Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Ben Poore Project

The Bob Squad

October Some When

Ribble

Psychedelic Skies

The Outsiders

GaYeon Lee

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Surge

Bex&Cole

Goffmog

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Madison Square

Echo Mask

The Red Stars

Emerson

Rosie jay

Brian Hooper

McGriff

Ocean Harmony

Broken Links

Mariano Korman

He Fired First

Will Walton

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Good-will

WooHabs

PB Squared

Cat Elliott

Mahoosive

Ronk Torp

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Flying Hearts

Sean Bertram

Hanna Gibbons

Mike and the Mojitos

Harry Ryan

Angel Jones

Laurie Bolger

Maerefolk

Retro Rock'its

Tired Less

Hydeout

Dawn of Dystopia

Echo Union

Scarlett

Mai

JACKPUDDING

Adventure State

Elie Pembrey

The Surroyal

Hobb Lane

Puddleglum

Dj Sarah Nash

Chris Payn

Purple Grace

Greenish

this occasional society

RODI

City of Southampton Orchestra

Arboresque

Malcolm Carlo

Totton Ukulele Band

Benana Student Showcase

Room 18

CHIMAN 101

Mick Gough

NoteWorthy

Bob & the Bobettes

Dusky Moon

Lyla Skyrim

Alexander Bithell

Stuart Evans

Angling For Farthings

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Ben Flournoy

Margarita Sleepover

Theresa Lola

Steve Weston

Gig Night

Space Ace Robot

Bella Cameron

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Karl V

Velickaite Sisters

Alfie Ingram

Hail

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Giles Halski

Q Shaq

Kindred Found

GABRIELA

Eric Walker

DJ Drive

Fragile Lucy

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Wire -JD

Vexmantra

Riverside Concert Wind Band

OCB & Adam Turner

The Slack 5

Sofia Gillani

Far Solar

Achoiring Voices

The Duskers

Suncliffe

EVXN

Lounge Room Lizards

NIKHITA

Shiversa

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Alternates

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

HAZE

OC Thomas

Way Down South

Moakz

Canis Arboris

Ukofonics

Reverence Sound

Adam Kammerling

Bad Alchemy

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Uke Box Glory

Under The Attic

Jon Yale

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Godless Suns

Eternal Gloom

Lost without cause

Woodfalls band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Lucy RS Must c

Kalopsia

Ajay Sahota

Ironhide

Munro

5 Degrees North

Lachlan Horne

Spindrift

Betterphor

Haeze

desperateBeauty

D'vonti

Days of Speed

Origin

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Naty Giachino

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Bamboo and Bow

Gaz Parker

DJ JAMES B

High Mileage

Bragging Rights

Dan James

The Zone

The Daytonas

Jack Walker

Riverside Blues Band

Fate of the Magpie

G-MAN 777

Beardos and Weirdos

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Freestone

The Halliwells

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Industry Plant

Charmtype

3's a Crowd

Zen Juddhism

Ras Amankwatia

Pianoman Justie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Plummers

Ian Kimber

Traitors

Aoife Scully

The Restless Coast

SO Sound Choir

Michael Devaux

Slap the Willow

Mr. Buoyant

Southampton Grad Band

Nàila

Xènia Páez

The Latest

Vacant Shores

Tony Arthur

Diffy Dames

Arji Manuelpillai

Ryan Watts

Arzenic

Nia Nicholls

H.AZ

The Monday Grooves

Sebastian Horton

Igloo Hearts

Laura Klima

DJ_MAJOR

Oddball Savage

Jonathan Klein

Dompap

Big man with Small guitar

Kieran Snell

SKAM

Freya Golding

The Howlin' Blackouts

Elemci

Endless Talking

Vermin

Ollie Owen Jones

Voodoo Rays

Citizen Perez

Love Is Enough

According to Brian

Zombie’ites

KSJM

9 Lives

Carl Zed

Ekoweko

Saxofony

Oscar Meades

Andrew Buchanan

Eva Nicole

RUBY

Jim Bryant

Geoff Williams

FREESPIRITS

Eat Your Greens

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Sky at Night

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Amie Lou Shaw

Broadsheet Speak

Sculpt

Romsey Shanty Crew

Bees Knees

Olivia Marsha

Roger Chantler

The Dark Poet

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Westingway

Disco Lizards

160

Accrington Stanley

The Wildcards

Kase the Myth

Jess Breame

Innovator

Sugar Bang

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Jax Leonard

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Greeny & the Voyagers

Jeannie

The Picton Readers Club

Dr. Beatroot

71chain

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Lottie Marie

Lucy Smith

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Halliwell

Watching the Buzzards

Continental Liaison

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Flipside

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

Kinesis 4

Fiesta FM

Mad Simple

Jaquie Daniels

Amy Fox

Helicopter Pirates

MoniQ

Mike Lemin Band

CJOHNSON

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Roxy's Revenge

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Arlo Star

The Postmen

Mosaic

Batala Portsmouth

RELLiX

Guilty Pleasure

Roger James Shephard

Rosie Hollins

JJCornick

Silvermon

Ignitez

Colour of Heartache

SkunkWorks

Xionic

Hunch Power

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Sound Crew

ItsPetre

Jim Pearson

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Long Shorts

Waldo Salt

The Salamanders

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Andy White Poetry

NJT

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Voice FM

Hük

James K. Barker

Club Bad

Milkin' It

The Pop Tarts

Bisola

Jonny Sansom

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Chimney and I K 8OY

AfroDeX

Zakk Paules

Tesoro Duo

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Swan Samba

gaz909

Frontline

Rhythms of Resistance

Footless Kicks

Guillotine Union Boys

Elephants With Shotguns

Cocoa

Chaos from Order

Royston Black

DJ / Open Mic

TBC

Lamelle Shaw

Matt Sanger

New Tide

Amelia Simpson

The Stokes

Exhilaro

Lula Gold

Gimme a Break DJs

The Can Can Club.

Anita Foxall Poetry

Mart Ward Talks

Sonne

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

dj junk

The Soulcatchers

Steam Machine

The Slowdown

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Edith and the Kingpins

SPLOOGE

The Elderlys

Bill Thompson

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Mighty Magic Animal

Marsupial

Dean Antony

Red Hot Chili Podders

Palookaville

Jay Munday

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jackson Davies

The Shantywomen

FancyWall

Changing Melody

Loose Change

Days of closure

Deepest Sense

Funky Business

Groove Bakers

Lee Huxtable

One foot in the rave

Southbound

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lost Post

Rachel Jeffcoat

Nick Haynes

Craig Chalmers

Millie Woodrow

Nick JT

Stephanio

Dara Blaxx

Red Light Spies

Miriam

The Bex quartet

Ricco Sakona

浪之乐队

Punkhub

James & Phil

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Dandelion Chain

Cella

SJ Ventįl

Jubilee

“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?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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!!!”

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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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