Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Oddball Savage

SO Sound Choir

160

WooHabs

Arboresque

Ronk Torp

Tired Less

Sculpt

Gaz Parker

Echo Mask

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Jonathan Klein

Dara Blaxx

Steve Weston

Giles Halski

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

Hobb Lane

Jack Walker

High Mileage

Lottie Marie

Citizen Perez

McGriff

Jim Bryant

Freya Golding

Q Shaq

The Red Stars

DJ Alex

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Romsey Shanty Crew

Southampton Grad Band

Geoff Williams

Harry Ryan

Jess Breame

Lyla Skyrim

Silvermon

Way Down South

Suncliffe

Tony Arthur

Big man with Small guitar

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Alternates

Halliwell

Ekoweko

Mike and the Mojitos

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kalopsia

Charmtype

The Monday Grooves

this occasional society

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Kindred Found

Earth Propellor

Vexmantra

Theresa Lola

NJT

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

H.AZ

Karl V

Jax Leonard

Days of Speed

Southampton's Music History

Woodfalls band

Waldo Salt

G-MAN 777

Brian Hooper

Amie Lou Shaw

Zombie’ites

Felis Leo

Canis Arboris

Sebastian Horton

Alexander Bithell

OCB & Adam Turner

Ollie Owen Jones

James B / James F

Shiversa

Mai

Godless Suns

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Space Ace Robot

Freestone

Eternal Gloom

Eat Your Greens

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Greenish

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Mick Gough

Riverside Blues Band

Laura Klima

Malcolm Carlo

Reverence Sound

Xènia Páez

Zen Juddhism

Sugar Bang

CJOHNSON

Michael Devaux

Hydeout

Sean Bertram

Ken Wood and the Mixers

You

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Pacuk Band

Maerefolk

5 Degrees North

Andy White Poetry

DJ_MAJOR

Fiesta FM

He Fired First

Club Bad

The Pop Tarts

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

WAPPADUSA Sound System

NoteWorthy

Beardos and Weirdos

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Room 18

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Address soundsystem

The Soulcatchers

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Outsiders

Continental Liaison

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Will Walton

Saxofony

Hanna Gibbons

desperateBeauty

Slap the Willow

The Picton Readers Club

Kalopsia (duo)

Love Is Enough

Innovator

One foot in the rave

Spindrift

Mariano Korman

Ocean Harmony

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Zone

Angling For Farthings

Roxy's Revenge

The Postmen

Wire -JD

9 Lives

Echo Union

Purple Grace

According to Brian

Naty Giachino

D'vonti

RUBY

Carl Zed

Andrew Buchanan

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Vinyl Phillips

Roger James Shephard

Mike Lemin Band

Jon Yale

Scarlett

Diffy Dames

Totton Ukulele Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Voice FM

Lucy RS Must c

Dusky Moon

Batala Portsmouth

Xionic

EVXN

Industry Plant

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Slow Cooked Bears

James K. Barker

The Dark Poet

Under The Attic

DJ Drive

Puddleglum

NIKHITA

Achoiring Voices

JACKPUDDING

Psychedelic Skies

Bragging Rights

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Velickaite Sisters

JJCornick

Betterphor

Kase the Myth

The Ben Poore Project

ItsPetre

Helicopter Pirates

Gig Night

Ajay Sahota

CHIMAN 101

Ignitez

Cosmic Sisters

The Sound Crew

The Bob Squad

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

OC Thomas

Kat Hutchings Yoga

NX Panther

SKAM

Dj Sarah Nash

October Some When

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Adventure State

Emerson

Cat Elliott

Good-will

The Sky at Night

Fragile Lucy

Accrington Stanley

The Slack 5

Hampshire Guitar Club

GaYeon Lee

Stuart Evans

Hedgehogs

KSJM

The Surge

Paul Levi

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Nia Nicholls

Lucy Smith

Mr. Buoyant

FREESPIRITS

Olivia Marsha

3's a Crowd

Hail

Flossie James

Lachlan Horne

Far Solar

Munro

Sofia Gillani

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Houdini’s Hand

Ribble

Bamboo and Bow

Mad Simple

Flipside

The Halliwells

Amy Fox

Mosaic

Ukofonics

Bella Cameron

Dawn of Dystopia

Bad Alchemy

The Duskers

Broken Links

City of Southampton Orchestra

Roger Chantler

Westingway

Arji Manuelpillai

Jaquie Daniels

Angel Jones

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Vacant Shores

Benana Student Showcase

Elie Pembrey

RELLiX

Arzenic

Watching the Buzzards

The Restless Coast

Sam Solace

The Howlin' Blackouts

Laurie Bolger

Dan James

Punkhub

The Salamanders

Vermin

PB Squared

Igloo Hearts

Eva Nicole

Elemci

Moakz

Mostly Harmless

Aoife Scully

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Wildcards

Adam Kammerling

Mahoosive

Pianoman Justie

Stereo Swan

MoniQ

Bisola

Ian Kimber

Kinesis 4

The Long Shorts

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ryan Watts

International Jet Set

Deepest Sense

Sonne

Red Light Spies

Footless Kicks

Amelia Simpson

Intoxication

Solace

Mart Ward Talks

Jake Tilley

Gimme a Break DJs

Lost Post

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Dreamseeker

Jackson Davies

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

The Elderlys

Nick Haynes

The Bex quartet

Lamelle Shaw

The Slowdown

Ben Highness

Days of closure

Changing Melody

SOS PRESENTS

Groove Bakers

James & Phil

DJ / Open Mic

Slaughterhouse Clive

FancyWall

The Shantywomen

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Crushcrushcrush

Swan Samba

Lula Gold

Elephants With Shotguns

Jay Munday

gaz909

Reverence Crew

Dean Antony

Craig Chalmers

Marsupial

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Can Can Club.

Steam Machine

Stephanio

Guillotine Union Boys

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Lee Huxtable

Belle Saint

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Rachel Jeffcoat

Hannah in the Groove

Serendipity

Palookaville

Miriam

Ricco Sakona

Nick JT

Loose Change

Millie Woodrow

Cella

New Tide

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Frontline

Royston Black

Funky Business

Matt Sanger

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Exhilaro

The Dandelion Chain

Zakk Paules

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Reverb (Hampshire)

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Anita Foxall Poetry

dj junk

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Sea Ranch

Autorora

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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!!!”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 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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