Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Eternal Gloom

Eat Your Greens

FREESPIRITS

Moakz

desperateBeauty

Wire -JD

Club Bad

Rosie Hollins

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ribble

Harry Ryan

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Duskers

Zombie’ites

Bella Cameron

RENEGADE ROSE

Ollie Owen Jones

Karl V

Way Down South

The Long Shorts

The Daytonas

SKAM

Accrington Stanley

Woodfalls band

The Slack 5

The Restless Coast

Ras Amankwatia

The Postmen

DJ Drive

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Saxofony

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

OC Thomas

DJ_MAJOR

Fiesta FM

Bamboo and Bow

Brian Hooper

Cat Elliott

Kieran Snell

Roxy's Revenge

The Zone

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jeannie

3's a Crowd

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Bex&Cole

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Sculpt

Ocean Harmony

Adventure State

Broken Links

Geoff Williams

DJ JAMES B

The Ben Poore Project

Angel Jones

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Far Solar

MoniQ

Suncliffe

The Monday Grooves

Uke Box Glory

Jim Bryant

Eric Walker

Charmtype

Greeny & the Voyagers

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mad Simple

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mike and the Mojitos

The Outsiders

Xionic

Carl Zed

Shiversa

Hedgehogs

Giles Halski

Rosie jay

Bad Alchemy

Watching the Buzzards

Hanna Gibbons

Laurie Bolger

Ian Kimber

Silvermon

Lachlan Horne

Roger Chantler

The Phantom Majors

GABRIELA

Dan James

Innovator

Traitors

You

Love Is Enough

Echo Mask

Dj Sarah Nash

Nia Nicholls

5 Degrees North

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Picton Readers Club

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Malcolm Carlo

Gig Night

Ajay Sahota

Ignitez

Aoife Scully

Music in Southampton, past present & future

Slap the Willow

Helicopter Pirates

Naty Giachino

Hydeout

Industry Plant

Vacant Shores

Big man with Small guitar

The Sound Crew

Velickaite Sisters

Freya Golding

SO Sound Choir

Laura Klima

160

Jack Walker

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Sugar Bang

Jim Pearson

St Andrews Pipe Band

JACKPUDDING

Continental Liaison

Dawn of Dystopia

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Tony Arthur

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Diffy Dames

WooHabs

Kase the Myth

Lucy RS Must c

Angling For Farthings

Citizen Perez

Oscar Meades

The Cali Cartel from Hell

CHIMAN 101

Ryan Watts

City of Southampton Orchestra

Waldo Salt

James K. Barker

Goffmog

NIKHITA

Benana Student Showcase

Andy White Poetry

Olivia Marsha

OCB & Adam Turner

Voodoo Rays

The Bob Squad

Will Walton

Arlo Star

H.AZ

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Arji Manuelpillai

Amy Fox

High Mileage

9 Lives

Sean Bertram

Jess Breame

Michael Devaux

EVXN

Zen Juddhism

Munro

Vexmantra

Godless Suns

Under The Attic

Beardos and Weirdos

CJOHNSON

Hampshire Guitar Club

Elemci

Dompap

The Salamanders

Fragile Lucy

The Pop Tarts

Lucy Smith

Room 18

Eva Nicole

The Sky at Night

RELLiX

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Jon Yale

Bisola

Voice FM

The Surroyal

Psychedelic Skies

Igloo Hearts

Endless Talking

Gaz Parker

Origin

Westingway

Steve Weston

Ekoweko

this occasional society

Haeze

He Fired First

Emerson

Dusky Moon

Kinesis 4

Hail

Mai

Mike Lemin Band

Days of Speed

Lottie Marie

JJCornick

The Plummers

Betterphor

Jonathan Klein

Southampton Grad Band

Mahoosive

Oddball Savage

KSJM

The Dark Poet

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Lounge Room Lizards

NoteWorthy

Elie Pembrey

Mosaic

Ironhide

Totton Ukulele Band

Mr. Buoyant

Ronk Torp

Bob & the Bobettes

Alexander Bithell

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

Hük

Achoiring Voices

PB Squared

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Milkin' It

71chain

Puddleglum

Lyla Skyrim

Margarita Sleepover

Ben Flournoy

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Red Stars

Maerefolk

The Halliwells

Good-will

Arzenic

Adam Kammerling

Purple Grace

Scarlett

Jaquie Daniels

D'vonti

Alfie Ingram

HAZE

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Spindrift

Batala Portsmouth

Theresa Lola

According to Brian

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Rhythms of Resistance

Greenish

Nàila

Andrew Buchanan

G-MAN 777

Pianoman Justie

GaYeon Lee

McGriff

Amie Lou Shaw

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Halliwell

Echo Union

The Alternates

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Canis Arboris

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Kindred Found

Bees Knees

Sebastian Horton

The Wildcards

Vermin

The Slow Cooked Bears

ItsPetre

RUBY

RODI

Mick Gough

Kalopsia

Roger James Shephard

Bragging Rights

Stuart Evans

Arboresque

Q Shaq

Flipside

The Latest

Ukofonics

NJT

Riverside Blues Band

Jonny Sansom

Xènia Páez

Colour of Heartache

The Surge

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Freestone

Reverence Sound

October Some When

Madison Square

Space Ace Robot

Edith and the Kingpins

SJ Ventįl

Elephants With Shotguns

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Exhilaro

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Days of closure

Anita Foxall Poetry

One foot in the rave

Mighty Magic Animal

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Deepest Sense

The Dandelion Chain

Chimney and I K 8OY

Matt Sanger

Lula Gold

Stephanio

AfroDeX

Marsupial

Red Hot Chili Podders

Funky Business

Millie Woodrow

浪之乐队

Frontline

Sonne

The Elderlys

Dean Antony

The Soulcatchers

Miriam

Lee Huxtable

gaz909

Red Light Spies

The Can Can Club.

Lamelle Shaw

Southbound

Nick JT

Guillotine Union Boys

Rachel Jeffcoat

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Belle Saint

Mart Ward Talks

The Bex quartet

Footless Kicks

Steam Machine

James & Phil

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

dj junk

FancyWall

Groove Bakers

Chaos from Order

Jackson Davies

Danny Godley

Palookaville

DJ / Open Mic

Dara Blaxx

Zakk Paules

Ricco Sakona

Mike Jessop & his band

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Loose Change

Paul Levi

Punkhub

Cocoa

The Stokes

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Cella

TBC

Lost Post

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Royston Black

The Slowdown

New Tide

Swan Samba

Jay Munday

Tesoro Duo

Craig Chalmers

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jubilee

Amelia Simpson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

“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?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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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