Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Dusky Moon

Greenish

Achoiring Voices

Nàila

Xènia Páez

Hail

Days of Speed

McGriff

Ronk Torp

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Hük

Citizen Perez

Betterphor

Gig Night

Voodoo Rays

Haeze

Helicopter Pirates

Steve Weston

desperateBeauty

Echo Mask

Madison Square

International Jet Set

Roger Chantler

Stereo Swan

D'vonti

James K. Barker

JJCornick

Kalopsia (duo)

The Daytonas

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

DJ Drive

Charmtype

The Alternates

Will Walton

The Surge

Ajay Sahota

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Jonathan Klein

Sculpt

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Way Down South

H.AZ

Margarita Sleepover

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

this occasional society

Suncliffe

Continental Liaison

The Long Shorts

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Amie Lou Shaw

CHIMAN 101

He Fired First

The Sky at Night

The Slack 5

Milkin' It

Watching the Buzzards

Room 18

Spindrift

Velickaite Sisters

October Some When

71chain

Kindred Found

Eternal Gloom

The Halliwells

Hampshire Guitar Club

RELLiX

Scarlett

St Andrews Pipe Band

Elie Pembrey

Bella Cameron

Shiversa

NJT

The Bob Squad

Jack Walker

Stuart Evans

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Love Is Enough

Batala Portsmouth

Kinesis 4

Aoife Scully

Pianoman Justie

Far Solar

Hydeout

Under The Attic

Olivia Marsha

Arzenic

Mai

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Rosie jay

Alexander Bithell

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Lucy RS Must c

Accrington Stanley

Giles Halski

Alfie Ingram

Lyla Skyrim

Nia Nicholls

Ian Kimber

The Monday Grooves

Mosaic

CJOHNSON

Adam Kammerling

Vermin

Ollie Owen Jones

Sofia Gillani

Cosmic Sisters

Munro

Reverence Sound

Laurie Bolger

Oddball Savage

Beardos and Weirdos

Hedgehogs

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Eat Your Greens

Southampton's Music History

Cat Elliott

Mariano Korman

Carl Zed

Innovator

Dj Sarah Nash

Freya Golding

City of Southampton Orchestra

Laura Klima

Club Bad

Psychedelic Skies

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Picton Readers Club

Bisola

Woodfalls band

Space Ace Robot

Mike and the Mojitos

5 Degrees North

9 Lives

Malcolm Carlo

GABRIELA

Kalopsia

JACKPUDDING

Waldo Salt

The Slow Cooked Bears

Pacuk Band

Echo Union

Purple Grace

Jim Bryant

The Sound Crew

The Ben Poore Project

160

Lucy Smith

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Jim Pearson

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Saxofony

Sam Solace

EVXN

Benana Student Showcase

The Zone

Rosie Hollins

Jax Leonard

James B / James F

The Outsiders

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

Mike Lemin Band

Jess Breame

Roger James Shephard

Brian Hooper

You

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Arboresque

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Sugar Bang

Romsey Shanty Crew

Riverside Blues Band

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Xionic

Bad Alchemy

The Restless Coast

The Postmen

Elemci

OCB & Adam Turner

Mahoosive

SO Sound Choir

Jon Yale

Karl V

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Hobb Lane

Flipside

RENEGADE ROSE

Kase the Myth

Geoff Williams

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Maerefolk

Vacant Shores

Slap the Willow

Amy Fox

Ocean Harmony

Ibz & Da Goats

Moakz

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Harry Ryan

ItsPetre

Bamboo and Bow

Mad Simple

Totton Ukulele Band

Angling For Farthings

Arlo Star

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

High Mileage

Ignitez

Emerson

Southampton Grad Band

Halliwell

Andy White Poetry

The Duskers

Angel Jones

Eva Nicole

Andrew Buchanan

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Howlin' Blackouts

DJ_MAJOR

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Bragging Rights

KSJM

MoniQ

SKAM

Good-will

Tony Arthur

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

RUBY

Hanna Gibbons

Uke Box Glory

Ryan Watts

Naty Giachino

Fragile Lucy

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

FREESPIRITS

3's a Crowd

Dompap

Ken Wood and the Mixers

OC Thomas

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Gaz Parker

Sebastian Horton

The Salamanders

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Big man with Small guitar

G-MAN 777

Lounge Room Lizards

Tired Less

Dawn of Dystopia

Silvermon

Freestone

Jaquie Daniels

My Black Poison

PB Squared

Mick Gough

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Godless Suns

Voice FM

NoteWorthy

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Mr. Buoyant

Puddleglum

Houdini’s Hand

Theresa Lola

Broken Links

Fiesta FM

Arji Manuelpillai

The Dark Poet

GaYeon Lee

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Wire -JD

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Igloo Hearts

Earth Propellor

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Westingway

Sean Bertram

The Pop Tarts

According to Brian

Diffy Dames

Canis Arboris

Michael Devaux

Vexmantra

Lachlan Horne

The Wildcards

Address soundsystem

Q Shaq

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Roxy's Revenge

NIKHITA

Dan James

DJ Alex

Industry Plant

Ribble

Ekoweko

Zen Juddhism

The Red Stars

Zombie’ites

Lottie Marie

WooHabs

Adventure State

Ukofonics

One foot in the rave

Footless Kicks

Guillotine Union Boys

Loose Change

The Soulcatchers

Lula Gold

Katy Halliwell

Miriam

Craig Chalmers

Shaun Shears & The Locals

TBC

Days of closure

The Slowdown

Nick Haynes

The Elderlys

SOS PRESENTS

Cella

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Mart Ward Talks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jackson Davies

dj junk

Rachel Jeffcoat

James & Phil

Sea Ranch

Swan Samba

Sonne

Royston Black

Belle Saint

Groove Bakers

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

DJ / Open Mic

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Reverb (Hampshire)

AfroDeX

Lost Post

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Funky Business

Anita Foxall Poetry

Paul Levi

The Dandelion Chain

Lamelle Shaw

gaz909

Ricco Sakona

FancyWall

Stephanio

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Matt Sanger

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Felis Leo

Dara Blaxx

Tesoro Duo

SJ Ventįl

The Bex quartet

Marsupial

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Zakk Paules

Jubilee

Elephants With Shotguns

Amelia Simpson

Frontline

Nick JT

Steam Machine

New Tide

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Deepest Sense

The Can Can Club.

Exhilaro

Millie Woodrow

South Central

Punkhub

Lee Huxtable

Dean Antony

Palookaville

Jay Munday

Gimme a Break DJs

Changing Melody

Red Light Spies

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Shantywomen

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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!”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“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 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.”

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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