Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Ribble

MoniQ

Woodfalls band

The Pop Tarts

Kase the Myth

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Purple Grace

Emerson

Sculpt

Elemci

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Bamboo and Bow

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Wire -JD

Dj Sarah Nash

Pianoman Justie

Fragile Lucy

DJ Alex

Arzenic

Vacant Shores

Roger Chantler

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Under The Attic

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

GaYeon Lee

Flossie James

The Picton Readers Club

Gig Night

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Mike and the Mojitos

Mostly Harmless

Arboresque

Vexmantra

Stuart Evans

Greenish

Amy Fox

Ollie Owen Jones

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Zen Juddhism

Cosmic Sisters

The Duskers

FREESPIRITS

Bad Alchemy

Moakz

this occasional society

Beardos and Weirdos

The Outsiders

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Velickaite Sisters

CJOHNSON

The Sky at Night

Sean Bertram

Mick Gough

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

Alexander Bithell

Echo Mask

Totton Ukulele Band

Zombie’ites

Paul Levi

Elie Pembrey

The Dark Poet

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Southampton's Music History

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Pacuk Band

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Voice FM

Punkhub

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Southampton Grad Band

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Amie Lou Shaw

Lucy RS Must c

Watching the Buzzards

Ukofonics

Riverside Concert Wind Band

CHIMAN 101

Vermin

Psychedelic Skies

Bisola

Slap the Willow

Xionic

Kindred Found

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Way Down South

The Wildcards

Scarlett

Maerefolk

According to Brian

Sebastian Horton

ItsPetre

Godless Suns

Days of Speed

Kalopsia

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Good-will

Hanna Gibbons

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Eternal Gloom

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Puddleglum

Shiversa

Michael Devaux

International Jet Set

Dawn of Dystopia

Adventure State

G-MAN 777

October Some When

Silvermon

Reverence Sound

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Naty Giachino

OC Thomas

Continental Liaison

Innovator

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Halliwell

Igloo Hearts

Ocean Harmony

Hail

JACKPUDDING

Hedgehogs

Westingway

DJ Drive

Ken Wood and the Mixers

KSJM

The Red Stars

Nia Nicholls

Achoiring Voices

Tony Arthur

Bella Cameron

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Andy White Poetry

Brian Hooper

Mr. Buoyant

Malcolm Carlo

The Sound Crew

Club Bad

Benana Student Showcase

9 Lives

The Halliwells

Laurie Bolger

Mai

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Jax Leonard

Broken Links

Oddball Savage

NX Panther

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

DJ_MAJOR

Stereo Swan

You

Address soundsystem

City of Southampton Orchestra

Far Solar

Citizen Perez

Felis Leo

RELLiX

Sugar Bang

Cat Elliott

3's a Crowd

Ekoweko

The Restless Coast

Adam Kammerling

The Long Shorts

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mahoosive

McGriff

Gaz Parker

The Bob Squad

NJT

Lachlan Horne

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Laura Klima

The Alternates

High Mileage

Angling For Farthings

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

NoteWorthy

Flipside

The Surge

Lottie Marie

Sofia Gillani

Theresa Lola

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

He Fired First

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Q Shaq

Waldo Salt

Spindrift

Diffy Dames

D'vonti

EVXN

Mike Lemin Band

Mariano Korman

Riverside Blues Band

Kinesis 4

Space Ace Robot

Dan James

Suncliffe

Xènia Páez

RUBY

Will Walton

Helicopter Pirates

Jim Bryant

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

James B / James F

Sam Solace

SKAM

H.AZ

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ignitez

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Andrew Buchanan

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Accrington Stanley

Betterphor

Bragging Rights

Jonathan Klein

Freya Golding

Vinyl Phillips

Jack Walker

Geoff Williams

JJCornick

The Postmen

Freestone

Aoife Scully

One foot in the rave

Mad Simple

Olivia Marsha

The Salamanders

The Ben Poore Project

Ronk Torp

Echo Union

Earth Propellor

desperateBeauty

Industry Plant

160

5 Degrees North

Eva Nicole

Jon Yale

Big man with Small guitar

Munro

Arji Manuelpillai

Ryan Watts

James K. Barker

Saxofony

Karl V

Steve Weston

Room 18

Houdini’s Hand

Mosaic

The Zone

Ian Kimber

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Monday Grooves

OCB & Adam Turner

Kalopsia (duo)

The Soulcatchers

Tired Less

Batala Portsmouth

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Eat Your Greens

NIKHITA

Fiesta FM

Giles Halski

Angel Jones

Ajay Sahota

Harry Ryan

Jaquie Daniels

Carl Zed

Romsey Shanty Crew

PB Squared

Lucy Smith

Love Is Enough

Roxy's Revenge

Jess Breame

Dusky Moon

SO Sound Choir

Hobb Lane

WooHabs

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Howlin' Blackouts

Canis Arboris

Dara Blaxx

Hydeout

Roger James Shephard

The Slack 5

Charmtype

Hampshire Guitar Club

Lyla Skyrim

Autorora

The Slowdown

Gimme a Break DJs

Solace

Stephanio

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Slaughterhouse Clive

FancyWall

Zakk Paules

SOS PRESENTS

Rachel Jeffcoat

Hannah in the Groove

Lamelle Shaw

The Dandelion Chain

Chimney and I K 8OY

Reverence Crew

Deepest Sense

The Bex quartet

Jackson Davies

Loose Change

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Funky Business

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Guillotine Union Boys

Matt Sanger

Frontline

gaz909

Footless Kicks

Swan Samba

Dreamseeker

Changing Melody

Millie Woodrow

Nick Haynes

Belle Saint

Ricco Sakona

dj junk

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Dean Antony

Jake Tilley

Mart Ward Talks

Royston Black

Craig Chalmers

Steam Machine

James & Phil

Exhilaro

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Marsupial

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Can Can Club.

Intoxication

Cella

Nick JT

Palookaville

Elephants With Shotguns

Sonne

Amelia Simpson

New Tide

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

The Shantywomen

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Red Light Spies

Reverb (Hampshire)

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Lula Gold

Jimmy b and the death rattles

DJ / Open Mic

Crushcrushcrush

Serendipity

Lee Huxtable

Days of closure

Miriam

Jay Munday

Ben Highness

Sea Ranch

The Elderlys

Lost Post

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Anita Foxall Poetry

Groove Bakers

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

“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?... 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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