Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Lachlan Horne

Eat Your Greens

Hampshire Guitar Club

Steve Weston

Arji Manuelpillai

Felis Leo

Southampton's Music History

JJCornick

Dan James

Velickaite Sisters

Earth Propellor

Xènia Páez

Psychedelic Skies

Sean Bertram

Bad Alchemy

Space Ace Robot

Jess Breame

Malcolm Carlo

Ignitez

Kalopsia (duo)

JACKPUDDING

James K. Barker

GaYeon Lee

Amie Lou Shaw

Riverside Blues Band

Broken Links

Vacant Shores

The Wildcards

Echo Union

The Restless Coast

Andrew Buchanan

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Kinesis 4

Carl Zed

Paul Levi

The Long Shorts

Mad Simple

Sugar Bang

Karl V

Scarlett

You

Aoife Scully

The Monday Grooves

Giles Halski

Laurie Bolger

Puddleglum

Alfie Ingram

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Dusky Moon

Lyla Skyrim

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jaquie Daniels

Echo Mask

Cat Elliott

Continental Liaison

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Emerson

Arboresque

DJ Drive

Kindred Found

Jonathan Klein

EVXN

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

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

Mai

The Bob Squad

Sam Solace

Pianoman Justie

Maerefolk

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Woodfalls band

Diffy Dames

The Soulcatchers

Mosaic

James B / James F

Munro

The Sound Crew

The Red Stars

Hydeout

Greenish

Stereo Swan

Tired Less

Far Solar

Roger James Shephard

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Laura Klima

Eva Nicole

Kalopsia

MoniQ

Beardos and Weirdos

Love Is Enough

H.AZ

Naty Giachino

Totton Ukulele Band

NIKHITA

The Slack 5

The Daytonas

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Freya Golding

Pacuk Band

Purple Grace

Achoiring Voices

Igloo Hearts

Batala Portsmouth

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

9 Lives

Alexander Bithell

Brian Hooper

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Waldo Salt

Tony Arthur

Suncliffe

Helicopter Pirates

ItsPetre

McGriff

Room 18

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Canis Arboris

Lucy Smith

CHIMAN 101

The Surge

Address soundsystem

Godless Suns

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Duskers

NoteWorthy

Dj Sarah Nash

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Spindrift

Charmtype

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mahoosive

Sebastian Horton

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Ronk Torp

Halliwell

The Outsiders

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Amy Fox

Reverence Sound

Stuart Evans

Houdini’s Hand

D'vonti

Olivia Marsha

Hük

Industry Plant

RELLiX

Slap the Willow

Mostly Harmless

Good-will

Ribble

Arzenic

The Alternates

Zombie’ites

Will Walton

Q Shaq

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

CJOHNSON

Betterphor

Benana Student Showcase

The Postmen

Ryan Watts

Hobb Lane

The Pop Tarts

The Dark Poet

Lottie Marie

Days of Speed

Jim Bryant

SKAM

Moakz

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Margarita Sleepover

Ekoweko

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Wire -JD

Mariano Korman

The Howlin' Blackouts

Southampton Grad Band

desperateBeauty

The Ben Poore Project

October Some When

Mike Lemin Band

Jax Leonard

Hail

DJ Alex

Nia Nicholls

He Fired First

Jim Pearson

Under The Attic

Roger Chantler

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ajay Sahota

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Picton Readers Club

Mick Gough

Jack Walker

The Zone

Citizen Perez

G-MAN 777

Silvermon

Geoff Williams

Shiversa

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

KSJM

Mr. Buoyant

Big man with Small guitar

Adam Kammerling

The Sky at Night

Ukofonics

Club Bad

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Fiesta FM

According to Brian

Kase the Myth

Saxofony

Ibz & Da Goats

Bella Cameron

Vexmantra

Ian Kimber

RUBY

Ollie Owen Jones

One foot in the rave

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Salamanders

Hedgehogs

Angel Jones

Lucy RS Must c

Savoury Tooth Tiger

FREESPIRITS

OC Thomas

Dawn of Dystopia

Westingway

Eternal Gloom

Elemci

St Andrews Pipe Band

Andy White Poetry

PB Squared

Bisola

Watching the Buzzards

Flossie James

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

160

Gaz Parker

Voice FM

5 Degrees North

Bamboo and Bow

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

SO Sound Choir

City of Southampton Orchestra

NJT

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

International Jet Set

Kat Hutchings Yoga

DJ_MAJOR

Flipside

3's a Crowd

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Bragging Rights

Michael Devaux

Vermin

Dompap

Sofia Gillani

Angling For Farthings

Elie Pembrey

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Fragile Lucy

Accrington Stanley

Roxy's Revenge

Harry Ryan

Rosie Hollins

Oddball Savage

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Sculpt

Xionic

Gig Night

The Halliwells

Adventure State

Hanna Gibbons

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Ocean Harmony

this occasional society

Way Down South

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

WooHabs

Cosmic Sisters

Zen Juddhism

Innovator

Theresa Lola

OCB & Adam Turner

Freestone

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Jon Yale

Rosie jay

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Elderlys

The Can Can Club.

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jay Munday

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

Autorora

DJ / Open Mic

Nick JT

Marsupial

Chimney and I K 8OY

Belle Saint

Jackson Davies

Changing Melody

Royston Black

Mart Ward Talks

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

Zakk Paules

Ben Highness

James & Phil

The Bex quartet

Matt Sanger

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Dara Blaxx

Reverence Crew

Footless Kicks

dj junk

Sea Ranch

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lee Huxtable

Lamelle Shaw

Palookaville

Punkhub

The Shantywomen

Red Light Spies

The Slowdown

The Dandelion Chain

Elephants With Shotguns

Gimme a Break DJs

Tesoro Duo

FancyWall

Days of closure

Lula Gold

Stephanio

Funky Business

Swan Samba

Groove Bakers

Dean Antony

Lost Post

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

SOS PRESENTS

Cella

Steam Machine

Reverb (Hampshire)

Loose Change

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Craig Chalmers

Miriam

gaz909

Rachel Jeffcoat

Millie Woodrow

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Exhilaro

Vinyl Phillips

Amelia Simpson

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

New Tide

Deepest Sense

Sonne

Katy Halliwell

Steam Town Shanty Crew

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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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