Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Ben Poore Project

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Bisola

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Godless Suns

The Long Shorts

Q Shaq

Pooja Rajguru

Flipside

Mike and the Mojitos

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Disco Lizards

Fragile Lucy

Suncliffe

Elemci

Bragging Rights

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Watching the Buzzards

Jim Bryant

Days of Speed

MoniQ

Broadsheet Speak

Mai

Amie Lou Shaw

Space Ace Robot

Tony Arthur

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

D'vonti

Angel Jones

The Slack 5

KSJM

Dj Sarah Nash

Michael Devaux

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Scarlett

Origin

Halliwell

Fate of the Magpie

Eternal Gloom

Bella Cameron

Cat Elliott

Maerefolk

Jaquie Daniels

Haeze

The Slow Cooked Bears

Helicopter Pirates

Xènia Páez

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Elephant Cage

Laurie Bolger

Charmtype

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Carl Zed

Room 18

CJOHNSON

Ras Amankwatia

Citizen Perez

Love Is Enough

Ignitez

160

Hobb Lane

Ian Kimber

The Sound Crew

Kalopsia

Theresa Lola

Zen Juddhism

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Pianoman Justie

Shiversa

NoteWorthy

Voodoo Rays

Mick Gough

Ronk Torp

OCB & Adam Turner

Silent Disco King

Goffmog

Eva Nicole

Silvermon

Mosaic

The Latest

The Outsiders

Jon Yale

Arji Manuelpillai

WooHabs

Malcolm Carlo

Echo Mask

Westingway

Vacant Shores

Sebastian Horton

Fiesta FM

Woodfalls band

Zombie’ites

JACKPUDDING

Retro Rock'its

Slap the Willow

Mike Lemin Band

Stuart Evans

Ajay Sahota

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Adventure State

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Surge

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

The Dark Poet

Karl V

The Red Stars

Rosie jay

Nia Nicholls

Bamboo and Bow

Bad Alchemy

Gaz Parker

Alexander Bithell

G-MAN 777

The Surroyal

Ekoweko

Wire -JD

71chain

Geoff Williams

Rosie Hollins

HAZE

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Eat Your Greens

Vermin

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Naty Giachino

Jeannie

Nàila

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Lost without cause

Rogue Awakening

The Sky at Night

Hampshire Guitar Club

Saxofony

Giles Halski

Broken Links

High Mileage

Purple Grace

Will Walton

Bex&Cole

Ribble

Hail

Colour of Heartache

Arzenic

Batala Portsmouth

Elie Pembrey

Freestone

The Daytonas

Accrington Stanley

Puddleglum

The Bob Squad

Lucy RS Must c

Greeny & the Voyagers

PB Squared

SkunkWorks

Dr. Beatroot

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Traitors

Milkin' It

Sofia Gillani

Kindred Found

Xionic

desperateBeauty

EVXN

The Zone

The Monday Grooves

Shallow Music

Mahoosive

Beardos and Weirdos

Eric Walker

Guilty Pleasure

OC Thomas

GaYeon Lee

DJ_MAJOR

Hanterhir

Under The Attic

Adam Kammerling

City of Southampton Orchestra

Kieran Snell

Mariano Korman

Kinesis 4

Far Solar

The Plummers

Betterphor

Dusky Moon

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mr. Buoyant

Dan James

Psychedelic Skies

The Halliwells

Bees Knees

Aoife Scully

Gig Night

Ocean Harmony

Igloo Hearts

Tongue & Groove

Lyla Skyrim

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Benana Student Showcase

Ironhide

Echo Union

He Fired First

Diffy Dames

Steve Weston

FREESPIRITS

Big man with Small guitar

Jim Pearson

RUBY

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

McGriff

According to Brian

Club Bad

Brian Hooper

Moakz

Waldo Salt

Oscar Meades

Jonathan Klein

The Postmen

Vexmantra

Jax Leonard

Andrew Buchanan

Mango In Euphoria

DJ Drive

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Romsey Shanty Crew

St Andrews Pipe Band

Sculpt

5 Degrees North

JJCornick

RODI

Dompap

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mad Simple

Arlo Star

Canis Arboris

NJT

Way Down South

Jonny Sansom

The Salamanders

The Wildcards

Lounge Room Lizards

Roxy's Revenge

Good-will

Dawn of Dystopia

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Velickaite Sisters

Tired Less

Alfie Ingram

Jack Walker

PG Trips

Southampton Grad Band

Voice FM

The Restless Coast

Bob & the Bobettes

Sean Bertram

Angling For Farthings

DJ JAMES B

Lachlan Horne

SKAM

H.AZ

this occasional society

ItsPetre

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

9 Lives

Munro

3's a Crowd

The Picton Readers Club

Andy White Poetry

James K. Barker

Madison Square

Roger Chantler

Flying Hearts

Emerson

Continental Liaison

Ukofonics

Greenish

Amy Fox

Achoiring Voices

Hydeout

Madams Last Discovery

Jess Breame

Margarita Sleepover

Roger James Shephard

Spindrift

Blood Red Sky

The Duskers

CHIMAN 101

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

GABRIELA

Reverence Sound

Ryan Watts

Industry Plant

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Drew Mason

RELLiX

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Arboresque

Kase the Myth

Hunch Power

NIKHITA

Hük

SO Sound Choir

Uke Box Glory

Chris Payn

The Pop Tarts

Totton Ukulele Band

Hanna Gibbons

The Howlin' Blackouts

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

October Some When

Ben Flournoy

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Nick Haynes

Lula Gold

Lee Huxtable

Guillotine Union Boys

Nick JT

Rhythms of Resistance

TBC

Stephanio

Gimme a Break DJs

Swan Samba

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Royston Black

Ricco Sakona

New Tide

Groove Bakers

Marsupial

Cocoa

Funky Business

Southbound

Deepest Sense

dj junk

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

James & Phil

Frontline

Mighty Magic Animal

SPLOOGE

Bill Thompson

The Slowdown

Edith and the Kingpins

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Chaos from Order

Footless Kicks

Jay Munday

The Elderlys

Changing Melody

浪之乐队

Loose Change

SJ Ventįl

FancyWall

Tesoro Duo

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Matt Sanger

Exhilaro

The Bex quartet

Alex Jeffrey

Palookaville

Lost Post

AfroDeX

Red Hot Chili Podders

The Dandelion Chain

Reverb (Hampshire)

Red Light Spies

Chimney and I K 8OY

Cella

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Days of closure

The Soulcatchers

Elephants With Shotguns

Jubilee

Zakk Paules

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Punkhub

gaz909

Miriam

One foot in the rave

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dean Antony

The Can Can Club.

Steam Machine

DJ / Open Mic

The Shantywomen

The Stokes

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

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

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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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