Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Jonathan Klein

Naty Giachino

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Diffy Dames

ItsPetre

Freya Golding

Earth Propellor

Saxofony

Mosaic

Innovator

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Bob Squad

Reverence Sound

Hail

Vacant Shores

The Picton Readers Club

Bad Alchemy

Pianoman Justie

Ollie Owen Jones

JJCornick

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Felis Leo

GaYeon Lee

Love Is Enough

Will Walton

EVXN

The Soulcatchers

Alexander Bithell

Zombie’ites

October Some When

Mick Gough

McGriff

Arzenic

NoteWorthy

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

H.AZ

Ribble

Room 18

Spindrift

Sam Solace

Q Shaq

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Accrington Stanley

Mr. Buoyant

The Halliwells

Arboresque

Psychedelic Skies

Riverside Blues Band

Xionic

Roxy's Revenge

The Pop Tarts

You

Puddleglum

SO Sound Choir

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Far Solar

The Sky at Night

Munro

Brian Hooper

Kinesis 4

Days of Speed

Continental Liaison

Zen Juddhism

SKAM

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Carl Zed

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Postmen

Theresa Lola

Stuart Evans

Greenish

Good-will

Eternal Gloom

Slap the Willow

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Monday Grooves

Ekowe (Acoustic)

James K. Barker

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Bamboo and Bow

WooHabs

Ian Kimber

Ryan Watts

NIKHITA

Harry Ryan

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ignitez

The Wildcards

Waldo Salt

Elie Pembrey

Eat Your Greens

Karl V

MoniQ

Emerson

Kalopsia (duo)

The Ben Poore Project

Vermin

Mariano Korman

Sean Bertram

D'vonti

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Watching the Buzzards

Angel Jones

PB Squared

Lachlan Horne

Adventure State

Moakz

Arji Manuelpillai

Betterphor

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Hobb Lane

The Surge

Shiversa

160

FREESPIRITS

The Red Stars

Ukofonics

Adam Kammerling

Mai

Kalopsia

Vexmantra

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Bragging Rights

Ocean Harmony

CJOHNSON

Sugar Bang

Flipside

Echo Mask

Jim Bryant

Hanna Gibbons

Way Down South

Woodfalls band

Canis Arboris

Michael Devaux

Amy Fox

According to Brian

Scarlett

The Zone

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Charmtype

Paul Levi

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Sculpt

Suncliffe

Fiesta FM

Kase the Myth

Geoff Williams

One foot in the rave

CHIMAN 101

The Duskers

Amie Lou Shaw

Cat Elliott

Wire -JD

5 Degrees North

3's a Crowd

High Mileage

Xènia Páez

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Bella Cameron

Dawn of Dystopia

Flossie James

Southampton Grad Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Space Ace Robot

The Alternates

Aoife Scully

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

DJ Drive

The Slow Cooked Bears

Dj Sarah Nash

WAPPADUSA Sound System

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

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

Vinyl Phillips

9 Lives

Batala Portsmouth

Industry Plant

Bisola

Olivia Marsha

Mahoosive

Achoiring Voices

Address soundsystem

The Salamanders

Oddball Savage

The Restless Coast

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Lyla Skyrim

Purple Grace

Mad Simple

Club Bad

Andy White Poetry

Ronk Torp

Angling For Farthings

Totton Ukulele Band

DJ Alex

Helicopter Pirates

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Jax Leonard

Lottie Marie

Tony Arthur

Tired Less

NX Panther

Pacuk Band

Maerefolk

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

G-MAN 777

DJ_MAJOR

Lucy RS Must c

KSJM

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Beardos and Weirdos

Silvermon

Jaquie Daniels

Nia Nicholls

James B / James F

Igloo Hearts

RELLiX

desperateBeauty

Elemci

Godless Suns

this occasional society

Voice FM

Laura Klima

Sebastian Horton

Hampshire Guitar Club

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Long Shorts

Andrew Buchanan

Ajay Sahota

Mike Lemin Band

Jess Breame

Halliwell

Dara Blaxx

Southampton's Music History

JACKPUDDING

International Jet Set

Steve Weston

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Malcolm Carlo

Laurie Bolger

Punkhub

Hedgehogs

Hydeout

Giles Halski

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Stereo Swan

Kindred Found

He Fired First

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ekoweko

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

RUBY

Westingway

NJT

Mike and the Mojitos

Eva Nicole

Cosmic Sisters

Echo Union

Roger Chantler

Lucy Smith

Sofia Gillani

Gaz Parker

The Outsiders

Roger James Shephard

The Sound Crew

Big man with Small guitar

Under The Attic

Gig Night

Benana Student Showcase

The Slack 5

Velickaite Sisters

Jack Walker

Fragile Lucy

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Dusky Moon

Dan James

Broken Links

Jon Yale

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Freestone

The Dark Poet

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

OC Thomas

Citizen Perez

Mostly Harmless

Houdini’s Hand

Marsupial

Jay Munday

The Dandelion Chain

Jackson Davies

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Serendipity

Cella

Sea Ranch

Red Light Spies

Loose Change

Crushcrushcrush

Miriam

Dreamseeker

Deepest Sense

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Exhilaro

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Millie Woodrow

The Shantywomen

Amelia Simpson

Frontline

Mart Ward Talks

SOS PRESENTS

FancyWall

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Slaughterhouse Clive

The Bex quartet

Swan Samba

New Tide

James & Phil

Hannah in the Groove

Lee Huxtable

Matt Sanger

Ricco Sakona

Autorora

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick JT

The Elderlys

Solace

Funky Business

Chimney and I K 8OY

Stephanio

Rachel Jeffcoat

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lamelle Shaw

Reverb (Hampshire)

Dean Antony

Groove Bakers

DJ / Open Mic

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Gimme a Break DJs

Steam Machine

Lula Gold

The Slowdown

dj junk

Changing Melody

Belle Saint

Days of closure

gaz909

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Nick Haynes

Zakk Paules

Craig Chalmers

Elephants With Shotguns

Guillotine Union Boys

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jake Tilley

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Palookaville

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Sonne

Intoxication

The Can Can Club.

Royston Black

Reverence Crew

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Ben Highness

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“Amazing to have access to lots of Southampton's historic nooks and crannies over the weekend 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!”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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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