Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Ekoweko

Goffmog

Saxofony

Sean Bertram

Voice FM

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Big man with Small guitar

The Ben Poore Project

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Michael Devaux

Mick Gough

Uke Box Glory

Traitors

Purple Grace

Mad Simple

Mr. Buoyant

SKAM

Aoife Scully

Jax Leonard

The Slack 5

Adventure State

Continental Liaison

The Pop Tarts

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Andrew Buchanan

Hampshire Guitar Club

Flying Hearts

GaYeon Lee

Slap the Willow

Dj Sarah Nash

Chris Payn

Bob & the Bobettes

SO Sound Choir

JACKPUDDING

NoteWorthy

Bees Knees

Jack Walker

The Halliwells

Nàila

Roger James Shephard

3's a Crowd

The Plummers

Dr. Beatroot

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

City of Southampton Orchestra

NJT

Dawn of Dystopia

Jess Breame

Achoiring Voices

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

DJ JAMES B

Margarita Sleepover

Milkin' It

Batala Portsmouth

The Red Stars

Kieran Snell

Origin

Elemci

Gaz Parker

Hail

Roger Chantler

Far Solar

Geoff Williams

Romsey Shanty Crew

Days of Speed

Halliwell

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Freestone

The Postmen

Mike Lemin Band

Jonny Sansom

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Jon Yale

Jaquie Daniels

Psychedelic Skies

Echo Union

Arji Manuelpillai

Godless Suns

Space Ace Robot

Broken Links

WooHabs

Eternal Gloom

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Fragile Lucy

The Daytonas

Industry Plant

this occasional society

Lachlan Horne

Ukofonics

Brian Hooper

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Under The Attic

Rosie jay

Citizen Perez

The Latest

Ribble

Canis Arboris

Bella Cameron

Kindred Found

OC Thomas

Club Bad

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Betterphor

Arlo Star

You

Ian Kimber

Way Down South

Eat Your Greens

KSJM

The Outsiders

CHIMAN 101

Moakz

Bragging Rights

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Sound Crew

Bex&Cole

Roxy's Revenge

Karl V

Charmtype

Ryan Watts

Westingway

Jim Bryant

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Greenish

Emerson

5 Degrees North

Mike and the Mojitos

Dan James

Beardos and Weirdos

Wire -JD

ItsPetre

Ignitez

PB Squared

Flipside

Alexander Bithell

RUBY

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Velickaite Sisters

Southampton Grad Band

Amie Lou Shaw

Adam Kammerling

The Bob Squad

Kase the Myth

Mai

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Monday Grooves

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Reverence Sound

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

DJ_MAJOR

G-MAN 777

Jeannie

Jim Pearson

Bad Alchemy

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Angling For Farthings

NIKHITA

Sugar Bang

Rosie Hollins

Malcolm Carlo

Helicopter Pirates

Silvermon

Zombie’ites

Echo Mask

Carl Zed

SkunkWorks

Cat Elliott

Xionic

Hanna Gibbons

High Mileage

Igloo Hearts

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Long Shorts

Naty Giachino

Voodoo Rays

Puddleglum

Eric Walker

CJOHNSON

HAZE

Colour of Heartache

JJCornick

Good-will

Watching the Buzzards

The Slow Cooked Bears

Munro

Xènia Páez

According to Brian

Alfie Ingram

Waldo Salt

Maerefolk

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

Pianoman Justie

9 Lives

Arboresque

Q Shaq

Suncliffe

Will Walton

Amy Fox

Guilty Pleasure

The Howlin' Blackouts

Kalopsia

Gig Night

Sculpt

Haeze

Madison Square

Tony Arthur

RELLiX

James K. Barker

Mosaic

GABRIELA

Arzenic

desperateBeauty

Endless Talking

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Lottie Marie

Zen Juddhism

Bamboo and Bow

Steve Weston

Lyla Skyrim

Vexmantra

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hydeout

H.AZ

Ironhide

Love Is Enough

Woodfalls band

DJ Drive

Vermin

The Salamanders

Sofia Gillani

The Restless Coast

Oscar Meades

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

October Some When

Laurie Bolger

The Wildcards

Benana Student Showcase

Hük

Ocean Harmony

Innovator

Ajay Sahota

Ben Flournoy

The Dark Poet

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Shiversa

Angel Jones

RODI

Nia Nicholls

Ras Amankwatia

The Alternates

Diffy Dames

71chain

The Picton Readers Club

Kinesis 4

160

OCB & Adam Turner

FREESPIRITS

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Lucy Smith

Harry Ryan

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

EVXN

The Zone

Jonathan Klein

Eva Nicole

Vacant Shores

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Stuart Evans

The Surroyal

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Surge

Bisola

Ollie Owen Jones

Giles Halski

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Lucy RS Must c

Mahoosive

Dompap

Olivia Marsha

Laura Klima

Totton Ukulele Band

Sebastian Horton

Spindrift

Accrington Stanley

The Duskers

Lounge Room Lizards

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Rhythms of Resistance

MoniQ

He Fired First

Music in Southampton, past present & future

Fiesta FM

Freya Golding

Riverside Blues Band

Andy White Poetry

Dusky Moon

Oddball Savage

Theresa Lola

The Sky at Night

Scarlett

Elie Pembrey

Ronk Torp

Hobb Lane

D'vonti

Lost without cause

St Andrews Pipe Band

Room 18

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lee Huxtable

Funky Business

Zakk Paules

Belle Saint

FancyWall

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Rachel Jeffcoat

Tesoro Duo

Royston Black

Palookaville

Swan Samba

Red Hot Chili Podders

Stephanio

Steam Machine

Jay Munday

Amelia Simpson

Guillotine Union Boys

Deepest Sense

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Footless Kicks

The Bex quartet

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Cella

Jubilee

Cocoa

Frontline

AfroDeX

Danny Godley

Red Light Spies

Paul Levi

Miriam

Elephants With Shotguns

Craig Chalmers

Southbound

Nick JT

Lost Post

Gimme a Break DJs

DJ / Open Mic

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Elderlys

Ricco Sakona

New Tide

Jackson Davies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Mighty Magic Animal

gaz909

Days of closure

Loose Change

TBC

Edith and the Kingpins

Lamelle Shaw

Nick Haynes

SJ Ventįl

The Slowdown

Dara Blaxx

The Soulcatchers

The Dandelion Chain

Dean Antony

Millie Woodrow

One foot in the rave

Exhilaro

Groove Bakers

Matt Sanger

Mike Jessop & his band

Chaos from Order

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Can Can Club.

Punkhub

Lula Gold

The Stokes

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Anita Foxall Poetry

James & Phil

dj junk

Marsupial

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Mart Ward Talks

Sonne

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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 👏👏.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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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