Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Ben Poore Project

Sculpt

Woodfalls band

Munro

Pianoman Justie

Jeannie

ItsPetre

The Pop Tarts

Eva Nicole

Suncliffe

Jim Pearson

Roger Chantler

WooHabs

Voodoo Rays

JACKPUDDING

Jonathan Klein

160

Reverence Sound

Ben Flournoy

Scarlett

Brian Hooper

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Club Bad

Theresa Lola

The Zone

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Love Is Enough

Vexmantra

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Colour of Heartache

Tired Less

Naty Giachino

Lost without cause

Hobb Lane

Rogue Awakening

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Andy White Poetry

Ekoweko

Stuart Evans

Bamboo and Bow

Southampton Grad Band

Emerson

Batala Portsmouth

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Nia Nicholls

The Elephant Cage

Adventure State

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Howlin' Blackouts

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

Disco Lizards

EVXN

Ian Kimber

Dj Sarah Nash

Godless Suns

Kinesis 4

The Picton Readers Club

Watching the Buzzards

Bad Alchemy

Moakz

MoniQ

Milkin' It

SKAM

Ribble

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Ras Amankwatia

The Salamanders

The Latest

this occasional society

Innovator

Traitors

Angel Jones

The Postmen

Sofia Gillani

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Flipside

Ocean Harmony

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

RODI

Diffy Dames

Zen Juddhism

SO Sound Choir

Jim Bryant

Slap the Willow

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Geoff Williams

Westingway

Arlo Star

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Igloo Hearts

Big man with Small guitar

SkunkWorks

HAZE

Rosie jay

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Echo Mask

Eric Walker

The Surge

Kase the Myth

Kalopsia

Ronk Torp

Hunch Power

Freestone

Mr. Buoyant

Michael Devaux

The Outsiders

Jack Walker

Days of Speed

Waldo Salt

Under The Attic

Wire -JD

Lucy RS Must c

Karl V

Greeny & the Voyagers

Lucy Smith

Dusky Moon

The Wildcards

Uke Box Glory

9 Lives

The Red Stars

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Halliwells

Bex&Cole

Mike Lemin Band

Dawn of Dystopia

Eternal Gloom

The Slow Cooked Bears

He Fired First

Zombie’ites

The Surroyal

Ironhide

Laurie Bolger

Fragile Lucy

Arboresque

Jaquie Daniels

Bisola

Steve Weston

Jess Breame

CJOHNSON

Hampshire Guitar Club

Beardos and Weirdos

October Some When

Room 18

Mike and the Mojitos

The Restless Coast

The Duskers

Adam Kammerling

Elemci

Haeze

Alfie Ingram

The Long Shorts

Dr. Beatroot

Fate of the Magpie

Tony Arthur

Lachlan Horne

Shiversa

The Daytonas

Psychedelic Skies

Freya Golding

Nàila

The Monday Grooves

Bragging Rights

Olivia Marsha

Q Shaq

Helicopter Pirates

Origin

Space Ace Robot

Puddleglum

Riverside Blues Band

Arji Manuelpillai

Ollie Owen Jones

Betterphor

Ignitez

Ukofonics

DJ Drive

OC Thomas

Chris Payn

Velickaite Sisters

Voice FM

KSJM

Saxofony

Amy Fox

Gig Night

Xionic

Andrew Buchanan

Broken Links

Citizen Perez

NJT

Mai

JJCornick

Achoiring Voices

Mahoosive

Xènia Páez

Mad Simple

Giles Halski

Totton Ukulele Band

Oddball Savage

Malcolm Carlo

Cat Elliott

Kindred Found

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Ajay Sahota

desperateBeauty

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Sky at Night

McGriff

NIKHITA

Guilty Pleasure

Jon Yale

Dan James

Hanna Gibbons

The Bob Squad

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

G-MAN 777

RUBY

Kieran Snell

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Industry Plant

Aoife Scully

According to Brian

Margarita Sleepover

Continental Liaison

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Bob & the Bobettes

Alexander Bithell

Madison Square

H.AZ

Dompap

Vermin

NoteWorthy

Will Walton

High Mileage

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Retro Rock'its

5 Degrees North

Jax Leonard

FREESPIRITS

DJ JAMES B

Rosie Hollins

Halliwell

James K. Barker

Mick Gough

OCB & Adam Turner

St Andrews Pipe Band

Bella Cameron

The Sound Crew

Harry Ryan

The Alternates

Mariano Korman

Gaz Parker

Eat Your Greens

Hydeout

Goffmog

Fiesta FM

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Plummers

Angling For Farthings

The Dark Poet

Sean Bertram

Lottie Marie

Maerefolk

Amie Lou Shaw

CHIMAN 101

Sebastian Horton

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Purple Grace

Sugar Bang

Endless Talking

Good-will

Far Solar

Jonny Sansom

Oscar Meades

Echo Union

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

GABRIELA

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Flying Hearts

Way Down South

Accrington Stanley

Elie Pembrey

Ryan Watts

DJ_MAJOR

Hail

Greenish

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

PB Squared

Laura Klima

Spindrift

City of Southampton Orchestra

RELLiX

Roxy's Revenge

Bees Knees

Carl Zed

Broadsheet Speak

Silvermon

GaYeon Lee

Hük

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Canis Arboris

Charmtype

Roger James Shephard

Vacant Shores

D'vonti

Arzenic

Mosaic

Lounge Room Lizards

3's a Crowd

Lyla Skyrim

Benana Student Showcase

The Slack 5

71chain

Matt Sanger

浪之乐队

SPLOOGE

The Can Can Club.

James & Phil

Gimme a Break DJs

One foot in the rave

Chaos from Order

Stephanio

Palookaville

Punkhub

Lula Gold

Exhilaro

Funky Business

The Shantywomen

Footless Kicks

DJ / Open Mic

Marsupial

The Soulcatchers

Lee Huxtable

Craig Chalmers

The Dandelion Chain

Red Hot Chili Podders

Deepest Sense

Chimney and I K 8OY

TBC

Loose Change

New Tide

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Mighty Magic Animal

Guillotine Union Boys

dj junk

Dara Blaxx

Cella

Groove Bakers

Zakk Paules

Mart Ward Talks

The Stokes

Tesoro Duo

Edith and the Kingpins

FancyWall

AfroDeX

Lost Post

Cocoa

Royston Black

Jubilee

Elephants With Shotguns

The Elderlys

Southbound

Frontline

The Slowdown

gaz909

Jackson Davies

Ricco Sakona

Rachel Jeffcoat

Reverb (Hampshire)

Miriam

Bill Thompson

Lamelle Shaw

Days of closure

Rhythms of Resistance

Steam Machine

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Amelia Simpson

Jay Munday

Nick JT

Swan Samba

Millie Woodrow

The Bex quartet

Jimmy b and the death rattles

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Red Light Spies

Changing Melody

Nick Haynes

Dean Antony

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Alex Jeffrey

Sonne

SJ Ventįl

Anita Foxall Poetry

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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 whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the 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 do you think Music in the City stands for?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

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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