Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Wildcards

Xionic

Ukofonics

Waldo Salt

Hük

Riverside Blues Band

Diffy Dames

Southampton's Music History

Uke Box Glory

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Arzenic

PB Squared

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Alternates

The Restless Coast

Hydeout

Angel Jones

Naty Giachino

Lucy RS Must c

Oddball Savage

Big man with Small guitar

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Munro

Alexander Bithell

The Dark Poet

Brian Hooper

Zen Juddhism

Silvermon

Gig Night

St Andrews Pipe Band

Gaz Parker

CJOHNSON

Rosie jay

GABRIELA

Elie Pembrey

Puddleglum

MoniQ

The Halliwells

Roger James Shephard

The Surge

Sugar Bang

Woodfalls band

Jeannie

Broken Links

October Some When

The Howlin' Blackouts

Velickaite Sisters

Watching the Buzzards

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

SKAM

Q Shaq

Arji Manuelpillai

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ekoweko

Carl Zed

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ryan Watts

Betterphor

H.AZ

Space Ace Robot

Southampton Grad Band

The Outsiders

D'vonti

Continental Liaison

Sculpt

Rhythms of Resistance

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Madison Square

DJ JAMES B

Kalopsia

Eva Nicole

Giles Halski

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

He Fired First

RUBY

Dawn of Dystopia

Fragile Lucy

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Picton Readers Club

Jack Walker

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Amy Fox

Vermin

Nàila

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Earth Propellor

G-MAN 777

Rosie Hollins

DJ_MAJOR

The Slow Cooked Bears

Voodoo Rays

Halliwell

Zombie’ites

GaYeon Lee

Lottie Marie

RODI

Ben Flournoy

Echo Mask

Days of Speed

The Duskers

Freya Golding

Ajay Sahota

Bisola

Innovator

Aoife Scully

Shiversa

Emerson

Dompap

JACKPUDDING

HAZE

The Sound Crew

The Plummers

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Phantom Majors

Dan James

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Bella Cameron

KSJM

Arboresque

Helicopter Pirates

Olivia Marsha

Jim Bryant

Eternal Gloom

Steve Weston

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Jax Leonard

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Jim Pearson

Angling For Farthings

Kase the Myth

Pianoman Justie

Ibz & Da Goats

Slap the Willow

Ribble

Hedgehogs

The Monday Grooves

Jonny Sansom

Vexmantra

Ollie Owen Jones

NoteWorthy

Romsey Shanty Crew

WooHabs

Laurie Bolger

Saxofony

Lounge Room Lizards

McGriff

Spindrift

Andy White Poetry

Hail

Mariano Korman

The Red Stars

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

FREESPIRITS

Bamboo and Bow

Mad Simple

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Margarita Sleepover

The Bob Squad

Kinesis 4

Kieran Snell

3's a Crowd

Laura Klima

The Postmen

The Slack 5

Sofia Gillani

Bob & the Bobettes

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mr. Buoyant

Haeze

Godless Suns

Bad Alchemy

Flipside

Mike and the Mojitos

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Fiesta FM

Lachlan Horne

Cat Elliott

Amie Lou Shaw

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Harry Ryan

Mike Lemin Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Will Walton

Oscar Meades

Igloo Hearts

5 Degrees North

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Jon Yale

Accrington Stanley

Roxy's Revenge

Jonathan Klein

You

Greeny & the Voyagers

Xènia Páez

NIKHITA

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Hanna Gibbons

My Black Poison

Under The Attic

Ronk Torp

Psychedelic Skies

Batala Portsmouth

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

DJ Drive

According to Brian

Maerefolk

Westingway

CHIMAN 101

Beardos and Weirdos

Ignitez

Jaquie Daniels

Benana Student Showcase

Elemci

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

desperateBeauty

Way Down South

Lyla Skyrim

Love Is Enough

Purple Grace

Mai

Far Solar

this occasional society

JJCornick

Charmtype

9 Lives

Mick Gough

Mahoosive

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Alfie Ingram

Bragging Rights

Jess Breame

Echo Union

Suncliffe

Sebastian Horton

Industry Plant

RELLiX

Adventure State

71chain

Adam Kammerling

Vacant Shores

Totton Ukulele Band

The Salamanders

Ocean Harmony

160

The Ben Poore Project

Karl V

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Long Shorts

The Zone

Dj Sarah Nash

Andrew Buchanan

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Scarlett

Ekowe (Acoustic)

OCB & Adam Turner

Dusky Moon

Michael Devaux

SO Sound Choir

RENEGADE ROSE

Voice FM

NJT

Sean Bertram

EVXN

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

OC Thomas

Geoff Williams

High Mileage

Milkin' It

Achoiring Voices

Mosaic

Tony Arthur

Room 18

Theresa Lola

Malcolm Carlo

James K. Barker

ItsPetre

Ian Kimber

Roger Chantler

Greenish

Wire -JD

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Stuart Evans

Moakz

The Pop Tarts

Kindred Found

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Daytonas

Eat Your Greens

Citizen Perez

Freestone

Lucy Smith

Nia Nicholls

Club Bad

Canis Arboris

Belle Saint

Sonne

Red Light Spies

Swan Samba

FancyWall

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Footless Kicks

Miriam

Mart Ward Talks

Jackson Davies

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lost Post

AfroDeX

The Can Can Club.

Frontline

Guillotine Union Boys

Nick Haynes

Jubilee

Paul Levi

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Cella

Royston Black

Nick JT

Rachel Jeffcoat

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

Anita Foxall Poetry

Groove Bakers

Southbound

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Lula Gold

Mike Jessop & his band

James & Phil

Felis Leo

DJ / Open Mic

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

SJ Ventįl

The Soulcatchers

dj junk

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Days of closure

Reverb (Hampshire)

Amelia Simpson

Steam Machine

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jay Munday

The Elderlys

Chaos from Order

Zakk Paules

Elephants With Shotguns

Deepest Sense

Sea Ranch

Tesoro Duo

Loose Change

Exhilaro

Gimme a Break DJs

The Bex quartet

Funky Business

Matt Sanger

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lamelle Shaw

New Tide

Cocoa

Dean Antony

Stephanio

TBC

Craig Chalmers

Palookaville

Steam Town Shanty Crew

One foot in the rave

The Dandelion Chain

The Slowdown

Ricco Sakona

gaz909

Punkhub

Danny Godley

Millie Woodrow

Marsupial

Dara Blaxx

“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 the best festival there is. Love it.”

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

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

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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 👏👏.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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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