Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Harry Ryan

NoteWorthy

PB Squared

Freestone

Woodfalls band

Earth Propellor

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Adam Kammerling

9 Lives

Mai

James B / James F

The Howlin' Blackouts

Southampton's Music History

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Q Shaq

Eat Your Greens

The Soulcatchers

Ryan Watts

Southampton Grad Band

Saxofony

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Olivia Marsha

The Restless Coast

Xionic

The Sound Crew

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Arboresque

Charmtype

Dan James

Adventure State

Sebastian Horton

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

KSJM

Big man with Small guitar

Maerefolk

Beardos and Weirdos

Love Is Enough

Vermin

Laura Klima

JJCornick

WooHabs

Elemci

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Alexander Bithell

The Dark Poet

GaYeon Lee

Freya Golding

The Sky at Night

Ajay Sahota

Vacant Shores

MoniQ

Sugar Bang

Lachlan Horne

Tired Less

Mike Lemin Band

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Pop Tarts

The Salamanders

Angel Jones

International Jet Set

Brian Hooper

Oddball Savage

Kindred Found

The Picton Readers Club

Betterphor

Accrington Stanley

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

FREESPIRITS

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Echo Union

Continental Liaison

Echo Mask

Punkhub

Paul Levi

Jack Walker

5 Degrees North

Geoff Williams

Vinyl Phillips

Wire -JD

The Surge

Batala Portsmouth

CHIMAN 101

McGriff

Achoiring Voices

Space Ace Robot

Carl Zed

Xènia Páez

Arji Manuelpillai

Steve Weston

Jax Leonard

According to Brian

Bad Alchemy

Will Walton

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Gaz Parker

Reverence Sound

Laurie Bolger

Watching the Buzzards

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Jess Breame

Sam Solace

Silvermon

Hail

Bella Cameron

DJ_MAJOR

Andy White Poetry

RELLiX

The Long Shorts

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Michael Devaux

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mariano Korman

Slap the Willow

Lucy RS Must c

SKAM

Kinesis 4

Good-will

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Pianoman Justie

The Bob Squad

Tony Arthur

Gig Night

Shiversa

Hanna Gibbons

Ukofonics

Nia Nicholls

Citizen Perez

He Fired First

Diffy Dames

Benana Student Showcase

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Outsiders

Aoife Scully

Velickaite Sisters

Roxy's Revenge

Bamboo and Bow

3's a Crowd

Ocean Harmony

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Psychedelic Skies

Kase the Myth

Igloo Hearts

Ekoweko

Stereo Swan

Vexmantra

Dawn of Dystopia

Elie Pembrey

Hedgehogs

Mosaic

Helicopter Pirates

Mr. Buoyant

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Purple Grace

Scarlett

The Monday Grooves

Westingway

Totton Ukulele Band

Ribble

Greenish

Lucy Smith

Cat Elliott

Ronk Torp

Flipside

Hobb Lane

You

Dara Blaxx

Houdini’s Hand

Puddleglum

Bragging Rights

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Suncliffe

The Slack 5

Kalopsia

The Alternates

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Red Stars

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

Mick Gough

Pacuk Band

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Days of Speed

Giles Halski

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Canis Arboris

Hydeout

Eternal Gloom

Naty Giachino

Andrew Buchanan

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Jaquie Daniels

The Wildcards

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Halliwell

G-MAN 777

Lottie Marie

Dj Sarah Nash

Amy Fox

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Savoury Tooth Tiger

One foot in the rave

DJ Drive

Roger James Shephard

Godless Suns

High Mileage

desperateBeauty

Ollie Owen Jones

Riverside Blues Band

Sculpt

Industry Plant

The Zone

Ian Kimber

160

Theresa Lola

Cosmic Sisters

The Slow Cooked Bears

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Fiesta FM

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Sean Bertram

RUBY

October Some When

Way Down South

Mahoosive

NJT

Mad Simple

James K. Barker

NX Panther

OC Thomas

Roger Chantler

The Duskers

Malcolm Carlo

CJOHNSON

ItsPetre

Jonathan Klein

Dusky Moon

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Angling For Farthings

D'vonti

Karl V

Jon Yale

Lyla Skyrim

this occasional society

Felis Leo

Spindrift

Under The Attic

Address soundsystem

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Club Bad

The Ben Poore Project

Waldo Salt

Munro

Zombie’ites

Kalopsia (duo)

Fragile Lucy

Bisola

The Halliwells

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Far Solar

Eva Nicole

Mostly Harmless

EVXN

SO Sound Choir

Jim Bryant

Flossie James

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Emerson

Innovator

Room 18

Ignitez

NIKHITA

Moakz

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Sofia Gillani

Broken Links

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Postmen

H.AZ

Zen Juddhism

Voice FM

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

JACKPUDDING

DJ Alex

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Amie Lou Shaw

Arzenic

Stuart Evans

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Bex quartet

Ricco Sakona

Swan Samba

Matt Sanger

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Lamelle Shaw

Rachel Jeffcoat

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

Jake Tilley

Frontline

Dreamseeker

Groove Bakers

Anita Foxall Poetry

New Tide

Nick JT

The Can Can Club.

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dean Antony

Zakk Paules

James & Phil

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

SOS PRESENTS

Loose Change

Cella

Mart Ward Talks

Stephanio

Reverence Crew

Craig Chalmers

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Ben Highness

Changing Melody

Miriam

Millie Woodrow

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Slaughterhouse Clive

The Shantywomen

Deepest Sense

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Reverb (Hampshire)

Marsupial

Jackson Davies

Amelia Simpson

Days of closure

Serendipity

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Gimme a Break DJs

The Dandelion Chain

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

dj junk

Sonne

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Exhilaro

Royston Black

Sea Ranch

Belle Saint

Red Light Spies

gaz909

FancyWall

Palookaville

DJ / Open Mic

The Slowdown

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Autorora

Funky Business

Hannah in the Groove

Solace

Jay Munday

Elephants With Shotguns

The Elderlys

Intoxication

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Crushcrushcrush

Lula Gold

Steam Machine

“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.”

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

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

“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?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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