Music in the City Southampton

Promoting the great range of music in and around Southampton, celebrating its unique heritage, and uniting everyone through music at a multi-venue festival in September.

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

Music in the City performers

MUSIC IN THE CITY 2025

takes place on the weekend of 13/14 September 2025

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

We have an annual multi venue festival in September, Year 16 Festival took place 28/29 September 2024 and was our biggest to date…

320

Performances

308

Acts

1505

Musicians

58

Venues

2024 Artists

CrackerJack Duo

CrackerJack Duo

Amelia Duarte

Rackham

Tuto Tribe

Anna Muir

South Central

The Long Shorts

The Long Shorts

The Sturmey Archers

The Sturmey Archers

Ekowe

Zero Saints

The Lens

Mr Buoyant

BLENDER

The Inspirational

The Inspirational

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Southampton Ukulele Jam

ARIA

The Cold Heart Revue

The Cold Heart Revue

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Four Blokes

Sculpt

The Zone

The Soulcatchers

The Soulcatchers

COAST

Molly Meaker

Uke Box Glory

Tony Cox & Company

Tony Cox & Company

The Outlaw Orchestra

The Outlaw Orchestra

The Gatlin Boys

The Gatlin Boys

Batala Portsmouth

Batala Portsmouth

River Knight

SO3 Collective

Sean/Solly/Brian/Martin

Sean/Solly/Brian/Martin

Voodoo Rays

Is This Strokes

Is This Strokes

Dotty and the Vinyls

Dotty and the Vinyls

Wilson/Foot

Innovator

Achoiring Voices

Achoiring Voices

Audio Pirates

Saxofony

St Andrews Pipe Band Hamble le Rice

St Andrews Pipe Band Hamble le Rice

Fragile Lucy

Andy Buchanan

Hail

Acid Haze

According to Brian

According to Brian

Bill Thompson

Kyle Jasper

NowWeAreDead

Ocean Harmony Barbershop Chorus

Ocean Harmony Barbershop Chorus

ForTheMonks

Tom Davies & The Bluebirds

Tom Davies & The Bluebirds

Gimme a Break DJs

Gimme a Break DJs

The Halliwells

Psychedelic Skies

Psychedelic Skies

The Haldane Effect

The Haldane Effect

Angling For Farthings

Angling For Farthings

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Dirty Brass Hooks

Dirty Brass Hooks

Dee Washington

Lurker

Shaun Banres

The Bees Knees

Southampton Philharmonic Choir

Southampton Philharmonic Choir

Florence

Interesting Wallpaper

Interesting Wallpaper

The Slack 5

Chimney and I K 8OY

Chimney and I K 8OY

House of Women

Thee Jake Legs

Omniversal Love

Omniversal Love

Geoff Williams

Resonant sounds kru

Resonant sounds kru

The Moonlighters

The Moonlighters

Millie Rose

Watching the Buzzards

Watching the Buzzards

Wire -JD

Kinesis 4

Jo Fisher

Kalopsia Duo

Lounge Room Lizards

Lounge Room Lizards

The Elderlys

Crads on Tour

Eric Walker

Rotaries

MK-IV

Flautissimo the Southampton flute orchestras

Flautissimo the Southampton flute orchestras

Mighty Magic Animal

Mighty Magic Animal

Adventure State

Adventure State

Serendipity Songbook

Serendipity Songbook

The Parlours

The Latest

Sean/Solly/Martin

Sean/Solly/Martin

Sonic909

THE GLASS CHERRIES

THE GLASS CHERRIES

Jon Yale

Edward Chaney

Mass Appeal

The Picton Readers Club

The Picton Readers Club

GALAXY THIEF

Country Vs Cancer

Country Vs Cancer

Southampton Rock Choir

Southampton Rock Choir

Hype N Hood

Electronic Wisdom

Electronic Wisdom

Bliss

SOUL 45

Velvet Candy DJs

Velvet Candy DJs

Southampton & IOW Music Hub

Southampton & IOW Music Hub

Evelyn

Elephants With Shotguns

Elephants With Shotguns

Limerence

The Village Boy

The Village Boy

