Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Eric Walker

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

CJOHNSON

NIKHITA

The Red Stars

Ryan Watts

Amy Fox

The Duskers

Lucy RS Must c

The Long Shorts

Love Is Enough

Jonathan Klein

Ras Amankwatia

Maerefolk

EVXN

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Salamanders

October Some When

Hobb Lane

Lucy Smith

The Wildcards

The Cali Cartel from Hell

GaYeon Lee

H.AZ

Jack Walker

Traitors

Zombie’ites

Madison Square

SKAM

Space Ace Robot

Canis Arboris

Aoife Scully

Giles Halski

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Arboresque

Vacant Shores

Kieran Snell

Dan James

Saxofony

Elemci

Achoiring Voices

Mr. Buoyant

The Latest

Nia Nicholls

Silvermon

Under The Attic

Uke Box Glory

Eternal Gloom

St Andrews Pipe Band

Angel Jones

According to Brian

Kase the Myth

Endless Talking

Halliwell

Bisola

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Lost without cause

Arlo Star

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Days of Speed

Greeny & the Voyagers

Geoff Williams

Tired Less

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Totton Ukulele Band

Michael Devaux

Emerson

Benana Student Showcase

He Fired First

DJ_MAJOR

Spindrift

Q Shaq

The Restless Coast

Kinesis 4

Origin

Vexmantra

Adam Kammerling

The Alternates

Way Down South

CHIMAN 101

Psychedelic Skies

Will Walton

WooHabs

FREESPIRITS

D'vonti

Guilty Pleasure

Gig Night

The Surroyal

Echo Mask

Xènia Páez

Jim Pearson

Roxy's Revenge

Bees Knees

JACKPUDDING

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

5 Degrees North

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Innovator

Harry Ryan

SO Sound Choir

Jim Bryant

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

NoteWorthy

Freestone

Echo Union

Shiversa

OCB & Adam Turner

Milkin' It

Fate of the Magpie

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Jax Leonard

OC Thomas

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

71chain

Dj Sarah Nash

Malcolm Carlo

The Postmen

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Angling For Farthings

The Pop Tarts

Amie Lou Shaw

Broadsheet Speak

Accrington Stanley

Ekoweko

Ben Flournoy

Flipside

Eat Your Greens

Southampton Grad Band

Lounge Room Lizards

The Sky at Night

The Slack 5

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Waldo Salt

Helicopter Pirates

Batala Portsmouth

Romsey Shanty Crew

Pianoman Justie

The Zone

Hük

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Mariano Korman

Kindred Found

Freya Golding

Roger Chantler

160

Sugar Bang

The Bob Squad

9 Lives

Retro Rock'its

Kalopsia

Igloo Hearts

Stuart Evans

Colour of Heartache

Elie Pembrey

Hail

Mike Lemin Band

Ocean Harmony

Mahoosive

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Rosie Hollins

Dusky Moon

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Betterphor

SkunkWorks

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Wire -JD

The Slow Cooked Bears

Jonny Sansom

Alexander Bithell

Citizen Perez

Roger James Shephard

Far Solar

Adventure State

RODI

Ribble

desperateBeauty

Dawn of Dystopia

Moakz

Eva Nicole

Haeze

The Halliwells

Bella Cameron

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Jess Breame

Gaz Parker

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Ukofonics

Voodoo Rays

Fragile Lucy

Disco Lizards

Alfie Ingram

Diffy Dames

Bragging Rights

JJCornick

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

The Elephant Cage

The Daytonas

Ollie Owen Jones

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Dr. Beatroot

Carl Zed

this occasional society

Club Bad

Lachlan Horne

Godless Suns

KSJM

Purple Grace

Slap the Willow

DJ JAMES B

Bex&Cole

Ajay Sahota

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mike and the Mojitos

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Howlin' Blackouts

Greenish

Bob & the Bobettes

3's a Crowd

Brian Hooper

Margarita Sleepover

Naty Giachino

Ronk Torp

G-MAN 777

The Picton Readers Club

Woodfalls band

Andrew Buchanan

Lyla Skyrim

The Surge

Karl V

Hydeout

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Beardos and Weirdos

Mosaic

The Outsiders

Lottie Marie

Puddleglum

Hunch Power

Flying Hearts

Steve Weston

MoniQ

Velickaite Sisters

The Monday Grooves

Mick Gough

Xionic

The Ben Poore Project

Andy White Poetry

The Dark Poet

Sebastian Horton

Ian Kimber

High Mileage

Oddball Savage

Continental Liaison

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Cat Elliott

GABRIELA

Arji Manuelpillai

Reverence Sound

Bad Alchemy

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

NJT

Laura Klima

Mai

Voice FM

Riverside Blues Band

Good-will

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Charmtype

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Goffmog

Jaquie Daniels

Nàila

Ironhide

Big man with Small guitar

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Fiesta FM

HAZE

Jeannie

McGriff

Laurie Bolger

Oscar Meades

Arzenic

Rosie jay

Industry Plant

Sofia Gillani

RUBY

The Plummers

Hampshire Guitar Club

Dompap

Sean Bertram

Suncliffe

Munro

Scarlett

Zen Juddhism

Jon Yale

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Bamboo and Bow

Room 18

Olivia Marsha

PB Squared

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Sound Crew

Theresa Lola

James K. Barker

ItsPetre

Mad Simple

DJ Drive

Sculpt

Vermin

Ignitez

Westingway

Chris Payn

RELLiX

Broken Links

Watching the Buzzards

Hanna Gibbons

Tony Arthur

Matt Sanger

DJ / Open Mic

The Bex quartet

Rhythms of Resistance

One foot in the rave

Exhilaro

Steam Machine

Bill Thompson

The Soulcatchers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Stephanio

Chaos from Order

The Can Can Club.

SPLOOGE

Nick Haynes

Cocoa

The Shantywomen

Dara Blaxx

Frontline

Rachel Jeffcoat

FancyWall

Red Hot Chili Podders

gaz909

Reverb (Hampshire)

Guillotine Union Boys

Dean Antony

Loose Change

Red Light Spies

Southbound

Funky Business

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Amelia Simpson

Anita Foxall Poetry

Punkhub

Lost Post

TBC

Edith and the Kingpins

The Elderlys

The Stokes

Palookaville

Jackson Davies

SJ Ventįl

Mighty Magic Animal

Miriam

Cella

Lula Gold

New Tide

Jimmy b and the death rattles

dj junk

The Dandelion Chain

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Steam Town Shanty Crew

AfroDeX

The Slowdown

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lee Huxtable

Sonne

Gimme a Break DJs

Millie Woodrow

Chimney and I K 8OY

Marsupial

Ricco Sakona

Deepest Sense

James & Phil

Alex Jeffrey

Elephants With Shotguns

Lamelle Shaw

Groove Bakers

Tesoro Duo

Changing Melody

Royston Black

浪之乐队

Nick JT

Swan Samba

Footless Kicks

Mart Ward Talks

Jay Munday

Jubilee

Zakk Paules

Craig Chalmers

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 ❤️”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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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