Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Achoiring Voices

SO Sound Choir

Charmtype

NIKHITA

Ronk Torp

Romsey Shanty Crew

Amy Fox

Dan James

Continental Liaison

Watching the Buzzards

Madison Square

SKAM

Adventure State

FREESPIRITS

Arboresque

Betterphor

Ironhide

The Salamanders

The Sound Crew

Steve Weston

71chain

Hydeout

Accrington Stanley

Dompap

Andy White Poetry

The Alternates

Karl V

Angel Jones

Jess Breame

Colour of Heartache

GaYeon Lee

GABRIELA

Bella Cameron

OCB & Adam Turner

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Westingway

ItsPetre

Arji Manuelpillai

Gaz Parker

NJT

Dawn of Dystopia

Ras Amankwatia

WooHabs

Mr. Buoyant

Ollie Owen Jones

Margarita Sleepover

Saxofony

Broken Links

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Godless Suns

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Puddleglum

Batala Portsmouth

Voodoo Rays

Geoff Williams

SkunkWorks

Slap the Willow

Igloo Hearts

Ben Flournoy

Reverence Sound

The Ben Poore Project

Rosie jay

Hanna Gibbons

According to Brian

Retro Rock'its

McGriff

Kalopsia

Industry Plant

Jonathan Klein

Room 18

Haeze

Arzenic

Malcolm Carlo

Endless Talking

RODI

The Postmen

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Surge

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Woodfalls band

G-MAN 777

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Plummers

Innovator

Carl Zed

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Waldo Salt

DJ Drive

Benana Student Showcase

Greeny & the Voyagers

JJCornick

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

Stuart Evans

Xionic

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Kase the Myth

Adam Kammerling

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

D'vonti

Jack Walker

Uke Box Glory

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Ocean Harmony

The Wildcards

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Restless Coast

Eva Nicole

Chris Payn

Laura Klima

Good-will

Halliwell

Dr. Beatroot

Olivia Marsha

The Surroyal

The Outsiders

Angling For Farthings

Mahoosive

Sugar Bang

Beardos and Weirdos

Cat Elliott

RELLiX

HAZE

Shiversa

Big man with Small guitar

The Latest

Way Down South

Bragging Rights

Jax Leonard

Mai

Ukofonics

DJ_MAJOR

The Slow Cooked Bears

Hobb Lane

Lyla Skyrim

Eric Walker

Totton Ukulele Band

Mariano Korman

Ian Kimber

Love Is Enough

Purple Grace

Echo Mask

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Eternal Gloom

Maerefolk

James K. Barker

Velickaite Sisters

Xènia Páez

Vacant Shores

The Zone

St Andrews Pipe Band

5 Degrees North

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Mick Gough

160

Scarlett

Spindrift

9 Lives

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Daytonas

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Pop Tarts

Lost without cause

Munro

DJ JAMES B

Brian Hooper

Roxy's Revenge

Nia Nicholls

Giles Halski

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Club Bad

Zombie’ites

Roger James Shephard

Flying Hearts

Jon Yale

Hail

Suncliffe

The Sky at Night

October Some When

NoteWorthy

PB Squared

Tony Arthur

Under The Attic

this occasional society

Lottie Marie

Elemci

Fiesta FM

The Duskers

Far Solar

Laurie Bolger

Pianoman Justie

Hük

Mike Lemin Band

Lucy RS Must c

Dj Sarah Nash

Andrew Buchanan

Lachlan Horne

Traitors

Jim Pearson

Kinesis 4

Alfie Ingram

Bex&Cole

The Halliwells

Ribble

Moakz

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Dusky Moon

Bees Knees

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Oddball Savage

KSJM

Psychedelic Skies

Sofia Gillani

Goffmog

Mad Simple

Tired Less

Freestone

Guilty Pleasure

The Bob Squad

Will Walton

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

MoniQ

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

CJOHNSON

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Kieran Snell

EVXN

Helicopter Pirates

Southampton Grad Band

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

desperateBeauty

The Dark Poet

Freya Golding

Mike and the Mojitos

Jim Bryant

Sebastian Horton

Ignitez

The Slack 5

Sean Bertram

The Long Shorts

Q Shaq

Fragile Lucy

Jonny Sansom

Voice FM

Flipside

Lucy Smith

Lounge Room Lizards

He Fired First

Naty Giachino

Rosie Hollins

Milkin' It

Theresa Lola

Space Ace Robot

Amie Lou Shaw

OC Thomas

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Oscar Meades

Bamboo and Bow

RUBY

3's a Crowd

Harry Ryan

Riverside Blues Band

Aoife Scully

Ryan Watts

The Red Stars

Kindred Found

Silvermon

The Howlin' Blackouts

Bisola

Elie Pembrey

Eat Your Greens

Greenish

Sculpt

Days of Speed

High Mileage

JACKPUDDING

Arlo Star

Diffy Dames

Mosaic

City of Southampton Orchestra

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Vermin

Jeannie

Hampshire Guitar Club

Bad Alchemy

CHIMAN 101

Ajay Sahota

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Origin

Hunch Power

Wire -JD

Gig Night

The Monday Grooves

Roger Chantler

Canis Arboris

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Michael Devaux

The Picton Readers Club

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Jaquie Daniels

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Vexmantra

Nàila

Riverside Concert Wind Band

H.AZ

Alexander Bithell

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Bob & the Bobettes

Red Hot Chili Podders

Dean Antony

Nick JT

Lee Huxtable

Punkhub

Jackson Davies

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Footless Kicks

Anita Foxall Poetry

浪之乐队

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Marsupial

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Guillotine Union Boys

The Bex quartet

Southbound

The Slowdown

The Elderlys

SPLOOGE

Belle Saint

Reverb (Hampshire)

Exhilaro

Matt Sanger

TBC

Rhythms of Resistance

dj junk

Chaos from Order

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Jimmy b and the death rattles

gaz909

Mighty Magic Animal

Palookaville

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Groove Bakers

James & Phil

Edith and the Kingpins

Swan Samba

Craig Chalmers

Bill Thompson

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Cocoa

Millie Woodrow

Funky Business

The Stokes

Frontline

Tesoro Duo

Royston Black

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jubilee

The Can Can Club.

Jay Munday

Sonne

New Tide

Dara Blaxx

AfroDeX

Mart Ward Talks

Steam Machine

DJ / Open Mic

Cella

Stephanio

Loose Change

Changing Melody

FancyWall

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lamelle Shaw

Lula Gold

One foot in the rave

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Soulcatchers

Elephants With Shotguns

SJ Ventįl

Amelia Simpson

Miriam

The Shantywomen

The Dandelion Chain

Ricco Sakona

Zakk Paules

Deepest Sense

Red Light Spies

Lost Post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 👏👏.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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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