Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Hampshire Guitar Club

Hanna Gibbons

Kinesis 4

Sebastian Horton

Tony Arthur

Citizen Perez

RELLiX

Ian Kimber

Waldo Salt

Harry Ryan

Big man with Small guitar

Hük

High Mileage

OC Thomas

Totton Ukulele Band

Mike Lemin Band

JJCornick

Lachlan Horne

Ekoweko

this occasional society

71chain

Q Shaq

Haeze

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Southampton's Music History

The Monday Grooves

The Ben Poore Project

Nàila

Xènia Páez

Laura Klima

Roger James Shephard

Echo Mask

Ibz & Da Goats

My Black Poison

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

Beardos and Weirdos

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Mad Simple

According to Brian

The Daytonas

Cat Elliott

Mai

Ribble

desperateBeauty

Gaz Parker

Nia Nicholls

Saxofony

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Mahoosive

SO Sound Choir

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Spindrift

5 Degrees North

Margarita Sleepover

Batala Portsmouth

Achoiring Voices

Sean Bertram

The Phantom Majors

Fiesta FM

Will Walton

The Slack 5

Helicopter Pirates

The Long Shorts

Sculpt

Aoife Scully

Lyla Skyrim

Bella Cameron

Eva Nicole

Dawn of Dystopia

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Oscar Meades

Lucy Smith

James K. Barker

SKAM

Ocean Harmony

KSJM

Roxy's Revenge

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Sound Crew

Geoff Williams

Ronk Torp

Hobb Lane

Pianoman Justie

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Stuart Evans

Sofia Gillani

Innovator

The Duskers

Sugar Bang

McGriff

RENEGADE ROSE

Maerefolk

The Red Stars

Steve Weston

CJOHNSON

Mariano Korman

Lucy RS Must c

Echo Union

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Kindred Found

Space Ace Robot

Diffy Dames

Hail

WooHabs

Cosmic Sisters

Ryan Watts

Jim Bryant

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Hydeout

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Angling For Farthings

Dan James

Alexander Bithell

Westingway

The Picton Readers Club

Address soundsystem

The Dark Poet

St Andrews Pipe Band

Michael Devaux

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Kalopsia

Zombie’ites

Elie Pembrey

Purple Grace

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Jonathan Klein

RODI

Voice FM

Theresa Lola

Jack Walker

Mick Gough

Gig Night

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Andy White Poetry

Greeny & the Voyagers

Bamboo and Bow

EVXN

Laurie Bolger

Flipside

Puddleglum

Kalopsia (duo)

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Rosie Hollins

Adam Kammerling

Godless Suns

3's a Crowd

Kase the Myth

Ukofonics

Vermin

Eternal Gloom

Room 18

Jon Yale

Kieran Snell

Angel Jones

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Sky at Night

OCB & Adam Turner

Jess Breame

Shiversa

Vexmantra

The Restless Coast

NJT

Lounge Room Lizards

Slap the Willow

Roger Chantler

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

PB Squared

Arzenic

MoniQ

Brian Hooper

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

CHIMAN 101

The Outsiders

H.AZ

Watching the Buzzards

Eric Walker

The Pop Tarts

Pacuk Band

The Postmen

Psychedelic Skies

Accrington Stanley

Good-will

Alfie Ingram

Andrew Buchanan

Adventure State

Reverence Sound

The Zone

Ignitez

Halliwell

Dusky Moon

9 Lives

Days of Speed

Ajay Sahota

Munro

The Slow Cooked Bears

Freya Golding

GABRIELA

Elemci

NIKHITA

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Jim Pearson

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Ollie Owen Jones

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Jeannie

Silvermon

Suncliffe

Malcolm Carlo

Moakz

DJ_MAJOR

Woodfalls band

Dj Sarah Nash

Carl Zed

Scarlett

Uke Box Glory

He Fired First

Arji Manuelpillai

Igloo Hearts

JACKPUDDING

Continental Liaison

Freestone

Far Solar

Club Bad

You

The Halliwells

The Alternates

Earth Propellor

Giles Halski

G-MAN 777

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

GaYeon Lee

Bragging Rights

Rhythms of Resistance

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Rosie jay

Amy Fox

Tired Less

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Under The Attic

Mike and the Mojitos

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Romsey Shanty Crew

Madison Square

DJ JAMES B

ItsPetre

Arboresque

The Surge

Zen Juddhism

Bad Alchemy

Milkin' It

Olivia Marsha

Vacant Shores

Wire -JD

Mr. Buoyant

Velickaite Sisters

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Canis Arboris

Love Is Enough

October Some When

Karl V

The Wildcards

Broken Links

Hedgehogs

Bisola

Amie Lou Shaw

Naty Giachino

FREESPIRITS

Stereo Swan

The Salamanders

Oddball Savage

Benana Student Showcase

Greenish

RUBY

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Jax Leonard

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Eat Your Greens

Voodoo Rays

Mosaic

International Jet Set

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Charmtype

Southampton Grad Band

Emerson

Jaquie Daniels

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Betterphor

City of Southampton Orchestra

Arlo Star

Industry Plant

The Bob Squad

Fragile Lucy

Dompap

160

D'vonti

Lottie Marie

NoteWorthy

DJ Drive

Xionic

Riverside Blues Band

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Way Down South

Palookaville

FancyWall

Lula Gold

Marsupial

The Shantywomen

South Central

One foot in the rave

Steam Machine

dj junk

Punkhub

gaz909

Jackson Davies

Reverb (Hampshire)

Cocoa

Exhilaro

The Slowdown

Deepest Sense

The Dandelion Chain

Millie Woodrow

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Belle Saint

Felis Leo

Sea Ranch

Loose Change

Nick Haynes

Anita Foxall Poetry

James & Phil

SJ Ventįl

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Tesoro Duo

Dara Blaxx

The Elderlys

Dean Antony

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

New Tide

Nick JT

TBC

Matt Sanger

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Royston Black

Sonne

Swan Samba

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Miriam

Paul Levi

Lamelle Shaw

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

Mart Ward Talks

Steam Town Shanty Crew

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Stephanio

Groove Bakers

The Can Can Club.

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Soulcatchers

Jubilee

AfroDeX

Southbound

Guillotine Union Boys

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jay Munday

SOS PRESENTS

Red Light Spies

Rachel Jeffcoat

Zakk Paules

Lee Huxtable

Cella

Frontline

Changing Melody

DJ / Open Mic

The Bex quartet

Craig Chalmers

Funky Business

Elephants With Shotguns

Gimme a Break DJs

Amelia Simpson

Days of closure

Ricco Sakona

Chimney and I K 8OY

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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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