Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

RENEGADE ROSE

Kinesis 4

Aoife Scully

Arzenic

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Howlin' Blackouts

Mike Lemin Band

Music in Southampton, past present & future

Bella Cameron

Bad Alchemy

Naty Giachino

FREESPIRITS

Fragile Lucy

Way Down South

Rosie Hollins

Big man with Small guitar

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Ukofonics

Jaquie Daniels

MoniQ

Southampton Grad Band

Angling For Farthings

Voice FM

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Freestone

SKAM

Oscar Meades

Sean Bertram

Geoff Williams

Woodfalls band

Continental Liaison

Psychedelic Skies

Industry Plant

Carl Zed

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

CJOHNSON

Kase the Myth

Batala Portsmouth

Ibz & Da Goats

Hük

Alfie Ingram

Totton Ukulele Band

Brian Hooper

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

5 Degrees North

Diffy Dames

Greenish

Riverside Blues Band

Helicopter Pirates

Jon Yale

D'vonti

Jess Breame

Nia Nicholls

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Milkin' It

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Maerefolk

Amy Fox

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

You

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Andrew Buchanan

GABRIELA

October Some When

Eternal Gloom

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Bees Knees

Wire -JD

Charmtype

Moakz

Vexmantra

Lachlan Horne

Pianoman Justie

WooHabs

PB Squared

Echo Mask

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Angel Jones

Love Is Enough

Mike and the Mojitos

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

JACKPUDDING

DJ_MAJOR

Vacant Shores

Jim Bryant

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Daytonas

Broken Links

The Monday Grooves

Achoiring Voices

Roger Chantler

Sculpt

Velickaite Sisters

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ben Flournoy

Betterphor

Southampton Ukulele Jam

City of Southampton Orchestra

Club Bad

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mahoosive

The Zone

Eva Nicole

Purple Grace

HAZE

Scarlett

Amie Lou Shaw

3's a Crowd

Ryan Watts

Tony Arthur

71chain

DJ JAMES B

Stuart Evans

Zen Juddhism

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Origin

Lottie Marie

Dawn of Dystopia

Watching the Buzzards

Jonny Sansom

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

James K. Barker

OC Thomas

RODI

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Harry Ryan

Lucy RS Must c

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Alexander Bithell

The Alternates

Arji Manuelpillai

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Jim Pearson

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Dompap

Olivia Marsha

Ollie Owen Jones

McGriff

Benana Student Showcase

The Sound Crew

Halliwell

Hanna Gibbons

The Duskers

Innovator

Citizen Perez

Munro

Giles Halski

The Halliwells

Q Shaq

Fiesta FM

The Phantom Majors

The Wildcards

Far Solar

Ocean Harmony

NJT

Hydeout

Mosaic

this occasional society

Days of Speed

Jeannie

Goffmog

Voodoo Rays

G-MAN 777

RELLiX

The Surge

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Sugar Bang

SO Sound Choir

Shiversa

Endless Talking

Uke Box Glory

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hail

The Dark Poet

Bisola

Saxofony

Lucy Smith

Oddball Savage

Sebastian Horton

Godless Suns

Jonathan Klein

Greeny & the Voyagers

Under The Attic

The Red Stars

Mad Simple

The Ben Poore Project

According to Brian

The Plummers

EVXN

9 Lives

Theresa Lola

Hedgehogs

Haeze

Andy White Poetry

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ekoweko

Adventure State

The Picton Readers Club

Bob & the Bobettes

Dusky Moon

Ignitez

JJCornick

Westingway

Steve Weston

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jack Walker

Lounge Room Lizards

desperateBeauty

Karl V

RUBY

Roxy's Revenge

Xionic

Slap the Willow

Margarita Sleepover

Kindred Found

ItsPetre

Ian Kimber

Echo Union

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Cat Elliott

Ribble

Vermin

He Fired First

Flipside

Silvermon

The Slack 5

Kalopsia

Dj Sarah Nash

Adam Kammerling

Roger James Shephard

The Restless Coast

The Slow Cooked Bears

Freya Golding

The Bob Squad

Dan James

Accrington Stanley

Puddleglum

Beardos and Weirdos

Ajay Sahota

NIKHITA

OCB & Adam Turner

Laurie Bolger

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Madison Square

Ronk Torp

Gaz Parker

The Outsiders

Bamboo and Bow

H.AZ

Laura Klima

Igloo Hearts

Eat Your Greens

Waldo Salt

Emerson

GaYeon Lee

Spindrift

Mai

The Postmen

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Mr. Buoyant

Xènia Páez

CHIMAN 101

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Nàila

Kieran Snell

Canis Arboris

KSJM

Arboresque

Bragging Rights

Elie Pembrey

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Elemci

Rosie jay

Lyla Skyrim

Zombie’ites

Will Walton

Space Ace Robot

NoteWorthy

High Mileage

Suncliffe

Malcolm Carlo

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Room 18

Gig Night

Mick Gough

Michael Devaux

The Long Shorts

Sofia Gillani

Rhythms of Resistance

The Salamanders

DJ Drive

The Can Can Club.

New Tide

Jay Munday

Guillotine Union Boys

Lee Huxtable

The Bex quartet

Belle Saint

Rachel Jeffcoat

Palookaville

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Lamelle Shaw

dj junk

Mart Ward Talks

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Paul Levi

Sea Ranch

Nick Haynes

Exhilaro

Sonne

Jubilee

Dara Blaxx

Millie Woodrow

Reverb (Hampshire)

Cocoa

Funky Business

The Stokes

Jackson Davies

Southbound

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Miriam

Loose Change

AfroDeX

Ricco Sakona

Nick JT

DJ / Open Mic

Lula Gold

Red Light Spies

Craig Chalmers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Chaos from Order

Marsupial

Groove Bakers

Danny Godley

Deepest Sense

Footless Kicks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Slowdown

The Elderlys

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

gaz909

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Frontline

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Elephants With Shotguns

TBC

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Amelia Simpson

Punkhub

Royston Black

The Soulcatchers

Matt Sanger

Days of closure

Dean Antony

Zakk Paules

One foot in the rave

Swan Samba

Stephanio

Mighty Magic Animal

FancyWall

Steam Machine

Mike Jessop & his band

The Dandelion Chain

Gimme a Break DJs

Lost Post

Anita Foxall Poetry

James & Phil

Cella

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

SJ Ventįl

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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 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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 the best festival there is. Love it.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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