Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Steve Weston

October Some When

Hydeout

Roger James Shephard

Brian Hooper

Dan James

International Jet Set

The Howlin' Blackouts

Slap the Willow

The Slack 5

Southampton's Music History

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

According to Brian

Cat Elliott

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Shiversa

Paul Levi

The Surge

Westingway

Pianoman Justie

Haeze

Spindrift

SKAM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Cali Cartel from Hell

H.AZ

Waldo Salt

Betterphor

G-MAN 777

JJCornick

Mad Simple

Alfie Ingram

Eat Your Greens

Ribble

Flipside

Velickaite Sisters

Arzenic

The Bob Squad

Hanna Gibbons

Lottie Marie

Hük

D'vonti

Gaz Parker

Helicopter Pirates

Arji Manuelpillai

Elie Pembrey

CJOHNSON

The Restless Coast

Angel Jones

The Monday Grooves

Mike Lemin Band

MoniQ

Laura Klima

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Space Ace Robot

James B / James F

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

GABRIELA

DJ Alex

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Batala Portsmouth

Psychedelic Skies

Voice FM

Sean Bertram

Rosie jay

Munro

The Sound Crew

Accrington Stanley

The Alternates

Karl V

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

3's a Crowd

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Sebastian Horton

Q Shaq

Woodfalls band

Rosie Hollins

Felis Leo

FREESPIRITS

Freestone

Silvermon

The Dark Poet

The Picton Readers Club

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Xionic

Eternal Gloom

Zombie’ites

Nia Nicholls

Gig Night

Theresa Lola

The Ben Poore Project

Club Bad

The Outsiders

Broken Links

Reverence Sound

The Daytonas

Amy Fox

He Fired First

Canis Arboris

The Wildcards

Scarlett

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Jim Pearson

One foot in the rave

The Sky at Night

Mai

Good-will

9 Lives

Dj Sarah Nash

Kase the Myth

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Red Stars

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Jess Breame

Bisola

Godless Suns

PB Squared

Mahoosive

Riverside Blues Band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dusky Moon

Geoff Williams

Mostly Harmless

Jon Yale

Freya Golding

Puddleglum

Kalopsia

You

Kalopsia (duo)

Wire -JD

Stereo Swan

Lucy RS Must c

Watching the Buzzards

Far Solar

Greenish

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ajay Sahota

Harry Ryan

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Continental Liaison

Elemci

Kindred Found

Arboresque

Ronk Torp

Lyla Skyrim

Innovator

Southampton Grad Band

Cosmic Sisters

Naty Giachino

SO Sound Choir

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Halliwell

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Days of Speed

Roxy's Revenge

Carl Zed

this occasional society

Ian Kimber

Dompap

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

RELLiX

Charmtype

Saxofony

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Amie Lou Shaw

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

desperateBeauty

Love Is Enough

NoteWorthy

RUBY

Room 18

Bad Alchemy

Vacant Shores

EVXN

Michael Devaux

NIKHITA

Jonathan Klein

Adventure State

Echo Union

Hampshire Guitar Club

Under The Attic

The Pop Tarts

NJT

Address soundsystem

Jack Walker

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Tired Less

Fragile Lucy

Will Walton

Mariano Korman

DJ Drive

Benana Student Showcase

Jim Bryant

Sugar Bang

Mike and the Mojitos

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Laurie Bolger

Ryan Watts

Andrew Buchanan

Giles Halski

WooHabs

JACKPUDDING

Achoiring Voices

Tony Arthur

KSJM

Emerson

Igloo Hearts

Alexander Bithell

Roger Chantler

Romsey Shanty Crew

Stuart Evans

Bamboo and Bow

Malcolm Carlo

Ibz & Da Goats

Olivia Marsha

Hobb Lane

Bragging Rights

Industry Plant

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mick Gough

Mosaic

The Zone

OCB & Adam Turner

Mr. Buoyant

Aoife Scully

Jaquie Daniels

Xènia Páez

McGriff

Pacuk Band

Kinesis 4

The Slow Cooked Bears

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Vexmantra

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Lucy Smith

Adam Kammerling

Hail

Suncliffe

Lachlan Horne

Dawn of Dystopia

Big man with Small guitar

Jax Leonard

Sofia Gillani

Sam Solace

The Salamanders

Ollie Owen Jones

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Hedgehogs

Echo Mask

Zen Juddhism

Andy White Poetry

160

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

ItsPetre

The Long Shorts

Sculpt

St Andrews Pipe Band

Ukofonics

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Citizen Perez

Earth Propellor

Eva Nicole

Bella Cameron

Maerefolk

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

OC Thomas

Ekoweko

The Postmen

Purple Grace

The Halliwells

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

CHIMAN 101

5 Degrees North

Vermin

Angling For Farthings

Houdini’s Hand

Ocean Harmony

Margarita Sleepover

DJ_MAJOR

Totton Ukulele Band

Diffy Dames

Way Down South

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Fiesta FM

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Moakz

GaYeon Lee

Beardos and Weirdos

James K. Barker

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Ignitez

Oddball Savage

The Duskers

Jay Munday

Footless Kicks

Swan Samba

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Lee Huxtable

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jackson Davies

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Punkhub

Guillotine Union Boys

James & Phil

Millie Woodrow

Stephanio

Cella

Lamelle Shaw

Reverb (Hampshire)

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Dandelion Chain

Royston Black

SOS PRESENTS

The Can Can Club.

Tesoro Duo

Craig Chalmers

Exhilaro

Days of closure

dj junk

The Soulcatchers

Nick Haynes

Lost Post

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

New Tide

Marsupial

Sea Ranch

Groove Bakers

Elephants With Shotguns

The Elderlys

Amelia Simpson

Gimme a Break DJs

Dara Blaxx

Dean Antony

Steam Machine

DJ / Open Mic

Reverence Crew

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Loose Change

Matt Sanger

Nick JT

Autorora

Funky Business

Red Light Spies

Vinyl Phillips

Belle Saint

The Shantywomen

Anita Foxall Poetry

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Sonne

FancyWall

Miriam

Zakk Paules

Ben Highness

Rachel Jeffcoat

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Slowdown

Palookaville

The Bex quartet

Deepest Sense

Mart Ward Talks

Changing Melody

gaz909

Ricco Sakona

Lula Gold

Frontline

Katy Halliwell

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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!!!”

“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 variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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

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

“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 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?... 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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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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