Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Roger Chantler

WooHabs

Elemci

Houdini’s Hand

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Woodfalls band

Vexmantra

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jim Pearson

The Outsiders

Dawn of Dystopia

James K. Barker

Halliwell

Kalopsia (duo)

Citizen Perez

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Mr. Buoyant

Room 18

Naty Giachino

Paul Levi

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Hanna Gibbons

Cat Elliott

FREESPIRITS

Freestone

Mai

DJ_MAJOR

Romsey Shanty Crew

Sugar Bang

The Howlin' Blackouts

Hedgehogs

ItsPetre

Totton Ukulele Band

Far Solar

Karl V

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Sound Crew

Ronk Torp

Pianoman Justie

this occasional society

Mahoosive

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ignitez

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Greenish

The Sky at Night

RELLiX

Spindrift

Jess Breame

Reverence Sound

9 Lives

The Red Stars

Kindred Found

The Dark Poet

Nia Nicholls

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Postmen

Kase the Myth

The Pop Tarts

International Jet Set

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

desperateBeauty

Eat Your Greens

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

SO Sound Choir

Margarita Sleepover

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Lucy RS Must c

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Amy Fox

Bad Alchemy

Eva Nicole

Jonathan Klein

Continental Liaison

Will Walton

Purple Grace

Arzenic

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

JJCornick

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Earth Propellor

Echo Mask

3's a Crowd

Southampton Grad Band

160

Voice FM

Vermin

Kalopsia

Watching the Buzzards

PB Squared

Angel Jones

The Soulcatchers

Dj Sarah Nash

Ken Wood and the Mixers

SKAM

Industry Plant

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Love Is Enough

Westingway

The Salamanders

McGriff

Xionic

Sam Solace

Carl Zed

Club Bad

October Some When

Tony Arthur

Brian Hooper

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Mostly Harmless

Lyla Skyrim

Big man with Small guitar

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Puddleglum

GaYeon Lee

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Andy White Poetry

Ribble

Jim Bryant

Gaz Parker

Q Shaq

Waldo Salt

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Pacuk Band

Saxofony

Mike Lemin Band

Roger James Shephard

Mad Simple

According to Brian

Achoiring Voices

CJOHNSON

Flossie James

Broken Links

Alexander Bithell

City of Southampton Orchestra

NoteWorthy

The Bob Squad

The Long Shorts

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

He Fired First

Eternal Gloom

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Halliwells

Laurie Bolger

St Andrews Pipe Band

Lottie Marie

The Slack 5

Bamboo and Bow

NJT

Hail

Sculpt

Ollie Owen Jones

D'vonti

Days of Speed

Under The Attic

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Sofia Gillani

Shiversa

Wire -JD

Hampshire Guitar Club

Steve Weston

Malcolm Carlo

Geoff Williams

Jax Leonard

Arboresque

Stereo Swan

Theresa Lola

Helicopter Pirates

G-MAN 777

The Ben Poore Project

Amie Lou Shaw

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

CHIMAN 101

Zombie’ites

Sebastian Horton

Lachlan Horne

Jaquie Daniels

H.AZ

Dan James

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Lucy Smith

Address soundsystem

Michael Devaux

OC Thomas

Ocean Harmony

Psychedelic Skies

James B / James F

Canis Arboris

Felis Leo

Mosaic

Hobb Lane

Hydeout

Batala Portsmouth

Moakz

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Way Down South

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Accrington Stanley

Gig Night

Stuart Evans

Roxy's Revenge

Bella Cameron

Tired Less

Adam Kammerling

The Picton Readers Club

Olivia Marsha

Flipside

Cosmic Sisters

Echo Union

OCB & Adam Turner

Jon Yale

DJ Alex

You

Bragging Rights

Igloo Hearts

Mick Gough

Zen Juddhism

NIKHITA

Arji Manuelpillai

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Ukofonics

Ian Kimber

Vacant Shores

Kinesis 4

RUBY

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Godless Suns

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Restless Coast

The Wildcards

Mariano Korman

Suncliffe

Diffy Dames

Munro

One foot in the rave

The Zone

Dusky Moon

The Alternates

Beardos and Weirdos

Elie Pembrey

NX Panther

5 Degrees North

Freya Golding

Slap the Willow

Charmtype

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Aoife Scully

Jack Walker

Adventure State

Innovator

Mike and the Mojitos

Emerson

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

DJ Drive

Ryan Watts

Angling For Farthings

Sean Bertram

Fragile Lucy

Space Ace Robot

The Slow Cooked Bears

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Velickaite Sisters

The Duskers

Giles Halski

Harry Ryan

Xènia Páez

Punkhub

Fiesta FM

Ajay Sahota

KSJM

Southampton's Music History

Benana Student Showcase

Oddball Savage

Good-will

JACKPUDDING

Bisola

Andrew Buchanan

Laura Klima

The Surge

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

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

High Mileage

Ekoweko

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

MoniQ

EVXN

Maerefolk

Silvermon

Betterphor

The Monday Grooves

Scarlett

Riverside Blues Band

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Exhilaro

Gimme a Break DJs

Groove Bakers

Vinyl Phillips

The Elderlys

Dreamseeker

Lamelle Shaw

The Slowdown

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jake Tilley

Jackson Davies

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Dara Blaxx

Autorora

Intoxication

The Shantywomen

Hannah in the Groove

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Marsupial

Footless Kicks

Crushcrushcrush

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Craig Chalmers

Nick JT

Swan Samba

Lost Post

Zakk Paules

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lee Huxtable

Red Light Spies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Palookaville

Loose Change

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

New Tide

The Bex quartet

DJ / Open Mic

Dean Antony

Frontline

Solace

Steam Machine

Amelia Simpson

James & Phil

gaz909

Sonne

Belle Saint

Miriam

Ben Highness

Tesoro Duo

Sea Ranch

Matt Sanger

Reverence Crew

Anita Foxall Poetry

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Cella

dj junk

Millie Woodrow

Mart Ward Talks

Royston Black

Nick Haynes

The Dandelion Chain

Lula Gold

Days of closure

Guillotine Union Boys

FancyWall

Deepest Sense

Elephants With Shotguns

Serendipity

SOS PRESENTS

Jay Munday

The Can Can Club.

Stephanio

Reverb (Hampshire)

Slaughterhouse Clive

Funky Business

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Changing Melody

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ricco Sakona

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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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