Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Love Is Enough

Echo Mask

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Sugar Bang

The Soulcatchers

Sebastian Horton

Mahoosive

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Carl Zed

Hedgehogs

9 Lives

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

According to Brian

The Slack 5

Tony Arthur

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Zen Juddhism

Arji Manuelpillai

Jack Walker

Waldo Salt

DJ_MAJOR

Slap the Willow

James B / James F

Suncliffe

The Wildcards

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Jess Breame

RELLiX

Freya Golding

Space Ace Robot

JJCornick

The Alternates

Halliwell

Silvermon

Good-will

Vermin

Malcolm Carlo

Continental Liaison

Kindred Found

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Psychedelic Skies

Batala Portsmouth

Ajay Sahota

Eternal Gloom

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Hail

Wire -JD

Velickaite Sisters

Nia Nicholls

Ribble

Echo Union

Voice FM

Hampshire Guitar Club

Elemci

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Saxofony

Way Down South

Watching the Buzzards

Gig Night

Industry Plant

Cosmic Sisters

Harry Ryan

Room 18

Helicopter Pirates

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Kase the Myth

Kalopsia (duo)

Bragging Rights

Houdini’s Hand

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Cat Elliott

The Monday Grooves

G-MAN 777

Eat Your Greens

FREESPIRITS

Laurie Bolger

desperateBeauty

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Adventure State

Aoife Scully

MoniQ

Sam Solace

Eva Nicole

NX Panther

The Duskers

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ekoweko

Flipside

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Fiesta FM

He Fired First

Days of Speed

Jonathan Klein

5 Degrees North

The Sky at Night

NIKHITA

Beardos and Weirdos

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Angling For Farthings

The Picton Readers Club

Laura Klima

McGriff

Under The Attic

NoteWorthy

Oddball Savage

3's a Crowd

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Stereo Swan

Giles Halski

Flossie James

Dan James

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Sculpt

The Ben Poore Project

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Spindrift

Arzenic

Achoiring Voices

Greenish

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Ukofonics

Tired Less

Dj Sarah Nash

Accrington Stanley

Freestone

Shiversa

Mariano Korman

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Jaquie Daniels

Mai

Punkhub

Woodfalls band

OC Thomas

Gaz Parker

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Betterphor

Mike Lemin Band

OCB & Adam Turner

Paul Levi

Purple Grace

The Outsiders

Jim Bryant

Reverence Sound

The Sound Crew

Amy Fox

Ronk Torp

Lucy RS Must c

RUBY

You

Ocean Harmony

WooHabs

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Xènia Páez

Vexmantra

Ryan Watts

Brian Hooper

The Pop Tarts

Karl V

The Halliwells

The Surge

Stuart Evans

Moakz

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Naty Giachino

Lottie Marie

Puddleglum

The Postmen

Hydeout

Dara Blaxx

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Scarlett

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

SO Sound Choir

Kalopsia

SKAM

Adam Kammerling

Pianoman Justie

The Dark Poet

JACKPUDDING

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Olivia Marsha

Sean Bertram

Elie Pembrey

Bella Cameron

Diffy Dames

NJT

Dawn of Dystopia

Riverside Blues Band

Totton Ukulele Band

Zombie’ites

Theresa Lola

DJ Alex

Michael Devaux

Jax Leonard

Bamboo and Bow

Sofia Gillani

Bisola

Address soundsystem

High Mileage

Westingway

Fragile Lucy

DJ Drive

Mike and the Mojitos

Southampton Grad Band

Vinyl Phillips

The Long Shorts

Hanna Gibbons

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

Earth Propellor

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mosaic

Innovator

The Zone

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Roger James Shephard

October Some When

this occasional society

CHIMAN 101

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Ian Kimber

Mostly Harmless

City of Southampton Orchestra

Club Bad

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Pacuk Band

Geoff Williams

Lyla Skyrim

Mr. Buoyant

Mick Gough

Amie Lou Shaw

Godless Suns

The Salamanders

Andy White Poetry

Roxy's Revenge

Big man with Small guitar

Angel Jones

The Bob Squad

Vacant Shores

Kinesis 4

Will Walton

Munro

Emerson

Lachlan Horne

H.AZ

One foot in the rave

Xionic

The Slow Cooked Bears

Q Shaq

KSJM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Romsey Shanty Crew

Alexander Bithell

Canis Arboris

Far Solar

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

James K. Barker

Citizen Perez

PB Squared

Ollie Owen Jones

Charmtype

Steve Weston

CJOHNSON

Southampton's Music History

GaYeon Lee

Maerefolk

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

160

Igloo Hearts

The Red Stars

Dusky Moon

Lucy Smith

Jon Yale

Felis Leo

Roger Chantler

EVXN

Ignitez

Benana Student Showcase

Andrew Buchanan

Bad Alchemy

D'vonti

The Howlin' Blackouts

ItsPetre

The Restless Coast

Mad Simple

Hobb Lane

International Jet Set

Broken Links

Arboresque

SOS PRESENTS

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Miriam

Anita Foxall Poetry

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Elephants With Shotguns

Ben Highness

Ricco Sakona

Funky Business

Deepest Sense

Sea Ranch

Gimme a Break DJs

Marsupial

Lost Post

Rachel Jeffcoat

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Belle Saint

The Shantywomen

Crushcrushcrush

Exhilaro

FancyWall

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Steam Machine

Autorora

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Can Can Club.

Frontline

Hannah in the Groove

The Bex quartet

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Lee Huxtable

James & Phil

Mart Ward Talks

Amelia Simpson

Chimney and I K 8OY

Sonne

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Red Light Spies

Loose Change

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Changing Melody

Nick JT

Intoxication

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Nick Haynes

Millie Woodrow

Slaughterhouse Clive

Craig Chalmers

Royston Black

Zakk Paules

Footless Kicks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Guillotine Union Boys

Dreamseeker

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Cella

Jake Tilley

DJ / Open Mic

The Slowdown

Groove Bakers

Jackson Davies

Reverence Crew

The Dandelion Chain

Serendipity

New Tide

Lula Gold

Jay Munday

Dean Antony

Stephanio

Lamelle Shaw

dj junk

Matt Sanger

Days of closure

The Elderlys

Swan Samba

Palookaville

Solace

Steam Town Shanty Crew

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

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

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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