Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

The Latest

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Space Ace Robot

Slap the Willow

Sebastian Horton

Freestone

Igloo Hearts

Silvermon

Dompap

The Phantom Majors

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Sean Bertram

Ironhide

Staff Discount

Beardos and Weirdos

Voice FM

The Slack 5

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Days of Speed

desperateBeauty

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Disco Lizards

Club Bad

McGriff

Watching the Buzzards

Jim Bryant

The Surge

Arboresque

NIKHITA

Retro Rock'its

Ukofonics

Pooja Rajguru

Flipside

CJOHNSON

Bex&Cole

Gaz Parker

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Hobb Lane

Origin

Jon Yale

Ben Flournoy

Neko Roshi

Xènia Páez

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Reverence Sound

H.AZ

Arlo Star

Madams Last Discovery

Mike and the Mojitos

Voodoo Rays

Jim Pearson

Q Shaq

Ibz & Da Goats

Hanterhir

Traitors

Tony Arthur

Nia Nicholls

Goffmog

EVXN

Mick Gough

RENEGADE ROSE

The Halliwells

Fiesta FM

Eat Your Greens

Greenish

Aoife Scully

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Guilty Pleasure

He Fired First

High Mileage

Kinesis 4

Ryan Watts

The Elephant Cage

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mahoosive

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Restless Coast

Hunch Power

Xionic

Jack Walker

Noise Factory United

GaYeon Lee

JJCornick

DJ JAMES B

Hydeout

Greeny & the Voyagers

Nory-J

Madison Square

Geoff Williams

Innovator

WOOHABS

Rosie jay

Rogue Awakening

MoniQ

Achoiring Voices

Haeze

The Wildcards

Under The Attic

The Long Shorts

The Salamanders

Cherry Go Steady

SKAM

International Jet Set

Dan James

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Silent Disco King

Far Solar

Broken Links

Ron May

Zen Juddhism

Mosaic

Zombie’ites

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Surroyal

Batala Portsmouth

DJ_MAJOR

Kindred Found

WooHabs

Dr. Beatroot

Woodfalls band

71chain

The Static

Andy White Poetry

Arzenic

Dawn of Dystopia

The Red Stars

Tongue & Groove

Ronk Torp

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Alexander Bithell

Ocean Harmony

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

OC Thomas

Jess Breame

Ajay Sahota

Bella Cameron

The Duskers

Halliwell

Hanna Gibbons

Mango In Euphoria

Alfie Ingram

James K. Barker

Southampton Grad Band

Waldo Salt

Kase the Myth

Arji Manuelpillai

Uke Box Glory

Kieran Snell

Fate of the Magpie

Diffy Dames

Rosie Hollins

Moakz

Redz Man

Wire -JD

Hük

Charmtype

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kalopsia

Dusky Moon

Theresa Lola

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Industry Plant

Mariano Korman

ALLEY the band

Shiversa

Mike Lemin Band

Fragile Lucy

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Bob Squad

Adventure State

Flying Hearts

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Will Walton

Naty Giachino

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Outsiders

Lachlan Horne

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

VALLEYBOYZERO

Steve Weston

Chayz3r

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Bisola

Betterphor

Sculpt

Laurie Bolger

Lyla Skyrim

Westingway

Canis Arboris

Love Is Enough

Way Down South

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

5 Degrees North

Pacuk Band

Totton Ukulele Band

Nàila

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Eternal Gloom

Shallow Music

October Some When

Basharan

Spindrift

Hampshire Guitar Club

Vexmantra

Sofia Gillani

The Alternates

Blood Red Sky

SO Sound Choir

Ras Amankwatia

Interesting Wallpaper

FREESPIRITS

The Monday Grooves

OCB & Adam Turner

Gig Night

Mai

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Eva Nicole

Adam Kammerling

Vacant Shores

NoteWorthy

PB Squared

Citizen Perez

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Margarita Sleepover

D'vonti

Mr. Buoyant

The Ben Poore Project

The Tipsy Gypsies

Malcolm Carlo

G-MAN 777

Carl Zed

Emerson

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Ian Kimber

Twelve Caesars

Hail

ItsPetre

The Postmen

The Picton Readers Club

Brian Hooper

RUBY

Angel Jones

Eric Walker

Bragging Rights

Dj Sarah Nash

RODI

Angling For Farthings

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

JACKPUDDING

The Sky at Night

Elemci

Oddball Savage

Bees Knees

Tired Less

Ignitez

NJT

Cat Elliott

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Godless Suns

Bad Alchemy

Roger Chantler

Scarlett

The Pop Tarts

Drew Mason

Vermin

Psychedelic Skies

3's a Crowd

DJ Drive

160

Stuart Evans

Jax Leonard

Velickaite Sisters

Amie Lou Shaw

Munro

Endless Talking

Chris Payn

Echo Mask

The Howlin' Blackouts

Maerefolk

this occasional society

Milkin' It

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Lost without cause

The Flipside Society

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

RELLiX

Jordon Mulvoy

SkunkWorks

Lucy RS Must c

Roxy's Revenge

The Zone

Puddleglum

Accrington Stanley

Maple Valentine

Broadsheet Speak

Roger James Shephard

KSJM

Suncliffe

CHIMAN 101

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Big man with Small guitar

Lounge Room Lizards

Saxofony

Continental Liaison

Jeannie

Jaquie Daniels

9 Lives

Michael Devaux

Colour of Heartache

Jonathan Klein

Ribble

The Dark Poet

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Plummers

The Sound Crew

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

PG Trips

Oscar Meades

Adarna May Exist

Jonny Sansom

Pianoman Justie

Amy Fox

Karl V

Ekoweko

GABRIELA

City of Southampton Orchestra

HAZE

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Elie Pembrey

Purple Grace

Mad Simple

Bob&the Bobettes

Echo Union

Giles Halski

Helicopter Pirates

Andrew Buchanan

Sonne

New Tide

Alex Jeffrey

Felis Leo

Guillotine Union Boys

Bamboo and Bow

Lee Huxtable

Royston Black

Heart & Voice

Tesoro Duo

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

dj junk

Southbound

Changing Melody

gaz909

Reverb (Hampshire)

Anita Foxall Poetry

SPLOOGE

Paul Levi

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

SJ Ventįl

The Shantywomen

Lost Post

Red Hot Chili Podders

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Miriam

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Gimme a Break DJs

One foot in the rave

Steam Machine

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Can Can Club.

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Dandelion Chain

Frontline

James & Phil

Ricco Sakona

Dean Antony

Loose Change

Days of closure

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Thundizzle

Davey Jones' Locker

Nick Haynes

Jay Munday

Funky Business

浪之乐队

Chaos from Order

Swan Samba

Rhythms of Resistance

Exhilaro

Bill Thompson

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Cella

Lula Gold

Footless Kicks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Slowdown

Marsupial

Deepest Sense

Southbound

The Soulcatchers

Good-will

Edith and the Kingpins

The Bex quartet

According to Brian

Punkhub

The Daytonas

AfroDeX

Nick JT

Stephanio

The Stokes

Zakk Paules

Palookaville

Jubilee

The Elderlys

Chimney and I K 8OY

FancyWall

Cocoa

Mighty Magic Animal

Room 18

Red Light Spies

Elephants With Shotguns

King Louie

Shaun

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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!”

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:

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