Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

KSJM

Ras Amankwatia

Westingway

Shallow Music

The Black Bear Killing Spree

DJ_MAJOR

The Salamanders

Jonny Sansom

Guilty Pleasure

9 Lives

RODI

Roxy's Revenge

Naty Giachino

Echo Union

Wire -JD

Way Down South

NoteWorthy

Bragging Rights

The Tipsy Gypsies

The Latest

Kieran Snell

Charmtype

Amy Fox

Kindred Found

GABRIELA

PG Trips

Mick Gough

Xionic

The Slack 5

Q Shaq

Dan James

Suncliffe

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Bees Knees

Bex&Cole

Oscar Meades

Innovator

Ignitez

Days of Speed

Echo Mask

Ben Flournoy

Puddleglum

Adam Kammerling

Ron May

Slap the Willow

Rosie Hollins

Endless Talking

Fate of the Magpie

Tired Less

Elie Pembrey

Arzenic

The Plummers

Gig Night

Lyla Skyrim

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Andrew Buchanan

NJT

The Surroyal

SkunkWorks

Dusky Moon

Aoife Scully

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Zen Juddhism

Jack Walker

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Beardos and Weirdos

Ekoweko

VALLEYBOYZERO

Gaz Parker

The Howlin' Blackouts

Nia Nicholls

Sean Bertram

Ukofonics

The Surge

Jon Yale

Purple Grace

Greeny & the Voyagers

Ken Wood and the Mixers

71chain

Psychedelic Skies

Dj Sarah Nash

Arji Manuelpillai

Mango In Euphoria

The Pop Tarts

Redz Man

3's a Crowd

CJOHNSON

Colour of Heartache

The Long Shorts

Under The Attic

Rogue Awakening

Club Bad

Drew Mason

SKAM

Mike Lemin Band

MoniQ

Steve Weston

Uke Box Glory

The Elephant Cage

Jordon Mulvoy

Maple Valentine

JACKPUDDING

Mariano Korman

Neko Roshi

The Alternates

Igloo Hearts

Spindrift

Arboresque

Nàila

The Flipside Society

The Postmen

Lost without cause

Betterphor

Reverence Sound

Godless Suns

Sculpt

Industry Plant

The Monday Grooves

Diffy Dames

Jax Leonard

Angling For Farthings

GaYeon Lee

Batala Portsmouth

Carl Zed

Dr. Beatroot

Eternal Gloom

Kinesis 4

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Elemci

SO Sound Choir

Roger Chantler

Zombie’ites

Accrington Stanley

Pacuk Band

Retro Rock'its

Roger James Shephard

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mai

Dawn of Dystopia

Hanterhir

desperateBeauty

Emerson

Hunch Power

Kase the Myth

Traitors

Basharan

DJ JAMES B

Maerefolk

Bella Cameron

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Goffmog

The Restless Coast

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

RELLiX

Space Ace Robot

Hanna Gibbons

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hük

Silent Disco King

Shiversa

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Red Stars

Velickaite Sisters

Staff Discount

Noise Factory United

OC Thomas

Nory-J

Lucy RS Must c

Southampton Grad Band

Mahoosive

Xènia Páez

The Duskers

Ronk Torp

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

High Mileage

Pianoman Justie

Dompap

Ian Kimber

NIKHITA

Adarna May Exist

Bob&the Bobettes

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Silvermon

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Tongue & Groove

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Far Solar

Bad Alchemy

Theresa Lola

Andy White Poetry

Ajay Sahota

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

RUBY

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

this occasional society

The Cali Cartel from Hell

City of Southampton Orchestra

Vexmantra

Hobb Lane

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Adventure State

Michael Devaux

Jim Pearson

Jeannie

Ribble

Canis Arboris

EVXN

Hampshire Guitar Club

Achoiring Voices

Waldo Salt

Tony Arthur

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ibz & Da Goats

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Halliwells

McGriff

The Outsiders

James K. Barker

Vacant Shores

Woodfalls band

October Some When

Pooja Rajguru

Broadsheet Speak

Eva Nicole

Love Is Enough

Disco Lizards

Arlo Star

The Static

Chris Payn

Romsey Shanty Crew

Stuart Evans

Saxofony

Flipside

Sofia Gillani

Citizen Perez

Scarlett

Blood Red Sky

Angel Jones

Jaquie Daniels

Ryan Watts

JJCornick

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

ALLEY the band

160

Eric Walker

International Jet Set

The Wildcards

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Eat Your Greens

Mr. Buoyant

Origin

5 Degrees North

Halliwell

Laurie Bolger

Alfie Ingram

Vermin

Bisola

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Watching the Buzzards

FREESPIRITS

The Dark Poet

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Zone

Lachlan Horne

Moakz

Ironhide

Mad Simple

Amie Lou Shaw

The Ben Poore Project

Giles Halski

Cherry Go Steady

H.AZ

Fragile Lucy

CHIMAN 101

Jess Breame

Broken Links

Voice FM

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Sky at Night

DJ Drive

The Picton Readers Club

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Mosaic

Alexander Bithell

Malcolm Carlo

Hydeout

Haeze

OCB & Adam Turner

Flying Hearts

WooHabs

Freestone

Madison Square

Hail

Chayz3r

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Kat Hutchings Yoga

D'vonti

The Sound Crew

Big man with Small guitar

Munro

Voodoo Rays

HAZE

Jim Bryant

Ocean Harmony

PB Squared

Margarita Sleepover

The Phantom Majors

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

ItsPetre

WOOHABS

He Fired First

Mike and the Mojitos

G-MAN 777

Madams Last Discovery

Oddball Savage

Interesting Wallpaper

Rosie jay

Twelve Caesars

Geoff Williams

Lounge Room Lizards

Greenish

Karl V

The Bob Squad

Kalopsia

Sebastian Horton

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

Totton Ukulele Band

Milkin' It

Helicopter Pirates

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Cat Elliott

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Continental Liaison

RENEGADE ROSE

Jonathan Klein

Brian Hooper

Will Walton

Bill Thompson

New Tide

Funky Business

dj junk

The Stokes

Reverb (Hampshire)

Cella

Footless Kicks

Paul Levi

SJ Ventįl

Chaos from Order

Jay Munday

Felis Leo

FancyWall

Anita Foxall Poetry

Bamboo and Bow

The Shantywomen

King Louie

Shaun

Ricco Sakona

The Soulcatchers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Southbound

Cocoa

Deepest Sense

Loose Change

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Gimme a Break DJs

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Sonne

Davey Jones' Locker

Nick Haynes

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Stephanio

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Alex Jeffrey

Exhilaro

Swan Samba

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Slowdown

Room 18

AfroDeX

Palookaville

According to Brian

Royston Black

Edith and the Kingpins

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Lost Post

Mighty Magic Animal

James & Phil

Red Hot Chili Podders

浪之乐队

The Bex quartet

Rhythms of Resistance

Days of closure

Changing Melody

Steam Machine

gaz909

Lula Gold

Zakk Paules

SPLOOGE

Elephants With Shotguns

Guillotine Union Boys

Miriam

Frontline

The Dandelion Chain

Nick JT

Southbound

The Daytonas

Punkhub

Lee Huxtable

Dean Antony

Good-will

Tesoro Duo

The Elderlys

Heart & Voice

One foot in the rave

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Marsupial

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Thundizzle

The Can Can Club.

Red Light Spies

Jubilee

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”

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

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

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

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:

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