Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Benana Student Showcase

Roxy's Revenge

Elie Pembrey

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Under The Attic

The Red Stars

Ryan Watts

RELLiX

Kase the Myth

He Fired First

Steve Weston

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Alexander Bithell

9 Lives

Batala Portsmouth

5 Degrees North

Mosaic

Eternal Gloom

Diffy Dames

Big man with Small guitar

Echo Union

Alfie Ingram

NIKHITA

Address soundsystem

Mahoosive

Dompap

Ronk Torp

Southampton's Music History

Angel Jones

Saxofony

Jim Pearson

EVXN

Silvermon

Suncliffe

Love Is Enough

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Moakz

Vacant Shores

The Bob Squad

Westingway

Jonathan Klein

Greenish

The Sound Crew

this occasional society

Aoife Scully

Waldo Salt

Brian Hooper

Romsey Shanty Crew

Mike Lemin Band

Pacuk Band

Ibz & Da Goats

James B / James F

Emerson

Charmtype

The Salamanders

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

MoniQ

Bisola

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Freestone

Oddball Savage

Fragile Lucy

Arji Manuelpillai

Broken Links

GABRIELA

ItsPetre

Beardos and Weirdos

The Outsiders

Innovator

Nia Nicholls

Sofia Gillani

WooHabs

Pianoman Justie

Giles Halski

Hail

McGriff

The Postmen

Ribble

Q Shaq

The Daytonas

CJOHNSON

JJCornick

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Michael Devaux

Wire -JD

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Naty Giachino

Haeze

Lucy Smith

Sam Solace

Club Bad

Geoff Williams

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Helicopter Pirates

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Laura Klima

Earth Propellor

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Roger James Shephard

3's a Crowd

Riverside Blues Band

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ollie Owen Jones

The Slow Cooked Bears

Puddleglum

Godless Suns

G-MAN 777

Roger Chantler

Bamboo and Bow

Slap the Willow

Laurie Bolger

Accrington Stanley

NoteWorthy

The Monday Grooves

Lachlan Horne

The Halliwells

Jim Bryant

According to Brian

SKAM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Stereo Swan

Flipside

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Psychedelic Skies

Ekowe (Acoustic)

James K. Barker

Rosie jay

Vexmantra

Sculpt

GaYeon Lee

Sugar Bang

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

NJT

The Picton Readers Club

Jack Walker

Tony Arthur

Far Solar

Hobb Lane

Citizen Perez

Cosmic Sisters

Adventure State

Hedgehogs

Velickaite Sisters

Eat Your Greens

Dan James

Arboresque

Ian Kimber

Mariano Korman

Kindred Found

Ukofonics

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Lucy RS Must c

Felis Leo

Betterphor

desperateBeauty

The Ben Poore Project

Canis Arboris

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Andy White Poetry

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Cat Elliott

Ekoweko

Zombie’ites

OC Thomas

The Long Shorts

Igloo Hearts

You

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Wildcards

Karl V

Jaquie Daniels

The Pop Tarts

SO Sound Choir

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Kalopsia (duo)

The Zone

Halliwell

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Dark Poet

KSJM

Ajay Sahota

Mostly Harmless

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Xènia Páez

Scarlett

The Duskers

Hampshire Guitar Club

International Jet Set

Eva Nicole

Good-will

Mr. Buoyant

October Some When

Woodfalls band

Hydeout

The Slack 5

Hanna Gibbons

Voice FM

Southampton Grad Band

Dawn of Dystopia

Dj Sarah Nash

Room 18

Munro

Ocean Harmony

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Bragging Rights

Amie Lou Shaw

RUBY

Dusky Moon

Kalopsia

Carl Zed

Mad Simple

Days of Speed

Freya Golding

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

DJ_MAJOR

Sean Bertram

Mike and the Mojitos

Tired Less

Stuart Evans

Bad Alchemy

D'vonti

Mick Gough

Margarita Sleepover

Harry Ryan

Fiesta FM

Shiversa

Industry Plant

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Bella Cameron

DJ Alex

Elemci

Gaz Parker

Totton Ukulele Band

Lottie Marie

Arzenic

Watching the Buzzards

The Alternates

Mai

Lyla Skyrim

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Adam Kammerling

Reverence Sound

Rosie Hollins

Malcolm Carlo

Will Walton

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Sky at Night

Maerefolk

DJ Drive

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Sebastian Horton

Jax Leonard

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

Purple Grace

Jon Yale

Xionic

Uke Box Glory

Olivia Marsha

Way Down South

Paul Levi

Zen Juddhism

St Andrews Pipe Band

PB Squared

The Surge

The Howlin' Blackouts

CHIMAN 101

160

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Houdini’s Hand

Theresa Lola

Ignitez

Hük

One foot in the rave

JACKPUDDING

Space Ace Robot

Kinesis 4

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Gig Night

Vermin

The Restless Coast

Echo Mask

H.AZ

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Spindrift

Angling For Farthings

Andrew Buchanan

Jess Breame

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

FREESPIRITS

Achoiring Voices

Continental Liaison

Amy Fox

Katy Halliwell

Sonne

Autorora

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Millie Woodrow

Elephants With Shotguns

Loose Change

Lee Huxtable

Changing Melody

Frontline

The Shantywomen

Days of closure

The Slowdown

Gimme a Break DJs

Punkhub

Red Light Spies

Stephanio

Amelia Simpson

The Can Can Club.

Exhilaro

Zakk Paules

Royston Black

Mart Ward Talks

Dean Antony

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Matt Sanger

New Tide

Anita Foxall Poetry

Ricco Sakona

Nick Haynes

Steam Machine

Vinyl Phillips

Lula Gold

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Dara Blaxx

DJ / Open Mic

Marsupial

Reverence Crew

James & Phil

The Dandelion Chain

Palookaville

Ben Highness

Belle Saint

Sea Ranch

Funky Business

The Elderlys

Reverb (Hampshire)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

FancyWall

dj junk

Lamelle Shaw

The Soulcatchers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Swan Samba

Cella

Tesoro Duo

gaz909

Miriam

Footless Kicks

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lost Post

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jay Munday

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Deepest Sense

SOS PRESENTS

Craig Chalmers

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

The Bex quartet

Guillotine Union Boys

Jackson Davies

Nick JT

Groove Bakers

Jimmy b and the death rattles

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“Amazing to have access to lots of Southampton's historic nooks and crannies over the weekend for Music in 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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“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!!!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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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