Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Vexmantra

Roxy's Revenge

Reverence Sound

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Accrington Stanley

Mr. Buoyant

Felis Leo

Lucy RS Must c

The Howlin' Blackouts

Harry Ryan

Big man with Small guitar

3's a Crowd

The Picton Readers Club

Mad Simple

Hanna Gibbons

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Emerson

Westingway

Freya Golding

The Pop Tarts

Bamboo and Bow

High Mileage

Jim Bryant

Dj Sarah Nash

CHIMAN 101

Spindrift

Arji Manuelpillai

Charmtype

Arboresque

G-MAN 777

Riverside Blues Band

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Punkhub

Sugar Bang

Angling For Farthings

Ronk Torp

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

According to Brian

Oddball Savage

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

RELLiX

Southampton Ukulele Jam

DJ_MAJOR

Ribble

The Dark Poet

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Way Down South

Space Ace Robot

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Amie Lou Shaw

Jack Walker

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Earth Propellor

Slap the Willow

The Ben Poore Project

Andy White Poetry

The Zone

Roger Chantler

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Michael Devaux

Romsey Shanty Crew

Stuart Evans

Eva Nicole

Pacuk Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Mike Lemin Band

Helicopter Pirates

Tired Less

Geoff Williams

Xionic

Lottie Marie

JACKPUDDING

Ocean Harmony

9 Lives

Ekoweko

Naty Giachino

Continental Liaison

Godless Suns

International Jet Set

The Slow Cooked Bears

One foot in the rave

Hydeout

ItsPetre

H.AZ

Adventure State

Sebastian Horton

Maerefolk

Industry Plant

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Roger James Shephard

Sean Bertram

160

Karl V

NIKHITA

City of Southampton Orchestra

Alexander Bithell

Lachlan Horne

Freestone

James K. Barker

EVXN

Adam Kammerling

The Soulcatchers

Echo Mask

Laura Klima

Q Shaq

Dara Blaxx

Canis Arboris

Lyla Skyrim

Igloo Hearts

Giles Halski

Dan James

October Some When

Betterphor

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jonathan Klein

The Salamanders

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Far Solar

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Kindred Found

Gaz Parker

Silvermon

Kalopsia

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Brian Hooper

Watching the Buzzards

The Restless Coast

Kase the Myth

You

Broken Links

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Halliwells

Will Walton

Ajay Sahota

5 Degrees North

Address soundsystem

Ukofonics

The Wildcards

Dawn of Dystopia

Bad Alchemy

Eat Your Greens

RUBY

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Totton Ukulele Band

Ian Kimber

FREESPIRITS

Mick Gough

Vermin

NX Panther

Hobb Lane

Ignitez

The Postmen

Hedgehogs

Mosaic

Southampton Grad Band

Citizen Perez

Mai

Ollie Owen Jones

Waldo Salt

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

Purple Grace

Sofia Gillani

Benana Student Showcase

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Lucy Smith

Pianoman Justie

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Xènia Páez

Beardos and Weirdos

The Surge

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

this occasional society

Club Bad

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Flipside

OCB & Adam Turner

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

SKAM

PB Squared

Sculpt

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Monday Grooves

CJOHNSON

Munro

Dusky Moon

Cat Elliott

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Velickaite Sisters

Voice FM

Echo Union

Tony Arthur

Sam Solace

Psychedelic Skies

D'vonti

Fiesta FM

Fragile Lucy

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Hail

The Red Stars

McGriff

Bella Cameron

Ryan Watts

Room 18

Stereo Swan

JJCornick

Malcolm Carlo

Laurie Bolger

MoniQ

Jaquie Daniels

Flossie James

Mostly Harmless

WooHabs

Aoife Scully

Amy Fox

Days of Speed

Southampton's Music History

Innovator

Elie Pembrey

KSJM

SO Sound Choir

Bisola

Cosmic Sisters

Paul Levi

Kinesis 4

OC Thomas

DJ Alex

Bragging Rights

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Elemci

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Steve Weston

Woodfalls band

Halliwell

Angel Jones

Good-will

Houdini’s Hand

Mahoosive

Vinyl Phillips

Andrew Buchanan

Saxofony

The Alternates

Vacant Shores

NJT

Theresa Lola

Eternal Gloom

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

He Fired First

Zen Juddhism

Jess Breame

Love Is Enough

Mariano Korman

NoteWorthy

Jax Leonard

The Sound Crew

Moakz

Nia Nicholls

Suncliffe

desperateBeauty

The Slack 5

The Bob Squad

James B / James F

Puddleglum

GaYeon Lee

Arzenic

The Sky at Night

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Hampshire Guitar Club

Scarlett

Gig Night

Carl Zed

Diffy Dames

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Wire -JD

DJ Drive

Jon Yale

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Zombie’ites

Shiversa

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Under The Attic

The Outsiders

Batala Portsmouth

The Duskers

Olivia Marsha

Greenish

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Achoiring Voices

Kalopsia (duo)

The Long Shorts

The Elderlys

Ricco Sakona

Intoxication

Palookaville

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Solace

Craig Chalmers

The Dandelion Chain

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jay Munday

Mart Ward Talks

Ben Highness

dj junk

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lee Huxtable

Jackson Davies

Guillotine Union Boys

Serendipity

Elephants With Shotguns

The Can Can Club.

Red Light Spies

Sea Ranch

Dreamseeker

Footless Kicks

Hannah in the Groove

Nick Haynes

Exhilaro

FancyWall

Zakk Paules

Gimme a Break DJs

DJ / Open Mic

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

gaz909

Crushcrushcrush

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Shantywomen

Autorora

Steam Machine

Groove Bakers

Miriam

Loose Change

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Deepest Sense

Lula Gold

SOS PRESENTS

Swan Samba

Rachel Jeffcoat

Funky Business

Belle Saint

Nick JT

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Royston Black

Reverb (Hampshire)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

James & Phil

Reverence Crew

Cella

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Amelia Simpson

Lamelle Shaw

Dean Antony

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

The Bex quartet

Frontline

Anita Foxall Poetry

Stephanio

New Tide

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Marsupial

Matt Sanger

Sonne

Chimney and I K 8OY

Millie Woodrow

Lost Post

The Slowdown

Changing Melody

Jake Tilley

Slaughterhouse Clive

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

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

“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 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.”

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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