Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

DJ Alex

The Restless Coast

JJCornick

The Alternates

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Eternal Gloom

Freestone

MoniQ

KSJM

Arji Manuelpillai

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Brian Hooper

Bisola

Silvermon

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Jaquie Daniels

Voice FM

Mai

Mosaic

Xionic

Far Solar

According to Brian

Room 18

G-MAN 777

Watching the Buzzards

Sculpt

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

5 Degrees North

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Vermin

Adventure State

He Fired First

Innovator

Mariano Korman

Batala Portsmouth

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton Grad Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Wildcards

Laurie Bolger

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Cat Elliott

Canis Arboris

FREESPIRITS

Arzenic

Malcolm Carlo

Halliwell

The Ben Poore Project

Sean Bertram

Reverence Sound

Sofia Gillani

Shiversa

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Red Stars

Riverside Blues Band

Steve Weston

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

Lyla Skyrim

Bella Cameron

The Halliwells

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

City of Southampton Orchestra

Elemci

Roxy's Revenge

Scarlett

Continental Liaison

Diffy Dames

Aoife Scully

Vacant Shores

Mick Gough

Slap the Willow

Theresa Lola

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Long Shorts

Southampton's Music History

Carl Zed

Mostly Harmless

Alexander Bithell

Puddleglum

Dara Blaxx

Hail

Velickaite Sisters

Savoury Tooth Tiger

RUBY

Fragile Lucy

Harry Ryan

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Picton Readers Club

OC Thomas

Bragging Rights

Vinyl Phillips

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Kalopsia (duo)

Amie Lou Shaw

Ian Kimber

Flossie James

CJOHNSON

The Sound Crew

Accrington Stanley

One foot in the rave

Kalopsia

Benana Student Showcase

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Beardos and Weirdos

Maerefolk

The Slack 5

Eva Nicole

Felis Leo

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Mike Lemin Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

D'vonti

Jax Leonard

JACKPUDDING

Dusky Moon

WAPPADUSA Sound System

NIKHITA

Andy White Poetry

Kase the Myth

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Pianoman Justie

Jim Bryant

Days of Speed

EVXN

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hydeout

DJ_MAJOR

Angling For Farthings

desperateBeauty

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Tired Less

Moakz

Totton Ukulele Band

Flipside

October Some When

NX Panther

Helicopter Pirates

Big man with Small guitar

Hobb Lane

Angel Jones

The Postmen

High Mileage

Punkhub

Will Walton

Betterphor

WooHabs

Xènia Páez

9 Lives

PB Squared

You

Jon Yale

Ocean Harmony

Andrew Buchanan

Hanna Gibbons

Purple Grace

Psychedelic Skies

Q Shaq

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Stuart Evans

Mike and the Mojitos

The Bob Squad

Mahoosive

Broken Links

Zen Juddhism

DJ Drive

The Surge

Ryan Watts

Pacuk Band

NJT

Vexmantra

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Lottie Marie

Laura Klima

Club Bad

The Outsiders

Adam Kammerling

Lucy RS Must c

Ollie Owen Jones

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Southampton Ukulele Jam

James B / James F

Mr. Buoyant

Citizen Perez

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

ItsPetre

Westingway

Bad Alchemy

Industry Plant

Mad Simple

3's a Crowd

Earth Propellor

Karl V

RELLiX

Echo Union

Romsey Shanty Crew

James K. Barker

Jess Breame

Ronk Torp

Arboresque

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Olivia Marsha

Ribble

SO Sound Choir

Space Ace Robot

Waldo Salt

Sam Solace

Giles Halski

Dawn of Dystopia

Elie Pembrey

Naty Giachino

Greenish

Geoff Williams

Dj Sarah Nash

Lachlan Horne

Kindred Found

Fiesta FM

Michael Devaux

Ajay Sahota

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Good-will

Way Down South

Echo Mask

Jack Walker

Igloo Hearts

Suncliffe

Gig Night

this occasional society

The Zone

Spindrift

Munro

160

Stereo Swan

Cosmic Sisters

SKAM

The Sky at Night

Wire -JD

Lucy Smith

The Monday Grooves

Sugar Bang

Charmtype

The Pop Tarts

Godless Suns

The Duskers

Jonathan Klein

The Dark Poet

Ekoweko

Address soundsystem

Ukofonics

Houdini’s Hand

The Salamanders

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Dan James

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Eat Your Greens

Sebastian Horton

CHIMAN 101

Tony Arthur

Love Is Enough

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Howlin' Blackouts

Nia Nicholls

Paul Levi

Zombie’ites

International Jet Set

Hampshire Guitar Club

Freya Golding

Roger Chantler

Ignitez

Under The Attic

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Soulcatchers

Saxofony

H.AZ

The Slow Cooked Bears

Woodfalls band

Gaz Parker

Kinesis 4

Roger James Shephard

Amy Fox

GaYeon Lee

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Bamboo and Bow

Hedgehogs

Oddball Savage

Achoiring Voices

NoteWorthy

Emerson

McGriff

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Mart Ward Talks

Royston Black

Nick Haynes

Craig Chalmers

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Hannah in the Groove

Solace

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Groove Bakers

Jay Munday

gaz909

Amelia Simpson

Millie Woodrow

Dean Antony

Sea Ranch

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Elderlys

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

SOS PRESENTS

Jake Tilley

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Lee Huxtable

Ricco Sakona

dj junk

James & Phil

Crushcrushcrush

Miriam

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Anita Foxall Poetry

Matt Sanger

Nick JT

DJ / Open Mic

Intoxication

Changing Melody

Swan Samba

Autorora

Frontline

Zakk Paules

Jackson Davies

Chimney and I K 8OY

Gimme a Break DJs

The Dandelion Chain

The Can Can Club.

New Tide

Red Light Spies

Marsupial

Lula Gold

Lamelle Shaw

Deepest Sense

Loose Change

Footless Kicks

Rachel Jeffcoat

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Cella

Reverb (Hampshire)

Palookaville

The Bex quartet

Serendipity

Ben Highness

Dreamseeker

Funky Business

Lost Post

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Guillotine Union Boys

FancyWall

Slaughterhouse Clive

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Slowdown

Reverence Crew

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Steam Machine

Sonne

The Shantywomen

Exhilaro

Elephants With Shotguns

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Belle Saint

Stephanio

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

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

“Huge Congrats Chris Orr, a fabulous time was has by one and all and it was a pleasure and great fun volunteering.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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 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?... 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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