Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Sky at Night

Bees Knees

Emerson

Jack Walker

Batala Portsmouth

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Karl V

PG Trips

The Halliwells

The Long Shorts

Rosie jay

The Monday Grooves

Mr. Buoyant

Bisola

Arlo Star

JJCornick

Sculpt

OC Thomas

Gaz Parker

Rogue Awakening

DJ Drive

DJ JAMES B

Hydeout

Broken Links

SKAM

The Outsiders

Greenish

Jim Pearson

Canis Arboris

Silvermon

Scarlett

Voodoo Rays

Hanna Gibbons

Flying Hearts

The Salamanders

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Jim Bryant

The Daytonas

Gig Night

Dan James

Disco Lizards

Jax Leonard

Kindred Found

Vermin

Woodfalls band

Lyla Skyrim

Halliwell

Bob & the Bobettes

Broadsheet Speak

NJT

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Milkin' It

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Suncliffe

this occasional society

DJ_MAJOR

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Love Is Enough

Mosaic

CJOHNSON

Ben Flournoy

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Margarita Sleepover

The Slow Cooked Bears

9 Lives

He Fired First

Maerefolk

Diffy Dames

Jeannie

Angel Jones

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Space Ace Robot

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Totton Ukulele Band

Ribble

160

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Colour of Heartache

Eric Walker

Psychedelic Skies

Jaquie Daniels

Adventure State

Hail

Freestone

Adam Kammerling

Guilty Pleasure

Sofia Gillani

Helicopter Pirates

Dj Sarah Nash

Drew Mason

Giles Halski

GaYeon Lee

Voice FM

D'vonti

Amie Lou Shaw

High Mileage

KSJM

Eternal Gloom

Slap the Willow

The Restless Coast

Pianoman Justie

PB Squared

Geoff Williams

OCB & Adam Turner

Bragging Rights

Hobb Lane

Far Solar

Pooja Rajguru

Ironhide

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mariano Korman

Steve Weston

Room 18

Ronk Torp

Michael Devaux

Amy Fox

Fate of the Magpie

Retro Rock'its

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Andrew Buchanan

Westingway

Q Shaq

Jonny Sansom

Blood Red Sky

Elie Pembrey

Traitors

Ocean Harmony

Lachlan Horne

CHIMAN 101

Continental Liaison

The Pop Tarts

Ajay Sahota

Bella Cameron

Rosie Hollins

WooHabs

Angling For Farthings

Eva Nicole

The Ben Poore Project

Hanterhir

Puddleglum

Lost without cause

Vacant Shores

Echo Mask

Godless Suns

Tony Arthur

Roger James Shephard

Lounge Room Lizards

October Some When

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Surge

Will Walton

FREESPIRITS

Arzenic

Shiversa

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Bamboo and Bow

Mahoosive

Mango In Euphoria

NIKHITA

The Duskers

Sean Bertram

Ignitez

Ryan Watts

Accrington Stanley

Elemci

Xionic

The Postmen

Ekoweko

Flipside

Roger Chantler

Zombie’ites

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Shallow Music

Aoife Scully

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Reverence Sound

Sebastian Horton

Alfie Ingram

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Kieran Snell

5 Degrees North

Uke Box Glory

JACKPUDDING

Saxofony

Citizen Perez

The Slack 5

The Sound Crew

The Picton Readers Club

Laurie Bolger

Mad Simple

Madison Square

Dompap

Xènia Páez

Kase the Myth

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Tongue & Groove

Fragile Lucy

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Howlin' Blackouts

Mike and the Mojitos

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Dusky Moon

Munro

Nia Nicholls

desperateBeauty

Ras Amankwatia

Watching the Buzzards

Bad Alchemy

Dr. Beatroot

Zen Juddhism

Nàila

Kalopsia

Hük

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Moakz

Big man with Small guitar

Roxy's Revenge

Mike Lemin Band

Velickaite Sisters

SkunkWorks

RODI

Under The Attic

Carl Zed

RELLiX

Chris Payn

Oscar Meades

Club Bad

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Stuart Evans

Industry Plant

Goffmog

James K. Barker

Beardos and Weirdos

Cat Elliott

Dawn of Dystopia

St Andrews Pipe Band

Purple Grace

EVXN

Jess Breame

Malcolm Carlo

According to Brian

The Zone

Good-will

Spindrift

Tired Less

3's a Crowd

The Latest

Ukofonics

The Surroyal

NoteWorthy

Jon Yale

Hunch Power

The Dark Poet

SO Sound Choir

Andy White Poetry

Betterphor

Arji Manuelpillai

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

Echo Union

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Way Down South

RUBY

Mick Gough

Naty Giachino

Mai

McGriff

Haeze

Silent Disco King

GABRIELA

Vexmantra

Madams Last Discovery

Eat Your Greens

Waldo Salt

Wire -JD

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Plummers

Achoiring Voices

Hampshire Guitar Club

Charmtype

Lucy RS Must c

Theresa Lola

ItsPetre

Igloo Hearts

Fiesta FM

71chain

Kinesis 4

Brian Hooper

The Red Stars

City of Southampton Orchestra

G-MAN 777

The Bob Squad

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Greeny & the Voyagers

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Origin

The Wildcards

H.AZ

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Alexander Bithell

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Days of Speed

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Elephant Cage

HAZE

Arboresque

Benana Student Showcase

Ian Kimber

Jonathan Klein

Southampton Grad Band

MoniQ

Bex&Cole

Reverb (Hampshire)

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Mighty Magic Animal

Footless Kicks

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Punkhub

Groove Bakers

Zakk Paules

The Bex quartet

Tesoro Duo

Alex Jeffrey

Frontline

The Slowdown

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Anita Foxall Poetry

gaz909

Lost Post

James & Phil

Chaos from Order

Elephants With Shotguns

Exhilaro

dj junk

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Changing Melody

Southbound

Palookaville

Bill Thompson

AfroDeX

SJ Ventįl

Dean Antony

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Sonne

DJ / Open Mic

Loose Change

The Dandelion Chain

The Soulcatchers

Steam Machine

Gimme a Break DJs

Lula Gold

Red Light Spies

One foot in the rave

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Deepest Sense

The Elderlys

Stephanio

The Can Can Club.

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Stokes

Royston Black

Nick Haynes

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Shantywomen

New Tide

FancyWall

Edith and the Kingpins

Swan Samba

Chimney and I K 8OY

Nick JT

Funky Business

Cocoa

Days of closure

Jay Munday

SPLOOGE

TBC

Jubilee

Ricco Sakona

Red Hot Chili Podders

Lee Huxtable

Cella

Matt Sanger

Rhythms of Resistance

浪之乐队

Miriam

Marsupial

Guillotine Union Boys

“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.”

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

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Latest news