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.

Lyla Skyrim

WOOHABS

The Halliwells

Saxofony

Wire -JD

Kinesis 4

The Sky at Night

Hydeout

Psychedelic Skies

Jack Walker

The Dark Poet

The Black Bear Killing Spree

GaYeon Lee

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

NoteWorthy

High Mileage

The Elephant Cage

EVXN

Rogue Awakening

Oddball Savage

Space Ace Robot

Guilty Pleasure

Hail

160

D'vonti

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Slap the Willow

Halliwell

Zen Juddhism

The Alternates

Bisola

The Outsiders

Geoff Williams

Origin

The Postmen

The Phantom Majors

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Laurie Bolger

Mike Lemin Band

Colour of Heartache

Chris Payn

Ironhide

Romsey Shanty Crew

Far Solar

Echo Mask

Shiversa

The Flipside Society

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Madison Square

Totton Ukulele Band

Woodfalls band

Ribble

Dawn of Dystopia

Neko Roshi

Roger Chantler

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Cat Elliott

Hobb Lane

Stuart Evans

JACKPUDDING

Eat Your Greens

Angel Jones

The Howlin' Blackouts

ALLEY the band

Elemci

H.AZ

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Voice FM

Mr. Buoyant

Greeny & the Voyagers

Love Is Enough

Elie Pembrey

Q Shaq

Tongue & Groove

Jaquie Daniels

The Sound Crew

Moakz

Accrington Stanley

Redz Man

Mick Gough

The Long Shorts

Theresa Lola

Amie Lou Shaw

Arboresque

Gig Night

RENEGADE ROSE

Days of Speed

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

The Surroyal

October Some When

Margarita Sleepover

Industry Plant

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Bob&the Bobettes

3's a Crowd

Adam Kammerling

Kalopsia

G-MAN 777

Sculpt

James K. Barker

Hanterhir

Tony Arthur

Pianoman Justie

Broadsheet Speak

WooHabs

Uke Box Glory

Nàila

Waldo Salt

The Static

Achoiring Voices

Hunch Power

KSJM

Rosie jay

Retro Rock'its

Alexander Bithell

Pooja Rajguru

Jess Breame

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Maple Valentine

Shallow Music

Steve Weston

PG Trips

Dan James

Fate of the Magpie

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Innovator

Ajay Sahota

Madams Last Discovery

Chayz3r

Lucy RS Must c

Westingway

Arlo Star

Bees Knees

PB Squared

71chain

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Silvermon

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Bragging Rights

Flipside

Arji Manuelpillai

Roger James Shephard

Angling For Farthings

Aoife Scully

Velickaite Sisters

Brian Hooper

Ekoweko

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Igloo Hearts

Adventure State

desperateBeauty

The Restless Coast

Beardos and Weirdos

Vacant Shores

Alfie Ingram

DJ_MAJOR

Ryan Watts

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Gaz Parker

Michael Devaux

He Fired First

DJ JAMES B

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Giles Halski

Ignitez

The Salamanders

9 Lives

Godless Suns

Haeze

Batala Portsmouth

Way Down South

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Endless Talking

Club Bad

Tired Less

Ron May

Interesting Wallpaper

Noise Factory United

Nory-J

Eternal Gloom

Puddleglum

DJ Drive

MoniQ

Mariano Korman

FREESPIRITS

Vexmantra

Southampton Grad Band

Hanna Gibbons

Sean Bertram

Arzenic

The Surge

Kieran Snell

this occasional society

Carl Zed

Ben Flournoy

Ronk Torp

Ras Amankwatia

Watching the Buzzards

Pacuk Band

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

OC Thomas

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mango In Euphoria

Rosie Hollins

Suncliffe

Jon Yale

RELLiX

The Wildcards

Munro

Hampshire Guitar Club

Helicopter Pirates

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Will Walton

The Monday Grooves

Jonathan Klein

Silent Disco King

Karl V

Lost without cause

Diffy Dames

Lachlan Horne

Nia Nicholls

NIKHITA

The Ben Poore Project

The Red Stars

The Picton Readers Club

CHIMAN 101

RODI

Xionic

Andy White Poetry

International Jet Set

Mike and the Mojitos

Basharan

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Charmtype

ItsPetre

Scarlett

The Zone

Sofia Gillani

SO Sound Choir

NJT

Flying Hearts

Bad Alchemy

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Purple Grace

Dompap

Big man with Small guitar

Savoury Tooth Tiger

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

SkunkWorks

Bex&Cole

The Duskers

Hük

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Maerefolk

Milkin' It

Reverence Sound

Kindred Found

Adarna May Exist

CJOHNSON

Oscar Meades

OCB & Adam Turner

Fragile Lucy

Vermin

Jordon Mulvoy

Dj Sarah Nash

The Pop Tarts

Voodoo Rays

McGriff

Mai

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Jim Pearson

Ibz & Da Goats

Citizen Perez

Eric Walker

Traitors

VALLEYBOYZERO

Kase the Myth

Dusky Moon

Canis Arboris

Spindrift

5 Degrees North

Ocean Harmony

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mad Simple

Roxy's Revenge

JJCornick

HAZE

Drew Mason

Continental Liaison

Xènia Páez

Cherry Go Steady

The Tipsy Gypsies

Amy Fox

Freestone

Andrew Buchanan

The Bob Squad

Ukofonics

Disco Lizards

Staff Discount

Emerson

Naty Giachino

Blood Red Sky

Bella Cameron

The Slow Cooked Bears

SKAM

Greenish

Ian Kimber

Zombie’ites

GABRIELA

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Eva Nicole

Sebastian Horton

Twelve Caesars

Betterphor

Jim Bryant

Goffmog

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Plummers

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Slack 5

Malcolm Carlo

Jonny Sansom

Dr. Beatroot

Jax Leonard

RUBY

The Latest

Mahoosive

Under The Attic

Echo Union

Lounge Room Lizards

Broken Links

Jeannie

Mosaic

Jubilee

Good-will

The Slowdown

dj junk

Davey Jones' Locker

Rhythms of Resistance

SJ Ventįl

The Elderlys

The Daytonas

James & Phil

Lost Post

Days of closure

Loose Change

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Punkhub

Funky Business

Shaun

Chimney and I K 8OY

Room 18

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Edith and the Kingpins

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Elephants With Shotguns

FancyWall

AfroDeX

Red Light Spies

Palookaville

Guillotine Union Boys

Bill Thompson

Alex Jeffrey

Southbound

Red Hot Chili Podders

Ricco Sakona

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Footless Kicks

Exhilaro

SPLOOGE

gaz909

The Dandelion Chain

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Bamboo and Bow

Lee Huxtable

Tesoro Duo

The Can Can Club.

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Stokes

King Louie

Steam Machine

Royston Black

Zakk Paules

Lula Gold

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Cella

Nick JT

Cocoa

The Soulcatchers

New Tide

Reverb (Hampshire)

Deepest Sense

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Jay Munday

Swan Samba

Heart & Voice

Stephanio

Dean Antony

Felis Leo

Southbound

Thundizzle

浪之乐队

Sonne

The Bex quartet

Chaos from Order

According to Brian

Frontline

Changing Melody

One foot in the rave

Marsupial

The Shantywomen

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Miriam

Paul Levi

Mighty Magic Animal

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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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