Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Halliwells

Industry Plant

Roger James Shephard

Way Down South

Kase the Myth

Jack Walker

Mai

Achoiring Voices

Southampton Grad Band

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Halliwell

RELLiX

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Riverside Blues Band

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Maerefolk

The Red Stars

Earth Propellor

5 Degrees North

Paul Levi

Amy Fox

The Monday Grooves

Far Solar

Suncliffe

The Alternates

Ian Kimber

The Howlin' Blackouts

Sam Solace

Fragile Lucy

Ryan Watts

Jim Bryant

Eva Nicole

The Picton Readers Club

The Slow Cooked Bears

Space Ace Robot

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Wildcards

Tony Arthur

Ocean Harmony

Lyla Skyrim

Angel Jones

PB Squared

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Flipside

Betterphor

Jaquie Daniels

Roger Chantler

Wire -JD

Ajay Sahota

Dara Blaxx

Echo Union

The Slack 5

Slap the Willow

James K. Barker

RUBY

Bisola

Zen Juddhism

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Room 18

The Dark Poet

Bamboo and Bow

McGriff

GaYeon Lee

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

According to Brian

DJ Drive

The Duskers

Lucy RS Must c

The Soulcatchers

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

OC Thomas

Mosaic

Elie Pembrey

CJOHNSON

Scarlett

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

SO Sound Choir

Sculpt

Mariano Korman

H.AZ

Pacuk Band

Geoff Williams

Emerson

Eat Your Greens

Dawn of Dystopia

Naty Giachino

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Totton Ukulele Band

Velickaite Sisters

Citizen Perez

One foot in the rave

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

You

Roxy's Revenge

Reverence Sound

Xènia Páez

Diffy Dames

Sebastian Horton

Kinesis 4

Romsey Shanty Crew

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

FREESPIRITS

Cat Elliott

The Outsiders

Ronk Torp

Arzenic

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Gaz Parker

Hedgehogs

Giles Halski

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Lucy Smith

JACKPUDDING

Accrington Stanley

The Bob Squad

DJ_MAJOR

Michael Devaux

Kalopsia (duo)

Tired Less

OCB & Adam Turner

Under The Attic

Address soundsystem

Kalopsia

Voice FM

Sean Bertram

Benana Student Showcase

Oddball Savage

Pianoman Justie

Jess Breame

3's a Crowd

Angling For Farthings

Lottie Marie

Elemci

Houdini’s Hand

The Zone

Hail

Watching the Buzzards

Harry Ryan

160

Dj Sarah Nash

Spindrift

Vacant Shores

The Surge

Vexmantra

Vinyl Phillips

Adventure State

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

Arji Manuelpillai

The Salamanders

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

EVXN

Punkhub

Q Shaq

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Big man with Small guitar

The Postmen

Munro

SKAM

Gig Night

Nia Nicholls

Kindred Found

Helicopter Pirates

Ollie Owen Jones

Bella Cameron

JJCornick

Cosmic Sisters

He Fired First

Freya Golding

G-MAN 777

Freestone

James B / James F

Ribble

Puddleglum

International Jet Set

Mike and the Mojitos

Andrew Buchanan

Batala Portsmouth

Brian Hooper

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mick Gough

WooHabs

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

this occasional society

Aoife Scully

Godless Suns

Silvermon

Purple Grace

D'vonti

Saxofony

The Pop Tarts

Amie Lou Shaw

CHIMAN 101

Steve Weston

NX Panther

Hydeout

Fiesta FM

The Restless Coast

Mostly Harmless

Jon Yale

Hanna Gibbons

Eternal Gloom

Canis Arboris

Sugar Bang

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Olivia Marsha

desperateBeauty

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Jonathan Klein

Love Is Enough

Psychedelic Skies

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Sofia Gillani

Greenish

Echo Mask

Westingway

Bragging Rights

Theresa Lola

Club Bad

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Adam Kammerling

Dan James

Felis Leo

City of Southampton Orchestra

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Flossie James

High Mileage

NJT

Lachlan Horne

Waldo Salt

Mad Simple

Karl V

Igloo Hearts

Shiversa

Laurie Bolger

Kat Hutchings Yoga

MoniQ

Days of Speed

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Ben Poore Project

Zombie’ites

9 Lives

Stuart Evans

Vermin

Broken Links

The Sound Crew

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Continental Liaison

Southampton's Music History

Jax Leonard

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Mike Lemin Band

Ukofonics

Dusky Moon

KSJM

Hobb Lane

Alexander Bithell

Ignitez

NIKHITA

Laura Klima

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ekoweko

The Long Shorts

DJ Alex

ItsPetre

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Woodfalls band

Moakz

Xionic

Andy White Poetry

Mahoosive

The Sky at Night

Arboresque

Good-will

NoteWorthy

Charmtype

Mr. Buoyant

October Some When

Bad Alchemy

Hampshire Guitar Club

Will Walton

Malcolm Carlo

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Innovator

Beardos and Weirdos

Carl Zed

Stereo Swan

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Cella

Autorora

Groove Bakers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Changing Melody

Funky Business

James & Phil

Jay Munday

Serendipity

Belle Saint

Crushcrushcrush

Sonne

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

gaz909

Hannah in the Groove

Dean Antony

Footless Kicks

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jake Tilley

dj junk

New Tide

Mart Ward Talks

The Dandelion Chain

Zakk Paules

Intoxication

Loose Change

Slaughterhouse Clive

Lost Post

The Bex quartet

Deepest Sense

Dreamseeker

Solace

Lula Gold

Nick Haynes

Craig Chalmers

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Stephanio

Reverb (Hampshire)

Steam Machine

Royston Black

Amelia Simpson

Lee Huxtable

Lamelle Shaw

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Swan Samba

Marsupial

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Red Light Spies

Days of closure

Nick JT

The Elderlys

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jackson Davies

Millie Woodrow

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Sea Ranch

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Reverence Crew

Elephants With Shotguns

Rachel Jeffcoat

Exhilaro

Miriam

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Ben Highness

Guillotine Union Boys

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

FancyWall

Gimme a Break DJs

Anita Foxall Poetry

Matt Sanger

The Shantywomen

The Slowdown

Palookaville

SOS PRESENTS

Chimney and I K 8OY

DJ / Open Mic

The Can Can Club.

“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the 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 playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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. ”

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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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