Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Space Ace Robot

Psychedelic Skies

Dawn of Dystopia

Sculpt

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Puddleglum

Sebastian Horton

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mariano Korman

Ronk Torp

Kinesis 4

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Eva Nicole

October Some When

Dan James

Greenish

Houdini’s Hand

The Zone

Gaz Parker

Suncliffe

Angling For Farthings

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Aoife Scully

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Vermin

RUBY

Far Solar

Southampton's Music History

Ryan Watts

Zen Juddhism

Accrington Stanley

The Outsiders

Jack Walker

He Fired First

Mr. Buoyant

Uke Box Glory

G-MAN 777

Margarita Sleepover

Lucy Smith

160

Good-will

Innovator

Harry Ryan

Mad Simple

Laurie Bolger

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Ibz & Da Goats

Voice FM

9 Lives

Andrew Buchanan

CJOHNSON

FREESPIRITS

5 Degrees North

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Earth Propellor

Betterphor

Adventure State

Amie Lou Shaw

Giles Halski

Bragging Rights

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ollie Owen Jones

GABRIELA

Mosaic

Southampton Ukulele Jam

MoniQ

Xionic

Paul Levi

The Howlin' Blackouts

Igloo Hearts

D'vonti

Wire -JD

Way Down South

The Long Shorts

Angel Jones

Romsey Shanty Crew

Freestone

Rosie Hollins

Adam Kammerling

The Surge

Riverside Blues Band

Jax Leonard

Totton Ukulele Band

Sugar Bang

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

this occasional society

Tired Less

The Postmen

Amy Fox

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Lucy RS Must c

JACKPUDDING

McGriff

Ajay Sahota

The Halliwells

Southampton Grad Band

Karl V

International Jet Set

Kindred Found

James B / James F

Arzenic

The Monday Grooves

desperateBeauty

Elie Pembrey

Ukofonics

Freya Golding

Westingway

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Slap the Willow

Jaquie Daniels

The Daytonas

DJ Alex

The Restless Coast

Echo Mask

Geoff Williams

Beardos and Weirdos

Jess Breame

Jon Yale

The Bob Squad

Scarlett

Lachlan Horne

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Alternates

Dj Sarah Nash

Woodfalls band

Spindrift

Vexmantra

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Vacant Shores

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mike Lemin Band

Bisola

Oddball Savage

Lottie Marie

Tony Arthur

Charmtype

Mostly Harmless

Munro

DJ Drive

Theresa Lola

Q Shaq

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Picton Readers Club

3's a Crowd

SKAM

Mahoosive

Rosie jay

Arboresque

Eat Your Greens

WooHabs

Carl Zed

Sofia Gillani

Halliwell

Love Is Enough

Days of Speed

Watching the Buzzards

Kalopsia

The Red Stars

JJCornick

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Dark Poet

Hydeout

Mai

Ocean Harmony

Achoiring Voices

Hedgehogs

Emerson

PB Squared

Ignitez

Dusky Moon

St Andrews Pipe Band

Fragile Lucy

Saxofony

The Sound Crew

The Sky at Night

Stuart Evans

Bad Alchemy

You

Flipside

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Citizen Perez

Laura Klima

Big man with Small guitar

NJT

Helicopter Pirates

Roxy's Revenge

Andy White Poetry

Zombie’ites

EVXN

H.AZ

Haeze

Ian Kimber

The Slack 5

James K. Barker

Eternal Gloom

Ekoweko

Olivia Marsha

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Wildcards

Naty Giachino

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Dompap

Nia Nicholls

Ribble

Benana Student Showcase

Echo Union

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Hampshire Guitar Club

GaYeon Lee

Stereo Swan

Fiesta FM

Pianoman Justie

Sean Bertram

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Sam Solace

Roger Chantler

Cosmic Sisters

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

RELLiX

Continental Liaison

The Salamanders

The Pop Tarts

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Broken Links

Pacuk Band

Bella Cameron

The Duskers

Hobb Lane

CHIMAN 101

Under The Attic

Hail

Alexander Bithell

Hanna Gibbons

Moakz

Shiversa

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

NoteWorthy

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Gig Night

ItsPetre

KSJM

OCB & Adam Turner

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

NIKHITA

Will Walton

Elemci

Arji Manuelpillai

Club Bad

SO Sound Choir

Alfie Ingram

Jim Pearson

OC Thomas

Cat Elliott

Room 18

Maerefolk

Bamboo and Bow

Kase the Myth

The Ben Poore Project

Diffy Dames

Address soundsystem

Roger James Shephard

Michael Devaux

Felis Leo

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

Mike and the Mojitos

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Purple Grace

Xènia Páez

Mick Gough

Steve Weston

Waldo Salt

One foot in the rave

Jonathan Klein

Brian Hooper

Jim Bryant

Industry Plant

Malcolm Carlo

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Canis Arboris

Silvermon

According to Brian

Batala Portsmouth

Lyla Skyrim

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Kalopsia (duo)

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Godless Suns

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Reverence Sound

Velickaite Sisters

Savoury Tooth Tiger

DJ_MAJOR

Hük

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Belle Saint

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

TBC

The Soulcatchers

Autorora

Deepest Sense

Amelia Simpson

Lula Gold

Footless Kicks

Swan Samba

Punkhub

Vinyl Phillips

Mart Ward Talks

gaz909

Lee Huxtable

Jackson Davies

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jay Munday

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Cella

Ricco Sakona

James & Phil

Loose Change

Exhilaro

Chimney and I K 8OY

Palookaville

Reverence Crew

The Shantywomen

Royston Black

The Slowdown

Miriam

Days of closure

Marsupial

FancyWall

DJ / Open Mic

Sea Ranch

The Elderlys

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Guillotine Union Boys

Nick Haynes

Reverb (Hampshire)

Steam Machine

Katy Halliwell

Frontline

dj junk

The Bex quartet

The Can Can Club.

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Changing Melody

Dara Blaxx

Steam Town Shanty Crew

South Central

Funky Business

Dean Antony

Ben Highness

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Sonne

The Dandelion Chain

Craig Chalmers

Nick JT

Tesoro Duo

Matt Sanger

SOS PRESENTS

Zakk Paules

Gimme a Break DJs

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lamelle Shaw

Groove Bakers

Stephanio

Red Light Spies

Lost Post

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Elephants With Shotguns

Millie Woodrow

New Tide

Anita Foxall Poetry

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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