Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

HAZE

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Romsey Shanty Crew

Aoife Scully

Retro Rock'its

Saxofony

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Laura Klima

Good-will

Freya Golding

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Under The Attic

Ollie Owen Jones

Fragile Lucy

RUBY

Sofia Gillani

Vexmantra

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mike Lemin Band

Ekoweko

Purple Grace

Ian Kimber

Greenish

Arzenic

Mike and the Mojitos

Nàila

Bisola

The Elephant Cage

NJT

Innovator

Hunch Power

Benana Student Showcase

Gaz Parker

Slap the Willow

The Bob Squad

Fate of the Magpie

Lucy RS Must c

Halliwell

Oddball Savage

Sean Bertram

The Dark Poet

Rogue Awakening

Achoiring Voices

Watching the Buzzards

The Monday Grooves

Jonny Sansom

Jax Leonard

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Roxy's Revenge

OCB & Adam Turner

Shiversa

Theresa Lola

160

Scarlett

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

this occasional society

Jeannie

Karl V

Charmtype

Reverence Sound

Bex&Cole

Fiesta FM

9 Lives

Gig Night

Lyla Skyrim

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Olivia Marsha

EVXN

Dawn of Dystopia

Hük

Flying Hearts

MoniQ

Southampton Grad Band

The Outsiders

Jaquie Daniels

Days of Speed

Eat Your Greens

Jess Breame

D'vonti

Beardos and Weirdos

The Slack 5

He Fired First

Broadsheet Speak

GABRIELA

CJOHNSON

James K. Barker

The Red Stars

Mariano Korman

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Flipside

Elemci

The Slow Cooked Bears

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

Q Shaq

Hail

Will Walton

desperateBeauty

The Daytonas

Riverside Blues Band

Geoff Williams

Club Bad

Velickaite Sisters

Accrington Stanley

Wire -JD

Milkin' It

Lachlan Horne

Canis Arboris

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Madison Square

Psychedelic Skies

JACKPUDDING

Endless Talking

Vermin

Echo Mask

The Salamanders

5 Degrees North

NIKHITA

Colour of Heartache

Sculpt

Woodfalls band

Citizen Perez

Bob & the Bobettes

Jack Walker

Amy Fox

Ryan Watts

Emerson

Adventure State

McGriff

Haeze

RODI

The Restless Coast

Lost without cause

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

The Pop Tarts

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Andy White Poetry

Mick Gough

Elie Pembrey

Echo Union

Moakz

Jim Bryant

The Duskers

Far Solar

Carl Zed

Love Is Enough

The Halliwells

Kinesis 4

Igloo Hearts

Diffy Dames

Bees Knees

Arji Manuelpillai

Traitors

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Amie Lou Shaw

Bragging Rights

Eva Nicole

The Postmen

Brian Hooper

Andrew Buchanan

Vacant Shores

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Arlo Star

Hampshire Guitar Club

Xionic

Voodoo Rays

Tony Arthur

Margarita Sleepover

Eternal Gloom

According to Brian

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Dan James

Origin

Angling For Farthings

OC Thomas

The Zone

October Some When

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

WooHabs

The Sound Crew

Bad Alchemy

Industry Plant

DJ_MAJOR

Totton Ukulele Band

Bamboo and Bow

G-MAN 777

Ukofonics

Mad Simple

ItsPetre

Naty Giachino

Ribble

Mai

DJ JAMES B

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Dj Sarah Nash

Greeny & the Voyagers

Hydeout

Nia Nicholls

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Batala Portsmouth

Alfie Ingram

Kat Hutchings Yoga

KSJM

Harry Ryan

CHIMAN 101

Munro

Silvermon

Bella Cameron

Helicopter Pirates

Disco Lizards

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Sugar Bang

JJCornick

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Dompap

Adam Kammerling

Cat Elliott

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Angel Jones

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Godless Suns

Kalopsia

The Alternates

Jon Yale

Zombie’ites

The Long Shorts

FREESPIRITS

SkunkWorks

Tired Less

High Mileage

Uke Box Glory

Goffmog

Roger Chantler

Guilty Pleasure

Lounge Room Lizards

SO Sound Choir

Continental Liaison

H.AZ

Sebastian Horton

Mahoosive

Ben Flournoy

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Michael Devaux

Suncliffe

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Wildcards

The Plummers

St Andrews Pipe Band

Kase the Myth

3's a Crowd

Room 18

Ironhide

Stuart Evans

Chris Payn

Big man with Small guitar

Westingway

The Sky at Night

Ignitez

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Picton Readers Club

Giles Halski

Freestone

Zen Juddhism

Oscar Meades

The Surroyal

Rosie jay

NoteWorthy

Ajay Sahota

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Rosie Hollins

SKAM

Ras Amankwatia

DJ Drive

Eric Walker

Ronk Torp

Kieran Snell

Malcolm Carlo

Xènia Páez

Jim Pearson

Hanna Gibbons

Betterphor

Ocean Harmony

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Surge

Southampton Ukulele Jam

RELLiX

Way Down South

Voice FM

Roger James Shephard

The Ben Poore Project

GaYeon Lee

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mosaic

The Howlin' Blackouts

Puddleglum

Dr. Beatroot

Space Ace Robot

Dusky Moon

PB Squared

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Hobb Lane

The Latest

Pianoman Justie

Alexander Bithell

Maerefolk

Kindred Found

Lottie Marie

Arboresque

71chain

Waldo Salt

Mr. Buoyant

Laurie Bolger

Steve Weston

Jonathan Klein

Spindrift

Lucy Smith

Broken Links

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Punkhub

SJ Ventįl

Edith and the Kingpins

FancyWall

The Shantywomen

New Tide

gaz909

Nick JT

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Stokes

Mart Ward Talks

Royston Black

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Matt Sanger

Shaun Shears & The Locals

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Southbound

Rhythms of Resistance

Sonne

The Dandelion Chain

Changing Melody

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Elderlys

Ricco Sakona

Days of closure

Chaos from Order

Swan Samba

Funky Business

Footless Kicks

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dara Blaxx

The Slowdown

One foot in the rave

Jackson Davies

The Soulcatchers

SPLOOGE

Alex Jeffrey

Lost Post

Anita Foxall Poetry

Steam Machine

Millie Woodrow

浪之乐队

Dean Antony

Nick Haynes

Bill Thompson

Rachel Jeffcoat

Loose Change

Marsupial

dj junk

Craig Chalmers

The Bex quartet

Groove Bakers

Cella

Palookaville

Red Hot Chili Podders

Gimme a Break DJs

Cocoa

Zakk Paules

Miriam

AfroDeX

James & Phil

Amelia Simpson

Red Light Spies

Tesoro Duo

DJ / Open Mic

Mighty Magic Animal

Guillotine Union Boys

The Can Can Club.

Lula Gold

Stephanio

Lamelle Shaw

Frontline

Jubilee

Elephants With Shotguns

TBC

Jay Munday

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Reverb (Hampshire)

Exhilaro

Deepest Sense

Lee Huxtable

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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!!!”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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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