Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Beardos and Weirdos

JACKPUDDING

Jon Yale

Dj Sarah Nash

Alexander Bithell

Fiesta FM

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Broken Links

The Bob Squad

Ronk Torp

Good-will

Roxy's Revenge

The Slack 5

Moakz

Malcolm Carlo

Saxofony

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Ocean Harmony

Psychedelic Skies

MoniQ

Mai

Freestone

Woodfalls band

Houdini’s Hand

Batala Portsmouth

Godless Suns

Mr. Buoyant

Reverence Sound

Cat Elliott

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Big man with Small guitar

You

Mick Gough

The Soulcatchers

Roger James Shephard

Xionic

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Karl V

Freya Golding

Lucy RS Must c

3's a Crowd

Address soundsystem

NoteWorthy

Halliwell

Bisola

Stuart Evans

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Brian Hooper

Mahoosive

Maerefolk

SKAM

Room 18

Hydeout

Cosmic Sisters

Andy White Poetry

Ryan Watts

Sean Bertram

Westingway

D'vonti

Bamboo and Bow

Silvermon

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

James K. Barker

Laura Klima

Suncliffe

Mariano Korman

Riverside Blues Band

Dara Blaxx

Watching the Buzzards

Waldo Salt

GaYeon Lee

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Puddleglum

Velickaite Sisters

The Picton Readers Club

The Long Shorts

Citizen Perez

Andrew Buchanan

The Duskers

Ignitez

High Mileage

Innovator

The Dark Poet

JJCornick

NIKHITA

Romsey Shanty Crew

desperateBeauty

International Jet Set

Lucy Smith

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

Kinesis 4

Ajay Sahota

Aoife Scully

Giles Halski

The Surge

Sugar Bang

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Pop Tarts

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Zone

Jim Bryant

CHIMAN 101

NJT

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Punkhub

Bragging Rights

The Restless Coast

Michael Devaux

Kalopsia (duo)

Will Walton

Jonathan Klein

Sofia Gillani

Bella Cameron

Oddball Savage

Geoff Williams

RELLiX

One foot in the rave

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Wildcards

Jaquie Daniels

Naty Giachino

Dawn of Dystopia

Achoiring Voices

Under The Attic

Voice FM

Vexmantra

According to Brian

Arji Manuelpillai

Scarlett

Flossie James

He Fired First

Eat Your Greens

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Hanna Gibbons

KSJM

Pianoman Justie

Echo Union

Accrington Stanley

The Postmen

Jess Breame

Jack Walker

Club Bad

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Amy Fox

Tired Less

Jax Leonard

SO Sound Choir

CJOHNSON

Days of Speed

Carl Zed

Munro

5 Degrees North

Space Ace Robot

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Laurie Bolger

Canis Arboris

Love Is Enough

Tony Arthur

Zen Juddhism

DJ Drive

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ribble

DJ_MAJOR

The Halliwells

Gig Night

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Harry Ryan

Ekoweko

Olivia Marsha

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

OCB & Adam Turner

Far Solar

Southampton Grad Band

Lyla Skyrim

Fragile Lucy

The Monday Grooves

Earth Propellor

160

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Mosaic

this occasional society

Bad Alchemy

NX Panther

Pacuk Band

Felis Leo

Gaz Parker

The Howlin' Blackouts

Vermin

Sebastian Horton

Elie Pembrey

Kase the Myth

Benana Student Showcase

Roger Chantler

Southampton's Music History

Vinyl Phillips

EVXN

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Arzenic

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Outsiders

Sculpt

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Paul Levi

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Arboresque

DJ Alex

Kindred Found

Spindrift

Mad Simple

Dusky Moon

Amie Lou Shaw

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Angel Jones

Stereo Swan

Theresa Lola

G-MAN 777

Elemci

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Vacant Shores

Emerson

Mostly Harmless

Hail

H.AZ

Purple Grace

Hampshire Guitar Club

Flipside

Totton Ukulele Band

Q Shaq

Zombie’ites

Ian Kimber

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Dan James

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Charmtype

Steve Weston

Slap the Willow

Ukofonics

Greenish

Shiversa

Lottie Marie

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Hedgehogs

Angling For Farthings

RUBY

PB Squared

The Sky at Night

Way Down South

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Igloo Hearts

Kalopsia

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Xènia Páez

OC Thomas

Eternal Gloom

Echo Mask

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Nia Nicholls

Betterphor

Diffy Dames

James B / James F

Continental Liaison

Hobb Lane

Adventure State

Helicopter Pirates

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Ollie Owen Jones

Mike Lemin Band

ItsPetre

Mike and the Mojitos

October Some When

The Sound Crew

The Red Stars

The Alternates

Adam Kammerling

WooHabs

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

McGriff

Wire -JD

9 Lives

Lachlan Horne

The Salamanders

The Ben Poore Project

Eva Nicole

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

FREESPIRITS

Sam Solace

Industry Plant

Royston Black

Jake Tilley

Elephants With Shotguns

Nick Haynes

FancyWall

Reverb (Hampshire)

Marsupial

dj junk

Zakk Paules

Lee Huxtable

The Can Can Club.

Serendipity

DJ / Open Mic

Jackson Davies

Dreamseeker

Lamelle Shaw

Solace

The Slowdown

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Red Light Spies

Sonne

Nick JT

Slaughterhouse Clive

Lost Post

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Amelia Simpson

Ben Highness

Ricco Sakona

Autorora

Footless Kicks

Days of closure

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Bex quartet

Swan Samba

The Dandelion Chain

Sea Ranch

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Anita Foxall Poetry

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Craig Chalmers

Changing Melody

Frontline

The Elderlys

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Crushcrushcrush

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Hannah in the Groove

Belle Saint

Intoxication

Jay Munday

Chimney and I K 8OY

Cella

New Tide

Groove Bakers

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Millie Woodrow

Reverence Crew

Stephanio

Miriam

Gimme a Break DJs

Palookaville

Rachel Jeffcoat

Matt Sanger

Funky Business

SOS PRESENTS

Exhilaro

gaz909

Guillotine Union Boys

Dean Antony

Mart Ward Talks

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

James & Phil

Lula Gold

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Steam Machine

The Shantywomen

Loose Change

Deepest Sense

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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 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 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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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