Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

According to Brian

EVXN

Vacant Shores

Silvermon

Echo Union

Ajay Sahota

Sean Bertram

The Outsiders

Woodfalls band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Ryan Watts

Mostly Harmless

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

DJ Alex

Rosie Hollins

Way Down South

Waldo Salt

Carl Zed

Kase the Myth

CJOHNSON

Ribble

160

Vexmantra

Kalopsia (duo)

Sebastian Horton

Uke Box Glory

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Psychedelic Skies

WAPPADUSA Sound System

SO Sound Choir

The Slack 5

Olivia Marsha

Tony Arthur

Zombie’ites

October Some When

Munro

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Velickaite Sisters

Brian Hooper

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Haeze

NJT

Lachlan Horne

Oddball Savage

Mai

3's a Crowd

Jim Bryant

Tired Less

Jon Yale

Hail

Adventure State

Shiversa

Ekoweko

desperateBeauty

Southampton's Music History

Eat Your Greens

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Pop Tarts

SKAM

Sugar Bang

Broken Links

Good-will

Mr. Buoyant

Address soundsystem

Under The Attic

Moakz

Gaz Parker

Citizen Perez

Mosaic

The Sky at Night

Stereo Swan

Mike Lemin Band

MoniQ

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Slow Cooked Bears

Earth Propellor

Harry Ryan

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Sound Crew

OC Thomas

Halliwell

Hydeout

Pacuk Band

Kalopsia

Ollie Owen Jones

Roger James Shephard

The Long Shorts

Bisola

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Lyla Skyrim

Slap the Willow

The Dark Poet

Romsey Shanty Crew

Fragile Lucy

Jess Breame

Ekowe (Acoustic)

D'vonti

Alexander Bithell

Big man with Small guitar

International Jet Set

Elemci

Freya Golding

Dawn of Dystopia

Accrington Stanley

James K. Barker

Lucy Smith

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Amie Lou Shaw

Pianoman Justie

Ronk Torp

One foot in the rave

Aoife Scully

Hedgehogs

He Fired First

Geoff Williams

Eva Nicole

The Cali Cartel from Hell

City of Southampton Orchestra

Karl V

Malcolm Carlo

Jonathan Klein

Bamboo and Bow

You

Dan James

Emerson

Continental Liaison

McGriff

Hük

Kinesis 4

Industry Plant

Houdini’s Hand

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

GABRIELA

The Howlin' Blackouts

RUBY

Ukofonics

Helicopter Pirates

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Charmtype

Giles Halski

Michael Devaux

Space Ace Robot

Riverside Blues Band

Cosmic Sisters

Diffy Dames

Mahoosive

Eternal Gloom

Andy White Poetry

PB Squared

Echo Mask

Godless Suns

The Salamanders

NIKHITA

Jack Walker

Hanna Gibbons

G-MAN 777

ItsPetre

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Daytonas

Vermin

Hampshire Guitar Club

Freestone

Laurie Bolger

Days of Speed

The Ben Poore Project

Spindrift

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Will Walton

Lucy RS Must c

JJCornick

Kindred Found

Mike and the Mojitos

Igloo Hearts

Roger Chantler

Innovator

Steve Weston

Dusky Moon

OCB & Adam Turner

Bella Cameron

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Achoiring Voices

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Roxy's Revenge

Ocean Harmony

Westingway

Angling For Farthings

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Felis Leo

Arzenic

Zen Juddhism

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Sofia Gillani

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Jim Pearson

DJ Drive

Maerefolk

Lottie Marie

The Postmen

Totton Ukulele Band

Voice FM

GaYeon Lee

The Zone

Sam Solace

Scarlett

Ian Kimber

Club Bad

Room 18

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

WooHabs

this occasional society

Angel Jones

The Restless Coast

Margarita Sleepover

Mariano Korman

CHIMAN 101

Wire -JD

Gig Night

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Beardos and Weirdos

JACKPUDDING

St Andrews Pipe Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Halliwells

KSJM

Laura Klima

Watching the Buzzards

Adam Kammerling

Purple Grace

Savoury Tooth Tiger

5 Degrees North

Ibz & Da Goats

Flipside

RELLiX

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Benana Student Showcase

James B / James F

Cat Elliott

Jaquie Daniels

Q Shaq

Stuart Evans

NoteWorthy

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ignitez

Mick Gough

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Hobb Lane

DJ_MAJOR

The Picton Readers Club

The Bob Squad

Bragging Rights

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Batala Portsmouth

Fiesta FM

Saxofony

Xènia Páez

Xionic

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Amy Fox

Andrew Buchanan

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Nia Nicholls

Naty Giachino

Arboresque

Alfie Ingram

Rosie jay

Paul Levi

Love Is Enough

The Monday Grooves

The Wildcards

The Surge

The Red Stars

Sculpt

Greenish

Puddleglum

Bad Alchemy

Far Solar

Dj Sarah Nash

The Alternates

Theresa Lola

Canis Arboris

9 Lives

H.AZ

Dompap

Suncliffe

The Duskers

Elie Pembrey

Betterphor

Jax Leonard

FREESPIRITS

Arji Manuelpillai

Southampton Grad Band

Reverence Sound

Mad Simple

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Guillotine Union Boys

Sea Ranch

Lee Huxtable

Millie Woodrow

The Dandelion Chain

Frontline

Dean Antony

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Loose Change

Days of closure

Rachel Jeffcoat

Cella

Mart Ward Talks

TBC

The Soulcatchers

dj junk

Reverb (Hampshire)

Elephants With Shotguns

Red Light Spies

New Tide

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Palookaville

Punkhub

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Funky Business

Exhilaro

Chimney and I K 8OY

Marsupial

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Katy Halliwell

Jay Munday

gaz909

Footless Kicks

Sonne

South Central

Changing Melody

The Slowdown

Matt Sanger

Jackson Davies

Ben Highness

Shaun Shears & The Locals

SOS PRESENTS

Gimme a Break DJs

Dara Blaxx

Craig Chalmers

Ricco Sakona

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Amelia Simpson

The Can Can Club.

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Shantywomen

Belle Saint

DJ / Open Mic

James & Phil

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Elderlys

Nick Haynes

Royston Black

FancyWall

Steam Machine

Groove Bakers

Autorora

Vinyl Phillips

The Bex quartet

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Tesoro Duo

Swan Samba

Reverence Crew

Lost Post

Lula Gold

Deepest Sense

Lamelle Shaw

Zakk Paules

Stephanio

Nick JT

Miriam

Anita Foxall Poetry

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

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

“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 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!”

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

“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.”

“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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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