Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Bad Alchemy

FREESPIRITS

Good-will

Watching the Buzzards

Godless Suns

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

9 Lives

Kalopsia (duo)

Echo Union

St Andrews Pipe Band

Kalopsia

Jaquie Daniels

Southampton Ukulele Jam

October Some When

Ekoweko

Ryan Watts

Ribble

RELLiX

Geoff Williams

Rosie Hollins

Batala Portsmouth

Sam Solace

Mick Gough

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

D'vonti

DJ Alex

You

Sugar Bang

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

International Jet Set

Andrew Buchanan

Greenish

Lucy RS Must c

The Daytonas

One foot in the rave

Tony Arthur

Reverence Sound

Karl V

3's a Crowd

Totton Ukulele Band

Laurie Bolger

5 Degrees North

The Bob Squad

Bisola

The Zone

CJOHNSON

EVXN

Flipside

Mad Simple

G-MAN 777

Jim Pearson

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

ItsPetre

Hük

Pacuk Band

Eva Nicole

Arboresque

Roger Chantler

The Long Shorts

DJ Drive

Xènia Páez

Michael Devaux

Angel Jones

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Westingway

Andy White Poetry

Hobb Lane

NoteWorthy

Eternal Gloom

Ukofonics

Ibz & Da Goats

Jack Walker

Laura Klima

Under The Attic

SKAM

Charmtype

The Outsiders

The Salamanders

The Surge

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

GaYeon Lee

Love Is Enough

Cosmic Sisters

GABRIELA

Lyla Skyrim

Gaz Parker

The Wildcards

The Duskers

Stuart Evans

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Naty Giachino

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Aoife Scully

Ocean Harmony

Saxofony

The Halliwells

NIKHITA

Maerefolk

James K. Barker

Industry Plant

The Red Stars

NJT

Alfie Ingram

Hanna Gibbons

James B / James F

Nia Nicholls

Dan James

Munro

Cat Elliott

Broken Links

Hail

City of Southampton Orchestra

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Arji Manuelpillai

He Fired First

Silvermon

Mostly Harmless

The Sky at Night

Elemci

Fragile Lucy

OCB & Adam Turner

Romsey Shanty Crew

Gig Night

Waldo Salt

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hedgehogs

Vacant Shores

Arzenic

The Slow Cooked Bears

Emerson

Scarlett

Elie Pembrey

Moakz

Ajay Sahota

Space Ace Robot

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Zen Juddhism

Days of Speed

Halliwell

Southampton's Music History

Sean Bertram

Earth Propellor

Harry Ryan

According to Brian

Olivia Marsha

Mahoosive

Jax Leonard

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Restless Coast

Innovator

this occasional society

Pianoman Justie

Psychedelic Skies

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Southampton Grad Band

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Margarita Sleepover

Uke Box Glory

Hampshire Guitar Club

Igloo Hearts

Mr. Buoyant

Ignitez

Jon Yale

The Pop Tarts

Haeze

H.AZ

Continental Liaison

PB Squared

Savoury Tooth Tiger

WooHabs

Big man with Small guitar

Achoiring Voices

Sebastian Horton

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Adam Kammerling

Theresa Lola

Ronk Torp

RUBY

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Betterphor

Malcolm Carlo

Diffy Dames

Woodfalls band

Way Down South

Helicopter Pirates

Purple Grace

Carl Zed

Steve Weston

Zombie’ites

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Jim Bryant

The Howlin' Blackouts

Dusky Moon

Eat Your Greens

Dj Sarah Nash

Adventure State

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Alexander Bithell

Benana Student Showcase

Felis Leo

Kindred Found

Kinesis 4

Lachlan Horne

Houdini’s Hand

KSJM

Jess Breame

The Ben Poore Project

Mike Lemin Band

Suncliffe

Citizen Perez

Echo Mask

Stereo Swan

Oddball Savage

Wire -JD

Will Walton

160

Bamboo and Bow

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Monday Grooves

Q Shaq

JJCornick

Vermin

Mosaic

Spindrift

Lottie Marie

Mariano Korman

Slap the Willow

Kase the Myth

Dompap

Freestone

Far Solar

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mai

Jonathan Klein

Ollie Owen Jones

Ian Kimber

Voice FM

Freya Golding

Accrington Stanley

Dawn of Dystopia

McGriff

Club Bad

Velickaite Sisters

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

JACKPUDDING

Fiesta FM

Sculpt

Rosie jay

Lucy Smith

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Xionic

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Roxy's Revenge

Angling For Farthings

Brian Hooper

Puddleglum

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Postmen

OC Thomas

Address soundsystem

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Canis Arboris

The Picton Readers Club

The Cali Cartel from Hell

CHIMAN 101

desperateBeauty

The Alternates

Riverside Blues Band

Amie Lou Shaw

SO Sound Choir

Beardos and Weirdos

Bella Cameron

MoniQ

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

DJ_MAJOR

Hydeout

The Dark Poet

Sofia Gillani

Paul Levi

Tired Less

Bragging Rights

Shiversa

Room 18

Roger James Shephard

The Sound Crew

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Amy Fox

Giles Halski

Vexmantra

The Slack 5

Groove Bakers

Gimme a Break DJs

Miriam

Katy Halliwell

The Bex quartet

Jay Munday

Millie Woodrow

Red Light Spies

Stephanio

Loose Change

Reverence Crew

Frontline

Swan Samba

The Dandelion Chain

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Elephants With Shotguns

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Soulcatchers

The Slowdown

Vinyl Phillips

DJ / Open Mic

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Dean Antony

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Zakk Paules

Deepest Sense

Jackson Davies

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lula Gold

Lamelle Shaw

Punkhub

Royston Black

Autorora

Sonne

Anita Foxall Poetry

Nick Haynes

SOS PRESENTS

Palookaville

Lost Post

gaz909

Changing Melody

Funky Business

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Exhilaro

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Steam Machine

Belle Saint

Amelia Simpson

FancyWall

Guillotine Union Boys

The Can Can Club.

Footless Kicks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Ben Highness

The Shantywomen

The Elderlys

New Tide

Lee Huxtable

Days of closure

Reverb (Hampshire)

Dara Blaxx

Craig Chalmers

James & Phil

Chimney and I K 8OY

Matt Sanger

Tesoro Duo

Marsupial

Cella

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Nick JT

dj junk

Sea Ranch

Mart Ward Talks

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Ricco Sakona

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

“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 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?... 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.”

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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