Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Elie Pembrey

Southampton Grad Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Room 18

The Monday Grooves

Dara Blaxx

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Halliwells

Lottie Marie

G-MAN 777

Ajay Sahota

Fiesta FM

Flossie James

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Arji Manuelpillai

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Reverence Sound

Sofia Gillani

Citizen Perez

The Zone

Riverside Blues Band

Xènia Páez

Voice FM

DJ Alex

Mr. Buoyant

Hampshire Guitar Club

Mike and the Mojitos

Nia Nicholls

Canis Arboris

desperateBeauty

Q Shaq

Jaquie Daniels

The Red Stars

Far Solar

DJ_MAJOR

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Dj Sarah Nash

Karl V

Watching the Buzzards

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Brian Hooper

Ocean Harmony

Purple Grace

Benana Student Showcase

Alexander Bithell

Stereo Swan

Halliwell

Address soundsystem

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Duskers

Dawn of Dystopia

Tony Arthur

Bamboo and Bow

Romsey Shanty Crew

NX Panther

Ukofonics

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Houdini’s Hand

OC Thomas

The Picton Readers Club

FREESPIRITS

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Bad Alchemy

Vacant Shores

The Salamanders

Hanna Gibbons

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

WooHabs

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

DJ Drive

Ribble

Echo Mask

Geoff Williams

Cat Elliott

Hydeout

Sean Bertram

GaYeon Lee

The Sky at Night

Felis Leo

Kalopsia (duo)

Earth Propellor

Mai

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ignitez

Zombie’ites

According to Brian

Naty Giachino

Puddleglum

Lucy Smith

The Sound Crew

Malcolm Carlo

Broken Links

Munro

Psychedelic Skies

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Roxy's Revenge

Oddball Savage

Days of Speed

SKAM

Arboresque

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Kalopsia

Diffy Dames

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Dark Poet

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Jonathan Klein

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

OCB & Adam Turner

Theresa Lola

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

The Alternates

Angel Jones

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Velickaite Sisters

Andy White Poetry

One foot in the rave

Angling For Farthings

James B / James F

Flipside

Spindrift

Elemci

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

ItsPetre

Godless Suns

160

Michael Devaux

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Saxofony

Xionic

Roger James Shephard

Eva Nicole

Achoiring Voices

Mick Gough

RUBY

October Some When

Ekoweko

Batala Portsmouth

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Totton Ukulele Band

Freya Golding

Waldo Salt

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Long Shorts

The Howlin' Blackouts

High Mileage

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Bragging Rights

Lucy RS Must c

Dan James

Mike Lemin Band

Westingway

The Pop Tarts

Sculpt

Mad Simple

Mariano Korman

The Surge

Hail

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

CHIMAN 101

Silvermon

Wire -JD

Lachlan Horne

Eat Your Greens

Cosmic Sisters

Jack Walker

Laura Klima

Stuart Evans

Bella Cameron

Sam Solace

CJOHNSON

Moakz

Vermin

Laurie Bolger

Aoife Scully

Ian Kimber

Club Bad

The Restless Coast

Vinyl Phillips

Helicopter Pirates

Andrew Buchanan

5 Degrees North

Fragile Lucy

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Love Is Enough

Gaz Parker

NoteWorthy

Paul Levi

Echo Union

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Igloo Hearts

International Jet Set

Mostly Harmless

Lyla Skyrim

Dusky Moon

RELLiX

Accrington Stanley

Good-will

Steve Weston

Mahoosive

EVXN

The Slack 5

Amie Lou Shaw

Industry Plant

Freestone

Pacuk Band

Greenish

9 Lives

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hedgehogs

Woodfalls band

Bisola

this occasional society

Scarlett

Jon Yale

Mosaic

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

McGriff

PB Squared

Beardos and Weirdos

Zen Juddhism

The Ben Poore Project

Eternal Gloom

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Maerefolk

Space Ace Robot

Punkhub

Arzenic

3's a Crowd

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Kase the Myth

Charmtype

Ronk Torp

Suncliffe

Tired Less

Emerson

Ollie Owen Jones

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Carl Zed

Sugar Bang

Southampton's Music History

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Wildcards

SO Sound Choir

Betterphor

Way Down South

Kinesis 4

Kindred Found

NJT

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

James K. Barker

Gig Night

Giles Halski

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

You

Vexmantra

Innovator

Harry Ryan

JJCornick

JACKPUDDING

Jess Breame

The Outsiders

The Postmen

Under The Attic

Jax Leonard

Roger Chantler

Pianoman Justie

The Slow Cooked Bears

Hobb Lane

Adventure State

The Soulcatchers

KSJM

Ryan Watts

Will Walton

MoniQ

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

Slap the Willow

Jim Bryant

Adam Kammerling

Sebastian Horton

H.AZ

He Fired First

NIKHITA

Big man with Small guitar

Shiversa

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Continental Liaison

Olivia Marsha

The Bob Squad

D'vonti

Amy Fox

Steam Machine

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Guillotine Union Boys

Sea Ranch

Swan Samba

Jay Munday

Red Light Spies

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Ricco Sakona

Gimme a Break DJs

The Slowdown

Millie Woodrow

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jake Tilley

Changing Melody

Hannah in the Groove

Jackson Davies

Lula Gold

Autorora

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Intoxication

Royston Black

Frontline

New Tide

Nick JT

Dreamseeker

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Crushcrushcrush

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Mart Ward Talks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lee Huxtable

gaz909

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

James & Phil

Dean Antony

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Funky Business

FancyWall

Chimney and I K 8OY

Loose Change

The Shantywomen

Reverence Crew

Lamelle Shaw

Marsupial

Deepest Sense

dj junk

Palookaville

Amelia Simpson

The Bex quartet

Slaughterhouse Clive

Groove Bakers

Ben Highness

Serendipity

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cella

Elephants With Shotguns

Miriam

Matt Sanger

Nick Haynes

DJ / Open Mic

Zakk Paules

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

SOS PRESENTS

The Can Can Club.

Days of closure

Rachel Jeffcoat

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Dandelion Chain

Craig Chalmers

Belle Saint

Sonne

The Elderlys

Solace

Stephanio

Exhilaro

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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