bex quartet

Amelia Simpson

Mart Ward Talks

Groove Bakers

Rachel Jeffcoat

The Soulcatchers

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!!!”

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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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