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.

Halliwell

Jack Walker

Continental Liaison

5 Degrees North

Diffy Dames

Munro

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Waldo Salt

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Club Bad

The Static

Charmtype

Woodfalls band

Jaquie Daniels

DJ JAMES B

Arlo Star

Mick Gough

SkunkWorks

KSJM

FREESPIRITS

The Duskers

Big man with Small guitar

The Dark Poet

WooHabs

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

Milkin' It

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Ben Poore Project

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Westingway

Wire -JD

D'vonti

Twelve Caesars

The Picton Readers Club

Godless Suns

Maple Valentine

Elie Pembrey

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Hail

Dusky Moon

The Wildcards

Voodoo Rays

Greenish

Fragile Lucy

Hobb Lane

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Jon Yale

Jeannie

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Echo Mask

ALLEY the band

Citizen Perez

Mango In Euphoria

Shiversa

Totton Ukulele Band

this occasional society

Kase the Myth

Naty Giachino

The Alternates

desperateBeauty

Broken Links

Arboresque

Achoiring Voices

Voice FM

Kalopsia

October Some When

VALLEYBOYZERO

Giles Halski

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Staff Discount

Kieran Snell

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dawn of Dystopia

Zen Juddhism

Rosie Hollins

The Tipsy Gypsies

JACKPUDDING

Zombie’ites

Arji Manuelpillai

Jim Pearson

The Monday Grooves

The Howlin' Blackouts

9 Lives

Hük

The Phantom Majors

JJCornick

Romsey Shanty Crew

Rogue Awakening

Accrington Stanley

Basharan

The Red Stars

Eternal Gloom

Will Walton

NoteWorthy

Dompap

Bad Alchemy

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Lyla Skyrim

Carl Zed

Shallow Music

Jonny Sansom

Ukofonics

Canis Arboris

Eat Your Greens

Andy White Poetry

Hunch Power

Psychedelic Skies

MoniQ

Laurie Bolger

Q Shaq

Hanna Gibbons

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Plummers

Vermin

Disco Lizards

Margarita Sleepover

Scarlett

NIKHITA

The Elephant Cage

PB Squared

Innovator

Pacuk Band

Far Solar

Nia Nicholls

Bees Knees

Space Ace Robot

Malcolm Carlo

Spindrift

G-MAN 777

Xènia Páez

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ronk Torp

Lounge Room Lizards

Andrew Buchanan

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Lachlan Horne

Eva Nicole

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Goffmog

Puddleglum

Madison Square

Angel Jones

Neko Roshi

The Restless Coast

Rosie jay

Noise Factory United

Ian Kimber

Dj Sarah Nash

RELLiX

RODI

Igloo Hearts

Alexander Bithell

Tired Less

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Latest

Cherry Go Steady

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Roger Chantler

Emerson

Bisola

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ironhide

Aoife Scully

Hydeout

The Sound Crew

Colour of Heartache

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ocean Harmony

Stuart Evans

Adam Kammerling

OC Thomas

ItsPetre

Mike and the Mojitos

160

Steve Weston

The Salamanders

RUBY

Xionic

The Halliwells

The Outsiders

Kinesis 4

Madams Last Discovery

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Bella Cameron

Interesting Wallpaper

GaYeon Lee

Guilty Pleasure

Theresa Lola

Elemci

Oscar Meades

Broadsheet Speak

Jax Leonard

Arzenic

Mahoosive

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Pop Tarts

Beardos and Weirdos

Flipside

Ryan Watts

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Postmen

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Slap the Willow

Gig Night

Mariano Korman

Kindred Found

Jonathan Klein

Alfie Ingram

Batala Portsmouth

Reverence Sound

Sofia Gillani

Eric Walker

Betterphor

Days of Speed

Lost without cause

Drew Mason

SKAM

The Surge

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

International Jet Set

The Slack 5

Adarna May Exist

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Sculpt

Ibz & Da Goats

Geoff Williams

Nory-J

Cat Elliott

Nàila

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Michael Devaux

Silvermon

Uke Box Glory

The Surroyal

Ekoweko

Haeze

PG Trips

Silent Disco King

The Long Shorts

Fate of the Magpie

DJ_MAJOR

WOOHABS

He Fired First

Ben Flournoy

Vacant Shores

GABRIELA

The Zone

Vexmantra

The Flipside Society

Redz Man

Freestone

Ekowe (Acoustic)

DJ Drive

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Sean Bertram

Roxy's Revenge

Lucy RS Must c

Way Down South

RENEGADE ROSE

The Bob Squad

Amie Lou Shaw

McGriff

Velickaite Sisters

Traitors

Origin

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Love Is Enough

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mai

Oddball Savage

Pianoman Justie

Ajay Sahota

NJT

Brian Hooper

Angling For Farthings

The Sky at Night

Bex&Cole

Suncliffe

Flying Hearts

Industry Plant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Saxofony

Dr. Beatroot

Jim Bryant

Mike Lemin Band

Bragging Rights

The Slow Cooked Bears

Moakz

Maerefolk

Chayz3r

Purple Grace

Mr. Buoyant

Endless Talking

Hanterhir

Helicopter Pirates

Ribble

High Mileage

CJOHNSON

Dan James

3's a Crowd

Karl V

Retro Rock'its

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Jess Breame

Echo Union

Chris Payn

OCB & Adam Turner

Amy Fox

Tongue & Groove

Bob&the Bobettes

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

SO Sound Choir

Adventure State

Ignitez

James K. Barker

Mad Simple

Blood Red Sky

Watching the Buzzards

CHIMAN 101

Jordon Mulvoy

Pooja Rajguru

Roger James Shephard

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ras Amankwatia

EVXN

Ron May

HAZE

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Southampton Grad Band

Mosaic

H.AZ

71chain

Hampshire Guitar Club

Under The Attic

Sebastian Horton

Tony Arthur

Gaz Parker

Paul Levi

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Days of closure

Changing Melody

The Dandelion Chain

Jubilee

Loose Change

The Shantywomen

Gimme a Break DJs

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Good-will

Palookaville

Sonne

浪之乐队

Tesoro Duo

Deepest Sense

Frontline

Southbound

Funky Business

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Stephanio

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Bamboo and Bow

Mighty Magic Animal

Lee Huxtable

One foot in the rave

SPLOOGE

AfroDeX

Shaun

Rhythms of Resistance

Ricco Sakona

Zakk Paules

Jay Munday

Southbound

Bill Thompson

Thundizzle

Nick Haynes

Swan Samba

Punkhub

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Edith and the Kingpins

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

The Can Can Club.

Dean Antony

Lula Gold

Exhilaro

The Daytonas

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Steam Machine

Lost Post

Royston Black

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

gaz909

Footless Kicks

FancyWall

The Bex quartet

King Louie

dj junk

The Soulcatchers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

SJ Ventįl

Miriam

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cella

Felis Leo

Guillotine Union Boys

Chaos from Order

Red Light Spies

Red Hot Chili Podders

Marsupial

James & Phil

Reverb (Hampshire)

New Tide

The Stokes

The Elderlys

Elephants With Shotguns

Room 18

Heart & Voice

Nick JT

According to Brian

Alex Jeffrey

Davey Jones' Locker

Cocoa

The Slowdown

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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. ”

“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 taking place on:

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