Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Munro

Adventure State

Andrew Buchanan

The Howlin' Blackouts

Dan James

Eat Your Greens

Ekowe (Acoustic)

According to Brian

Mike Lemin Band

Bragging Rights

Igloo Hearts

Hanna Gibbons

Jon Yale

160

Bad Alchemy

ItsPetre

Halliwell

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

JJCornick

The Slow Cooked Bears

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Red Stars

Ukofonics

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ribble

Mr. Buoyant

Emerson

Lachlan Horne

The Monday Grooves

Alexander Bithell

PB Squared

Theresa Lola

NX Panther

Sugar Bang

NoteWorthy

Industry Plant

The Zone

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Flossie James

Aoife Scully

SKAM

H.AZ

Fiesta FM

Vermin

The Pop Tarts

RUBY

Watching the Buzzards

Benana Student Showcase

Zombie’ites

Totton Ukulele Band

Cosmic Sisters

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mick Gough

Slap the Willow

Hail

Malcolm Carlo

The Ben Poore Project

Lucy Smith

Fragile Lucy

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Mahoosive

DJ_MAJOR

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Jim Pearson

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Silvermon

The Alternates

Dawn of Dystopia

Mosaic

Godless Suns

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Jax Leonard

Jonathan Klein

Mostly Harmless

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Pianoman Justie

Achoiring Voices

RELLiX

The Cali Cartel from Hell

McGriff

Greenish

James K. Barker

Andy White Poetry

The Soulcatchers

Nia Nicholls

Laura Klima

Geoff Williams

DJ Alex

Moakz

Kase the Myth

KSJM

Stereo Swan

Q Shaq

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Wire -JD

James B / James F

Sam Solace

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Freestone

Westingway

Jim Bryant

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mariano Korman

Batala Portsmouth

Echo Mask

Naty Giachino

Accrington Stanley

Gig Night

Beardos and Weirdos

Reverence Sound

Amy Fox

Club Bad

Kalopsia

Ryan Watts

Eva Nicole

Dusky Moon

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

October Some When

D'vonti

Hampshire Guitar Club

Will Walton

Roger James Shephard

Roxy's Revenge

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

CJOHNSON

Maerefolk

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Duskers

Diffy Dames

Roger Chantler

Bisola

OC Thomas

WooHabs

Psychedelic Skies

Houdini’s Hand

Innovator

Arji Manuelpillai

Angel Jones

Romsey Shanty Crew

Lucy RS Must c

The Restless Coast

Ibz & Da Goats

Hedgehogs

NIKHITA

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Good-will

Love Is Enough

FREESPIRITS

Mad Simple

Echo Union

The Slack 5

Brian Hooper

Xènia Páez

EVXN

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Salamanders

Canis Arboris

Waldo Salt

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Michael Devaux

Ajay Sahota

Earth Propellor

You

this occasional society

Lottie Marie

Laurie Bolger

St Andrews Pipe Band

Ollie Owen Jones

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Puddleglum

CHIMAN 101

He Fired First

Karl V

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

desperateBeauty

Continental Liaison

Southampton Grad Band

International Jet Set

Under The Attic

Voice FM

Harry Ryan

3's a Crowd

Southampton's Music History

The Halliwells

Shiversa

Far Solar

Spindrift

NJT

Rosie Hollins

City of Southampton Orchestra

Oddball Savage

The Long Shorts

Charmtype

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Way Down South

OCB & Adam Turner

The Dark Poet

G-MAN 777

The Wildcards

Sebastian Horton

9 Lives

Room 18

Kinesis 4

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Margarita Sleepover

Tired Less

Jess Breame

Hydeout

Ken Wood and the Mixers

JACKPUDDING

DJ Drive

Flipside

Jaquie Daniels

Pacuk Band

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

Angling For Farthings

Freya Golding

Velickaite Sisters

GaYeon Lee

Arzenic

The Outsiders

MoniQ

Sculpt

Dompap

Elie Pembrey

The Postmen

Carl Zed

Sofia Gillani

Scarlett

Felis Leo

Days of Speed

Vexmantra

Kindred Found

Gaz Parker

Vacant Shores

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Citizen Perez

Kalopsia (duo)

The Sound Crew

Paul Levi

Saxofony

Ian Kimber

SO Sound Choir

Adam Kammerling

Stuart Evans

Cat Elliott

Southampton Ukulele Jam

5 Degrees North

One foot in the rave

Jack Walker

Ignitez

Hobb Lane

Arboresque

Big man with Small guitar

The Bob Squad

Zen Juddhism

Suncliffe

Betterphor

Xionic

Broken Links

Elemci

Giles Halski

The Sky at Night

The Surge

Space Ace Robot

Dj Sarah Nash

Riverside Blues Band

Woodfalls band

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Sean Bertram

Ekoweko

Amie Lou Shaw

Mike and the Mojitos

Ocean Harmony

Lyla Skyrim

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Tony Arthur

Bella Cameron

Steve Weston

Purple Grace

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Eternal Gloom

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Helicopter Pirates

The Picton Readers Club

Olivia Marsha

Bamboo and Bow

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Mai

Ronk Torp

Address soundsystem

The Daytonas

Ben Highness

SOS PRESENTS

Autorora

Nick Haynes

Frontline

Royston Black

Jackson Davies

Deepest Sense

Footless Kicks

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Matt Sanger

The Shantywomen

Groove Bakers

FancyWall

gaz909

Swan Samba

Mart Ward Talks

Punkhub

Anita Foxall Poetry

Craig Chalmers

Vinyl Phillips

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Elephants With Shotguns

Lula Gold

Dara Blaxx

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Reverence Crew

dj junk

Gimme a Break DJs

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Palookaville

Ricco Sakona

James & Phil

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Belle Saint

Sea Ranch

Rachel Jeffcoat

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Loose Change

Amelia Simpson

Red Light Spies

Lamelle Shaw

Sonne

The Dandelion Chain

Changing Melody

Steam Machine

Nick JT

Dean Antony

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Cella

The Slowdown

Jay Munday

Lee Huxtable

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Zakk Paules

Stephanio

Reverb (Hampshire)

DJ / Open Mic

Days of closure

Marsupial

Miriam

Exhilaro

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Chimney and I K 8OY

Funky Business

New Tide

Millie Woodrow

The Can Can Club.

Tesoro Duo

The Elderlys

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lost Post

The Bex quartet

Guillotine Union Boys

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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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