Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

NIKHITA

Arzenic

The Slow Cooked Bears

My Black Poison

GaYeon Lee

You

The Sound Crew

RENEGADE ROSE

Xènia Páez

RELLiX

Malcolm Carlo

Slap the Willow

Jack Walker

Jax Leonard

High Mileage

Riverside Blues Band

The Salamanders

Gig Night

Karl V

The Howlin' Blackouts

City of Southampton Orchestra

Amie Lou Shaw

desperateBeauty

Emerson

Puddleglum

RUBY

Cosmic Sisters

Ocean Harmony

Pianoman Justie

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Andy White Poetry

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Jim Bryant

NoteWorthy

The Picton Readers Club

Uke Box Glory

Roxy's Revenge

Haeze

Sofia Gillani

Q Shaq

Beardos and Weirdos

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

James K. Barker

Shiversa

Ibz & Da Goats

Will Walton

Scarlett

Achoiring Voices

JJCornick

Jim Pearson

Industry Plant

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Halliwells

The Wildcards

9 Lives

Echo Mask

The Duskers

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Love Is Enough

WooHabs

Hail

Southampton Ukulele Jam

DJ Drive

Roger James Shephard

Eva Nicole

Moakz

Mai

Freestone

October Some When

Adventure State

Sean Bertram

The Alternates

FREESPIRITS

Stereo Swan

Dawn of Dystopia

Margarita Sleepover

Room 18

Mike and the Mojitos

Kieran Snell

Jon Yale

EVXN

Giles Halski

Nia Nicholls

Helicopter Pirates

Mike Lemin Band

Oddball Savage

Bisola

Totton Ukulele Band

RODI

Lottie Marie

Zombie’ites

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Diffy Dames

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Arji Manuelpillai

Xionic

Elie Pembrey

The Restless Coast

KSJM

The Long Shorts

Bad Alchemy

The Cali Cartel from Hell

He Fired First

St Andrews Pipe Band

Rosie Hollins

Laura Klima

Nàila

Sculpt

Citizen Perez

Days of Speed

Velickaite Sisters

Laurie Bolger

Betterphor

Ekoweko

CJOHNSON

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Milkin' It

Batala Portsmouth

Angling For Farthings

Ryan Watts

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Kalopsia (duo)

Charmtype

Rhythms of Resistance

The Postmen

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Silvermon

Michael Devaux

Woodfalls band

Saxofony

Adam Kammerling

Waldo Salt

Ollie Owen Jones

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Outsiders

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Sugar Bang

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

SKAM

Echo Union

Fiesta FM

GABRIELA

Dj Sarah Nash

SO Sound Choir

Vexmantra

Earth Propellor

DJ_MAJOR

OC Thomas

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Jonathan Klein

Canis Arboris

Hanna Gibbons

Lucy Smith

Igloo Hearts

Hydeout

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Southampton's Music History

The Slack 5

Ronk Torp

Hampshire Guitar Club

Voodoo Rays

Innovator

The Bob Squad

Mick Gough

The Daytonas

Lachlan Horne

Purple Grace

Club Bad

Benana Student Showcase

Dusky Moon

The Zone

Jaquie Daniels

Fragile Lucy

Voice FM

Psychedelic Skies

The Pop Tarts

Alexander Bithell

Rosie jay

H.AZ

Harry Ryan

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Jess Breame

Madison Square

Geoff Williams

this occasional society

Ajay Sahota

Godless Suns

Vacant Shores

Jonny Sansom

Vermin

Mad Simple

71chain

Kalopsia

Gaz Parker

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Kinesis 4

Lucy RS Must c

Freya Golding

Flipside

Roger Chantler

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Ben Poore Project

Romsey Shanty Crew

Hedgehogs

Under The Attic

Greenish

Mr. Buoyant

Wire -JD

OCB & Adam Turner

The Monday Grooves

MoniQ

Mosaic

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Munro

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

160

Steve Weston

Olivia Marsha

Mahoosive

Dan James

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Broken Links

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Stuart Evans

Ukofonics

Brian Hooper

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Bamboo and Bow

Naty Giachino

Continental Liaison

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Eat Your Greens

Zen Juddhism

Bella Cameron

The Dark Poet

ItsPetre

The Red Stars

Ribble

CHIMAN 101

Kase the Myth

McGriff

Greeny & the Voyagers

Elemci

Far Solar

The Surge

Way Down South

Angel Jones

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Eternal Gloom

Lyla Skyrim

NJT

Suncliffe

Kindred Found

Watching the Buzzards

JACKPUDDING

Southampton Grad Band

PB Squared

Maerefolk

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

Carl Zed

Ignitez

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Aoife Scully

Westingway

Bragging Rights

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Andrew Buchanan

Alfie Ingram

The Phantom Majors

Amy Fox

G-MAN 777

Theresa Lola

Jeannie

Ian Kimber

According to Brian

Space Ace Robot

Halliwell

Tony Arthur

Big man with Small guitar

Spindrift

Sebastian Horton

Arboresque

5 Degrees North

Hük

3's a Crowd

Oscar Meades

Cat Elliott

Mariano Korman

Accrington Stanley

Hobb Lane

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

D'vonti

DJ JAMES B

Lounge Room Lizards

Dompap

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Deepest Sense

Royston Black

The Bex quartet

Paul Levi

Nick Haynes

Felis Leo

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Exhilaro

Millie Woodrow

Zakk Paules

The Slowdown

Steam Town Shanty Crew

SJ Ventįl

Sonne

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Red Light Spies

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Ricco Sakona

Amelia Simpson

Funky Business

Rachel Jeffcoat

One foot in the rave

Reverb (Hampshire)

AfroDeX

gaz909

Elephants With Shotguns

Belle Saint

Tesoro Duo

dj junk

DJ / Open Mic

Mart Ward Talks

Lula Gold

Jackson Davies

Matt Sanger

Craig Chalmers

The Can Can Club.

The Elderlys

Lamelle Shaw

Marsupial

Guillotine Union Boys

Changing Melody

The Soulcatchers

Southbound

Lee Huxtable

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Dean Antony

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Cocoa

Punkhub

Lost Post

The Shantywomen

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Cella

Jay Munday

Miriam

Jubilee

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Shaun Shears & The Locals

New Tide

Steam Machine

Nick JT

Frontline

Dara Blaxx

Sea Ranch

Anita Foxall Poetry

Footless Kicks

Palookaville

Days of closure

Loose Change

The Dandelion Chain

Gimme a Break DJs

Stephanio

FancyWall

Groove Bakers

Chaos from Order

TBC

Swan Samba

James & Phil

Chimney and I K 8OY

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 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 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 sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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