Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Cat Elliott

Malcolm Carlo

Ribble

Michael Devaux

Fiesta FM

The Salamanders

Kindred Found

Echo Union

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Citizen Perez

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Theresa Lola

Flossie James

Dusky Moon

Olivia Marsha

International Jet Set

160

Laurie Bolger

The Slack 5

SKAM

The Howlin' Blackouts

OC Thomas

Spindrift

Bamboo and Bow

G-MAN 777

Pacuk Band

High Mileage

Munro

Broken Links

Hanna Gibbons

DJ Drive

Lottie Marie

Moakz

Sean Bertram

Stuart Evans

Silvermon

Velickaite Sisters

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

3's a Crowd

Sculpt

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

According to Brian

OCB & Adam Turner

Far Solar

SO Sound Choir

Mad Simple

Mai

Naty Giachino

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Dara Blaxx

The Zone

Felis Leo

PB Squared

Echo Mask

Under The Attic

Big man with Small guitar

KSJM

Days of Speed

The Postmen

Woodfalls band

Totton Ukulele Band

Mr. Buoyant

Fragile Lucy

H.AZ

Earth Propellor

You

Space Ace Robot

Geoff Williams

Arji Manuelpillai

Cosmic Sisters

Brian Hooper

Dan James

Roger Chantler

The Long Shorts

James K. Barker

Ronk Torp

Jon Yale

Zombie’ites

Romsey Shanty Crew

Hydeout

Innovator

Bella Cameron

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Ben Poore Project

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Benana Student Showcase

NoteWorthy

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Tired Less

Freya Golding

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Emerson

Lyla Skyrim

Riverside Concert Wind Band

ItsPetre

Flipside

Elie Pembrey

DJ_MAJOR

Punkhub

JJCornick

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Paul Levi

Gaz Parker

Adventure State

Arboresque

Ekoweko

Kalopsia

WooHabs

Hobb Lane

Stereo Swan

Scarlett

Sam Solace

Amy Fox

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Adam Kammerling

Igloo Hearts

Voice FM

Bragging Rights

The Red Stars

Vexmantra

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Giles Halski

Westingway

Charmtype

Betterphor

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

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

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Psychedelic Skies

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

October Some When

9 Lives

Kinesis 4

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Maerefolk

Lucy RS Must c

Jack Walker

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Good-will

Mahoosive

The Sky at Night

Canis Arboris

Halliwell

Dj Sarah Nash

Roxy's Revenge

Ian Kimber

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Pianoman Justie

Angling For Farthings

Laura Klima

Xènia Páez

Southampton's Music History

5 Degrees North

Saxofony

Waldo Salt

Aoife Scully

JACKPUDDING

The Outsiders

Mike Lemin Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

Watching the Buzzards

desperateBeauty

Mostly Harmless

Ollie Owen Jones

Jax Leonard

Club Bad

Sofia Gillani

Way Down South

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mike and the Mojitos

Accrington Stanley

Eat Your Greens

The Sound Crew

Mosaic

MoniQ

Eva Nicole

The Wildcards

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Alexander Bithell

Bisola

Harry Ryan

Mick Gough

Room 18

DJ Alex

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Achoiring Voices

Dawn of Dystopia

Xionic

The Alternates

Hedgehogs

Andy White Poetry

Godless Suns

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Duskers

NX Panther

Ocean Harmony

Ignitez

Jess Breame

Ajay Sahota

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Soulcatchers

Angel Jones

CJOHNSON

Houdini’s Hand

Kalopsia (duo)

Oddball Savage

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

this occasional society

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Tony Arthur

Helicopter Pirates

Hail

EVXN

Address soundsystem

RUBY

One foot in the rave

He Fired First

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Dark Poet

Freestone

The Pop Tarts

NJT

The Restless Coast

Andrew Buchanan

Bad Alchemy

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Elemci

Jonathan Klein

The Picton Readers Club

CHIMAN 101

The Halliwells

Purple Grace

Ryan Watts

Q Shaq

Lachlan Horne

Slap the Willow

GaYeon Lee

Amie Lou Shaw

Zen Juddhism

Carl Zed

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Industry Plant

D'vonti

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mariano Korman

Batala Portsmouth

Southampton Ukulele Jam

RELLiX

Love Is Enough

Shiversa

Kase the Myth

Eternal Gloom

Nia Nicholls

Gig Night

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Diffy Dames

Continental Liaison

Puddleglum

Steve Weston

Karl V

Greenish

The Bob Squad

NIKHITA

The Surge

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Will Walton

Sebastian Horton

Vinyl Phillips

The Monday Grooves

Sugar Bang

Suncliffe

Vermin

Jim Bryant

Roger James Shephard

Lucy Smith

Beardos and Weirdos

Vacant Shores

McGriff

Ukofonics

James B / James F

Reverence Sound

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Arzenic

Jaquie Daniels

Wire -JD

FREESPIRITS

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Riverside Blues Band

Southampton Grad Band

Lula Gold

Jay Munday

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Ben Highness

The Can Can Club.

Nick Haynes

Cella

Footless Kicks

Funky Business

Swan Samba

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Crushcrushcrush

Steam Machine

Dean Antony

Days of closure

Changing Melody

Rachel Jeffcoat

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Mart Ward Talks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Miriam

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Exhilaro

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Dandelion Chain

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Serendipity

Elephants With Shotguns

Guillotine Union Boys

Slaughterhouse Clive

Belle Saint

Groove Bakers

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lost Post

Lee Huxtable

Loose Change

The Bex quartet

Autorora

Palookaville

Intoxication

Deepest Sense

Reverence Crew

Chimney and I K 8OY

Ricco Sakona

Nick JT

The Shantywomen

Hannah in the Groove

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Elderlys

Gimme a Break DJs

Jake Tilley

Stephanio

gaz909

The Slowdown

Royston Black

Sonne

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Frontline

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Millie Woodrow

dj junk

Matt Sanger

FancyWall

Zakk Paules

Marsupial

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

DJ / Open Mic

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

James & Phil

Lamelle Shaw

Red Light Spies

Amelia Simpson

SOS PRESENTS

New Tide

Craig Chalmers

Jackson Davies

Dreamseeker

Solace

Sea Ranch

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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. ”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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