Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Malcolm Carlo

Angling For Farthings

Haeze

The Plummers

Sean Bertram

Flying Hearts

Bob & the Bobettes

Reverence Sound

Hanterhir

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Origin

Guilty Pleasure

The Outsiders

Jack Walker

The Slack 5

Oscar Meades

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Chris Payn

The Daytonas

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Duskers

The Latest

OC Thomas

Mick Gough

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Surge

Olivia Marsha

Madison Square

Aoife Scully

Amie Lou Shaw

Freya Golding

Shallow Music

Zombie’ites

Margarita Sleepover

Amy Fox

Lucy Smith

Achoiring Voices

Tony Arthur

Geoff Williams

Eternal Gloom

71chain

Charmtype

James K. Barker

Hük

Bisola

Gig Night

Ben Flournoy

Moakz

Ryan Watts

The Pop Tarts

CJOHNSON

Lounge Room Lizards

Watching the Buzzards

Voice FM

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Dan James

Ignitez

Suncliffe

this occasional society

Dr. Beatroot

Vacant Shores

Spindrift

PG Trips

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Traitors

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Carl Zed

5 Degrees North

ItsPetre

Eva Nicole

H.AZ

Madams Last Discovery

RUBY

Andy White Poetry

Bragging Rights

The Salamanders

DJ_MAJOR

Dusky Moon

Hampshire Guitar Club

Arlo Star

Continental Liaison

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Sofia Gillani

Colour of Heartache

Nia Nicholls

Purple Grace

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Kieran Snell

Dj Sarah Nash

Lost without cause

Pooja Rajguru

The Zone

Naty Giachino

The Surroyal

Alfie Ingram

GABRIELA

Ekoweko

Drew Mason

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Slap the Willow

Munro

McGriff

Rosie jay

Andrew Buchanan

The Halliwells

MoniQ

Giles Halski

Shiversa

Stuart Evans

SkunkWorks

Under The Attic

Mr. Buoyant

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Zen Juddhism

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Lucy RS Must c

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Red Stars

Good-will

Elemci

Laura Klima

Benana Student Showcase

Cat Elliott

Mango In Euphoria

Fragile Lucy

The Ben Poore Project

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Monday Grooves

Ras Amankwatia

RELLiX

Mike Lemin Band

9 Lives

Greeny & the Voyagers

According to Brian

Bad Alchemy

Arzenic

DJ Drive

Southampton Grad Band

Velickaite Sisters

JJCornick

Beardos and Weirdos

Laurie Bolger

Jax Leonard

The Sound Crew

Adam Kammerling

DJ JAMES B

NIKHITA

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kindred Found

3's a Crowd

The Long Shorts

Gaz Parker

CHIMAN 101

Freestone

Saxofony

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Igloo Hearts

High Mileage

Mike and the Mojitos

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Rogue Awakening

GaYeon Lee

Jim Bryant

Mosaic

Citizen Perez

NJT

Roger Chantler

Greenish

Jeannie

The Bob Squad

Jonny Sansom

Eric Walker

Echo Union

OCB & Adam Turner

Silvermon

Harry Ryan

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mahoosive

Bamboo and Bow

Batala Portsmouth

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

G-MAN 777

Far Solar

Echo Mask

Uke Box Glory

RODI

Kase the Myth

Jess Breame

Accrington Stanley

Psychedelic Skies

Puddleglum

The Wildcards

Days of Speed

Woodfalls band

Kinesis 4

Steve Weston

Nàila

Rosie Hollins

Love Is Enough

Sugar Bang

JACKPUDDING

Canis Arboris

Adventure State

The Howlin' Blackouts

Riverside Blues Band

Big man with Small guitar

Emerson

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Jonathan Klein

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Elie Pembrey

Ronk Torp

Totton Ukulele Band

Kalopsia

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ollie Owen Jones

The Postmen

SO Sound Choir

Michael Devaux

Sculpt

SKAM

desperateBeauty

HAZE

Roger James Shephard

Scarlett

Ian Kimber

The Slow Cooked Bears

Lachlan Horne

Bella Cameron

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Hunch Power

Broadsheet Speak

Xènia Páez

The Picton Readers Club

Angel Jones

Ajay Sahota

Fate of the Magpie

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Theresa Lola

Maerefolk

Dawn of Dystopia

Milkin' It

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mai

Ocean Harmony

Lottie Marie

160

Eat Your Greens

NoteWorthy

Xionic

Retro Rock'its

Ukofonics

Tired Less

Industry Plant

EVXN

Westingway

Space Ace Robot

Dompap

The Restless Coast

Romsey Shanty Crew

PB Squared

He Fired First

Arboresque

The Elephant Cage

Jaquie Daniels

Wire -JD

October Some When

Mariano Korman

Room 18

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Hanna Gibbons

Vexmantra

Q Shaq

Will Walton

Jon Yale

Vermin

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

Jim Pearson

D'vonti

Karl V

Godless Suns

Way Down South

FREESPIRITS

Bex&Cole

WooHabs

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Bees Knees

Hobb Lane

Goffmog

Voodoo Rays

Hail

St Andrews Pipe Band

Brian Hooper

KSJM

Flipside

Broken Links

Mad Simple

Tongue & Groove

Halliwell

Sebastian Horton

Diffy Dames

Lyla Skyrim

The Sky at Night

Ironhide

Pianoman Justie

Arji Manuelpillai

Roxy's Revenge

Alexander Bithell

Disco Lizards

Hydeout

The Dark Poet

Ribble

Betterphor

Helicopter Pirates

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Fiesta FM

Club Bad

Waldo Salt

Guillotine Union Boys

Edith and the Kingpins

Groove Bakers

The Soulcatchers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

dj junk

Tesoro Duo

Nick Haynes

Elephants With Shotguns

Gimme a Break DJs

DJ / Open Mic

Deepest Sense

AfroDeX

Frontline

Dean Antony

Jubilee

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Alex Jeffrey

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Zakk Paules

The Elderlys

Funky Business

Lula Gold

Palookaville

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

Jay Munday

Cocoa

Steam Machine

Red Light Spies

Rhythms of Resistance

Lee Huxtable

The Dandelion Chain

Nick JT

Exhilaro

Footless Kicks

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Changing Melody

James & Phil

The Shantywomen

浪之乐队

The Stokes

Cella

Stephanio

The Bex quartet

Punkhub

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

One foot in the rave

Chimney and I K 8OY

Loose Change

Matt Sanger

New Tide

Bill Thompson

SPLOOGE

Red Hot Chili Podders

Ricco Sakona

gaz909

The Slowdown

Lost Post

Miriam

The Can Can Club.

Days of closure

Chaos from Order

SJ Ventįl

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Reverb (Hampshire)

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Royston Black

Marsupial

TBC

Southbound

Swan Samba

Mighty Magic Animal

FancyWall

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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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