Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Nia Nicholls

Spindrift

Hail

Vermin

Dan James

Space Ace Robot

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Vacant Shores

Shiversa

Romsey Shanty Crew

Aoife Scully

Benana Student Showcase

Jack Walker

Echo Mask

Way Down South

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Woodfalls band

WooHabs

PB Squared

Gig Night

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Jax Leonard

Scarlett

Bamboo and Bow

Mahoosive

Laura Klima

The Sky at Night

Cosmic Sisters

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Freestone

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Eat Your Greens

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Lucy Smith

Kase the Myth

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Hampshire Guitar Club

Malcolm Carlo

Industry Plant

Lucy RS Must c

Eva Nicole

Dusky Moon

He Fired First

Ronk Torp

Alexander Bithell

Mike and the Mojitos

Love Is Enough

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Salamanders

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Hobb Lane

Andy White Poetry

JACKPUDDING

Maerefolk

Moakz

Dara Blaxx

Munro

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Xènia Páez

Mike Lemin Band

The Outsiders

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Sound Crew

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

October Some When

Big man with Small guitar

Waldo Salt

OC Thomas

Sculpt

Slap the Willow

The Alternates

Club Bad

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Harry Ryan

Oddball Savage

McGriff

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Kalopsia

Vexmantra

NX Panther

DJ Alex

Batala Portsmouth

H.AZ

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Roxy's Revenge

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Adventure State

Under The Attic

Cat Elliott

CJOHNSON

RELLiX

Karl V

The Wildcards

Felis Leo

The Long Shorts

Lachlan Horne

Stuart Evans

Xionic

Beardos and Weirdos

Reverence Sound

Silvermon

Paul Levi

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Pacuk Band

Ignitez

Adam Kammerling

5 Degrees North

The Dark Poet

Room 18

Sean Bertram

The Postmen

Earth Propellor

Bella Cameron

this occasional society

DJ Drive

Vinyl Phillips

Carl Zed

Brian Hooper

Wire -JD

Steve Weston

FREESPIRITS

MoniQ

Houdini’s Hand

Broken Links

JJCornick

Charmtype

Bragging Rights

Theresa Lola

Hedgehogs

Halliwell

DJ_MAJOR

Emerson

RUBY

Lottie Marie

Tired Less

SO Sound Choir

The Surge

Ocean Harmony

Hanna Gibbons

Mad Simple

The Halliwells

The Slow Cooked Bears

3's a Crowd

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Saxofony

Accrington Stanley

Pianoman Justie

Southampton Grad Band

Diffy Dames

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Bisola

James K. Barker

Sugar Bang

NJT

Psychedelic Skies

9 Lives

Michael Devaux

Good-will

OCB & Adam Turner

You

Jess Breame

Mariano Korman

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Duskers

The Restless Coast

GaYeon Lee

Naty Giachino

Q Shaq

Mostly Harmless

The Zone

Stereo Swan

Westingway

Innovator

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ian Kimber

Mick Gough

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mai

Arboresque

Jon Yale

Tony Arthur

Riverside Blues Band

Andrew Buchanan

Continental Liaison

Purple Grace

Mosaic

Flipside

Echo Union

Ryan Watts

Bad Alchemy

Citizen Perez

Arzenic

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Zombie’ites

City of Southampton Orchestra

Freya Golding

Jonathan Klein

Angel Jones

EVXN

Roger James Shephard

160

Puddleglum

The Bob Squad

The Picton Readers Club

Dawn of Dystopia

Sam Solace

KSJM

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Flossie James

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kinesis 4

High Mileage

Fragile Lucy

Voice FM

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Betterphor

One foot in the rave

Helicopter Pirates

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

Canis Arboris

Lyla Skyrim

Godless Suns

According to Brian

Watching the Buzzards

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Pop Tarts

Southampton's Music History

Geoff Williams

Jaquie Daniels

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Fiesta FM

Address soundsystem

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Far Solar

Sebastian Horton

Jim Bryant

The Soulcatchers

Greenish

International Jet Set

Eternal Gloom

ItsPetre

Ukofonics

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Days of Speed

The Ben Poore Project

The Slack 5

The Red Stars

Will Walton

Punkhub

Hydeout

Ollie Owen Jones

Ribble

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

SKAM

Kalopsia (duo)

Roger Chantler

D'vonti

Velickaite Sisters

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Amy Fox

The Monday Grooves

James B / James F

Angling For Farthings

Totton Ukulele Band

Laurie Bolger

Mr. Buoyant

Igloo Hearts

G-MAN 777

Ekoweko

Achoiring Voices

Arji Manuelpillai

Gaz Parker

Olivia Marsha

Sofia Gillani

NoteWorthy

Amie Lou Shaw

Dj Sarah Nash

CHIMAN 101

Giles Halski

Ajay Sahota

Suncliffe

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Howlin' Blackouts

Kindred Found

desperateBeauty

Zen Juddhism

Elemci

Elie Pembrey

NIKHITA

The Slowdown

Frontline

SOS PRESENTS

Dreamseeker

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Autorora

Footless Kicks

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Bex quartet

Exhilaro

Lula Gold

Changing Melody

The Shantywomen

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dean Antony

gaz909

James & Phil

Reverence Crew

Jay Munday

Amelia Simpson

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jackson Davies

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jake Tilley

Marsupial

The Dandelion Chain

Gimme a Break DJs

Reverb (Hampshire)

Slaughterhouse Clive

Palookaville

Millie Woodrow

Loose Change

dj junk

DJ / Open Mic

Lost Post

Groove Bakers

Zakk Paules

Cella

Belle Saint

Stephanio

Elephants With Shotguns

Days of closure

Mart Ward Talks

Nick Haynes

Funky Business

Deepest Sense

New Tide

Crushcrushcrush

Lamelle Shaw

Steam Machine

Anita Foxall Poetry

Guillotine Union Boys

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Matt Sanger

Royston Black

The Can Can Club.

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Sea Ranch

Lee Huxtable

Ben Highness

Ricco Sakona

Swan Samba

FancyWall

Miriam

Sonne

Craig Chalmers

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Intoxication

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Solace

Red Light Spies

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Nick JT

Serendipity

Hannah in the Groove

Chimney and I K 8OY

Rachel Jeffcoat

The Elderlys

Steam Town Shanty Crew

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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…

Latest news