Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Ocean Harmony

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Slack 5

Address soundsystem

The Picton Readers Club

NX Panther

Westingway

Mariano Korman

Sean Bertram

D'vonti

5 Degrees North

Beardos and Weirdos

Theresa Lola

Lyla Skyrim

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Kase the Myth

Lachlan Horne

Gig Night

Andy White Poetry

Lucy RS Must c

Shiversa

NIKHITA

RELLiX

Geoff Williams

You

Giles Halski

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

Roger James Shephard

Will Walton

Arboresque

Dusky Moon

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

FREESPIRITS

Watching the Buzzards

Purple Grace

Aoife Scully

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Flossie James

OCB & Adam Turner

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Zombie’ites

Pacuk Band

The Surge

desperateBeauty

The Duskers

Xènia Páez

Eternal Gloom

Greenish

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Voice FM

The Pop Tarts

Halliwell

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

SO Sound Choir

Room 18

Bella Cameron

Gaz Parker

Canis Arboris

G-MAN 777

Dawn of Dystopia

Stereo Swan

Sofia Gillani

The Alternates

Bragging Rights

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

ItsPetre

Big man with Small guitar

Dan James

Club Bad

Laura Klima

Woodfalls band

Moakz

The Ben Poore Project

Bad Alchemy

Sugar Bang

Diffy Dames

Jon Yale

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

DJ Alex

Eat Your Greens

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

One foot in the rave

The Slow Cooked Bears

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Sculpt

Arji Manuelpillai

Lottie Marie

Naty Giachino

Kindred Found

Laurie Bolger

The Soulcatchers

CHIMAN 101

City of Southampton Orchestra

Munro

Igloo Hearts

Freya Golding

Lucy Smith

The Halliwells

MoniQ

Broken Links

Industry Plant

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Mostly Harmless

Helicopter Pirates

Mad Simple

Hanna Gibbons

Earth Propellor

International Jet Set

Elemci

Bisola

James K. Barker

Q Shaq

Ignitez

Ukofonics

Days of Speed

Maerefolk

Vinyl Phillips

Good-will

The Monday Grooves

Angel Jones

Angling For Farthings

Steve Weston

H.AZ

According to Brian

Jax Leonard

Hobb Lane

Roger Chantler

Suncliffe

Emerson

3's a Crowd

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Long Shorts

Waldo Salt

Ekowe (Acoustic)

SKAM

KSJM

The Sky at Night

The Salamanders

Olivia Marsha

Fiesta FM

Under The Attic

Southampton Grad Band

Benana Student Showcase

Harry Ryan

Bamboo and Bow

The Zone

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Hail

Zen Juddhism

Mosaic

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Citizen Perez

Alexander Bithell

The Howlin' Blackouts

Tired Less

Xionic

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Adam Kammerling

9 Lives

Jaquie Daniels

Southampton's Music History

Ryan Watts

Mike and the Mojitos

Jack Walker

Southampton Ukulele Jam

JACKPUDDING

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Hedgehogs

Karl V

Mike Lemin Band

RUBY

Arzenic

Felis Leo

JJCornick

Ajay Sahota

Charmtype

Nia Nicholls

NJT

McGriff

Adventure State

James B / James F

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Outsiders

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

WooHabs

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Batala Portsmouth

Dj Sarah Nash

Mr. Buoyant

Ekoweko

GaYeon Lee

Paul Levi

Flipside

Puddleglum

Mai

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Silvermon

The Dark Poet

Godless Suns

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Stuart Evans

Pianoman Justie

Echo Union

Slap the Willow

DJ Drive

Totton Ukulele Band

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

160

Elie Pembrey

PB Squared

Ollie Owen Jones

Dara Blaxx

OC Thomas

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Reverence Sound

Jonathan Klein

The Restless Coast

Psychedelic Skies

Jim Bryant

Hydeout

Ian Kimber

Achoiring Voices

DJ_MAJOR

Kalopsia (duo)

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Jess Breame

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Fragile Lucy

Far Solar

The Cali Cartel from Hell

NoteWorthy

Ronk Torp

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Amie Lou Shaw

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kinesis 4

Punkhub

High Mileage

Amy Fox

Houdini’s Hand

Mahoosive

The Sound Crew

Kalopsia

October Some When

Saxofony

Malcolm Carlo

Carl Zed

CJOHNSON

Andrew Buchanan

Brian Hooper

Romsey Shanty Crew

Vermin

Innovator

Scarlett

The Bob Squad

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Red Stars

Tony Arthur

Freestone

Wire -JD

Cat Elliott

Betterphor

Roxy's Revenge

Space Ace Robot

Michael Devaux

Velickaite Sisters

Vacant Shores

EVXN

The Postmen

Vexmantra

Sebastian Horton

Love Is Enough

Sam Solace

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Wildcards

Mick Gough

this occasional society

Accrington Stanley

Riverside Blues Band

Echo Mask

Continental Liaison

Oddball Savage

Way Down South

Eva Nicole

Ribble

Cosmic Sisters

Spindrift

He Fired First

Ricco Sakona

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Deepest Sense

Amelia Simpson

Solace

Jay Munday

The Can Can Club.

Funky Business

Craig Chalmers

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Dandelion Chain

James & Phil

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Mart Ward Talks

Swan Samba

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Exhilaro

Marsupial

Serendipity

Reverb (Hampshire)

New Tide

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Footless Kicks

Dean Antony

Jackson Davies

Lula Gold

Gimme a Break DJs

Millie Woodrow

Stephanio

Crushcrushcrush

Nick JT

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Red Light Spies

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jake Tilley

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

FancyWall

Royston Black

Anita Foxall Poetry

Elephants With Shotguns

Groove Bakers

Zakk Paules

dj junk

The Shantywomen

Miriam

Hannah in the Groove

Lamelle Shaw

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Frontline

Ben Highness

Sea Ranch

SOS PRESENTS

gaz909

Rachel Jeffcoat

Cella

Matt Sanger

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Autorora

The Elderlys

Nick Haynes

Steam Machine

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Loose Change

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Days of closure

The Slowdown

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Changing Melody

Sonne

Reverence Crew

Guillotine Union Boys

Palookaville

Dreamseeker

DJ / Open Mic

The Bex quartet

Intoxication

Belle Saint

Lee Huxtable

Lost Post

Slaughterhouse Clive

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

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

“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. ”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

“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 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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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 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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

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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