Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

desperateBeauty

Sebastian Horton

Flying Hearts

The Daytonas

Lottie Marie

Big man with Small guitar

Alfie Ingram

The Sky at Night

Moakz

Bees Knees

The Latest

The Long Shorts

Space Ace Robot

Mahoosive

Mosaic

Ian Kimber

Sugar Bang

Mai

Mad Simple

Bisola

McGriff

Retro Rock'its

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Bella Cameron

DJ Drive

Michael Devaux

Adventure State

Amy Fox

Bex&Cole

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Laura Klima

Spindrift

The Alternates

Hobb Lane

Cat Elliott

Kindred Found

Jonny Sansom

The Bob Squad

Innovator

Godless Suns

Achoiring Voices

Romsey Shanty Crew

Karl V

Lachlan Horne

According to Brian

Canis Arboris

Bamboo and Bow

Angel Jones

Munro

Jeannie

9 Lives

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

October Some When

Haeze

Andy White Poetry

G-MAN 777

Batala Portsmouth

Lost without cause

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

FREESPIRITS

Dj Sarah Nash

Vermin

Ras Amankwatia

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

DJ JAMES B

Wire -JD

Eva Nicole

The Pop Tarts

Lyla Skyrim

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Maerefolk

Shiversa

Riverside Blues Band

Psychedelic Skies

HAZE

Sofia Gillani

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Eternal Gloom

Bob & the Bobettes

Zombie’ites

Bad Alchemy

The Ben Poore Project

Totton Ukulele Band

Rosie Hollins

Hydeout

Benana Student Showcase

Freya Golding

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Geoff Williams

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mike Lemin Band

Nia Nicholls

Kase the Myth

The Surroyal

Jess Breame

The Postmen

The Halliwells

Harry Ryan

High Mileage

Saxofony

Chris Payn

The Wildcards

Flipside

Arji Manuelpillai

Alexander Bithell

Roger Chantler

Betterphor

this occasional society

Puddleglum

Eat Your Greens

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Slack 5

PB Squared

Ben Flournoy

ItsPetre

Voodoo Rays

KSJM

The Picton Readers Club

3's a Crowd

Olivia Marsha

Elie Pembrey

Igloo Hearts

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Kinesis 4

CHIMAN 101

Jax Leonard

Arboresque

H.AZ

NoteWorthy

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Brian Hooper

Vexmantra

Uke Box Glory

WooHabs

Traitors

The Salamanders

The Sound Crew

Ignitez

SkunkWorks

The Slow Cooked Bears

Dr. Beatroot

The Red Stars

Nàila

5 Degrees North

Slap the Willow

Ribble

Industry Plant

The Surge

Giles Halski

Ukofonics

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Velickaite Sisters

RELLiX

71chain

Madison Square

City of Southampton Orchestra

Dusky Moon

Westingway

Malcolm Carlo

Rhythms of Resistance

Echo Mask

Gig Night

RUBY

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

MoniQ

JJCornick

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Lucy Smith

Oddball Savage

Jim Pearson

Hail

Voice FM

Continental Liaison

Carl Zed

Greenish

Hük

Greeny & the Voyagers

OCB & Adam Turner

The Monday Grooves

Silvermon

Roger James Shephard

Oscar Meades

Dan James

Roxy's Revenge

Rosie jay

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Ollie Owen Jones

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

D'vonti

JACKPUDDING

Jonathan Klein

Suncliffe

Days of Speed

Bragging Rights

Under The Attic

Gaz Parker

Woodfalls band

Jaquie Daniels

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Reverence Sound

160

The Plummers

Mike and the Mojitos

Steve Weston

Fragile Lucy

Jim Bryant

Ajay Sahota

Mick Gough

NJT

Scarlett

The Duskers

Laurie Bolger

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Kieran Snell

James K. Barker

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mariano Korman

Pianoman Justie

Hampshire Guitar Club

Lucy RS Must c

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Room 18

The Howlin' Blackouts

Accrington Stanley

Xènia Páez

Sean Bertram

Theresa Lola

Love Is Enough

SO Sound Choir

Adam Kammerling

Lounge Room Lizards

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Charmtype

Arzenic

Freestone

Watching the Buzzards

Goffmog

Club Bad

Hanna Gibbons

He Fired First

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

DJ_MAJOR

EVXN

Way Down South

NIKHITA

Beardos and Weirdos

SKAM

CJOHNSON

Colour of Heartache

Hunch Power

Waldo Salt

Diffy Dames

Xionic

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Endless Talking

RODI

Guilty Pleasure

Halliwell

The Outsiders

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Arlo Star

Helicopter Pirates

Origin

Tony Arthur

Fiesta FM

Q Shaq

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Naty Giachino

GaYeon Lee

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Margarita Sleepover

Ocean Harmony

OC Thomas

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Zone

Far Solar

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Restless Coast

Stuart Evans

Amie Lou Shaw

Milkin' It

Ryan Watts

Aoife Scully

Eric Walker

Kalopsia

Angling For Farthings

Mr. Buoyant

Vacant Shores

Purple Grace

Dawn of Dystopia

Broken Links

The Dark Poet

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Jon Yale

Elemci

Southampton Grad Band

Ironhide

Sculpt

Tired Less

Jack Walker

Ronk Torp

GABRIELA

Good-will

Will Walton

Dompap

Andrew Buchanan

Lula Gold

Changing Melody

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

Funky Business

Footless Kicks

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Deepest Sense

Matt Sanger

Steam Machine

AfroDeX

Lee Huxtable

The Shantywomen

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

gaz909

Royston Black

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Soulcatchers

The Bex quartet

Cocoa

Rachel Jeffcoat

Belle Saint

TBC

The Can Can Club.

Steam Town Shanty Crew

DJ / Open Mic

Nick Haynes

Frontline

Amelia Simpson

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lost Post

Red Light Spies

Cella

Swan Samba

Tesoro Duo

Zakk Paules

Ricco Sakona

Mighty Magic Animal

浪之乐队

New Tide

Miriam

One foot in the rave

Southbound

Punkhub

Craig Chalmers

The Slowdown

Jimmy b and the death rattles

SJ Ventįl

Stephanio

Gimme a Break DJs

Bill Thompson

Chaos from Order

The Elderlys

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

James & Phil

Groove Bakers

Millie Woodrow

Mart Ward Talks

dj junk

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jackson Davies

FancyWall

Edith and the Kingpins

Red Hot Chili Podders

SPLOOGE

Nick JT

Exhilaro

The Dandelion Chain

Marsupial

Jubilee

Lamelle Shaw

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Stokes

Loose Change

Dean Antony

Palookaville

Sonne

Dara Blaxx

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

“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 taking place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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