Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Gig Night

St Andrews Pipe Band

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Saxofony

You

Earth Propellor

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

NoteWorthy

Mike and the Mojitos

Uke Box Glory

Ribble

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Riverside Blues Band

Puddleglum

Naty Giachino

The Wildcards

NIKHITA

The Slow Cooked Bears

Dusky Moon

Far Solar

Hydeout

Elie Pembrey

Purple Grace

Adam Kammerling

Space Ace Robot

9 Lives

Amy Fox

Bad Alchemy

Ekoweko

Rhythms of Resistance

Wire -JD

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

EVXN

The Phantom Majors

DJ Drive

Eat Your Greens

Q Shaq

Mahoosive

Laura Klima

City of Southampton Orchestra

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Bisola

Echo Mask

Batala Portsmouth

Way Down South

Dawn of Dystopia

this occasional society

Ryan Watts

The Outsiders

Kindred Found

Voice FM

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Fragile Lucy

Industry Plant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Bragging Rights

Emerson

Achoiring Voices

Continental Liaison

Amie Lou Shaw

Theresa Lola

Vacant Shores

PB Squared

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Madison Square

The Red Stars

Maerefolk

Ocean Harmony

Greeny & the Voyagers

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Woodfalls band

160

He Fired First

JJCornick

The Alternates

Cosmic Sisters

3's a Crowd

Karl V

Zen Juddhism

The Sound Crew

The Pop Tarts

Totton Ukulele Band

Lounge Room Lizards

KSJM

Oscar Meades

Voodoo Rays

Zombie’ites

ItsPetre

Ukofonics

Vexmantra

Malcolm Carlo

Psychedelic Skies

Olivia Marsha

Slap the Willow

Watching the Buzzards

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Kalopsia

CHIMAN 101

Greenish

Southampton Grad Band

DJ_MAJOR

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Days of Speed

Stereo Swan

Club Bad

OCB & Adam Turner

Rosie jay

Suncliffe

G-MAN 777

MoniQ

Freya Golding

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Sugar Bang

RENEGADE ROSE

Giles Halski

Jim Pearson

Nia Nicholls

Accrington Stanley

The Halliwells

Arji Manuelpillai

Citizen Perez

Jess Breame

Lyla Skyrim

Mai

desperateBeauty

Lachlan Horne

Godless Suns

Ben Flournoy

Halliwell

DJ JAMES B

The Surge

Westingway

Will Walton

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

High Mileage

Eternal Gloom

Jaquie Daniels

Hail

Mad Simple

Echo Union

Haeze

Mr. Buoyant

Ollie Owen Jones

Dj Sarah Nash

Laurie Bolger

RUBY

The Restless Coast

Sofia Gillani

Arboresque

Cat Elliott

The Ben Poore Project

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

October Some When

RODI

WooHabs

James K. Barker

The Monday Grooves

Dan James

Spindrift

Roxy's Revenge

OC Thomas

Ajay Sahota

Scarlett

Bamboo and Bow

Betterphor

Charmtype

Broken Links

Carl Zed

Fiesta FM

Vermin

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Nàila

Southampton's Music History

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

5 Degrees North

Beardos and Weirdos

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Jeannie

Lottie Marie

McGriff

Moakz

Roger James Shephard

Kieran Snell

The Daytonas

Hobb Lane

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Kase the Myth

Milkin' It

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Mike Lemin Band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Benana Student Showcase

Diffy Dames

Velickaite Sisters

Jax Leonard

The Bob Squad

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

My Black Poison

Stuart Evans

Romsey Shanty Crew

Oddball Savage

Adventure State

Flipside

Tony Arthur

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mosaic

Hampshire Guitar Club

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Hanna Gibbons

Bella Cameron

Silvermon

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Sculpt

Michael Devaux

According to Brian

Kinesis 4

GABRIELA

JACKPUDDING

Lucy RS Must c

NJT

Xionic

The Postmen

Jonny Sansom

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Dark Poet

Big man with Small guitar

FREESPIRITS

Helicopter Pirates

Jim Bryant

Roger Chantler

SKAM

Hedgehogs

Jonathan Klein

Love Is Enough

Ian Kimber

Sebastian Horton

Angel Jones

Eva Nicole

Under The Attic

Andrew Buchanan

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Jon Yale

Ronk Torp

Ibz & Da Goats

The Slack 5

CJOHNSON

Shiversa

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Jack Walker

Harry Ryan

Hük

Margarita Sleepover

Mariano Korman

Gaz Parker

Igloo Hearts

H.AZ

The Picton Readers Club

Canis Arboris

The Duskers

Angling For Farthings

Andy White Poetry

D'vonti

Alfie Ingram

Innovator

Ignitez

Sean Bertram

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Geoff Williams

Arzenic

The Long Shorts

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Rosie Hollins

Lucy Smith

Waldo Salt

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Aoife Scully

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Zone

Xènia Páez

Pianoman Justie

GaYeon Lee

Freestone

RELLiX

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Room 18

SO Sound Choir

Steve Weston

Munro

The Salamanders

Mick Gough

Alexander Bithell

Dompap

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Brian Hooper

71chain

Elemci

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Soulcatchers

Punkhub

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Rachel Jeffcoat

Miriam

Marsupial

Loose Change

Ricco Sakona

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Dandelion Chain

The Elderlys

Funky Business

Matt Sanger

Millie Woodrow

Dean Antony

Paul Levi

New Tide

Southbound

Cocoa

FancyWall

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Tesoro Duo

Chaos from Order

Frontline

Chimney and I K 8OY

Nick JT

Lula Gold

Deepest Sense

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Mart Ward Talks

Dara Blaxx

Stephanio

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Groove Bakers

Jackson Davies

James & Phil

Palookaville

Jay Munday

Anita Foxall Poetry

One foot in the rave

Lost Post

dj junk

Sea Ranch

Red Light Spies

Cella

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Footless Kicks

Steam Machine

The Shantywomen

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Changing Melody

Exhilaro

The Bex quartet

gaz909

Lamelle Shaw

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

TBC

DJ / Open Mic

Days of closure

Reverb (Hampshire)

Belle Saint

Craig Chalmers

Elephants With Shotguns

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Can Can Club.

Sonne

Guillotine Union Boys

Gimme a Break DJs

The Slowdown

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Felis Leo

Swan Samba

Lee Huxtable

Zakk Paules

Nick Haynes

Jubilee

Shaun Shears & The Locals

SJ Ventįl

Bill Thompson

AfroDeX

Amelia Simpson

Royston Black

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“Loved having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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!”

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

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

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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