Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Silvermon

Citizen Perez

Emerson

Mariano Korman

MoniQ

Space Ace Robot

Sugar Bang

Big man with Small guitar

Innovator

OCB & Adam Turner

Naty Giachino

Tired Less

Q Shaq

Ocean Harmony

Jonathan Klein

Ronk Torp

Diffy Dames

Lucy Smith

James K. Barker

Olivia Marsha

Godless Suns

Michael Devaux

9 Lives

NJT

James B / James F

Xènia Páez

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Soulcatchers

Angling For Farthings

Hydeout

Arboresque

Spindrift

Mahoosive

Bisola

The Zone

Waldo Salt

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Purple Grace

Romsey Shanty Crew

Hobb Lane

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

Helicopter Pirates

Malcolm Carlo

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Psychedelic Skies

H.AZ

NoteWorthy

Elemci

Southampton's Music History

RUBY

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Vacant Shores

Harry Ryan

One foot in the rave

Jon Yale

Jaquie Daniels

Sofia Gillani

Adventure State

Far Solar

The Slack 5

Alexander Bithell

The Wildcards

Dara Blaxx

Lyla Skyrim

The Howlin' Blackouts

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Vinyl Phillips

Mostly Harmless

Ryan Watts

Amy Fox

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Postmen

Bamboo and Bow

Brian Hooper

Stereo Swan

Bad Alchemy

DJ Drive

Eva Nicole

Mosaic

D'vonti

The Bob Squad

He Fired First

Lucy RS Must c

Vexmantra

Paul Levi

The Alternates

G-MAN 777

Zen Juddhism

Maerefolk

Voice FM

Xionic

Wire -JD

NX Panther

Earth Propellor

Adam Kammerling

Velickaite Sisters

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Tony Arthur

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Ben Poore Project

Saxofony

Ajay Sahota

NIKHITA

Scarlett

Amie Lou Shaw

The Picton Readers Club

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Stuart Evans

Lottie Marie

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Sebastian Horton

Kalopsia

Dj Sarah Nash

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Address soundsystem

City of Southampton Orchestra

McGriff

Gig Night

Kindred Found

Punkhub

Cosmic Sisters

CHIMAN 101

Angel Jones

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

FREESPIRITS

Continental Liaison

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Bella Cameron

Reverence Sound

Laura Klima

Freestone

PB Squared

Under The Attic

Andy White Poetry

5 Degrees North

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Roger James Shephard

Theresa Lola

October Some When

Mike and the Mojitos

Shiversa

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Sam Solace

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Room 18

Batala Portsmouth

Geoff Williams

OC Thomas

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Dark Poet

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Pacuk Band

Munro

Mick Gough

Puddleglum

Bragging Rights

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Echo Mask

High Mileage

Hail

Halliwell

The Restless Coast

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Ian Kimber

Houdini’s Hand

Ekoweko

Felis Leo

The Sound Crew

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

desperateBeauty

Charmtype

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Pop Tarts

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Way Down South

Watching the Buzzards

KSJM

The Outsiders

Jim Bryant

Totton Ukulele Band

Igloo Hearts

Pianoman Justie

Hedgehogs

Woodfalls band

Freya Golding

Dawn of Dystopia

Hanna Gibbons

Fiesta FM

Mr. Buoyant

Laurie Bolger

this occasional society

Cat Elliott

Dusky Moon

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

CJOHNSON

Sean Bertram

Moakz

Oddball Savage

Giles Halski

Eternal Gloom

JACKPUDDING

Jess Breame

Kase the Myth

Southampton Grad Band

Love Is Enough

Sculpt

Accrington Stanley

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Gaz Parker

The Duskers

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Echo Union

Ribble

Riverside Blues Band

The Surge

The Red Stars

Good-will

Steve Weston

Ollie Owen Jones

Fragile Lucy

Dan James

Benana Student Showcase

Andrew Buchanan

Canis Arboris

Vermin

Flossie James

Zombie’ites

The Sky at Night

Suncliffe

Greenish

Jack Walker

The Long Shorts

The Salamanders

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Achoiring Voices

JJCornick

Mai

Slap the Willow

Arzenic

GaYeon Lee

Roger Chantler

DJ Alex

According to Brian

Mike Lemin Band

Elie Pembrey

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ukofonics

Ignitez

SO Sound Choir

Karl V

Carl Zed

Nia Nicholls

Industry Plant

EVXN

ItsPetre

Beardos and Weirdos

3's a Crowd

Lachlan Horne

You

The Monday Grooves

Mad Simple

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Arji Manuelpillai

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Days of Speed

Betterphor

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Jax Leonard

Aoife Scully

Kinesis 4

Broken Links

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

WooHabs

Club Bad

Flipside

Westingway

International Jet Set

Eat Your Greens

RELLiX

The Halliwells

Kalopsia (duo)

160

SKAM

Roxy's Revenge

DJ_MAJOR

Will Walton

Exhilaro

Reverb (Hampshire)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Nick Haynes

The Elderlys

The Shantywomen

Funky Business

gaz909

James & Phil

Steam Machine

Stephanio

Groove Bakers

Nick JT

SOS PRESENTS

Red Light Spies

Zakk Paules

Cella

Jackson Davies

Palookaville

The Bex quartet

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Craig Chalmers

Guillotine Union Boys

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

FancyWall

Serendipity

New Tide

Jake Tilley

Swan Samba

Reverence Crew

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Dean Antony

Footless Kicks

Rachel Jeffcoat

Dreamseeker

Slaughterhouse Clive

Belle Saint

Intoxication

Frontline

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Lamelle Shaw

Matt Sanger

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Gimme a Break DJs

Sea Ranch

Chimney and I K 8OY

Mart Ward Talks

Crushcrushcrush

Days of closure

Amelia Simpson

dj junk

Sonne

Royston Black

Lula Gold

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Elephants With Shotguns

Lost Post

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Changing Melody

Autorora

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Deepest Sense

DJ / Open Mic

The Slowdown

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Can Can Club.

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Ben Highness

Lee Huxtable

Marsupial

The Dandelion Chain

Jay Munday

Loose Change

Anita Foxall Poetry

Solace

Millie Woodrow

Miriam

Hannah in the Groove

Ricco Sakona

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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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