Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

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Interesting Wallpaper

Shallow Music

Hük

Charmtype

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Ignitez

Ronk Torp

Andrew Buchanan

Kalopsia

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Slack 5

Broadsheet Speak

JJCornick

Ajay Sahota

71chain

Mango In Euphoria

Reverence Sound

The Slow Cooked Bears

H.AZ

Kindred Found

JACKPUDDING

Hanterhir

Wire -JD

Roxy's Revenge

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Eat Your Greens

NJT

Vermin

The Alternates

Accrington Stanley

Godless Suns

The Plummers

PG Trips

The Sky at Night

DJ_MAJOR

Sebastian Horton

Retro Rock'its

Halliwell

Bex&Cole

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

Jim Pearson

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Arzenic

Ironhide

Jordon Mulvoy

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Andy White Poetry

ItsPetre

Neko Roshi

Broken Links

Vexmantra

Romsey Shanty Crew

Betterphor

Fragile Lucy

The Surroyal

RUBY

Continental Liaison

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Dusky Moon

Amy Fox

Dompap

Tony Arthur

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Arlo Star

Goffmog

Innovator

The Sound Crew

Silvermon

Madison Square

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Pianoman Justie

Ocean Harmony

Elie Pembrey

Citizen Perez

The Outsiders

Kase the Myth

Zen Juddhism

Moakz

Scarlett

SKAM

Alexander Bithell

Dan James

Jonny Sansom

Canis Arboris

The Wildcards

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Voodoo Rays

Margarita Sleepover

Jaquie Daniels

Endless Talking

Bad Alchemy

Mahoosive

Adarna May Exist

desperateBeauty

Oddball Savage

Angel Jones

Under The Attic

Cherry Go Steady

Sculpt

Fate of the Magpie

Psychedelic Skies

Way Down South

Haeze

Space Ace Robot

Rogue Awakening

Lounge Room Lizards

The Dark Poet

Staff Discount

Chris Payn

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Helicopter Pirates

The Surge

Mariano Korman

Roger James Shephard

Nàila

Pooja Rajguru

Noise Factory United

Malcolm Carlo

Stuart Evans

Mai

The Zone

Eternal Gloom

The Duskers

International Jet Set

Chayz3r

Cat Elliott

The Latest

Nory-J

The Ben Poore Project

5 Degrees North

The Salamanders

GaYeon Lee

Hunch Power

Hydeout

9 Lives

Mosaic

Batala Portsmouth

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Restless Coast

Milkin' It

Mike and the Mojitos

Silent Disco King

Zombie’ites

Southampton Ukulele Jam

DJ JAMES B

Nia Nicholls

The Bob Squad

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

CHIMAN 101

Dr. Beatroot

Karl V

Sean Bertram

The Long Shorts

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

NoteWorthy

WOOHABS

Spindrift

Tired Less

Ron May

Lucy RS Must c

Echo Mask

Bees Knees

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Arboresque

Jonathan Klein

Jax Leonard

Hobb Lane

Westingway

SO Sound Choir

Roger Chantler

The Halliwells

Puddleglum

Redz Man

Waldo Salt

Ben Flournoy

OC Thomas

Purple Grace

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Tipsy Gypsies

Velickaite Sisters

Gaz Parker

Savoury Tooth Tiger

He Fired First

GABRIELA

Arji Manuelpillai

Carl Zed

Woodfalls band

Ekoweko

The Monday Grooves

Alfie Ingram

Angling For Farthings

SkunkWorks

Dawn of Dystopia

The Phantom Majors

Igloo Hearts

Steve Weston

Kinesis 4

Beardos and Weirdos

Colour of Heartache

Adventure State

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Diffy Dames

Jess Breame

FREESPIRITS

Sofia Gillani

Industry Plant

The Pop Tarts

Oscar Meades

Uke Box Glory

The Howlin' Blackouts

Hampshire Guitar Club

Blood Red Sky

Amie Lou Shaw

Munro

Xènia Páez

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Disco Lizards

WooHabs

Bella Cameron

Bob&the Bobettes

Gig Night

CJOHNSON

Theresa Lola

Twelve Caesars

Madams Last Discovery

Freestone

Flipside

Elemci

Ian Kimber

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Ryan Watts

Lost without cause

KSJM

Naty Giachino

Slap the Willow

Maple Valentine

Jack Walker

MoniQ

Mad Simple

Brian Hooper

OCB & Adam Turner

High Mileage

Hail

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Flying Hearts

Hanna Gibbons

Xionic

Bragging Rights

Rosie Hollins

Club Bad

Far Solar

Basharan

James K. Barker

Eric Walker

ALLEY the band

Shiversa

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Flipside Society

The Elephant Cage

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Emerson

Q Shaq

RELLiX

Drew Mason

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

October Some When

Days of Speed

Watching the Buzzards

Jeannie

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ukofonics

DJ Drive

Kieran Snell

Traitors

Bisola

McGriff

Jon Yale

Tongue & Groove

VALLEYBOYZERO

Giles Halski

Maerefolk

Love Is Enough

Guilty Pleasure

Mike Lemin Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Suncliffe

RENEGADE ROSE

Ras Amankwatia

Pacuk Band

Rosie jay

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ribble

this occasional society

Big man with Small guitar

Jim Bryant

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Michael Devaux

Vacant Shores

RODI

Lachlan Horne

Mick Gough

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Geoff Williams

Dj Sarah Nash

PB Squared

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Voice FM

The Picton Readers Club

The Static

Origin

Echo Union

NIKHITA

Aoife Scully

D'vonti

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Adam Kammerling

3's a Crowd

Southampton Grad Band

EVXN

Totton Ukulele Band

Greenish

Eva Nicole

Ibz & Da Goats

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Saxofony

G-MAN 777

Will Walton

Lyla Skyrim

Mr. Buoyant

HAZE

The Red Stars

The Postmen

Achoiring Voices

Laurie Bolger

Nick Haynes

Stephanio

One foot in the rave

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Funky Business

Tesoro Duo

Jubilee

The Can Can Club.

Ricco Sakona

Punkhub

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Chimney and I K 8OY

Elephants With Shotguns

AfroDeX

Changing Melody

Room 18

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Royston Black

Good-will

Chaos from Order

The Dandelion Chain

Sonne

Thundizzle

Alex Jeffrey

浪之乐队

gaz909

Bill Thompson

The Elderlys

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Bex quartet

Footless Kicks

Zakk Paules

Guillotine Union Boys

The Stokes

dj junk

Jay Munday

Heart & Voice

FancyWall

Lee Huxtable

Bamboo and Bow

Rhythms of Resistance

New Tide

Gimme a Break DJs

Swan Samba

Palookaville

Felis Leo

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Red Light Spies

Southbound

King Louie

Steam Machine

Red Hot Chili Podders

The Shantywomen

Shaun

Frontline

SPLOOGE

Dean Antony

Edith and the Kingpins

Deepest Sense

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Cocoa

Reverb (Hampshire)

Marsupial

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cella

Nick JT

Days of closure

Mighty Magic Animal

According to Brian

The Soulcatchers

SJ Ventįl

Lula Gold

Miriam

Davey Jones' Locker

Southbound

The Daytonas

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Slowdown

Loose Change

Paul Levi

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Lost Post

James & Phil

Exhilaro

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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:

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