Mike Thomas & Friends

Mike Thomas & Friends

67 Sins

SM Ripper

Bitter Self Exploitment

Bitter Self Exploitment

The Surge

Savini

Silent Movie Star

Silent Movie Star

DKenzion

Lauren Miller

The Strifes

Coastel Acoustic Duo

Coastel Acoustic Duo

LeAd

The Outsiders

GaYeon Lee

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Rhinefield

URBAN MUSIC COLLECTIVE🎙🎶

URBAN MUSIC COLLECTIVE🎙🎶

Ghost Cat

Major Cone

THE ECLECTICS

Dj DUECE BW

The Dandelion Chain

The Dandelion Chain

Rich Lansley

TBC

Dan Finch

Haze

Jaquie & Steve Daniels

Jaquie & Steve Daniels

King Ras i

Zen Juddhism

Utter Buskers

Aidan Bryden

General

Chain

Lily Kurosawa

Vagabond

Ali & Rich

Zombie'ites

King Sam

Tunelesschoir.com/solent

Tunelesschoir.com/solent

Rhesus Positive

Rhesus Positive

Burns Unit Lite

Burns Unit Lite

Chris Morgan

Digz

Charlie Smith

Benerris Beach

Lee Desty

Limescale

KT Greenwood

Harley Truslove

Harley Truslove

Alex Hedley

People Like Us

Joseph Wood

One Shot

Anita Foxall

3's a Crowd

Sue Spiers

Aubrey Blakeledge

Aubrey Blakeledge

McGriff

Bubble

Simon Maggs/Chris Bluemel

Simon Maggs/Chris Bluemel

Easy Duncan

Steam Shed

Margarita Sleepover

Margarita Sleepover

The Origin of Bellamy

The Origin of Bellamy

Stephanio

Ian Kimber

Crushcrushcrush

Crushcrushcrush

Heart & Voice

The Wonky Folk

Footless Kicks

Incredible Weapons

Incredible Weapons

Pianoman Justie

Pianoman Justie

Southampton Health Choir and Glorious Harmony

Southampton Health Choir and Glorious Harmony

Comedy in Ye City

Comedy in Ye City

Untapped Acoustic

Untapped Acoustic

GHOST IN THE MACHINE

GHOST IN THE MACHINE

Liz Amos

SKINNY BOB

Jamie Norton

Jimmy Herrity

Blood Red Sky

Silvermon

SOS Presents

Stu J & Finley Gingell

Stu J & Finley Gingell

Carl Zed

J.m.y

The Daytonas

Blindman’s Vision

Blindman’s Vision

Rising Tide

1 2 14

Ribble

Jimmy B and the Death Rattles

Jimmy B and the Death Rattles

Roo Ovenden

Ellie Eades

Jozi Miller

Lyrical Letraset

Lyrical Letraset

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Becky & Alex

Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice

Metrotones

Southampton Folk Orchestra

Southampton Folk Orchestra

M.A.D.

Noise Factory United

Noise Factory United

Stacey Joy

Gappy ROberts

The VernonPrinciple

The VernonPrinciple

The Wooden Truth

The Wooden Truth

Ellora Sutton

KSJM Trio

Duvet Head

Jonathan Klein

Chris Davie

Rats! Rats! Rats!

Rats! Rats! Rats!

DJ DSK

!nverse

Jessie

Sushimoog

Dan O'Farrell

Colours and Fires

Colours and Fires

The Mucky Fingers

The Mucky Fingers

Elusion

The Bardsteads

£40 Bob

City of Southampton Orchestra

City of Southampton Orchestra

Pluto the Rich

Tired Less

Roger Chantler

Damo Sings

The Tipsy Gypsies

The Tipsy Gypsies

Andy Reynolds

DJ Stevo

The Legend That is Richard Stephenson

The Legend That is Richard Stephenson

Screwfix

Bandana

Joel Doherty

Cabin Crew

Doomood

James Carey

Groove Syndicate

Groove Syndicate

Jot Sloppy

60th Parallel

Shaun Shears and Tim Brownsea

Shaun Shears and Tim Brownsea

Let's Talk

Nothing rhymes with orange

Nothing rhymes with orange

Common Tongue

Brian Hooper

Richard 'Ricky' Palmer

Richard 'Ricky' Palmer

Inertia Point

Lee Huxtable

Nick Haynes

Mongo Pusher

XR Rhythms

Ukofonics

Tony Arthur

Alex Thurley-Ratcliff

Alex Thurley-Ratcliff

Cat Elliott

Zoe Dupuy

Mike and the Mojitos

Mike and the Mojitos

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Mark T Newman

Emma Tanner

When Harri Met Alli

When Harri Met Alli