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.

Spindrift

GaYeon Lee

Ukofonics

St Andrews Pipe Band

Ronk Torp

Will Walton

OCB & Adam Turner

RELLiX

EVXN

Accrington Stanley

Zen Juddhism

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Achoiring Voices

Gig Night

71chain

Dan James

Igloo Hearts

DJ_MAJOR

The Sound Crew

Broadsheet Speak

McGriff

Slap the Willow

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Helicopter Pirates

Ocean Harmony

Saxofony

Mad Simple

Mike Lemin Band

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Noise Factory United

Arlo Star

Angel Jones

Andy White Poetry

Puddleglum

Arboresque

Shallow Music

Dompap

Under The Attic

160

City of Southampton Orchestra

Sofia Gillani

Tony Arthur

The Slack 5

Westingway

Riverside Concert Wind Band

SkunkWorks

Roxy's Revenge

Kalopsia

SO Sound Choir

WooHabs

Jonny Sansom

Aoife Scully

Bad Alchemy

Emerson

Mosaic

Jax Leonard

International Jet Set

Roger Chantler

Jeannie

JJCornick

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

Dr. Beatroot

Rogue Awakening

MoniQ

Margarita Sleepover

desperateBeauty

Bees Knees

SKAM

WOOHABS

Bella Cameron

Staff Discount

Stuart Evans

G-MAN 777

Steve Weston

Godless Suns

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Monday Grooves

Ajay Sahota

DJ Drive

Fragile Lucy

Jim Bryant

Kindred Found

Space Ace Robot

Silvermon

Brian Hooper

The Elephant Cage

Lyla Skyrim

Chris Payn

Arzenic

FREESPIRITS

Redz Man

Eva Nicole

Roger James Shephard

The Howlin' Blackouts

Geoff Williams

Theresa Lola

Mariano Korman

Love Is Enough

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Pianoman Justie

Jim Pearson

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Bisola

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Carl Zed

Uke Box Glory

The Red Stars

Southampton Grad Band

Voodoo Rays

Amy Fox

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Origin

The Static

Innovator

Watching the Buzzards

Vexmantra

Hampshire Guitar Club

Pacuk Band

NJT

Oscar Meades

Guilty Pleasure

Purple Grace

Basharan

He Fired First

Eternal Gloom

Haeze

Amie Lou Shaw

Nàila

RODI

Bragging Rights

Wire -JD

Xènia Páez

Neko Roshi

Goffmog

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Jess Breame

Dj Sarah Nash

Days of Speed

Bex&Cole

Woodfalls band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Wildcards

Mai

NoteWorthy

9 Lives

Lachlan Horne

Nia Nicholls

Kat Hutchings Yoga

OC Thomas

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Way Down South

PG Trips

The Bob Squad

Silent Disco King

Michael Devaux

The Sky at Night

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

DJ JAMES B

Blood Red Sky

CHIMAN 101

Retro Rock'its

The Duskers

Dawn of Dystopia

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Dark Poet

Beardos and Weirdos

Giles Halski

Pooja Rajguru

Scarlett

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mick Gough

Kinesis 4

Endless Talking

Bob&the Bobettes

Maerefolk

Sean Bertram

The Restless Coast

Romsey Shanty Crew

Kase the Myth

Tongue & Groove

The Salamanders

Hydeout

Alfie Ingram

Ibz & Da Goats

Drew Mason

The Postmen

RUBY

Lost without cause

Jaquie Daniels

5 Degrees North

The Slow Cooked Bears

Freestone

Mr. Buoyant

The Long Shorts

Adam Kammerling

Sculpt

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

D'vonti

Vacant Shores

Ekowe (Acoustic)

ALLEY the band

PB Squared

The Surge

Adarna May Exist

Lounge Room Lizards

Psychedelic Skies

Reverence Sound

The Plummers

KSJM

Jon Yale

Broken Links

Halliwell

The Ben Poore Project

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Cat Elliott

Ron May

The Flipside Society

JACKPUDDING

Voice FM

Mahoosive

Jonathan Klein

Industry Plant

Karl V

Kieran Snell

Migh Mileage

H.AZ

The Phantom Majors

Gaz Parker

Q Shaq

Naty Giachino

RENEGADE ROSE

Hobb Lane

Elie Pembrey

Dusky Moon

Tired Less

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Diffy Dames

Rosie jay

The Surroyal

Waldo Salt

Hanterhir

Madams Last Discovery

Echo Union

October Some When

The Tipsy Gypsies

Adventure State

Ras Amankwatia

Totton Ukulele Band

Ironhide

GABRIELA

Colour of Heartache

The Latest

Ryan Watts

Ben Flournoy

James K. Barker

Zombie’ites

Moakz

Velickaite Sisters

Xionic

Arji Manuelpillai

CJOHNSON

Sebastian Horton

The Picton Readers Club

Betterphor

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Elemci

NIKHITA

Citizen Perez

Mike and the Mojitos

Far Solar

Jordon Mulvoy

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ribble

Continental Liaison

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Charmtype

Ekoweko

The Alternates

Rosie Hollins

Ian Kimber

Flying Hearts

this occasional society

Disco Lizards

Hük

Laurie Bolger

The Halliwells

Batala Portsmouth

Lucy RS Must c

Echo Mask

Hail

Chayz3r

Traitors

Alexander Bithell

Mango In Euphoria

Maple Valentine

Milkin' It

Big man with Small guitar

Club Bad

Hunch Power

Jack Walker

Shiversa

Canis Arboris

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Malcolm Carlo

Flipside

Cherry Go Steady

Greenish

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Interesting Wallpaper

Angling For Farthings

Greeny & the Voyagers

Oddball Savage

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Eat Your Greens

The Pop Tarts

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Nory-J

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

VALLEYBOYZERO

Vermin

The Zone

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Twelve Caesars

Madison Square

Eric Walker

ItsPetre

Fate of the Magpie

Ignitez

Hanna Gibbons

The Outsiders

Suncliffe

Andrew Buchanan

Munro

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

HAZE

3's a Crowd

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Shaun

The Slowdown

Stephanio

Cocoa

Sonne

Bill Thompson

AfroDeX

James & Phil

Alex Jeffrey

Funky Business

SPLOOGE

Marsupial

Loose Change

The Can Can Club.

The Shantywomen

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Chaos from Order

Rhythms of Resistance

Ricco Sakona

The Soulcatchers

Felis Leo

Red Light Spies

Nick Haynes

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Dean Antony

FancyWall

Cella

gaz909

Footless Kicks

The Stokes

Heart & Voice

Davey Jones' Locker

According to Brian

dj junk

浪之乐队

The Daytonas

Exhilaro

Elephants With Shotguns

Royston Black

Anita Foxall Poetry

Frontline

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Nick JT

Zakk Paules

Thundizzle

Room 18

Days of closure

Steam Machine

Paul Levi

Tesoro Duo

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

SJ Ventįl

Guillotine Union Boys

Jay Munday

Mighty Magic Animal

The Bex quartet

Deepest Sense

One foot in the rave

The Elderlys

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lost Post

Swan Samba

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lula Gold

Punkhub

Jubilee

Red Hot Chili Podders

Good-will

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Southbound

Bamboo and Bow

Jimmy b and the death rattles

King Louie

Edith and the Kingpins

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Dandelion Chain

New Tide

Changing Melody

Lee Huxtable

Palookaville

Southbound

Gimme a Break DJs

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many 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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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?... 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?... 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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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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