Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

High Mileage

The Slow Cooked Bears

Dompap

Michael Devaux

Spindrift

Jeannie

Harry Ryan

Sean Bertram

NIKHITA

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Stuart Evans

The Outsiders

Bamboo and Bow

Arboresque

Ras Amankwatia

The Dark Poet

Freestone

Flying Hearts

3's a Crowd

Westingway

Bees Knees

71chain

desperateBeauty

Andy White Poetry

Aoife Scully

Hük

Dawn of Dystopia

Laurie Bolger

Oscar Meades

Ribble

Dj Sarah Nash

Ollie Owen Jones

Ajay Sahota

Romsey Shanty Crew

NJT

Lottie Marie

NoteWorthy

Days of Speed

Woodfalls band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

G-MAN 777

Mick Gough

Giles Halski

JACKPUDDING

Mr. Buoyant

Bex&Cole

Mai

Mariano Korman

Dan James

Dusky Moon

Far Solar

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

CHIMAN 101

Elemci

Nia Nicholls

FREESPIRITS

Zombie’ites

Retro Rock'its

Milkin' It

Chris Payn

Waldo Salt

According to Brian

Goffmog

The Pop Tarts

Ian Kimber

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

CJOHNSON

Room 18

Achoiring Voices

The Sound Crew

SkunkWorks

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Alternates

D'vonti

GaYeon Lee

Ronk Torp

Sugar Bang

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton Grad Band

Jim Pearson

Carl Zed

Sculpt

Halliwell

The Daytonas

James K. Barker

Accrington Stanley

Amie Lou Shaw

Traitors

He Fired First

Industry Plant

The Plummers

SO Sound Choir

Innovator

The Restless Coast

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Black Bear Killing Spree

H.AZ

Lachlan Horne

Love Is Enough

The Salamanders

Psychedelic Skies

Hobb Lane

KSJM

October Some When

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Igloo Hearts

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Benana Student Showcase

DJ Drive

The Bob Squad

Pianoman Justie

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Oddball Savage

Jax Leonard

Beardos and Weirdos

The Surroyal

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Arzenic

Wire -JD

Scarlett

Alexander Bithell

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Latest

Slap the Willow

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Elie Pembrey

ItsPetre

Rosie jay

Ocean Harmony

Roger Chantler

Riverside Blues Band

Echo Mask

Madison Square

Canis Arboris

Godless Suns

Kinesis 4

The Zone

Xènia Páez

Hanna Gibbons

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Long Shorts

Lounge Room Lizards

Ignitez

Vexmantra

Roxy's Revenge

Geoff Williams

Nàila

Laura Klima

Angel Jones

Ironhide

Bisola

Space Ace Robot

Q Shaq

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Club Bad

Big man with Small guitar

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

160

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

5 Degrees North

MoniQ

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Naty Giachino

Jonathan Klein

Moakz

Vacant Shores

Continental Liaison

Broken Links

Freya Golding

The Red Stars

Angling For Farthings

Endless Talking

The Halliwells

Eric Walker

The Surge

The Postmen

WooHabs

Shiversa

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Bad Alchemy

Hydeout

Ben Flournoy

Steve Weston

Cat Elliott

Eternal Gloom

Arji Manuelpillai

Jon Yale

SKAM

Colour of Heartache

Arlo Star

Adventure State

Watching the Buzzards

Ryan Watts

The Wildcards

Rosie Hollins

Way Down South

Adam Kammerling

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Kase the Myth

Tired Less

St Andrews Pipe Band

Eat Your Greens

9 Lives

Fiesta FM

Fragile Lucy

Hampshire Guitar Club

Diffy Dames

Mahoosive

Tony Arthur

Under The Attic

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Maerefolk

Dr. Beatroot

Hunch Power

Reverence Sound

Voodoo Rays

The Duskers

Kieran Snell

RUBY

Silvermon

Andrew Buchanan

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Bob & the Bobettes

Uke Box Glory

Roger James Shephard

Good-will

Origin

Puddleglum

Eva Nicole

Malcolm Carlo

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Sofia Gillani

Betterphor

Helicopter Pirates

Karl V

Gaz Parker

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Jonny Sansom

Bella Cameron

Lucy RS Must c

Will Walton

Margarita Sleepover

Mike Lemin Band

Jim Bryant

Kalopsia

RODI

Brian Hooper

Jaquie Daniels

Lost without cause

Munro

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Velickaite Sisters

Mike and the Mojitos

Suncliffe

OCB & Adam Turner

Totton Ukulele Band

RELLiX

Gig Night

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

HAZE

Amy Fox

Greenish

Jack Walker

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Batala Portsmouth

PB Squared

Flipside

Haeze

Jess Breame

GABRIELA

Lucy Smith

DJ JAMES B

DJ_MAJOR

Sebastian Horton

Ukofonics

The Slack 5

Voice FM

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Mosaic

Theresa Lola

Guilty Pleasure

Saxofony

The Monday Grooves

OC Thomas

Xionic

Hail

Alfie Ingram

Lyla Skyrim

Mad Simple

Vermin

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Ben Poore Project

Kindred Found

Olivia Marsha

The Picton Readers Club

McGriff

this occasional society

JJCornick

Purple Grace

EVXN

Charmtype

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Sky at Night

Bragging Rights

Mart Ward Talks

Lamelle Shaw

Craig Chalmers

The Shantywomen

Millie Woodrow

Chimney and I K 8OY

Edith and the Kingpins

Gimme a Break DJs

Mighty Magic Animal

The Dandelion Chain

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Deepest Sense

SPLOOGE

Royston Black

The Soulcatchers

Funky Business

Exhilaro

One foot in the rave

Guillotine Union Boys

Dara Blaxx

Jay Munday

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Can Can Club.

Dean Antony

The Slowdown

The Elderlys

Amelia Simpson

Nick Haynes

Red Hot Chili Podders

Steam Machine

Southbound

Punkhub

Loose Change

Rhythms of Resistance

Cocoa

浪之乐队

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Rachel Jeffcoat

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lost Post

Marsupial

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Stokes

Red Light Spies

TBC

Chaos from Order

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

SJ Ventįl

gaz909

The Bex quartet

Stephanio

James & Phil

Swan Samba

Zakk Paules

FancyWall

dj junk

Lula Gold

Frontline

DJ / Open Mic

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

AfroDeX

Matt Sanger

Lee Huxtable

Groove Bakers

New Tide

Sonne

Cella

Tesoro Duo

Footless Kicks

Jackson Davies

Palookaville

Changing Melody

Nick JT

Bill Thompson

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ricco Sakona

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jubilee

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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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