Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Bob Squad

Bees Knees

Under The Attic

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Nory-J

The Phantom Majors

3's a Crowd

Scarlett

Aoife Scully

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Hydeout

Canis Arboris

Hanna Gibbons

Angling For Farthings

Broadsheet Speak

Ribble

OCB & Adam Turner

NIKHITA

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Theresa Lola

FREESPIRITS

Emerson

Hobb Lane

GABRIELA

SkunkWorks

Ryan Watts

The Outsiders

Eva Nicole

RUBY

The Sky at Night

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Kalopsia

RENEGADE ROSE

Mike Lemin Band

Tongue & Groove

Mike and the Mojitos

Elemci

Jack Walker

Ukofonics

Echo Mask

James K. Barker

The Latest

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Milkin' It

Flying Hearts

Kinesis 4

CJOHNSON

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Bad Alchemy

Batala Portsmouth

Westingway

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Southampton Grad Band

The Long Shorts

Chayz3r

Q Shaq

RELLiX

Ekoweko

Michael Devaux

The Surge

71chain

Rosie jay

Mariano Korman

Maple Valentine

Noise Factory United

Andrew Buchanan

Silent Disco King

International Jet Set

Mahoosive

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Slow Cooked Bears

Jess Breame

Wire -JD

Madams Last Discovery

Romsey Shanty Crew

Chris Payn

The Flipside Society

Andy White Poetry

The Monday Grooves

Uke Box Glory

The Ben Poore Project

Hail

The Howlin' Blackouts

Betterphor

Days of Speed

desperateBeauty

Sofia Gillani

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Moakz

Nia Nicholls

Sebastian Horton

Jonny Sansom

Redz Man

Space Ace Robot

Laurie Bolger

Elie Pembrey

Far Solar

Arzenic

Ronk Torp

Mosaic

The Slack 5

Nàila

Gaz Parker

Ian Kimber

Helicopter Pirates

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Carl Zed

Ron May

Reverence Sound

Jim Pearson

Hanterhir

Alexander Bithell

The Tipsy Gypsies

Oscar Meades

City of Southampton Orchestra

Dr. Beatroot

Zombie’ites

Pacuk Band

Steve Weston

The Restless Coast

H.AZ

Basharan

The Halliwells

Godless Suns

Citizen Perez

Voice FM

Kase the Myth

The Red Stars

Lachlan Horne

St Andrews Pipe Band

Watching the Buzzards

Blood Red Sky

Club Bad

Beardos and Weirdos

MoniQ

Retro Rock'its

Diffy Dames

Mai

He Fired First

Maerefolk

The Salamanders

The Alternates

Totton Ukulele Band

Bob&the Bobettes

Alfie Ingram

EVXN

Stuart Evans

Cherry Go Steady

Love Is Enough

OC Thomas

KSJM

HAZE

ItsPetre

Accrington Stanley

Mick Gough

DJ JAMES B

JACKPUDDING

McGriff

WooHabs

Dawn of Dystopia

Vacant Shores

The Sound Crew

Ajay Sahota

Industry Plant

9 Lives

Puddleglum

Guilty Pleasure

Sculpt

Will Walton

Savoury Tooth Tiger

D'vonti

Mango In Euphoria

Geoff Williams

Amie Lou Shaw

Lyla Skyrim

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dompap

Ibz & Da Goats

Voodoo Rays

The Dark Poet

Disco Lizards

Jaquie Daniels

G-MAN 777

Arji Manuelpillai

Adam Kammerling

Munro

Interesting Wallpaper

Purple Grace

WOOHABS

Bella Cameron

Bragging Rights

Silvermon

Origin

ALLEY the band

Halliwell

Saxofony

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Ras Amankwatia

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Adventure State

Colour of Heartache

Big man with Small guitar

Sean Bertram

Roger James Shephard

PB Squared

The Surroyal

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Neko Roshi

Fragile Lucy

Amy Fox

Velickaite Sisters

Arlo Star

Twelve Caesars

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Dusky Moon

Tony Arthur

this occasional society

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Jonathan Klein

Tired Less

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Lounge Room Lizards

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

VALLEYBOYZERO

The Static

Bisola

Zen Juddhism

Jeannie

Suncliffe

Vermin

Dan James

Giles Halski

Rogue Awakening

Ekowe (Acoustic)

DJ_MAJOR

Echo Union

Angel Jones

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Jon Yale

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Elephant Cage

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Continental Liaison

Drew Mason

Greenish

DJ Drive

Staff Discount

The Wildcards

Adarna May Exist

Jim Bryant

Oddball Savage

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

5 Degrees North

Traitors

Dj Sarah Nash

160

Freestone

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Spindrift

Brian Hooper

Pianoman Justie

CHIMAN 101

Igloo Hearts

GaYeon Lee

Greeny & the Voyagers

Haeze

Mr. Buoyant

Kieran Snell

Waldo Salt

Woodfalls band

Ocean Harmony

RODI

Hük

Arboresque

Achoiring Voices

Flipside

Karl V

Ironhide

Way Down South

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

Jordon Mulvoy

Eric Walker

Ignitez

SKAM

Eternal Gloom

The Picton Readers Club

SO Sound Choir

Roxy's Revenge

NJT

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Margarita Sleepover

Rosie Hollins

Roger Chantler

Shallow Music

Pooja Rajguru

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Hunch Power

The Postmen

Xionic

Mad Simple

Lost without cause

Eat Your Greens

Madison Square

High Mileage

The Plummers

The Pop Tarts

The Zone

October Some When

Psychedelic Skies

Ben Flournoy

Bex&Cole

Kindred Found

Innovator

Broken Links

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Shiversa

Endless Talking

Lucy RS Must c

Fate of the Magpie

Goffmog

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Duskers

Vexmantra

Malcolm Carlo

Slap the Willow

PG Trips

Jax Leonard

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Naty Giachino

Charmtype

Cat Elliott

Gig Night

JJCornick

Xènia Páez

NoteWorthy

Swan Samba

The Soulcatchers

Red Hot Chili Podders

AfroDeX

Red Light Spies

Good-will

Funky Business

dj junk

Southbound

Royston Black

Alex Jeffrey

Room 18

SJ Ventįl

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Palookaville

Lula Gold

Zakk Paules

Cocoa

Loose Change

Edith and the Kingpins

According to Brian

Miriam

Mighty Magic Animal

Lee Huxtable

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Bex quartet

Elephants With Shotguns

Gimme a Break DJs

Heart & Voice

Paul Levi

浪之乐队

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lost Post

Nick JT

gaz909

Bamboo and Bow

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

The Dandelion Chain

Rhythms of Resistance

FancyWall

Punkhub

The Daytonas

Dean Antony

The Elderlys

Exhilaro

The Stokes

Chimney and I K 8OY

James & Phil

Steam Machine

Frontline

Marsupial

Cella

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Changing Melody

Anita Foxall Poetry

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Footless Kicks

New Tide

The Slowdown

Felis Leo

Southbound

Thundizzle

Ricco Sakona

Sonne

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Shaun

One foot in the rave

Bill Thompson

Stephanio

SPLOOGE

Chaos from Order

The Can Can Club.

King Louie

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Days of closure

Jubilee

Deepest Sense

The Shantywomen

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jay Munday

Tesoro Duo

Davey Jones' Locker

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds 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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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:

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