Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Dan James

Kalopsia (duo)

Eat Your Greens

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Aoife Scully

Tired Less

Adam Kammerling

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jax Leonard

Mick Gough

The Postmen

OC Thomas

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Space Ace Robot

Steve Weston

Watching the Buzzards

Address soundsystem

desperateBeauty

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Zombie’ites

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Gaz Parker

Benana Student Showcase

The Wildcards

Room 18

Velickaite Sisters

Jess Breame

GaYeon Lee

Will Walton

Lottie Marie

City of Southampton Orchestra

Westingway

Reverence Sound

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Hydeout

The Picton Readers Club

Riverside Blues Band

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Continental Liaison

Elemci

Harry Ryan

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Way Down South

Freestone

Michael Devaux

The Dark Poet

Echo Union

Fragile Lucy

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Alexander Bithell

Citizen Perez

Ignitez

Moakz

Mike Lemin Band

The Slow Cooked Bears

Sebastian Horton

Slap the Willow

Sean Bertram

Mai

Giles Halski

The Surge

Puddleglum

Shiversa

Cat Elliott

Angel Jones

The Salamanders

Charmtype

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Vacant Shores

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Roxy's Revenge

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

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Kase the Myth

Hobb Lane

The Howlin' Blackouts

Mike and the Mojitos

Echo Mask

Angling For Farthings

NIKHITA

Roger James Shephard

Jack Walker

OCB & Adam Turner

Lachlan Horne

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Laurie Bolger

Dara Blaxx

Cosmic Sisters

Amie Lou Shaw

Carl Zed

You

Flipside

The Sky at Night

Mosaic

Q Shaq

Ribble

NoteWorthy

Achoiring Voices

Greenish

Club Bad

According to Brian

Silvermon

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Dj Sarah Nash

Roger Chantler

Stuart Evans

The Soulcatchers

FREESPIRITS

Bisola

Accrington Stanley

Maerefolk

Stereo Swan

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

International Jet Set

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Restless Coast

Sam Solace

JJCornick

He Fired First

Ajay Sahota

this occasional society

Mad Simple

Psychedelic Skies

James B / James F

Mr. Buoyant

Arboresque

Jon Yale

Eternal Gloom

Igloo Hearts

Kinesis 4

Ryan Watts

Olivia Marsha

Munro

Earth Propellor

CJOHNSON

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Suncliffe

Innovator

Southampton's Music History

Hedgehogs

3's a Crowd

Far Solar

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Houdini’s Hand

Eva Nicole

Malcolm Carlo

Jim Bryant

Ian Kimber

Hanna Gibbons

Woodfalls band

Flossie James

Punkhub

Jonathan Klein

Adventure State

Dusky Moon

The Slack 5

Arji Manuelpillai

Days of Speed

Ekoweko

Xènia Páez

DJ Alex

Waldo Salt

Laura Klima

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Diffy Dames

Naty Giachino

Beardos and Weirdos

Sculpt

Love Is Enough

SO Sound Choir

The Ben Poore Project

Ronk Torp

The Red Stars

McGriff

160

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

NX Panther

Mahoosive

Lyla Skyrim

Vinyl Phillips

KSJM

Under The Attic

James K. Barker

Arzenic

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

EVXN

9 Lives

Andy White Poetry

The Pop Tarts

RUBY

Bella Cameron

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Alternates

DJ_MAJOR

Kindred Found

WooHabs

The Outsiders

Sugar Bang

Brian Hooper

Amy Fox

Mostly Harmless

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Broken Links

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

RELLiX

Spindrift

Fiesta FM

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Emerson

The Sound Crew

Wire -JD

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Bamboo and Bow

Big man with Small guitar

Jaquie Daniels

The Zone

ItsPetre

Good-will

Bragging Rights

Halliwell

Purple Grace

JACKPUDDING

Gig Night

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Geoff Williams

Lucy Smith

Saxofony

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Hail

The Long Shorts

MoniQ

WAPPADUSA Sound System

The Monday Grooves

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Pacuk Band

Mariano Korman

Vexmantra

Southampton Grad Band

D'vonti

Canis Arboris

Scarlett

Freya Golding

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Duskers

G-MAN 777

Oddball Savage

Theresa Lola

Ukofonics

NJT

Kalopsia

CHIMAN 101

Godless Suns

Industry Plant

Nia Nicholls

Paul Levi

5 Degrees North

DJ Drive

Betterphor

Voice FM

PB Squared

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Tony Arthur

Ocean Harmony

Hampshire Guitar Club

Dawn of Dystopia

Vermin

Karl V

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

October Some When

One foot in the rave

Helicopter Pirates

The Bob Squad

Felis Leo

High Mileage

Xionic

Sofia Gillani

Totton Ukulele Band

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Halliwells

Bad Alchemy

SKAM

H.AZ

Zen Juddhism

Batala Portsmouth

Andrew Buchanan

Pianoman Justie

Elie Pembrey

Ollie Owen Jones

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Lucy RS Must c

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Deepest Sense

Dreamseeker

The Bex quartet

Ben Highness

Autorora

Stephanio

Loose Change

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Guillotine Union Boys

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Frontline

Lula Gold

The Slowdown

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Matt Sanger

Jackson Davies

Royston Black

Gimme a Break DJs

Serendipity

Nick Haynes

Groove Bakers

Crushcrushcrush

Footless Kicks

Days of closure

Craig Chalmers

Dean Antony

The Elderlys

Miriam

Amelia Simpson

Rachel Jeffcoat

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jay Munday

Millie Woodrow

Lee Huxtable

Palookaville

Lamelle Shaw

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Anita Foxall Poetry

Zakk Paules

SOS PRESENTS

Hannah in the Groove

dj junk

Jake Tilley

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Cella

Steam Machine

Chimney and I K 8OY

Swan Samba

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Reverb (Hampshire)

New Tide

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

DJ / Open Mic

Sonne

Belle Saint

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Red Light Spies

Mart Ward Talks

Reverence Crew

Nick JT

Changing Melody

FancyWall

The Can Can Club.

The Shantywomen

Funky Business

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Exhilaro

Elephants With Shotguns

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

James & Phil

gaz909

The Dandelion Chain

Solace

Lost Post

Ricco Sakona

Marsupial

Sea Ranch

Intoxication

Slaughterhouse Clive

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - 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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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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