Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Duskers

The Halliwells

GaYeon Lee

The Surge

The Zone

The Slow Cooked Bears

My Black Poison

JJCornick

Far Solar

Laura Klima

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Alternates

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ocean Harmony

Tired Less

Hük

H.AZ

James B / James F

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Betterphor

GABRIELA

Emerson

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Lottie Marie

The Monday Grooves

Arlo Star

Hail

Helicopter Pirates

The Postmen

Karl V

Ronk Torp

Canis Arboris

160

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Kalopsia

Jess Breame

Flipside

Houdini’s Hand

Adventure State

Jonathan Klein

DJ Drive

Mike and the Mojitos

The Sound Crew

Ollie Owen Jones

Jax Leonard

Nia Nicholls

Industry Plant

Dusky Moon

Theresa Lola

Earth Propellor

Arboresque

Innovator

Will Walton

Freya Golding

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ukofonics

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Arzenic

Eat Your Greens

You

Hobb Lane

Waldo Salt

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Munro

Eva Nicole

Kinesis 4

Rosie jay

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Xionic

Freestone

Kindred Found

Jim Pearson

Geoff Williams

The Pop Tarts

Lounge Room Lizards

PB Squared

Angling For Farthings

Angel Jones

71chain

Ibz & Da Goats

Jack Walker

OC Thomas

Hydeout

Voice FM

Ekoweko

Gig Night

Rosie Hollins

Olivia Marsha

FREESPIRITS

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Saxofony

Pianoman Justie

High Mileage

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Totton Ukulele Band

Uke Box Glory

Elemci

Q Shaq

Cat Elliott

Lachlan Horne

Bisola

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Carl Zed

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Salamanders

Giles Halski

Charmtype

The Bob Squad

RUBY

Sam Solace

Ajay Sahota

Felis Leo

Suncliffe

Gaz Parker

Dj Sarah Nash

Sugar Bang

Alfie Ingram

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Westingway

Halliwell

Puddleglum

Kase the Myth

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Eternal Gloom

Roxy's Revenge

Madison Square

Citizen Perez

Under The Attic

The Picton Readers Club

The Howlin' Blackouts

Brian Hooper

KSJM

Accrington Stanley

Tony Arthur

Roger Chantler

Naty Giachino

Reverence Sound

Love Is Enough

Club Bad

Southampton Grad Band

Hanna Gibbons

Dompap

Stereo Swan

Greenish

The Daytonas

The Ben Poore Project

Lucy Smith

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Moakz

Bella Cameron

Xènia Páez

Beardos and Weirdos

Hampshire Guitar Club

Aoife Scully

City of Southampton Orchestra

Bad Alchemy

Andrew Buchanan

Purple Grace

Zombie’ites

DJ Alex

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Sean Bertram

Shiversa

5 Degrees North

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Kalopsia (duo)

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Sofia Gillani

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

SO Sound Choir

CJOHNSON

Bragging Rights

The Wildcards

Romsey Shanty Crew

Stuart Evans

Haeze

Bamboo and Bow

Silvermon

Riverside Blues Band

Psychedelic Skies

Big man with Small guitar

Igloo Hearts

WAPPADUSA Sound System

WooHabs

Elie Pembrey

Milkin' It

Benana Student Showcase

James K. Barker

McGriff

Maerefolk

Pacuk Band

Malcolm Carlo

Amie Lou Shaw

Echo Mask

9 Lives

Wire -JD

The Sky at Night

Arji Manuelpillai

RELLiX

Mad Simple

Ryan Watts

MoniQ

Zen Juddhism

Jon Yale

The Red Stars

Mariano Korman

Velickaite Sisters

Achoiring Voices

Jim Bryant

Fragile Lucy

Broken Links

Mick Gough

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Sebastian Horton

Good-will

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Batala Portsmouth

The Outsiders

CHIMAN 101

The Dark Poet

ItsPetre

SKAM

Ignitez

Ribble

He Fired First

Mike Lemin Band

Sculpt

Diffy Dames

Mosaic

Laurie Bolger

Address soundsystem

Southampton's Music History

St Andrews Pipe Band

Amy Fox

D'vonti

Slap the Willow

Continental Liaison

Ian Kimber

Vexmantra

Oddball Savage

Dan James

OCB & Adam Turner

The Slack 5

Lyla Skyrim

DJ_MAJOR

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Fiesta FM

Space Ace Robot

The Long Shorts

Cosmic Sisters

RENEGADE ROSE

Godless Suns

Watching the Buzzards

EVXN

October Some When

International Jet Set

G-MAN 777

Harry Ryan

JACKPUDDING

Margarita Sleepover

NoteWorthy

One foot in the rave

Adam Kammerling

Hedgehogs

Steve Weston

NJT

Lucy RS Must c

Scarlett

Way Down South

NIKHITA

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Woodfalls band

Room 18

Spindrift

Mr. Buoyant

Roger James Shephard

Michael Devaux

desperateBeauty

Days of Speed

Andy White Poetry

Echo Union

The Restless Coast

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

3's a Crowd

Jaquie Daniels

Alexander Bithell

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Vermin

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Mahoosive

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

Vacant Shores

Dawn of Dystopia

According to Brian

Mai

this occasional society

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Zakk Paules

Jubilee

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lost Post

Punkhub

Miriam

Rachel Jeffcoat

Funky Business

Dean Antony

gaz909

Footless Kicks

New Tide

The Bex quartet

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Chimney and I K 8OY

Guillotine Union Boys

Red Light Spies

James & Phil

The Shantywomen

Mart Ward Talks

Lee Huxtable

The Elderlys

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

DJ / Open Mic

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Tesoro Duo

Cella

Stephanio

Gimme a Break DJs

Changing Melody

Lamelle Shaw

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Deepest Sense

Groove Bakers

Matt Sanger

Nick JT

Amelia Simpson

Days of closure

South Central

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Can Can Club.

The Soulcatchers

Katy Halliwell

FancyWall

Loose Change

Dara Blaxx

Paul Levi

Belle Saint

The Slowdown

dj junk

Royston Black

Lula Gold

Palookaville

Autorora

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jay Munday

SOS PRESENTS

Sea Ranch

Jackson Davies

Sonne

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Frontline

Steam Machine

Reverb (Hampshire)

Marsupial

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Dandelion Chain

Exhilaro

Craig Chalmers

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Nick Haynes

Millie Woodrow

Elephants With Shotguns

Ricco Sakona

TBC

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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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