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.

Oddball Savage

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ribble

Arboresque

Days of Speed

Brian Hooper

Accrington Stanley

Ron May

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Dawn of Dystopia

Retro Rock'its

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Godless Suns

5 Degrees North

Ocean Harmony

Ryan Watts

this occasional society

JJCornick

According to Brian

Moakz

Adventure State

MoniQ

Helicopter Pirates

Shallow Music

Bees Knees

Traitors

SKAM

Andrew Buchanan

Basharan

Ajay Sahota

3's a Crowd

Colour of Heartache

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Will Walton

The Pop Tarts

Waldo Salt

Greenish

Gig Night

St Andrews Pipe Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kalopsia

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

The Bob Squad

GaYeon Lee

Ibz & Da Goats

HAZE

Spindrift

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

The Ben Poore Project

Jeannie

Wire -JD

Fiesta FM

James K. Barker

The Monday Grooves

Southampton Grad Band

NJT

Angling For Farthings

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Flipside

Naty Giachino

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mick Gough

October Some When

DJ JAMES B

Beardos and Weirdos

JACKPUDDING

Karl V

VALLEYBOYZERO

Xionic

Citizen Perez

Rogue Awakening

Silent Disco King

H.AZ

Dr. Beatroot

Madison Square

Continental Liaison

Interesting Wallpaper

Jaquie Daniels

Freestone

The Phantom Majors

Sebastian Horton

Lyla Skyrim

Laurie Bolger

Space Ace Robot

Hail

RODI

DJ_MAJOR

Cat Elliott

Eva Nicole

Purple Grace

Geoff Williams

Totton Ukulele Band

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Way Down South

EVXN

The Tipsy Gypsies

The Slow Cooked Bears

PG Trips

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

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

GABRIELA

Roger James Shephard

Vexmantra

Charmtype

Pianoman Justie

Origin

Mariano Korman

Aoife Scully

KSJM

Sculpt

Jim Bryant

Industry Plant

Hydeout

Sofia Gillani

Mad Simple

The Static

Saxofony

Chris Payn

Big man with Small guitar

Maple Valentine

Puddleglum

Velickaite Sisters

Ekoweko

Ukofonics

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

OCB & Adam Turner

Alexander Bithell

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Tony Arthur

Dusky Moon

Watching the Buzzards

The Picton Readers Club

The Salamanders

desperateBeauty

Blood Red Sky

PB Squared

Ekowe (Acoustic)

160

Innovator

The Restless Coast

G-MAN 777

Roger Chantler

Amy Fox

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Zombie’ites

Woodfalls band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Jonny Sansom

Lounge Room Lizards

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Outsiders

Adam Kammerling

Alfie Ingram

Munro

The Duskers

Kase the Myth

Drew Mason

Halliwell

Guilty Pleasure

Maerefolk

Amie Lou Shaw

Goffmog

Reverence Sound

Oscar Meades

Westingway

Cherry Go Steady

SkunkWorks

Voice FM

Nia Nicholls

SO Sound Choir

The Dark Poet

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Jack Walker

D'vonti

Madams Last Discovery

Angel Jones

Lucy RS Must c

Ironhide

The Sound Crew

The Zone

Andy White Poetry

Vacant Shores

The Latest

Tongue & Groove

Hanna Gibbons

9 Lives

Kinesis 4

Hampshire Guitar Club

Achoiring Voices

Fragile Lucy

Psychedelic Skies

McGriff

Milkin' It

Eric Walker

Margarita Sleepover

Rosie jay

Far Solar

Chayz3r

Hobb Lane

Xènia Páez

Mai

Jim Pearson

Endless Talking

The Alternates

Theresa Lola

Nàila

RELLiX

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Dompap

71chain

Arlo Star

The Slack 5

Arji Manuelpillai

Nory-J

Dan James

Hük

Tired Less

The Plummers

Greeny & the Voyagers

Mahoosive

OC Thomas

Arzenic

Shiversa

Ben Flournoy

Sean Bertram

NIKHITA

High Mileage

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Romsey Shanty Crew

Ras Amankwatia

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Kieran Snell

He Fired First

The Sky at Night

Elie Pembrey

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Under The Attic

CJOHNSON

Disco Lizards

Igloo Hearts

Carl Zed

Canis Arboris

Giles Halski

Staff Discount

Mike Lemin Band

Jordon Mulvoy

Q Shaq

Bisola

ALLEY the band

The Wildcards

Noise Factory United

The Surge

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Flipside Society

Mosaic

Jess Breame

Broken Links

Silvermon

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Broadsheet Speak

Eternal Gloom

Gaz Parker

Pacuk Band

Steve Weston

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Jon Yale

Roxy's Revenge

Diffy Dames

FREESPIRITS

Mr. Buoyant

Betterphor

WooHabs

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Dj Sarah Nash

DJ Drive

Pooja Rajguru

The Daytonas

Ronk Torp

Hanterhir

Vermin

The Halliwells

Redz Man

Bragging Rights

Elemci

The Long Shorts

Bella Cameron

Eat Your Greens

Suncliffe

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Postmen

Ian Kimber

Stuart Evans

Zen Juddhism

Voodoo Rays

WOOHABS

International Jet Set

Hunch Power

Kindred Found

Bex&Cole

Jonathan Klein

Club Bad

Echo Union

City of Southampton Orchestra

Lost without cause

RUBY

Adarna May Exist

Malcolm Carlo

Rosie Hollins

The Red Stars

Bad Alchemy

The Surroyal

Batala Portsmouth

Love Is Enough

RENEGADE ROSE

Echo Mask

Mango In Euphoria

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Flying Hearts

Scarlett

Michael Devaux

Lachlan Horne

Fate of the Magpie

NoteWorthy

Emerson

Twelve Caesars

Haeze

CHIMAN 101

Slap the Willow

Uke Box Glory

Jax Leonard

Ignitez

The Elephant Cage

Bob&the Bobettes

ItsPetre

Neko Roshi

Edith and the Kingpins

Jimmy b and the death rattles

FancyWall

Southbound

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Royston Black

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Swan Samba

King Louie

Guillotine Union Boys

Paul Levi

New Tide

Southbound

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Soulcatchers

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

gaz909

Nick Haynes

Frontline

Thundizzle

Chimney and I K 8OY

Davey Jones' Locker

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Stephanio

SPLOOGE

Palookaville

Jubilee

Days of closure

Nick JT

The Slowdown

Cella

Changing Melody

Miriam

The Stokes

Lee Huxtable

Red Hot Chili Podders

Reverb (Hampshire)

Cocoa

Marsupial

Red Light Spies

Lost Post

The Can Can Club.

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

浪之乐队

The Dandelion Chain

Heart & Voice

Bill Thompson

Dean Antony

Steam Machine

Room 18

One foot in the rave

The Shantywomen

Mighty Magic Animal

Elephants With Shotguns

Tesoro Duo

Deepest Sense

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Anita Foxall Poetry

AfroDeX

Chaos from Order

Zakk Paules

Loose Change

Rhythms of Resistance

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Steam Town Shanty Crew

SJ Ventįl

Punkhub

Footless Kicks

The Elderlys

Good-will

Funky Business

The Bex quartet

Alex Jeffrey

dj junk

TBC

Felis Leo

Groove Bakers

Bamboo and Bow

Sonne

Gimme a Break DJs

Ricco Sakona

Lula Gold

James & Phil

Exhilaro

Jay Munday

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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 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.”

“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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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