Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Angling For Farthings

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Hedgehogs

Vermin

Citizen Perez

Echo Union

Ronk Torp

Dj Sarah Nash

DJ_MAJOR

Theresa Lola

The Pop Tarts

CHIMAN 101

Ocean Harmony

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Harry Ryan

The Duskers

Will Walton

WooHabs

desperateBeauty

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mai

Sean Bertram

NJT

Lottie Marie

Helicopter Pirates

Oddball Savage

Sofia Gillani

OCB & Adam Turner

Ajay Sahota

Halliwell

Emerson

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Red Stars

Amie Lou Shaw

Mariano Korman

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Zen Juddhism

Achoiring Voices

D'vonti

SKAM

Betterphor

Fiesta FM

Hail

Sebastian Horton

Fragile Lucy

Psychedelic Skies

Earth Propellor

Hampshire Guitar Club

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Salamanders

The Restless Coast

Nia Nicholls

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Jim Bryant

Pacuk Band

Elie Pembrey

Lyla Skyrim

Bella Cameron

Days of Speed

The Cali Cartel from Hell

5 Degrees North

October Some When

RUBY

Laura Klima

ItsPetre

Jaquie Daniels

Andrew Buchanan

Saxofony

Sugar Bang

Eva Nicole

Punkhub

Southampton's Music History

Mr. Buoyant

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

this occasional society

The Outsiders

Pianoman Justie

Beardos and Weirdos

Jack Walker

Ukofonics

JJCornick

Giles Halski

Ian Kimber

Under The Attic

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mad Simple

KSJM

Bamboo and Bow

Aoife Scully

Xionic

Innovator

Kalopsia (duo)

Room 18

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Reverence Sound

Broken Links

Angel Jones

Riverside Blues Band

The Monday Grooves

Westingway

RELLiX

Tired Less

International Jet Set

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Gaz Parker

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Carl Zed

Hobb Lane

James B / James F

Good-will

Felis Leo

Freya Golding

Hydeout

Far Solar

The Postmen

Diffy Dames

Jess Breame

DJ Alex

SO Sound Choir

PB Squared

The Sound Crew

Mosaic

Kinesis 4

The Ben Poore Project

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Arzenic

Mike Lemin Band

Michael Devaux

Echo Mask

Dawn of Dystopia

Ribble

You

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

GaYeon Lee

Kase the Myth

Romsey Shanty Crew

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Igloo Hearts

Accrington Stanley

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Paul Levi

Laurie Bolger

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Karl V

Kalopsia

Moakz

Shiversa

Totton Ukulele Band

Puddleglum

Roger Chantler

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Vexmantra

Arji Manuelpillai

Lucy RS Must c

3's a Crowd

Batala Portsmouth

Suncliffe

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Southampton Grad Band

Steve Weston

DJ Drive

Xènia Páez

Kindred Found

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Purple Grace

Godless Suns

The Wildcards

NoteWorthy

WAPPADUSA Sound System

160

Cat Elliott

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Continental Liaison

Tony Arthur

Watching the Buzzards

Freestone

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Howlin' Blackouts

Mike and the Mojitos

The Alternates

Benana Student Showcase

Andy White Poetry

Vacant Shores

Love Is Enough

Elemci

Waldo Salt

Ollie Owen Jones

Wire -JD

Way Down South

CJOHNSON

The Sky at Night

James K. Barker

The Dark Poet

NIKHITA

Voice FM

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Mahoosive

Jon Yale

The Surge

City of Southampton Orchestra

Big man with Small guitar

Arboresque

9 Lives

Zombie’ites

Ekoweko

Lachlan Horne

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Gig Night

NX Panther

Ignitez

Velickaite Sisters

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Long Shorts

High Mileage

Charmtype

Spindrift

Ryan Watts

Woodfalls band

McGriff

One foot in the rave

Naty Giachino

The Bob Squad

Vinyl Phillips

Houdini’s Hand

Stuart Evans

Dan James

Geoff Williams

Q Shaq

JACKPUDDING

Lucy Smith

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Eternal Gloom

Olivia Marsha

Hanna Gibbons

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Picton Readers Club

Bisola

Sculpt

Greenish

Stereo Swan

Dusky Moon

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Adam Kammerling

The Slack 5

Brian Hooper

Jax Leonard

EVXN

Dara Blaxx

Slap the Willow

Industry Plant

FREESPIRITS

Club Bad

Munro

Bragging Rights

Cosmic Sisters

Amy Fox

OC Thomas

Adventure State

Alexander Bithell

According to Brian

The Soulcatchers

Roger James Shephard

Mick Gough

Maerefolk

Scarlett

Flossie James

Silvermon

G-MAN 777

H.AZ

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

Jonathan Klein

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Space Ace Robot

MoniQ

Malcolm Carlo

Sam Solace

Eat Your Greens

Canis Arboris

Flipside

Bad Alchemy

Mostly Harmless

The Halliwells

Roxy's Revenge

Address soundsystem

He Fired First

The Zone

Anita Foxall Poetry

Craig Chalmers

Matt Sanger

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lee Huxtable

Royston Black

Intoxication

Miriam

Autorora

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jake Tilley

The Slowdown

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ben Highness

Reverence Crew

Sea Ranch

Jay Munday

Serendipity

Elephants With Shotguns

dj junk

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Amelia Simpson

Exhilaro

Jackson Davies

Palookaville

Nick JT

SOS PRESENTS

Loose Change

Groove Bakers

Frontline

Funky Business

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Lamelle Shaw

Solace

gaz909

Footless Kicks

Guillotine Union Boys

Jimmy b and the death rattles

DJ / Open Mic

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Steam Machine

Gimme a Break DJs

The Can Can Club.

FancyWall

The Elderlys

Lula Gold

Cella

Hannah in the Groove

Sonne

Changing Melody

The Dandelion Chain

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Red Light Spies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Ricco Sakona

Slaughterhouse Clive

Nick Haynes

Stephanio

Dreamseeker

James & Phil

Deepest Sense

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Zakk Paules

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Millie Woodrow

Belle Saint

Crushcrushcrush

The Bex quartet

The Shantywomen

Days of closure

Lost Post

Swan Samba

New Tide

Dean Antony

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Marsupial

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mart Ward Talks

Chimney and I K 8OY

Rachel Jeffcoat

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every 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 amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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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