Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Lucy Smith

Mike and the Mojitos

Steve Weston

Ocean Harmony

Adventure State

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Gig Night

Totton Ukulele Band

Stuart Evans

Mariano Korman

Eva Nicole

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Ken Wood and the Mixers

DJ Drive

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Days of Speed

KSJM

Lachlan Horne

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Under The Attic

Godless Suns

Eat Your Greens

Jonathan Klein

Dawn of Dystopia

The Slow Cooked Bears

Velickaite Sisters

Laurie Bolger

Zen Juddhism

G-MAN 777

Felis Leo

Hedgehogs

Amie Lou Shaw

The Sound Crew

Amy Fox

Punkhub

Echo Mask

Andy White Poetry

Malcolm Carlo

Jess Breame

Sean Bertram

Cosmic Sisters

Wire -JD

Accrington Stanley

Laura Klima

The Surge

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Postmen

OC Thomas

EVXN

The Ben Poore Project

160

Ajay Sahota

Ignitez

Adam Kammerling

Mosaic

Watching the Buzzards

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Bad Alchemy

Emerson

Halliwell

Earth Propellor

The Pop Tarts

CJOHNSON

Karl V

Hydeout

Flossie James

Jax Leonard

Brian Hooper

Charmtype

RUBY

D'vonti

Reverence Sound

Naty Giachino

Benana Student Showcase

Ryan Watts

Kalopsia

Puddleglum

NJT

Mr. Buoyant

Angel Jones

McGriff

Harry Ryan

Oddball Savage

RELLiX

Alexander Bithell

Westingway

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Innovator

The Halliwells

Canis Arboris

He Fired First

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Roxy's Revenge

Bamboo and Bow

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Industry Plant

Pacuk Band

Angling For Farthings

Waldo Salt

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

Romsey Shanty Crew

Suncliffe

Woodfalls band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Saxofony

Will Walton

Olivia Marsha

Pianoman Justie

3's a Crowd

Arboresque

The Salamanders

SKAM

Good-will

Fiesta FM

Hanna Gibbons

Echo Union

ItsPetre

Paul Levi

The Slack 5

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Sam Solace

Cat Elliott

One foot in the rave

Roger Chantler

Batala Portsmouth

Continental Liaison

Jack Walker

The Red Stars

PB Squared

Love Is Enough

Freestone

Hobb Lane

James B / James F

Arji Manuelpillai

SO Sound Choir

Giles Halski

DJ_MAJOR

Elemci

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Long Shorts

Ukofonics

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Broken Links

Mick Gough

5 Degrees North

Ian Kimber

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Munro

Jim Bryant

Stereo Swan

Shiversa

Greenish

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Vacant Shores

MoniQ

The Dark Poet

The Alternates

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Scarlett

The Monday Grooves

Dusky Moon

Michael Devaux

James K. Barker

The Bob Squad

Big man with Small guitar

Q Shaq

Way Down South

CHIMAN 101

Ekoweko

Kinesis 4

Room 18

City of Southampton Orchestra

Vexmantra

The Wildcards

NIKHITA

The Restless Coast

GaYeon Lee

Riverside Blues Band

Dara Blaxx

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Achoiring Voices

The Outsiders

Southampton's Music History

Eternal Gloom

The Picton Readers Club

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Ollie Owen Jones

Mai

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Address soundsystem

Flipside

DJ Alex

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Aoife Scully

Beardos and Weirdos

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mike Lemin Band

Maerefolk

Dan James

Diffy Dames

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Zone

Carl Zed

Slap the Willow

9 Lives

The Sky at Night

Tired Less

JJCornick

According to Brian

FREESPIRITS

Jaquie Daniels

The Howlin' Blackouts

Sebastian Horton

The Soulcatchers

Mostly Harmless

Sugar Bang

H.AZ

Bragging Rights

Igloo Hearts

Elie Pembrey

Sculpt

Sofia Gillani

Ribble

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

You

Mahoosive

October Some When

Space Ace Robot

desperateBeauty

Citizen Perez

Lottie Marie

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Far Solar

Hampshire Guitar Club

Kase the Myth

Lucy RS Must c

Hail

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Xènia Páez

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

WooHabs

Kalopsia (duo)

Xionic

Roger James Shephard

The Duskers

Fragile Lucy

Southampton Grad Band

Geoff Williams

OCB & Adam Turner

Arzenic

Moakz

Vermin

Lyla Skyrim

NX Panther

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mad Simple

Jon Yale

Betterphor

Kindred Found

International Jet Set

Bella Cameron

Vinyl Phillips

Dj Sarah Nash

Purple Grace

Houdini’s Hand

High Mileage

Freya Golding

Tony Arthur

Club Bad

Nia Nicholls

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Psychedelic Skies

Andrew Buchanan

Silvermon

Spindrift

Voice FM

NoteWorthy

Theresa Lola

Zombie’ites

Bisola

Helicopter Pirates

Gaz Parker

Ronk Torp

JACKPUDDING

this occasional society

Lee Huxtable

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Amelia Simpson

Nick JT

Funky Business

Chimney and I K 8OY

Intoxication

Stephanio

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

James & Phil

Dreamseeker

Groove Bakers

Lost Post

Ben Highness

Palookaville

FancyWall

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lamelle Shaw

Guillotine Union Boys

Sonne

Frontline

Jackson Davies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Swan Samba

Hannah in the Groove

Matt Sanger

Slaughterhouse Clive

Nick Haynes

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Elephants With Shotguns

Ricco Sakona

The Elderlys

Days of closure

Sea Ranch

Deepest Sense

Anita Foxall Poetry

Red Light Spies

SOS PRESENTS

DJ / Open Mic

New Tide

Zakk Paules

Gimme a Break DJs

Miriam

Royston Black

gaz909

Exhilaro

Changing Melody

Footless Kicks

Millie Woodrow

Cella

Steam Machine

Dean Antony

Serendipity

Solace

dj junk

Lula Gold

The Slowdown

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Loose Change

Jay Munday

Autorora

The Dandelion Chain

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Belle Saint

The Bex quartet

Rachel Jeffcoat

Reverence Crew

Craig Chalmers

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jimmy b and the death rattles

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Shantywomen

Crushcrushcrush

Jake Tilley

Marsupial

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Can Can Club.

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Mart Ward Talks

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

“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many 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 website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”

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

“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 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.”

“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 variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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