Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Dara Blaxx

Carl Zed

The Sound Crew

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Adventure State

The Long Shorts

Bamboo and Bow

Sugar Bang

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Wildcards

RUBY

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Charmtype

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Continental Liaison

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Bragging Rights

Arboresque

Batala Portsmouth

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Pianoman Justie

Watching the Buzzards

Mike and the Mojitos

OC Thomas

Hail

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Jack Walker

The Sky at Night

Jonathan Klein

Brian Hooper

Mr. Buoyant

Purple Grace

The Halliwells

desperateBeauty

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Roger James Shephard

James K. Barker

Mai

160

Club Bad

Southampton's Music History

Eva Nicole

Arzenic

Vinyl Phillips

Igloo Hearts

Saxofony

Elie Pembrey

CHIMAN 101

D'vonti

According to Brian

Karl V

Sean Bertram

SKAM

Roger Chantler

Under The Attic

GaYeon Lee

Zombie’ites

Woodfalls band

Halliwell

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ronk Torp

Romsey Shanty Crew

Suncliffe

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Amy Fox

Mostly Harmless

Kalopsia

Ryan Watts

Riverside Blues Band

The Monday Grooves

Mick Gough

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Felis Leo

Mike Lemin Band

Olivia Marsha

Xionic

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Postmen

Andy White Poetry

G-MAN 777

Naty Giachino

Waldo Salt

NX Panther

Address soundsystem

Eat Your Greens

Bad Alchemy

Jax Leonard

Freestone

The Zone

H.AZ

The Pop Tarts

this occasional society

Love Is Enough

Silvermon

Godless Suns

Malcolm Carlo

The Ben Poore Project

Jon Yale

The Alternates

Far Solar

Adam Kammerling

Oddball Savage

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

McGriff

Lachlan Horne

NoteWorthy

Moakz

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Space Ace Robot

Angling For Farthings

Andrew Buchanan

Tired Less

Vermin

NIKHITA

FREESPIRITS

DJ Alex

Jaquie Daniels

The Bob Squad

He Fired First

You

RELLiX

Vacant Shores

Southampton Grad Band

Diffy Dames

Beardos and Weirdos

Roxy's Revenge

Theresa Lola

Jess Breame

Stereo Swan

Elemci

Shiversa

Big man with Small guitar

DJ_MAJOR

3's a Crowd

Cat Elliott

Pacuk Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Fragile Lucy

JACKPUDDING

Flossie James

Will Walton

Wire -JD

Bisola

International Jet Set

Helicopter Pirates

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Houdini’s Hand

Slap the Willow

Laura Klima

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Outsiders

Echo Union

Spindrift

WooHabs

MoniQ

Dan James

Mosaic

PB Squared

Paul Levi

Hydeout

Psychedelic Skies

The Salamanders

High Mileage

Dj Sarah Nash

Hedgehogs

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Sam Solace

Emerson

OCB & Adam Turner

Eternal Gloom

Puddleglum

Lucy Smith

Dusky Moon

Ocean Harmony

Sofia Gillani

Hanna Gibbons

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

Geoff Williams

Jim Bryant

KSJM

One foot in the rave

Ollie Owen Jones

EVXN

Munro

Kalopsia (duo)

Gig Night

Echo Mask

Vexmantra

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Gaz Parker

Sculpt

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Q Shaq

Nia Nicholls

Flipside

The Slack 5

ItsPetre

Innovator

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Zen Juddhism

October Some When

Ian Kimber

Hobb Lane

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Benana Student Showcase

Reverence Sound

The Dark Poet

The Soulcatchers

Voice FM

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Scarlett

The Picton Readers Club

Broken Links

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Steve Weston

Accrington Stanley

The Slow Cooked Bears

9 Lives

Dawn of Dystopia

SO Sound Choir

Aoife Scully

Betterphor

Ribble

The Restless Coast

Harry Ryan

Greenish

Ukofonics

Lucy RS Must c

James B / James F

Stuart Evans

Kinesis 4

Laurie Bolger

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Maerefolk

JJCornick

Ekoweko

Fiesta FM

Punkhub

DJ Drive

Alexander Bithell

Michael Devaux

Arji Manuelpillai

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Surge

Mad Simple

Westingway

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Giles Halski

Kase the Myth

Mahoosive

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Way Down South

The Howlin' Blackouts

Canis Arboris

Angel Jones

Tony Arthur

Days of Speed

Velickaite Sisters

Sebastian Horton

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Lottie Marie

Xènia Páez

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

CJOHNSON

Freya Golding

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Good-will

Industry Plant

Mariano Korman

Ajay Sahota

Amie Lou Shaw

Totton Ukulele Band

Bella Cameron

Room 18

Ignitez

Cosmic Sisters

Lyla Skyrim

Earth Propellor

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Kindred Found

The Duskers

5 Degrees North

Citizen Perez

NJT

The Red Stars

Achoiring Voices

Hannah in the Groove

Sea Ranch

Intoxication

The Slowdown

Guillotine Union Boys

Cella

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Sonne

Rachel Jeffcoat

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Crushcrushcrush

dj junk

Lost Post

SOS PRESENTS

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Stephanio

Marsupial

Jake Tilley

Funky Business

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Elephants With Shotguns

Amelia Simpson

Jackson Davies

Craig Chalmers

DJ / Open Mic

gaz909

Belle Saint

Gimme a Break DJs

Serendipity

Ricco Sakona

Footless Kicks

Palookaville

The Can Can Club.

Red Light Spies

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Steam Machine

The Elderlys

Nick Haynes

Jay Munday

Dean Antony

The Shantywomen

Reverb (Hampshire)

Days of closure

Zakk Paules

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Reverence Crew

FancyWall

Millie Woodrow

Dreamseeker

James & Phil

Chimney and I K 8OY

Ben Highness

Autorora

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Lula Gold

Changing Melody

Nick JT

Lamelle Shaw

Miriam

Swan Samba

Royston Black

Mart Ward Talks

Matt Sanger

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Groove Bakers

Solace

New Tide

Slaughterhouse Clive

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

The Dandelion Chain

Loose Change

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Frontline

The Bex quartet

Exhilaro

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Anita Foxall Poetry

Deepest Sense

Lee Huxtable

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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 variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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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