Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

D'vonti

Club Bad

Hydeout

Lucy Smith

Xènia Páez

Jonathan Klein

Mad Simple

Far Solar

The Salamanders

Felis Leo

Zombie’ites

Adam Kammerling

Roger James Shephard

Bamboo and Bow

Giles Halski

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hedgehogs

Geoff Williams

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

You

Andy White Poetry

Velickaite Sisters

Elemci

The Picton Readers Club

Mike Lemin Band

Hanna Gibbons

Brian Hooper

Hobb Lane

Scarlett

Freestone

Saxofony

Echo Mask

Fiesta FM

Charmtype

Ribble

Days of Speed

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

International Jet Set

Theresa Lola

The Slack 5

DJ Alex

Under The Attic

Dan James

Ignitez

Southampton Grad Band

Freya Golding

GaYeon Lee

Purple Grace

Suncliffe

Ekoweko

Carl Zed

Sam Solace

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Address soundsystem

The Long Shorts

Sebastian Horton

desperateBeauty

Greenish

October Some When

Space Ace Robot

Adventure State

James K. Barker

Dusky Moon

JJCornick

Tired Less

NX Panther

Ocean Harmony

Sugar Bang

Southampton's Music History

Roxy's Revenge

Angel Jones

Puddleglum

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Benana Student Showcase

Zen Juddhism

The Howlin' Blackouts

Arboresque

JACKPUDDING

160

Eva Nicole

Michael Devaux

Moakz

Mai

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

NoteWorthy

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Nia Nicholls

Jon Yale

Olivia Marsha

Wire -JD

Beardos and Weirdos

Room 18

Kalopsia (duo)

Mariano Korman

Ajay Sahota

Oddball Savage

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Jaquie Daniels

McGriff

G-MAN 777

Silvermon

Dj Sarah Nash

Kalopsia

Godless Suns

NIKHITA

Naty Giachino

Alexander Bithell

NJT

EVXN

9 Lives

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Bad Alchemy

Gig Night

3's a Crowd

The Halliwells

Reverence Sound

Innovator

Achoiring Voices

The Postmen

Sofia Gillani

Ian Kimber

Igloo Hearts

Arji Manuelpillai

Ronk Torp

James B / James F

Q Shaq

OC Thomas

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Vexmantra

Helicopter Pirates

Ollie Owen Jones

The Duskers

Vacant Shores

Karl V

CJOHNSON

Maerefolk

ItsPetre

The Red Stars

Way Down South

CHIMAN 101

Riverside Blues Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Broken Links

Amy Fox

Houdini’s Hand

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Elie Pembrey

H.AZ

Arzenic

OCB & Adam Turner

Kase the Myth

this occasional society

The Sound Crew

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Laurie Bolger

Pianoman Justie

FREESPIRITS

Sean Bertram

Bella Cameron

Woodfalls band

Tony Arthur

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

Diffy Dames

According to Brian

Citizen Perez

Malcolm Carlo

DJ Drive

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Xionic

High Mileage

Mahoosive

Lyla Skyrim

The Restless Coast

Munro

Spindrift

Jim Bryant

Halliwell

Paul Levi

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

KSJM

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Canis Arboris

The Wildcards

The Monday Grooves

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

One foot in the rave

Betterphor

Lachlan Horne

Will Walton

Psychedelic Skies

The Pop Tarts

Emerson

Vinyl Phillips

WooHabs

Cosmic Sisters

Batala Portsmouth

Mike and the Mojitos

Shiversa

Mr. Buoyant

Flossie James

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Bisola

Love Is Enough

RELLiX

Stuart Evans

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Dara Blaxx

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Big man with Small guitar

Savoury Tooth Tiger

SKAM

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

5 Degrees North

The Slow Cooked Bears

Westingway

The Dark Poet

The Bob Squad

Flipside

Jack Walker

Totton Ukulele Band

Dawn of Dystopia

The Zone

Eternal Gloom

Slap the Willow

Mick Gough

Good-will

City of Southampton Orchestra

Accrington Stanley

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Harry Ryan

Lottie Marie

MoniQ

Waldo Salt

Stereo Swan

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Surge

Angling For Farthings

Amie Lou Shaw

Eat Your Greens

The Alternates

The Ben Poore Project

Kindred Found

Lucy RS Must c

Watching the Buzzards

The Sky at Night

Gaz Parker

Hail

Roger Chantler

DJ_MAJOR

Continental Liaison

Hampshire Guitar Club

He Fired First

Mosaic

Echo Union

Cat Elliott

Aoife Scully

Jess Breame

Steve Weston

Vermin

Voice FM

Ukofonics

RUBY

Kinesis 4

Laura Klima

Punkhub

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Andrew Buchanan

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Romsey Shanty Crew

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ryan Watts

Fragile Lucy

Mostly Harmless

The Outsiders

Earth Propellor

Industry Plant

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Soulcatchers

Bragging Rights

Pacuk Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Jax Leonard

SO Sound Choir

Sculpt

PB Squared

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Rachel Jeffcoat

Stephanio

Zakk Paules

The Can Can Club.

Slaughterhouse Clive

Miriam

The Dandelion Chain

Palookaville

Jackson Davies

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

DJ / Open Mic

FancyWall

The Shantywomen

Lamelle Shaw

Intoxication

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Crushcrushcrush

The Slowdown

James & Phil

Deepest Sense

Reverence Crew

Millie Woodrow

Lost Post

Sonne

dj junk

Cella

Changing Melody

Footless Kicks

Nick JT

New Tide

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jake Tilley

Royston Black

Reverb (Hampshire)

Funky Business

Amelia Simpson

Marsupial

Craig Chalmers

Steam Machine

Dean Antony

Hannah in the Groove

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

gaz909

Lee Huxtable

Red Light Spies

Serendipity

Ricco Sakona

Autorora

Matt Sanger

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Groove Bakers

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Elderlys

Sea Ranch

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mart Ward Talks

Days of closure

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Dreamseeker

Gimme a Break DJs

SOS PRESENTS

Elephants With Shotguns

Lula Gold

Belle Saint

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Chimney and I K 8OY

Swan Samba

Loose Change

Solace

Frontline

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Ben Highness

Nick Haynes

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Exhilaro

The Bex quartet

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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