Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Uke Box Glory

Address soundsystem

Bisola

Lachlan Horne

Andy White Poetry

Amy Fox

Under The Attic

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Ronk Torp

James K. Barker

Alfie Ingram

Pianoman Justie

Oddball Savage

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

NJT

GaYeon Lee

Maerefolk

Riverside Concert Wind Band

ItsPetre

Big man with Small guitar

Felis Leo

Hobb Lane

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

OCB & Adam Turner

Hük

Dusky Moon

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Puddleglum

The Red Stars

Lyla Skyrim

Woodfalls band

H.AZ

SKAM

Room 18

Hampshire Guitar Club

Kinesis 4

Silvermon

JJCornick

Elie Pembrey

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Harry Ryan

Alexander Bithell

Adventure State

Ekoweko

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Ribble

Ignitez

The Sound Crew

Mahoosive

9 Lives

Stuart Evans

JACKPUDDING

Steve Weston

D'vonti

Karl V

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Continental Liaison

Canis Arboris

EVXN

Flipside

CJOHNSON

Bamboo and Bow

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Waldo Salt

Tony Arthur

Hedgehogs

Arzenic

Ibz & Da Goats

Mike and the Mojitos

Andrew Buchanan

Days of Speed

Far Solar

Mad Simple

Sofia Gillani

Sculpt

Brian Hooper

Echo Mask

Broken Links

Jack Walker

Spindrift

Riverside Blues Band

Kalopsia

Haeze

Velickaite Sisters

FREESPIRITS

Mai

Echo Union

GABRIELA

Sean Bertram

Sam Solace

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

McGriff

You

Theresa Lola

The Dark Poet

Emerson

He Fired First

Hail

SO Sound Choir

Laura Klima

Innovator

OC Thomas

G-MAN 777

City of Southampton Orchestra

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Helicopter Pirates

CHIMAN 101

October Some When

Saxofony

Citizen Perez

The Slack 5

Shiversa

Mariano Korman

Fiesta FM

Rosie jay

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Arlo Star

The Sky at Night

Zen Juddhism

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Rosie Hollins

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Achoiring Voices

Bragging Rights

Igloo Hearts

The Salamanders

The Duskers

The Outsiders

The Picton Readers Club

Reverence Sound

desperateBeauty

this occasional society

Southampton Grad Band

The Daytonas

Vacant Shores

Margarita Sleepover

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Monday Grooves

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Zombie’ites

Xionic

Greenish

Bad Alchemy

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Roxy's Revenge

Arji Manuelpillai

Eternal Gloom

Sebastian Horton

WooHabs

Jon Yale

Club Bad

Eva Nicole

Aoife Scully

Munro

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Watching the Buzzards

Naty Giachino

Benana Student Showcase

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Jess Breame

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ryan Watts

St Andrews Pipe Band

Scarlett

Mostly Harmless

Q Shaq

Xènia Páez

Lucy Smith

NIKHITA

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Will Walton

Earth Propellor

Lottie Marie

Freestone

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

Mike Lemin Band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Angel Jones

Dj Sarah Nash

Jim Bryant

Freya Golding

The Alternates

Purple Grace

Moakz

Slap the Willow

Jaquie Daniels

The Postmen

Totton Ukulele Band

Jonathan Klein

According to Brian

Mick Gough

Accrington Stanley

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Laurie Bolger

Voice FM

Westingway

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Stereo Swan

Love Is Enough

Cosmic Sisters

Fragile Lucy

Amie Lou Shaw

Ocean Harmony

Industry Plant

Nia Nicholls

3's a Crowd

PB Squared

Psychedelic Skies

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

James B / James F

160

Dan James

Roger Chantler

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Vermin

Hanna Gibbons

Wire -JD

The Zone

DJ Alex

Michael Devaux

Suncliffe

Mr. Buoyant

KSJM

Hydeout

Elemci

One foot in the rave

NoteWorthy

Jax Leonard

The Pop Tarts

Roger James Shephard

Diffy Dames

Tired Less

Arboresque

Olivia Marsha

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Cat Elliott

Sugar Bang

Mosaic

Halliwell

Southampton's Music History

Dawn of Dystopia

Kalopsia (duo)

Gaz Parker

Way Down South

Bella Cameron

DJ Drive

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Restless Coast

Houdini’s Hand

Carl Zed

Geoff Williams

Adam Kammerling

Gig Night

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Long Shorts

Lucy RS Must c

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Godless Suns

The Halliwells

Kase the Myth

RUBY

Charmtype

Ajay Sahota

Angling For Farthings

Ollie Owen Jones

The Surge

DJ_MAJOR

Malcolm Carlo

5 Degrees North

Eat Your Greens

The Ben Poore Project

Dompap

Jim Pearson

Beardos and Weirdos

MoniQ

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Batala Portsmouth

Pacuk Band

Betterphor

Giles Halski

Vexmantra

International Jet Set

Good-will

The Bob Squad

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ian Kimber

Space Ace Robot

Dean Antony

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Bex quartet

Reverb (Hampshire)

Reverence Crew

Palookaville

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Slowdown

Millie Woodrow

Jay Munday

The Dandelion Chain

Stephanio

Lamelle Shaw

DJ / Open Mic

dj junk

The Can Can Club.

The Elderlys

Elephants With Shotguns

Sonne

Ricco Sakona

Exhilaro

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Amelia Simpson

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Shantywomen

Groove Bakers

Footless Kicks

The Soulcatchers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Lee Huxtable

Autorora

Jackson Davies

Ben Highness

gaz909

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Deepest Sense

Tesoro Duo

Miriam

Punkhub

Sea Ranch

Katy Halliwell

Vinyl Phillips

Lula Gold

Cella

Gimme a Break DJs

Changing Melody

James & Phil

Matt Sanger

Steam Machine

Swan Samba

Dara Blaxx

Craig Chalmers

Marsupial

Nick Haynes

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Guillotine Union Boys

Red Light Spies

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Shaun Shears & The Locals

TBC

Funky Business

Frontline

Lost Post

Rachel Jeffcoat

South Central

Anita Foxall Poetry

Loose Change

New Tide

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Belle Saint

Zakk Paules

FancyWall

Paul Levi

Nick JT

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

SOS PRESENTS

Royston Black

Mart Ward Talks

Days of closure

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

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

“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 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 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.”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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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