Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Adventure State

Tired Less

EVXN

Lounge Room Lizards

Jaquie Daniels

Eat Your Greens

Way Down South

The Bob Squad

You

The Dark Poet

Saxofony

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Angel Jones

Ryan Watts

Steve Weston

Velickaite Sisters

St Andrews Pipe Band

Pianoman Justie

Cat Elliott

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Hedgehogs

Michael Devaux

Achoiring Voices

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

City of Southampton Orchestra

FREESPIRITS

Big man with Small guitar

Freya Golding

Address soundsystem

Love Is Enough

CJOHNSON

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Mike Lemin Band

Lucy RS Must c

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Roger James Shephard

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Shiversa

Rosie jay

Alexander Bithell

160

Earth Propellor

The Slack 5

Diffy Dames

Amy Fox

Milkin' It

Space Ace Robot

Harry Ryan

Andy White Poetry

Alfie Ingram

KSJM

Ollie Owen Jones

Good-will

Watching the Buzzards

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

3's a Crowd

Elemci

Puddleglum

Voodoo Rays

GABRIELA

Ajay Sahota

5 Degrees North

Bragging Rights

Wire -JD

Vermin

RUBY

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Will Walton

Continental Liaison

Arzenic

Lyla Skyrim

Andrew Buchanan

Club Bad

9 Lives

Haeze

The Picton Readers Club

Pacuk Band

Ribble

PB Squared

Lottie Marie

Echo Union

Citizen Perez

Maerefolk

Scarlett

Room 18

Brian Hooper

Mr. Buoyant

Jim Pearson

Aoife Scully

Sofia Gillani

Igloo Hearts

The Halliwells

Psychedelic Skies

Bad Alchemy

McGriff

Romsey Shanty Crew

Sean Bertram

Fragile Lucy

The Long Shorts

Vacant Shores

Hail

SO Sound Choir

Tony Arthur

Lucy Smith

D'vonti

The Outsiders

James B / James F

Westingway

Far Solar

Flipside

Vexmantra

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Amie Lou Shaw

Stuart Evans

Kindred Found

Jim Bryant

Mai

NIKHITA

Sculpt

Ekoweko

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Duskers

Roger Chantler

The Sound Crew

Southampton's Music History

The Red Stars

H.AZ

International Jet Set

Margarita Sleepover

NoteWorthy

The Daytonas

Beardos and Weirdos

Eternal Gloom

Kase the Myth

Dj Sarah Nash

Madison Square

DJ_MAJOR

The Salamanders

Ian Kimber

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Reverence Sound

Q Shaq

Industry Plant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dan James

Dompap

MoniQ

Halliwell

Lachlan Horne

Jack Walker

DJ Drive

Arlo Star

Nàila

Naty Giachino

Mosaic

Kinesis 4

71chain

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

ItsPetre

Ken Wood and the Mixers

OC Thomas

Freestone

Eva Nicole

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Karl V

Under The Attic

Days of Speed

He Fired First

The Monday Grooves

Waldo Salt

Jax Leonard

Laurie Bolger

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

My Black Poison

this occasional society

Mike and the Mojitos

G-MAN 777

Mick Gough

Godless Suns

Ignitez

The Pop Tarts

Betterphor

The Alternates

Sam Solace

RELLiX

Sebastian Horton

Dawn of Dystopia

Carl Zed

Angling For Farthings

Olivia Marsha

Zombie’ites

JACKPUDDING

Oscar Meades

Greeny & the Voyagers

Hydeout

Xènia Páez

Suncliffe

Munro

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Innovator

Woodfalls band

The Zone

Hük

Ronk Torp

NJT

Broken Links

Laura Klima

The Postmen

Greenish

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Benana Student Showcase

Helicopter Pirates

Gig Night

Jess Breame

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Moakz

The Sky at Night

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Cosmic Sisters

The Wildcards

One foot in the rave

Bamboo and Bow

Bella Cameron

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Fiesta FM

GaYeon Lee

Emerson

Ibz & Da Goats

Accrington Stanley

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

RENEGADE ROSE

Theresa Lola

Jon Yale

Oddball Savage

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mad Simple

SKAM

Ukofonics

Nia Nicholls

JJCornick

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Batala Portsmouth

Stereo Swan

Canis Arboris

Malcolm Carlo

Hampshire Guitar Club

Giles Halski

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

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Riverside Blues Band

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Jonathan Klein

Zen Juddhism

Arji Manuelpillai

WooHabs

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Totton Ukulele Band

Adam Kammerling

The Ben Poore Project

Mariano Korman

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Echo Mask

Spindrift

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

DJ Alex

Xionic

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Kalopsia (duo)

High Mileage

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Restless Coast

Hanna Gibbons

James K. Barker

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Sugar Bang

Arboresque

Purple Grace

Hobb Lane

Elie Pembrey

CHIMAN 101

Mahoosive

According to Brian

Ocean Harmony

The Howlin' Blackouts

Dusky Moon

Roxy's Revenge

Charmtype

October Some When

Slap the Willow

Geoff Williams

Rosie Hollins

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton Grad Band

The Surge

Uke Box Glory

desperateBeauty

Gaz Parker

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Silvermon

Kalopsia

The Phantom Majors

Bisola

Voice FM

dj junk

Nick Haynes

Changing Melody

Cocoa

Jay Munday

Amelia Simpson

Lula Gold

Felis Leo

Dara Blaxx

Days of closure

The Shantywomen

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Stephanio

Palookaville

New Tide

AfroDeX

Guillotine Union Boys

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Matt Sanger

Chimney and I K 8OY

Swan Samba

SJ Ventįl

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Soulcatchers

Katy Halliwell

The Can Can Club.

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Dean Antony

Zakk Paules

Anita Foxall Poetry

Craig Chalmers

Frontline

Deepest Sense

Miriam

Tesoro Duo

Gimme a Break DJs

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

Exhilaro

DJ / Open Mic

Footless Kicks

Jackson Davies

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

gaz909

Lamelle Shaw

FancyWall

Sonne

Loose Change

Steam Machine

Lost Post

The Elderlys

Punkhub

SOS PRESENTS

Mart Ward Talks

Groove Bakers

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ricco Sakona

South Central

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jubilee

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Slowdown

Lee Huxtable

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Millie Woodrow

Royston Black

Rachel Jeffcoat

James & Phil

Paul Levi

Sea Ranch

TBC

The Bex quartet

Cella

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Nick JT

Belle Saint

The Dandelion Chain

Funky Business

Marsupial

Red Light Spies

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

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

“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.”

“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 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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

“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.”

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

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

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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