Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

GaYeon Lee

Pianoman Justie

Naty Giachino

160

Purple Grace

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dusky Moon

Amie Lou Shaw

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Echo Mask

Elemci

Olivia Marsha

Dj Sarah Nash

Good-will

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Eat Your Greens

Lachlan Horne

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mad Simple

JJCornick

Hail

Mai

Beardos and Weirdos

JACKPUDDING

Innovator

Stereo Swan

OCB & Adam Turner

The Soulcatchers

According to Brian

The Duskers

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Paul Levi

The Howlin' Blackouts

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Lucy Smith

Ignitez

Andrew Buchanan

Arzenic

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Theresa Lola

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Geoff Williams

Jack Walker

Hydeout

Freya Golding

The Postmen

Betterphor

Vacant Shores

St Andrews Pipe Band

Broken Links

Bragging Rights

The Outsiders

Stuart Evans

McGriff

NIKHITA

Room 18

Accrington Stanley

Alfie Ingram

Sculpt

Bella Cameron

Shiversa

The Ben Poore Project

Saxofony

The Surge

Dan James

Bamboo and Bow

The Bob Squad

Dawn of Dystopia

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mike and the Mojitos

Ryan Watts

Jon Yale

Pacuk Band

Angling For Farthings

Voice FM

Puddleglum

Ken Wood and the Mixers

DJ_MAJOR

PB Squared

Brian Hooper

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

Carl Zed

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Andy White Poetry

Kindred Found

Hobb Lane

Michael Devaux

The Pop Tarts

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Big man with Small guitar

Giles Halski

The Picton Readers Club

WooHabs

Days of Speed

Freestone

Flipside

Kase the Myth

Zombie’ites

Mariano Korman

Hük

The Slack 5

H.AZ

G-MAN 777

Industry Plant

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Sound Crew

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Jonathan Klein

Westingway

Watching the Buzzards

Vexmantra

Rosie jay

ItsPetre

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Nia Nicholls

Munro

Canis Arboris

One foot in the rave

Fiesta FM

Hedgehogs

Way Down South

The Zone

You

Love Is Enough

Felis Leo

Mosaic

Ukofonics

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Red Stars

Moakz

Southampton Grad Band

Ocean Harmony

Mahoosive

Gaz Parker

Sam Solace

Xionic

D'vonti

Margarita Sleepover

Roxy's Revenge

Ibz & Da Goats

Ollie Owen Jones

NJT

Alexander Bithell

Under The Attic

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Igloo Hearts

Angel Jones

Jim Pearson

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Lucy RS Must c

3's a Crowd

RUBY

RELLiX

Will Walton

Jess Breame

Club Bad

Roger James Shephard

Achoiring Voices

this occasional society

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Slap the Willow

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

SKAM

Mr. Buoyant

SO Sound Choir

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

CHIMAN 101

Mike Lemin Band

Kinesis 4

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Southampton's Music History

Fragile Lucy

Charmtype

Cosmic Sisters

The Monday Grooves

Oddball Savage

Adam Kammerling

Diffy Dames

Earth Propellor

OC Thomas

Jim Bryant

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ajay Sahota

Sugar Bang

Dompap

Kalopsia (duo)

James K. Barker

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Karl V

Tired Less

Batala Portsmouth

Eva Nicole

Suncliffe

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Continental Liaison

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

5 Degrees North

Helicopter Pirates

Psychedelic Skies

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Vermin

International Jet Set

James B / James F

Bad Alchemy

Totton Ukulele Band

Far Solar

Jax Leonard

Spindrift

Laura Klima

Laurie Bolger

Steve Weston

Aoife Scully

Gig Night

FREESPIRITS

The Slow Cooked Bears

Bisola

Greenish

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Scarlett

Emerson

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Eternal Gloom

DJ Alex

Harry Ryan

Hampshire Guitar Club

Rosie Hollins

Arboresque

The Alternates

Velickaite Sisters

Kalopsia

Wire -JD

The Dark Poet

The Long Shorts

Q Shaq

The Restless Coast

Malcolm Carlo

Cat Elliott

KSJM

Space Ace Robot

CJOHNSON

DJ Drive

Benana Student Showcase

Echo Union

Waldo Salt

MoniQ

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

October Some When

Lottie Marie

Ronk Torp

desperateBeauty

Riverside Blues Band

Godless Suns

The Wildcards

Houdini’s Hand

Roger Chantler

Ian Kimber

The Halliwells

Citizen Perez

Sofia Gillani

Reverence Sound

Mick Gough

Jaquie Daniels

The Salamanders

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Silvermon

Mostly Harmless

Tony Arthur

Halliwell

Ekoweko

Sebastian Horton

The Daytonas

Maerefolk

9 Lives

He Fired First

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Sean Bertram

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Adventure State

The Sky at Night

EVXN

Hanna Gibbons

Elie Pembrey

Zen Juddhism

Arji Manuelpillai

Amy Fox

Xènia Páez

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Lyla Skyrim

Address soundsystem

Woodfalls band

Ribble

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

NoteWorthy

Matt Sanger

Footless Kicks

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Nick JT

Funky Business

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Sonne

The Dandelion Chain

Lost Post

Loose Change

Elephants With Shotguns

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Bex quartet

The Shantywomen

Craig Chalmers

Katy Halliwell

Jackson Davies

Palookaville

Millie Woodrow

Tesoro Duo

Rachel Jeffcoat

Days of closure

Nick Haynes

Ricco Sakona

Guillotine Union Boys

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Reverb (Hampshire)

Frontline

Belle Saint

DJ / Open Mic

Autorora

dj junk

Steam Machine

Lula Gold

Exhilaro

Reverence Crew

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Ben Highness

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

FancyWall

New Tide

Deepest Sense

Zakk Paules

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Punkhub

Dean Antony

Gimme a Break DJs

SOS PRESENTS

Lamelle Shaw

Changing Melody

Marsupial

Dara Blaxx

Cella

Chimney and I K 8OY

Mart Ward Talks

Swan Samba

Anita Foxall Poetry

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Elderlys

Amelia Simpson

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Can Can Club.

gaz909

Sea Ranch

Lee Huxtable

Red Light Spies

Groove Bakers

The Slowdown

Vinyl Phillips

James & Phil

Royston Black

Stephanio

Jay Munday

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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. ”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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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