MUSIC IN THE CITY 2025
takes place on the weekend of 13/14 September 2025
Sign up’s from 1st March 2025
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“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 amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”
“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”
“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”
“Loved the whole day. The support and people being brought together ❤️”
“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”
“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”
“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”
“Loved having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”
“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”
“The volunteer at our location was a legend, very much appreciate his contribution, and the sound guy as well.”
“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.”
“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”
“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.”
“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”
“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”
“Would love to be a part of this again! London Road Brew House went off!!!”
“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.”
“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.”
“We had a fabulous time. Can't wait to do it all again x. Thank you for the opportunity.”
“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.”
“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”
“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”
“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”
“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.”
“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”
“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 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 playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”
“What I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”
“Huge Congrats Chris Orr, a fabulous time was has by one and all and it was a pleasure and great fun volunteering.”
“Pure Rehearsal Studios: A superb weekend showcasing the amazing talent in the area. Well done!”
“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”
“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.”
We have an annual multi venue festival in September, Year 16 Festival took place 28/29 September 2024 and was our biggest to date…
Performances
Acts
Musicians
Venues
Batala Portsmouth
Bliss
The Inspirational
The Slack 5
The Moonlighters
Wire -JD
St Andrews Pipe Band Hamble le Rice
ARIA
COAST
Uke Box Glory
The Long Shorts
Florence
Southampton Philharmonic Choir
Chimney and I K 8OY
The Elderlys
Country Vs Cancer
Jo Fisher
Zero Saints
The Parlours
South Central
Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band
Rotaries
Gimme a Break DJs
Millie Rose
Kinesis 4
Achoiring Voices
Lounge Room Lizards
Sean/Solly/Martin
According to Brian
The Haldane Effect
THE GLASS CHERRIES
Kyle Jasper
Shaun Banres
The Gatlin Boys
Eric Walker
GALAXY THIEF
House of Women
SO3 Collective
River Knight
The Bees Knees
Sean/Solly/Brian/Martin
Wilson/Foot
Southampton Rock Choir
Southampton Ukulele Jam
Serendipity Songbook
Acid Haze
Is This Strokes
Angling For Farthings
Voodoo Rays
SOUL 45
Dirty Brass Hooks
Electronic Wisdom
CrackerJack Duo
ForTheMonks
Ocean Harmony Barbershop Chorus
The Picton Readers Club
Interesting Wallpaper
Sculpt
The Lens
Fragile Lucy
Mr Buoyant
Dee Washington
Lurker
Sonic909
Four Blokes
Thee Jake Legs
Eric Walker & Sarah Rose
Bill Thompson
Crads on Tour
The Outlaw Orchestra
The Sturmey Archers
The Cold Heart Revue
Molly Meaker
Saxofony
Amelia Duarte
Flautissimo the Southampton flute orchestras
Watching the Buzzards
Rackham
NowWeAreDead
Dotty and the Vinyls
Hype N Hood
Resonant sounds kru
Anna Muir
Audio Pirates
Edward Chaney
Adventure State
Omniversal Love
Jon Yale
The Soulcatchers
The Halliwells
Ekowe
MK-IV
The Zone
Mass Appeal
Kalopsia Duo
Innovator
Hail
Tom Davies & The Bluebirds
Mighty Magic Animal
Tuto Tribe
Tony Cox & Company
Psychedelic Skies
Geoff Williams
Andy Buchanan
BLENDER
The Latest
Benerris Beach
M.A.D.
67 Sins
Bandana
Footless Kicks
Harley Truslove
Ian Kimber
The Outsiders
The Dandelion Chain
Pianoman Justie
McGriff
Limescale
Rising Tide
XR Rhythms
GaYeon Lee
£40 Bob
Southampton Salty Sea Dogs
Ghost Cat
Metrotones
Joel Doherty
Utter Buskers
The Surge
Zen Juddhism
60th Parallel
Gappy ROberts
DJ DSK
Velvet Candy DJs
Tony Arthur
Let's Talk
City of Southampton Orchestra
Alex Hedley
Ukofonics
Chris Morgan
Mongo Pusher
King Ras i
Anita Foxall
The Mucky Fingers
The VernonPrinciple
Stu J & Finley Gingell
Rats! Rats! Rats!
Rich Lansley
Incredible Weapons
Jonathan Klein
Carl Zed
The Origin of Bellamy
!nverse
Screwfix
Stacey Joy
DKenzion
DJ Stevo
The Wooden Truth
The Daytonas
Blood Red Sky
Rhesus Positive
Blindman’s Vision
King Sam
KT Greenwood
Sue Spiers
TBC
The Legend That is Richard Stephenson
Damo Sings
Savini
Jessie
Mike Thomas & Friends
Lee Desty
Groove Syndicate
Steam Shed
The Village Boy
The Strifes
Tunelesschoir.com/solent
Mike and the Mojitos
Duvet Head
Elephants With Shotguns
The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy
Richard 'Ricky' Palmer
3's a Crowd
Ali & Rich
Evelyn
Ellora Sutton
Jamie Norton
Shaun Shears and Tim Brownsea
General
Nothing rhymes with orange
Andy Reynolds
Silent Movie Star
Dan O'Farrell
Dan Finch
Bubble
Chris Davie
Colours and Fires
Alex Thurley-Ratcliff
Rhinefield
Emma Tanner
GHOST IN THE MACHINE
Ellie Eades
Raise Your Voice
Southampton Folk Orchestra
KSJM Trio
Cabin Crew
Joseph Wood
Becky & Alex
Southampton Health Choir and Glorious Harmony
Pluto the Rich
Comedy in Ye City
Burns Unit Lite
Chain
Lyrical Letraset
Easy Duncan
SKINNY BOB
Simon Maggs/Chris Bluemel
Elusion
Crushcrushcrush
THE ECLECTICS
URBAN MUSIC COLLECTIVE🎙🎶
People Like Us
Lily Kurosawa
Dj DUECE BW
Jaquie & Steve Daniels
Limerence
Lauren Miller
Ribble
Common Tongue
Mark T Newman
Vagabond
Margarita Sleepover
Digz
Aidan Bryden
Roo Ovenden
James Carey
The Bardsteads
Silvermon
The Tipsy Gypsies
Zombie'ites
One Shot
SM Ripper
J.m.y
Haze
Nick Haynes
Inertia Point
Jozi Miller
Lee Huxtable
Sushimoog
Charlie Smith
Noise Factory United
Jimmy Herrity
Doomood
Aubrey Blakeledge
Southampton & IOW Music Hub
1 2 14
Zoe Dupuy
Major Cone
Roger Chantler
Jimmy B and the Death Rattles
Jot Sloppy
LeAd
Heart & Voice
Untapped Acoustic
Bitter Self Exploitment
Liz Amos
Coastel Acoustic Duo
SOS Presents
Tired Less
When Harri Met Alli
Cat Elliott
Stephanio
Brian Hooper
The Wonky Folk
Steam Town Shanty Crew