Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Dj Sarah Nash

Alfie Ingram

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Alternates

SKAM

Sam Solace

G-MAN 777

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

James B / James F

According to Brian

Dan James

Jon Yale

Xènia Páez

Mr. Buoyant

Psychedelic Skies

Freestone

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Woodfalls band

October Some When

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

You

NIKHITA

Bella Cameron

Dompap

Velickaite Sisters

Felis Leo

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kindred Found

Totton Ukulele Band

The Zone

RELLiX

Andy White Poetry

Fiesta FM

this occasional society

Space Ace Robot

Hampshire Guitar Club

Days of Speed

Sean Bertram

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Pianoman Justie

Stuart Evans

Will Walton

Ibz & Da Goats

Purple Grace

The Long Shorts

Hydeout

The Dark Poet

Shiversa

NJT

Silvermon

Saxofony

GaYeon Lee

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Voice FM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Freya Golding

Ian Kimber

Ajay Sahota

Lyla Skyrim

Eva Nicole

Greenish

Love Is Enough

Igloo Hearts

Sculpt

EVXN

Ekoweko

Broken Links

Mahoosive

Gaz Parker

Address soundsystem

Suncliffe

The Monday Grooves

Vacant Shores

Benana Student Showcase

Jonathan Klein

James K. Barker

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Outsiders

Vexmantra

Stereo Swan

Roger Chantler

Hedgehogs

Tired Less

The Duskers

Mai

Under The Attic

desperateBeauty

Beardos and Weirdos

CHIMAN 101

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Giles Halski

The Postmen

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Carl Zed

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Sugar Bang

The Picton Readers Club

NoteWorthy

Mostly Harmless

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

CJOHNSON

SO Sound Choir

Ribble

FREESPIRITS

Pacuk Band

Watching the Buzzards

The Salamanders

Elie Pembrey

DJ Drive

Lachlan Horne

Adam Kammerling

Wire -JD

H.AZ

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Flipside

GABRIELA

Amy Fox

Diffy Dames

Spindrift

Zombie’ites

Lucy RS Must c

Halliwell

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ignitez

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Hanna Gibbons

Aoife Scully

Moakz

Waldo Salt

OC Thomas

Fragile Lucy

Emerson

The Surge

D'vonti

Bisola

DJ Alex

OCB & Adam Turner

Earth Propellor

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Maerefolk

Reverence Sound

Rosie jay

Charmtype

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Slap the Willow

Lottie Marie

Roxy's Revenge

Canis Arboris

Far Solar

The Sound Crew

Betterphor

Malcolm Carlo

ItsPetre

Echo Union

One foot in the rave

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Karl V

Roger James Shephard

The Red Stars

International Jet Set

Hobb Lane

Houdini’s Hand

MoniQ

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

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Oddball Savage

Kat Hutchings Yoga

JJCornick

The Sky at Night

Sebastian Horton

Hail

Adventure State

Ronk Torp

Continental Liaison

PB Squared

Way Down South

The Bob Squad

Jaquie Daniels

Ocean Harmony

Accrington Stanley

Laura Klima

The Slow Cooked Bears

Angling For Farthings

Helicopter Pirates

Kalopsia

Echo Mask

Room 18

Ollie Owen Jones

Brian Hooper

Mariano Korman

Vermin

The Daytonas

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Kase the Myth

Riverside Blues Band

9 Lives

Q Shaq

Club Bad

Arji Manuelpillai

160

St Andrews Pipe Band

Puddleglum

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Paul Levi

Jack Walker

Zen Juddhism

Eternal Gloom

Arboresque

Olivia Marsha

Michael Devaux

Andrew Buchanan

Mad Simple

Innovator

Citizen Perez

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Mike Lemin Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Industry Plant

McGriff

Elemci

Ukofonics

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Scarlett

Munro

Sofia Gillani

The Restless Coast

Southampton's Music History

Bragging Rights

Arzenic

Bad Alchemy

Jax Leonard

RUBY

Nia Nicholls

Dawn of Dystopia

Amie Lou Shaw

Geoff Williams

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Cat Elliott

Southampton Grad Band

Laurie Bolger

Lucy Smith

Riverside Concert Wind Band

5 Degrees North

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Westingway

Gig Night

Tony Arthur

Angel Jones

KSJM

DJ_MAJOR

Kalopsia (duo)

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Rosie Hollins

Alexander Bithell

The Halliwells

Mosaic

Xionic

Jim Bryant

Theresa Lola

Dusky Moon

Godless Suns

Big man with Small guitar

Margarita Sleepover

WooHabs

Good-will

The Pop Tarts

Mick Gough

Naty Giachino

He Fired First

The Slack 5

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Uke Box Glory

Cosmic Sisters

The Ben Poore Project

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mike and the Mojitos

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

3's a Crowd

Jim Pearson

Bamboo and Bow

Hük

JACKPUDDING

Jess Breame

Harry Ryan

Achoiring Voices

Kinesis 4

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Steve Weston

Haeze

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Batala Portsmouth

Ryan Watts

Eat Your Greens

Guillotine Union Boys

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Belle Saint

Zakk Paules

Anita Foxall Poetry

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dara Blaxx

Sonne

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lost Post

Rachel Jeffcoat

Elephants With Shotguns

Jay Munday

The Dandelion Chain

Mart Ward Talks

Matt Sanger

TBC

Groove Bakers

Deepest Sense

Lee Huxtable

Vinyl Phillips

Millie Woodrow

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Changing Melody

Loose Change

Katy Halliwell

Autorora

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

SOS PRESENTS

South Central

Days of closure

Chimney and I K 8OY

DJ / Open Mic

The Elderlys

Funky Business

Nick JT

Miriam

Ben Highness

The Bex quartet

Nick Haynes

Dean Antony

Swan Samba

Sea Ranch

Stephanio

Reverence Crew

Punkhub

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Lula Gold

Amelia Simpson

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

gaz909

Shaun Shears & The Locals

FancyWall

Jackson Davies

The Slowdown

Frontline

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

James & Phil

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Footless Kicks

Palookaville

New Tide

Ricco Sakona

dj junk

Exhilaro

Gimme a Break DJs

The Shantywomen

Lamelle Shaw

The Soulcatchers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Steam Machine

Marsupial

Red Light Spies

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Cella

Craig Chalmers

Royston Black

The Can Can Club.

Tesoro Duo

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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