Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Bella Cameron

Mariano Korman

Laura Klima

Days of Speed

H.AZ

Haeze

Scarlett

The Zone

St Andrews Pipe Band

Sofia Gillani

Fragile Lucy

Zombie’ites

Broken Links

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Ribble

Ian Kimber

Karl V

Kindred Found

Mr. Buoyant

Steve Weston

Vermin

Colour of Heartache

Echo Mask

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

Bex&Cole

OC Thomas

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dr. Beatroot

Saxofony

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Latest

Naty Giachino

Broadsheet Speak

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Ben Poore Project

Andrew Buchanan

Hanna Gibbons

RUBY

Mick Gough

Nia Nicholls

PG Trips

Adam Kammerling

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Oscar Meades

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Munro

Velickaite Sisters

Hobb Lane

The Halliwells

Arzenic

Amy Fox

The Wildcards

NJT

Goffmog

Malcolm Carlo

Love Is Enough

Lottie Marie

Dusky Moon

Mahoosive

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

FREESPIRITS

NoteWorthy

SO Sound Choir

RODI

Ronk Torp

D'vonti

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton Grad Band

DJ_MAJOR

Bamboo and Bow

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Olivia Marsha

Dompap

Jonathan Klein

Greenish

Ocean Harmony

Retro Rock'its

Maerefolk

Alfie Ingram

Continental Liaison

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Jim Pearson

Batala Portsmouth

Lucy RS Must c

Achoiring Voices

Jax Leonard

Woodfalls band

Mad Simple

Lachlan Horne

Canis Arboris

Beardos and Weirdos

Lounge Room Lizards

Zen Juddhism

Shallow Music

Emerson

Bad Alchemy

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

CJOHNSON

Industry Plant

Kieran Snell

Hanterhir

Flipside

Sugar Bang

Uke Box Glory

NIKHITA

Way Down South

The Pop Tarts

Jon Yale

The Surge

JACKPUDDING

Eva Nicole

Ekoweko

Puddleglum

desperateBeauty

The Outsiders

Elemci

71chain

Arji Manuelpillai

Echo Union

160

Arboresque

Wire -JD

Suncliffe

Reverence Sound

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Jaquie Daniels

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Hük

James K. Barker

DJ JAMES B

3's a Crowd

Angling For Farthings

Ryan Watts

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Elephant Cage

Bisola

Bees Knees

Guilty Pleasure

5 Degrees North

Igloo Hearts

Brian Hooper

Nàila

Hail

Sebastian Horton

Spindrift

Far Solar

Westingway

Ironhide

Milkin' It

Madams Last Discovery

ItsPetre

Slap the Willow

Dawn of Dystopia

KSJM

Diffy Dames

GABRIELA

Jonny Sansom

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Giles Halski

Mike Lemin Band

Kinesis 4

Tired Less

PB Squared

High Mileage

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Ignitez

this occasional society

Roger James Shephard

Geoff Williams

Mai

Accrington Stanley

Club Bad

Eric Walker

Oddball Savage

Eat Your Greens

Aoife Scully

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Gig Night

Citizen Perez

Bragging Rights

Rosie jay

G-MAN 777

The Plummers

Jeannie

EVXN

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Xionic

Adventure State

Ukofonics

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Jack Walker

Mango In Euphoria

Ajay Sahota

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dan James

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mosaic

Margarita Sleepover

Laurie Bolger

Ollie Owen Jones

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Kalopsia

Carl Zed

The Howlin' Blackouts

Godless Suns

SKAM

Fate of the Magpie

9 Lives

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Totton Ukulele Band

Xènia Páez

The Restless Coast

The Dark Poet

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Voodoo Rays

The Slow Cooked Bears

Theresa Lola

Sean Bertram

Rogue Awakening

Greeny & the Voyagers

Rosie Hollins

Tony Arthur

Under The Attic

HAZE

He Fired First

Bob & the Bobettes

Silvermon

Dj Sarah Nash

The Red Stars

SkunkWorks

Q Shaq

Psychedelic Skies

Watching the Buzzards

The Slack 5

Lost without cause

Riverside Blues Band

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Helicopter Pirates

Benana Student Showcase

Cat Elliott

MoniQ

Amie Lou Shaw

Pianoman Justie

Betterphor

Shiversa

Vexmantra

Ras Amankwatia

Pooja Rajguru

Voice FM

Jess Breame

Origin

Stuart Evans

CHIMAN 101

Eternal Gloom

Purple Grace

Big man with Small guitar

Roxy's Revenge

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Fiesta FM

Will Walton

GaYeon Lee

Disco Lizards

The Daytonas

Moakz

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Elie Pembrey

Jim Bryant

Mike and the Mojitos

Hydeout

The Cali Cartel from Hell

McGriff

Chris Payn

Freestone

The Surroyal

DJ Drive

The Monday Grooves

Waldo Salt

The Long Shorts

RELLiX

Hunch Power

Space Ace Robot

Freya Golding

Halliwell

The Duskers

Vacant Shores

Madison Square

Kase the Myth

The Bob Squad

The Sky at Night

Flying Hearts

October Some When

The Sound Crew

JJCornick

According to Brian

Roger Chantler

Good-will

Arlo Star

The Picton Readers Club

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

WooHabs

The Salamanders

The Postmen

Michael Devaux

Room 18

Andy White Poetry

Traitors

Ben Flournoy

Romsey Shanty Crew

Endless Talking

Lyla Skyrim

Gaz Parker

Hampshire Guitar Club

Angel Jones

Sculpt

Harry Ryan

Lucy Smith

Charmtype

Alexander Bithell

Loose Change

Rhythms of Resistance

The Slowdown

Alex Jeffrey

The Shantywomen

James & Phil

Nick JT

One foot in the rave

Bill Thompson

浪之乐队

Groove Bakers

Sonne

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Changing Melody

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Nick Haynes

Royston Black

The Stokes

Cella

Anita Foxall Poetry

Days of closure

Marsupial

Swan Samba

Lee Huxtable

AfroDeX

Ricco Sakona

DJ / Open Mic

Deepest Sense

The Dandelion Chain

Frontline

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Southbound

Punkhub

Lula Gold

SPLOOGE

Cocoa

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dara Blaxx

Funky Business

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jubilee

The Bex quartet

The Can Can Club.

Mighty Magic Animal

Stephanio

Zakk Paules

Chimney and I K 8OY

Shaun Shears & The Locals

gaz909

Footless Kicks

Edith and the Kingpins

Lost Post

Guillotine Union Boys

Red Hot Chili Podders

dj junk

Elephants With Shotguns

Chaos from Order

Jay Munday

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Steam Machine

SJ Ventįl

Reverb (Hampshire)

Miriam

Dean Antony

Exhilaro

Red Light Spies

TBC

New Tide

FancyWall

Tesoro Duo

The Elderlys

Matt Sanger

Gimme a Break DJs

Palookaville

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 👏👏.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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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