Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Hanna Gibbons

NX Panther

GaYeon Lee

Sean Bertram

this occasional society

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Zombie’ites

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Slap the Willow

Beardos and Weirdos

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Steve Weston

Southampton Ukulele Jam

OCB & Adam Turner

Cosmic Sisters

Freestone

Laura Klima

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Dawn of Dystopia

Freya Golding

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Kinesis 4

Jack Walker

Riverside Blues Band

Dusky Moon

Bisola

Sofia Gillani

The Slack 5

G-MAN 777

Munro

Far Solar

You

The Slow Cooked Bears

Xènia Páez

Betterphor

Southampton's Music History

KSJM

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Ocean Harmony

Vermin

Suncliffe

Diffy Dames

Stereo Swan

Mr. Buoyant

Sugar Bang

Way Down South

Totton Ukulele Band

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Achoiring Voices

CHIMAN 101

Kindred Found

Room 18

Lachlan Horne

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Flossie James

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

The Surge

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Greenish

Kase the Myth

Lottie Marie

Charmtype

The Outsiders

Houdini’s Hand

Ukofonics

Carl Zed

Hobb Lane

Lucy RS Must c

Q Shaq

The Alternates

Mick Gough

Arboresque

Elemci

Earth Propellor

Mariano Korman

Eva Nicole

Vacant Shores

Felis Leo

James K. Barker

Watching the Buzzards

The Ben Poore Project

Sculpt

Canis Arboris

Broken Links

Ribble

One foot in the rave

RUBY

Pacuk Band

Fragile Lucy

Naty Giachino

Ronk Torp

Angel Jones

Bad Alchemy

The Wildcards

Hedgehogs

Malcolm Carlo

Purple Grace

SO Sound Choir

Benana Student Showcase

JJCornick

160

Waldo Salt

Ignitez

DJ_MAJOR

9 Lives

Lyla Skyrim

Adam Kammerling

The Restless Coast

D'vonti

Space Ace Robot

Mostly Harmless

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Jaquie Daniels

SKAM

The Postmen

Elie Pembrey

Emerson

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Mosaic

He Fired First

James B / James F

Jim Bryant

NIKHITA

Hail

Citizen Perez

Arzenic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Ryan Watts

Tired Less

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Moakz

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Velickaite Sisters

WooHabs

DJ Alex

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Mike and the Mojitos

Jonathan Klein

Amie Lou Shaw

Tony Arthur

Gaz Parker

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

3's a Crowd

Maerefolk

Angling For Farthings

DJ Drive

Club Bad

Jess Breame

EVXN

Karl V

Voice FM

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Giles Halski

Echo Union

5 Degrees North

Bella Cameron

Flipside

NJT

Michael Devaux

Puddleglum

Continental Liaison

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Pianoman Justie

Spindrift

October Some When

Roger James Shephard

Roger Chantler

Kalopsia (duo)

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

CJOHNSON

The Halliwells

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Adventure State

The Bob Squad

Amy Fox

Lucy Smith

Mad Simple

Dan James

Innovator

Westingway

The Monday Grooves

McGriff

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Scarlett

Mahoosive

Romsey Shanty Crew

ItsPetre

Shiversa

Kalopsia

Batala Portsmouth

Bragging Rights

The Salamanders

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Sebastian Horton

Laurie Bolger

Helicopter Pirates

Ajay Sahota

Jax Leonard

The Howlin' Blackouts

Woodfalls band

Theresa Lola

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Accrington Stanley

JACKPUDDING

H.AZ

Mike Lemin Band

The Duskers

The Sound Crew

The Long Shorts

Dara Blaxx

Industry Plant

Olivia Marsha

Gig Night

Love Is Enough

Under The Attic

Mai

Hydeout

According to Brian

Psychedelic Skies

Punkhub

Will Walton

Echo Mask

Address soundsystem

Nia Nicholls

Good-will

International Jet Set

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Zone

Days of Speed

Xionic

Eternal Gloom

Big man with Small guitar

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Reverence Sound

The Picton Readers Club

Dj Sarah Nash

The Red Stars

The Cali Cartel from Hell

FREESPIRITS

Cat Elliott

Andrew Buchanan

RELLiX

Sam Solace

High Mileage

Ian Kimber

Godless Suns

The Dark Poet

Saxofony

Alexander Bithell

The Pop Tarts

Halliwell

The Soulcatchers

Fiesta FM

Zen Juddhism

Oddball Savage

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Sky at Night

Silvermon

NoteWorthy

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Geoff Williams

Andy White Poetry

Vexmantra

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Ollie Owen Jones

Harry Ryan

Vinyl Phillips

Brian Hooper

Wire -JD

Southampton Grad Band

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Arji Manuelpillai

Igloo Hearts

desperateBeauty

Aoife Scully

MoniQ

Paul Levi

Ekoweko

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Jon Yale

Eat Your Greens

PB Squared

Stuart Evans

Hampshire Guitar Club

OC Thomas

Roxy's Revenge

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Bamboo and Bow

Mart Ward Talks

Anita Foxall Poetry

gaz909

Changing Melody

Steam Machine

Stephanio

New Tide

Autorora

Reverb (Hampshire)

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Craig Chalmers

Dean Antony

The Shantywomen

Lee Huxtable

Lost Post

Loose Change

Millie Woodrow

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Days of closure

The Slowdown

Footless Kicks

Jay Munday

Exhilaro

Matt Sanger

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Belle Saint

Rachel Jeffcoat

Solace

Red Light Spies

Nick Haynes

Ben Highness

Jackson Davies

Jake Tilley

Deepest Sense

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Intoxication

Crushcrushcrush

Guillotine Union Boys

Jimmy b and the death rattles

SOS PRESENTS

DJ / Open Mic

Chimney and I K 8OY

Sonne

Miriam

Frontline

Cella

dj junk

FancyWall

Gimme a Break DJs

Slaughterhouse Clive

The Dandelion Chain

The Can Can Club.

Hannah in the Groove

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Funky Business

Marsupial

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Dreamseeker

The Elderlys

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Lula Gold

Swan Samba

James & Phil

Nick JT

Palookaville

Groove Bakers

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Bex quartet

Ricco Sakona

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Royston Black

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Reverence Crew

Lamelle Shaw

Elephants With Shotguns

Zakk Paules

Serendipity

Amelia Simpson

Sea Ranch

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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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