Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

He Fired First

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Echo Union

Charmtype

Industry Plant

GaYeon Lee

Lyla Skyrim

Rosie Hollins

Zen Juddhism

Gig Night

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Southampton Grad Band

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

KSJM

Fiesta FM

Mai

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

The Surge

OCB & Adam Turner

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Howlin' Blackouts

Continental Liaison

International Jet Set

St Andrews Pipe Band

SO Sound Choir

Uke Box Glory

Brian Hooper

Mariano Korman

The Slow Cooked Bears

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

James K. Barker

Purple Grace

Lucy RS Must c

The Duskers

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Stereo Swan

Moakz

The Sky at Night

H.AZ

Sofia Gillani

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Outsiders

Mosaic

RUBY

Hail

Far Solar

Igloo Hearts

Helicopter Pirates

Accrington Stanley

Reverence Sound

Harry Ryan

Kalopsia (duo)

Roger Chantler

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Jack Walker

Theresa Lola

Citizen Perez

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Alternates

Elie Pembrey

Mick Gough

Eternal Gloom

Michael Devaux

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Riverside Concert Wind Band

DJ Drive

Ekoweko

Jaquie Daniels

Mike and the Mojitos

Alfie Ingram

Will Walton

Eat Your Greens

Sculpt

SKAM

Vermin

Felis Leo

Waldo Salt

Andrew Buchanan

The Zone

Rosie jay

Spindrift

CHIMAN 101

Kinesis 4

Roxy's Revenge

Adam Kammerling

160

Beardos and Weirdos

Saxofony

NoteWorthy

Zombie’ites

Aoife Scully

Carl Zed

Freya Golding

Southampton's Music History

Hydeout

Diffy Dames

Room 18

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Mad Simple

Hampshire Guitar Club

Love Is Enough

Lucy Smith

The Postmen

Woodfalls band

Laura Klima

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

One foot in the rave

Bisola

Days of Speed

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dan James

Margarita Sleepover

Ronk Torp

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Bella Cameron

The Bob Squad

Sean Bertram

Jim Pearson

PB Squared

Paul Levi

Betterphor

You

Innovator

Lottie Marie

DJ_MAJOR

OC Thomas

Ignitez

Canis Arboris

Wire -JD

Pacuk Band

Silvermon

Totton Ukulele Band

Scarlett

Hobb Lane

3's a Crowd

The Dark Poet

The Sound Crew

Watching the Buzzards

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Amy Fox

Jon Yale

The Picton Readers Club

Olivia Marsha

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Shiversa

Adventure State

Cosmic Sisters

Roger James Shephard

Tired Less

desperateBeauty

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mostly Harmless

Psychedelic Skies

Nia Nicholls

The Cali Cartel from Hell

MoniQ

Oddball Savage

Benana Student Showcase

The Red Stars

Arboresque

Vexmantra

JJCornick

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Q Shaq

The Slack 5

Earth Propellor

Achoiring Voices

Hedgehogs

Tony Arthur

Hanna Gibbons

Dusky Moon

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Gaz Parker

Sebastian Horton

Stuart Evans

Eva Nicole

Batala Portsmouth

Flipside

Ocean Harmony

Jim Bryant

5 Degrees North

Vacant Shores

Slap the Willow

Kase the Myth

Bad Alchemy

Freestone

Under The Attic

Ian Kimber

Dawn of Dystopia

According to Brian

Ibz & Da Goats

Geoff Williams

The Salamanders

Lachlan Horne

Sugar Bang

ItsPetre

Pianoman Justie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Voice FM

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Ben Poore Project

Jess Breame

Ollie Owen Jones

Sam Solace

Westingway

Godless Suns

October Some When

The Halliwells

Suncliffe

The Restless Coast

G-MAN 777

Riverside Blues Band

Club Bad

Steve Weston

Dj Sarah Nash

Ajay Sahota

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

NJT

The Pop Tarts

Jax Leonard

FREESPIRITS

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Broken Links

Puddleglum

Maerefolk

Giles Halski

CJOHNSON

Big man with Small guitar

Echo Mask

JACKPUDDING

Naty Giachino

D'vonti

Cat Elliott

Velickaite Sisters

Emerson

Ukofonics

Space Ace Robot

Andy White Poetry

Dompap

Xènia Páez

The Monday Grooves

EVXN

Amie Lou Shaw

Mr. Buoyant

Address soundsystem

Houdini’s Hand

Arzenic

GABRIELA

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

Hük

Kalopsia

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

this occasional society

RELLiX

Mahoosive

NIKHITA

Fragile Lucy

The Daytonas

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Halliwell

Karl V

Munro

Bragging Rights

The Wildcards

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

9 Lives

McGriff

Kindred Found

Greenish

James B / James F

WooHabs

Jonathan Klein

Good-will

Alexander Bithell

DJ Alex

The Long Shorts

Xionic

Romsey Shanty Crew

Haeze

Way Down South

Angel Jones

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Elemci

Ryan Watts

Laurie Bolger

Arji Manuelpillai

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Malcolm Carlo

Bamboo and Bow

Ribble

Angling For Farthings

Mike Lemin Band

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Nick Haynes

Sea Ranch

Steam Machine

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Dandelion Chain

Deepest Sense

SOS PRESENTS

Elephants With Shotguns

Miriam

Dean Antony

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Royston Black

Belle Saint

Loose Change

The Slowdown

dj junk

The Bex quartet

Lula Gold

Mart Ward Talks

Dara Blaxx

Funky Business

Katy Halliwell

Frontline

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Stephanio

Red Light Spies

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Elderlys

The Soulcatchers

Sonne

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Zakk Paules

Days of closure

Autorora

Groove Bakers

Punkhub

Millie Woodrow

Guillotine Union Boys

Lamelle Shaw

Ricco Sakona

Matt Sanger

Swan Samba

FancyWall

Cella

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick JT

Footless Kicks

Palookaville

Amelia Simpson

Marsupial

DJ / Open Mic

Craig Chalmers

The Can Can Club.

Ben Highness

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Rachel Jeffcoat

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

gaz909

Anita Foxall Poetry

Tesoro Duo

The Shantywomen

Exhilaro

Jackson Davies

Lee Huxtable

Vinyl Phillips

Jay Munday

Changing Melody

Reverence Crew

Lost Post

Chimney and I K 8OY

James & Phil

Reverb (Hampshire)

Steam Town Shanty Crew

New Tide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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 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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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