Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

NoteWorthy

Adam Kammerling

Halliwell

Saxofony

H.AZ

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Punkhub

Kindred Found

The Red Stars

Sebastian Horton

WooHabs

Flossie James

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Eva Nicole

Sean Bertram

Hobb Lane

Steve Weston

Michael Devaux

Roger James Shephard

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Andy White Poetry

Velickaite Sisters

Stereo Swan

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Echo Mask

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Far Solar

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

Arboresque

Dan James

Fragile Lucy

Amy Fox

Southampton's Music History

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Sugar Bang

The Bob Squad

Paul Levi

Freya Golding

Suncliffe

Achoiring Voices

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

D'vonti

Giles Halski

Theresa Lola

Big man with Small guitar

Naty Giachino

KSJM

Munro

Puddleglum

Batala Portsmouth

Roger Chantler

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Amie Lou Shaw

Nia Nicholls

Sam Solace

Mick Gough

Gig Night

CJOHNSON

Angel Jones

Mad Simple

The Wildcards

High Mileage

Mai

Purple Grace

Shiversa

The Zone

Benana Student Showcase

RELLiX

Charmtype

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Slack 5

5 Degrees North

Sculpt

Mahoosive

The Restless Coast

Ribble

Cat Elliott

Voice FM

Jess Breame

City of Southampton Orchestra

October Some When

Westingway

The Surge

Jonathan Klein

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

160

Karl V

Sofia Gillani

GaYeon Lee

Xionic

The Alternates

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Andrew Buchanan

Watching the Buzzards

Scarlett

Zombie’ites

Oddball Savage

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Tired Less

Waldo Salt

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Jax Leonard

Jack Walker

Echo Union

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Will Walton

Kalopsia (duo)

Arji Manuelpillai

RUBY

Silvermon

Ryan Watts

Dusky Moon

Houdini’s Hand

Innovator

PB Squared

Lucy Smith

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Laurie Bolger

Psychedelic Skies

The Picton Readers Club

Kalopsia

Dara Blaxx

Room 18

Lottie Marie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Kase the Myth

The Sky at Night

DJ Drive

Geoff Williams

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kinesis 4

Jon Yale

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Diffy Dames

Brian Hooper

Freestone

Mike and the Mojitos

Slap the Willow

Beardos and Weirdos

Space Ace Robot

Carl Zed

The Salamanders

The Soulcatchers

Lyla Skyrim

Continental Liaison

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

James B / James F

Way Down South

Totton Ukulele Band

Dawn of Dystopia

Pianoman Justie

Ocean Harmony

Under The Attic

ItsPetre

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Mike Lemin Band

MoniQ

Eat Your Greens

Betterphor

SO Sound Choir

NJT

this occasional society

NIKHITA

Dj Sarah Nash

Adventure State

Ignitez

The Dark Poet

Olivia Marsha

Riverside Blues Band

Earth Propellor

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

James K. Barker

Bragging Rights

Club Bad

Malcolm Carlo

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Angling For Farthings

Hydeout

The Long Shorts

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Pop Tarts

Greenish

OCB & Adam Turner

Bella Cameron

Jaquie Daniels

Ekoweko

Laura Klima

The Ben Poore Project

Bisola

Fiesta FM

The Howlin' Blackouts

Moakz

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Halliwells

Bad Alchemy

Harry Ryan

EVXN

Elie Pembrey

Hail

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Mr. Buoyant

FREESPIRITS

Mosaic

Citizen Perez

Mostly Harmless

Bamboo and Bow

The Postmen

The Duskers

Romsey Shanty Crew

Broken Links

Vermin

NX Panther

Hedgehogs

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Good-will

The Sound Crew

Woodfalls band

Alexander Bithell

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Ollie Owen Jones

Gaz Parker

He Fired First

International Jet Set

CHIMAN 101

You

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Accrington Stanley

According to Brian

Reverence Sound

Igloo Hearts

Southampton Grad Band

Ian Kimber

Jim Bryant

OC Thomas

Vacant Shores

Eternal Gloom

Tony Arthur

Ukofonics

Cosmic Sisters

Stuart Evans

Ajay Sahota

Spindrift

Wire -JD

DJ Alex

Zen Juddhism

Roxy's Revenge

McGriff

Maerefolk

The Slow Cooked Bears

SKAM

Vinyl Phillips

3's a Crowd

Xènia Páez

JACKPUDDING

One foot in the rave

The Monday Grooves

Lucy RS Must c

Elemci

Helicopter Pirates

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Aoife Scully

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Felis Leo

Industry Plant

Address soundsystem

DJ_MAJOR

Godless Suns

Q Shaq

Pacuk Band

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Vexmantra

G-MAN 777

Mariano Korman

JJCornick

Lachlan Horne

Hanna Gibbons

The Outsiders

Ronk Torp

Emerson

9 Lives

desperateBeauty

Days of Speed

Love Is Enough

Arzenic

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Canis Arboris

Flipside

Hampshire Guitar Club

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Serendipity

The Dandelion Chain

Reverence Crew

Millie Woodrow

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Loose Change

Palookaville

Lee Huxtable

Intoxication

Craig Chalmers

Solace

Zakk Paules

James & Phil

Steam Machine

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Chimney and I K 8OY

Swan Samba

The Slowdown

Mart Ward Talks

Exhilaro

Marsupial

The Bex quartet

Elephants With Shotguns

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Royston Black

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

DJ / Open Mic

Dreamseeker

Matt Sanger

Autorora

Sea Ranch

Crushcrushcrush

Lost Post

Deepest Sense

Cella

Dean Antony

Frontline

Belle Saint

Guillotine Union Boys

Lula Gold

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Groove Bakers

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Anita Foxall Poetry

Ricco Sakona

dj junk

Nick JT

Reverb (Hampshire)

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ben Highness

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

SOS PRESENTS

Miriam

Red Light Spies

Jackson Davies

Footless Kicks

Sonne

Funky Business

Gimme a Break DJs

Lamelle Shaw

Amelia Simpson

The Elderlys

Jay Munday

Days of closure

Slaughterhouse Clive

Nick Haynes

The Can Can Club.

gaz909

Hannah in the Groove

Jake Tilley

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Changing Melody

FancyWall

New Tide

The Shantywomen

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Rachel Jeffcoat

Stephanio

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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