Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Rosie Hollins

The Halliwells

The Restless Coast

Purple Grace

Southampton Grad Band

Kieran Snell

Beardos and Weirdos

Bamboo and Bow

CJOHNSON

Kindred Found

Mai

Kase the Myth

Milkin' It

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Halliwell

Bob&the Bobettes

The Bob Squad

Shallow Music

Adam Kammerling

Under The Attic

Madams Last Discovery

Betterphor

Sebastian Horton

Eat Your Greens

Gaz Parker

5 Degrees North

Angling For Farthings

Jeannie

Saxofony

The Pop Tarts

Suncliffe

Vacant Shores

Kinesis 4

Jax Leonard

71chain

Dawn of Dystopia

KSJM

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Jonny Sansom

Guilty Pleasure

OC Thomas

Love Is Enough

Jaquie Daniels

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Sean Bertram

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Industry Plant

Eternal Gloom

Ekoweko

Silvermon

Dr. Beatroot

The Long Shorts

The Plummers

NIKHITA

Adarna May Exist

Carl Zed

The Outsiders

High Mileage

Pianoman Justie

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Jess Breame

9 Lives

Totton Ukulele Band

Bad Alchemy

The Slack 5

Nàila

Giles Halski

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Arlo Star

PG Trips

this occasional society

SO Sound Choir

Gig Night

Andy White Poetry

Origin

Aoife Scully

Hunch Power

October Some When

Nory-J

Eva Nicole

Zombie’ites

Eric Walker

Sofia Gillani

Roger Chantler

Jim Bryant

The Latest

Amy Fox

Hydeout

St Andrews Pipe Band

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Citizen Perez

Broken Links

Slap the Willow

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

RUBY

Mick Gough

WooHabs

Mosaic

Diffy Dames

Karl V

Disco Lizards

Tony Arthur

Chris Payn

Dj Sarah Nash

The Red Stars

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Accrington Stanley

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Postmen

Madison Square

The Tipsy Gypsies

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ronk Torp

Rosie jay

JACKPUDDING

Greenish

The Slow Cooked Bears

Bees Knees

Ignitez

3's a Crowd

Space Ace Robot

Wire -JD

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Zen Juddhism

Voodoo Rays

Kalopsia

Andrew Buchanan

Bisola

Drew Mason

Helicopter Pirates

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Voice FM

G-MAN 777

Goffmog

Laurie Bolger

Waldo Salt

Traitors

Margarita Sleepover

Mike and the Mojitos

DJ Drive

Hobb Lane

Chayz3r

Ocean Harmony

Colour of Heartache

Fate of the Magpie

James K. Barker

Reverence Sound

Lyla Skyrim

Westingway

Retro Rock'its

RELLiX

The Salamanders

Arboresque

Lucy RS Must c

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Lachlan Horne

Xènia Páez

VALLEYBOYZERO

Flipside

NJT

RODI

Velickaite Sisters

Stuart Evans

Adventure State

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

Q Shaq

Igloo Hearts

Batala Portsmouth

Flying Hearts

Hük

160

Uke Box Glory

Roger James Shephard

Mango In Euphoria

The Duskers

Hampshire Guitar Club

Angel Jones

Ekowe (Acoustic)

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Tongue & Groove

Ribble

Mike Lemin Band

The Zone

DJ_MAJOR

desperateBeauty

Dan James

Ron May

Bex&Cole

Mahoosive

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Jon Yale

Mariano Korman

Cat Elliott

The Sky at Night

Ryan Watts

MoniQ

Lounge Room Lizards

Alexander Bithell

Room 18

Basharan

The Wildcards

The Howlin' Blackouts

SkunkWorks

PB Squared

Will Walton

Canis Arboris

The Surge

Ajay Sahota

Ben Flournoy

Ukofonics

Pooja Rajguru

NoteWorthy

H.AZ

Arji Manuelpillai

Fiesta FM

Greeny & the Voyagers

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Moakz

Echo Mask

Michael Devaux

Lost without cause

Jonathan Klein

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mad Simple

Elemci

Steve Weston

Geoff Williams

OCB & Adam Turner

Ian Kimber

Broadsheet Speak

Bragging Rights

Roxy's Revenge

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Nia Nicholls

Emerson

Maerefolk

According to Brian

EVXN

Continental Liaison

Arzenic

Big man with Small guitar

HAZE

DJ JAMES B

Jim Pearson

McGriff

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Brian Hooper

Spindrift

Ironhide

Watching the Buzzards

Bella Cameron

Club Bad

Elie Pembrey

GABRIELA

Amie Lou Shaw

The Picton Readers Club

Days of Speed

The Monday Grooves

D'vonti

Blood Red Sky

Way Down South

Silent Disco King

Achoiring Voices

Theresa Lola

Jack Walker

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Sound Crew

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Ben Poore Project

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Malcolm Carlo

Noise Factory United

Dompap

ItsPetre

Woodfalls band

Echo Union

JJCornick

GaYeon Lee

He Fired First

Fragile Lucy

Cherry Go Steady

Munro

The Dark Poet

Oscar Meades

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Freestone

Puddleglum

Naty Giachino

Alfie Ingram

Mr. Buoyant

Dusky Moon

Hanna Gibbons

Scarlett

SKAM

CHIMAN 101

FREESPIRITS

Ras Amankwatia

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Steam Machine

Jay Munday

dj junk

The Dandelion Chain

Mighty Magic Animal

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Rhythms of Resistance

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Tesoro Duo

Edith and the Kingpins

Stephanio

Lula Gold

FancyWall

SJ Ventįl

The Shantywomen

New Tide

Punkhub

Elephants With Shotguns

TBC

Loose Change

Red Hot Chili Podders

Alex Jeffrey

James & Phil

Royston Black

The Soulcatchers

The Bex quartet

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Bill Thompson

Deepest Sense

King Louie

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Nick Haynes

Changing Melody

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Reverb (Hampshire)

Frontline

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jubilee

Cella

Zakk Paules

Guillotine Union Boys

Gimme a Break DJs

Swan Samba

Good-will

The Stokes

Lost Post

Marsupial

Thundizzle

Lee Huxtable

Days of closure

Footless Kicks

Miriam

The Elderlys

One foot in the rave

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Anita Foxall Poetry

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Palookaville

The Can Can Club.

Dean Antony

AfroDeX

浪之乐队

Sonne

Benana Student Showcase

gaz909

SPLOOGE

Chimney and I K 8OY

Cocoa

Funky Business

Groove Bakers

Red Light Spies

Ricco Sakona

Nick JT

Southbound

The Slowdown

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds 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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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:

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