Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Drew Mason

Canis Arboris

Q Shaq

The Slack 5

PB Squared

Angel Jones

Mad Simple

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

Guilty Pleasure

Xènia Páez

The Postmen

Traitors

The Zone

Moakz

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Sebastian Horton

Fate of the Magpie

Saxofony

Andy White Poetry

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Lounge Room Lizards

Jess Breame

Eternal Gloom

City of Southampton Orchestra

Spindrift

JJCornick

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Mango In Euphoria

Kindred Found

Lyla Skyrim

this occasional society

Jonathan Klein

Echo Mask

Andrew Buchanan

Nàila

HAZE

Jaquie Daniels

Hanna Gibbons

NoteWorthy

Jonny Sansom

Hydeout

Club Bad

Bad Alchemy

Steve Weston

Madison Square

DJ Drive

The Ben Poore Project

Xionic

160

Colour of Heartache

Ben Flournoy

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Nia Nicholls

Under The Attic

Way Down South

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Space Ace Robot

Pooja Rajguru

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Arboresque

Lucy Smith

Voodoo Rays

Bragging Rights

The Restless Coast

Dompap

Alfie Ingram

desperateBeauty

Pianoman Justie

Good-will

Vacant Shores

The Duskers

Ajay Sahota

Adam Kammerling

Disco Lizards

Laurie Bolger

Bob & the Bobettes

Riverside Blues Band

Malcolm Carlo

Shallow Music

Jack Walker

Silvermon

Origin

9 Lives

OC Thomas

The Outsiders

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Roger James Shephard

Dj Sarah Nash

Roger Chantler

Rosie jay

Amy Fox

Adventure State

Maerefolk

Sculpt

Dan James

PG Trips

FREESPIRITS

Giles Halski

Broadsheet Speak

RUBY

Charmtype

The Surge

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Mike Lemin Band

Days of Speed

NJT

Fiesta FM

OCB & Adam Turner

Madams Last Discovery

Elie Pembrey

Margarita Sleepover

Mai

The Bob Squad

Benana Student Showcase

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Purple Grace

RODI

Uke Box Glory

According to Brian

G-MAN 777

Ryan Watts

The Howlin' Blackouts

Cat Elliott

Chris Payn

The Long Shorts

H.AZ

Goffmog

NIKHITA

The Halliwells

Freestone

Kalopsia

Laura Klima

Flipside

Hail

Ollie Owen Jones

Greenish

The Plummers

Kinesis 4

Ronk Torp

Arzenic

Sean Bertram

Hunch Power

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ken Wood and the Mixers

SKAM

McGriff

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Kat Hutchings Yoga

James K. Barker

The Pop Tarts

Lost without cause

Bees Knees

Fragile Lucy

Mariano Korman

Mosaic

Roxy's Revenge

KSJM

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Elephant Cage

The Sound Crew

EVXN

Alexander Bithell

Igloo Hearts

Jon Yale

D'vonti

Milkin' It

The Picton Readers Club

71chain

Bex&Cole

Sofia Gillani

Greeny & the Voyagers

SkunkWorks

Kieran Snell

Southampton Grad Band

Olivia Marsha

Flying Hearts

CHIMAN 101

GaYeon Lee

The Wildcards

Far Solar

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Ian Kimber

5 Degrees North

Continental Liaison

DJ JAMES B

Bella Cameron

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Lucy RS Must c

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Will Walton

Lottie Marie

Sugar Bang

Dr. Beatroot

Dusky Moon

Bisola

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Dark Poet

JACKPUDDING

Ribble

The Monday Grooves

The Salamanders

Stuart Evans

Rogue Awakening

Ras Amankwatia

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Aoife Scully

MoniQ

Tired Less

Ignitez

Scarlett

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mr. Buoyant

Retro Rock'its

Helicopter Pirates

Batala Portsmouth

Voice FM

Dawn of Dystopia

Betterphor

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Endless Talking

Accrington Stanley

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Totton Ukulele Band

The Red Stars

Ekoweko

Hük

SO Sound Choir

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Hanterhir

Elemci

Arlo Star

Harry Ryan

Lachlan Horne

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Gig Night

Jeannie

Wire -JD

Puddleglum

Theresa Lola

CJOHNSON

Achoiring Voices

Kase the Myth

Jim Bryant

Mahoosive

Big man with Small guitar

3's a Crowd

Waldo Salt

Freya Golding

The Latest

Eat Your Greens

Velickaite Sisters

He Fired First

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Romsey Shanty Crew

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Vermin

Beardos and Weirdos

RELLiX

Amie Lou Shaw

Hobb Lane

Rosie Hollins

Tony Arthur

Emerson

The Sky at Night

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Suncliffe

Psychedelic Skies

Karl V

Zombie’ites

Broken Links

Citizen Perez

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Haeze

Angling For Farthings

ItsPetre

Shiversa

Bamboo and Bow

Room 18

Jax Leonard

Jim Pearson

High Mileage

Zen Juddhism

Oscar Meades

Michael Devaux

Vexmantra

Love Is Enough

Slap the Willow

Industry Plant

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

October Some When

DJ_MAJOR

Diffy Dames

Brian Hooper

Gaz Parker

Ocean Harmony

Reverence Sound

Mike and the Mojitos

Godless Suns

The Daytonas

Munro

Carl Zed

The Surroyal

Mick Gough

St Andrews Pipe Band

Echo Union

Halliwell

Oddball Savage

Eva Nicole

Woodfalls band

Ironhide

Westingway

Ukofonics

Geoff Williams

Arji Manuelpillai

Eric Walker

WooHabs

GABRIELA

Naty Giachino

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Slow Cooked Bears

Watching the Buzzards

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jay Munday

Punkhub

Mighty Magic Animal

Reverb (Hampshire)

dj junk

浪之乐队

Loose Change

Sonne

Matt Sanger

The Shantywomen

Cocoa

Lula Gold

Royston Black

Changing Melody

Dean Antony

Cella

Nick JT

Frontline

Miriam

Exhilaro

SJ Ventįl

Lost Post

Steam Machine

One foot in the rave

Gimme a Break DJs

gaz909

Bill Thompson

Swan Samba

Marsupial

FancyWall

Footless Kicks

The Elderlys

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Bex quartet

Southbound

The Dandelion Chain

AfroDeX

Chaos from Order

The Slowdown

Tesoro Duo

James & Phil

Guillotine Union Boys

DJ / Open Mic

New Tide

SPLOOGE

Rhythms of Resistance

Palookaville

Red Light Spies

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Stokes

The Can Can Club.

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Funky Business

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Groove Bakers

TBC

Lee Huxtable

Anita Foxall Poetry

Edith and the Kingpins

Ricco Sakona

Elephants With Shotguns

Alex Jeffrey

Red Hot Chili Podders

Stephanio

Dara Blaxx

Jubilee

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Zakk Paules

Nick Haynes

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Deepest Sense

Days of closure

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

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

“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?... 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.”

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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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