Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Hedgehogs

Houdini’s Hand

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Purple Grace

Ajay Sahota

FREESPIRITS

Slap the Willow

Mr. Buoyant

Elemci

Wire -JD

Ignitez

SO Sound Choir

Greenish

Broken Links

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Hanna Gibbons

Mariano Korman

Freya Golding

Voice FM

Days of Speed

Sean Bertram

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Munro

Scarlett

Echo Mask

Xènia Páez

Jack Walker

Andy White Poetry

According to Brian

The Slack 5

Jax Leonard

Echo Union

DJ_MAJOR

this occasional society

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

James K. Barker

Harry Ryan

Haeze

Moakz

Alexander Bithell

Shiversa

Romsey Shanty Crew

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ronk Torp

Arji Manuelpillai

Arboresque

Xionic

KSJM

Dawn of Dystopia

3's a Crowd

Tony Arthur

Way Down South

Bragging Rights

Felis Leo

Cosmic Sisters

Eat Your Greens

Achoiring Voices

Carl Zed

The Restless Coast

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Wildcards

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jim Pearson

MoniQ

Ukofonics

Igloo Hearts

The Dark Poet

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Beardos and Weirdos

Arzenic

The Bob Squad

SKAM

Mahoosive

Roxy's Revenge

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Kinesis 4

Adventure State

The Slow Cooked Bears

Fiesta FM

Michael Devaux

CHIMAN 101

H.AZ

Continental Liaison

desperateBeauty

Suncliffe

St Andrews Pipe Band

Rosie jay

Ekoweko

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

D'vonti

Lyla Skyrim

Westingway

You

Alfie Ingram

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

NoteWorthy

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Sky at Night

CJOHNSON

The Sound Crew

GABRIELA

Waldo Salt

Cat Elliott

DJ Alex

OC Thomas

International Jet Set

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Surge

Eva Nicole

One foot in the rave

Naty Giachino

Totton Ukulele Band

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Space Ace Robot

Gaz Parker

Dj Sarah Nash

JACKPUDDING

Vexmantra

Hampshire Guitar Club

Mick Gough

Giles Halski

Address soundsystem

Southampton's Music History

Ollie Owen Jones

Olivia Marsha

He Fired First

Benana Student Showcase

Halliwell

Bisola

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Bella Cameron

Maerefolk

Amy Fox

Spindrift

Pacuk Band

Dusky Moon

Riverside Blues Band

Lachlan Horne

Gig Night

McGriff

Puddleglum

Jess Breame

Steve Weston

Kase the Myth

Laurie Bolger

Velickaite Sisters

The Alternates

Angel Jones

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Emerson

James B / James F

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Red Stars

Savoury Tooth Tiger

160

PB Squared

EVXN

The Halliwells

Amie Lou Shaw

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Mosaic

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dompap

Sofia Gillani

Hük

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Lucy Smith

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Mike and the Mojitos

Roger James Shephard

The Salamanders

Ribble

Rosie Hollins

RELLiX

Watching the Buzzards

Vermin

Aoife Scully

The Daytonas

Helicopter Pirates

Lottie Marie

Margarita Sleepover

9 Lives

Innovator

Jim Bryant

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Sam Solace

Adam Kammerling

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Mostly Harmless

Sculpt

Nia Nicholls

Stereo Swan

Earth Propellor

Elie Pembrey

Ibz & Da Goats

Vacant Shores

The Picton Readers Club

Club Bad

Charmtype

Geoff Williams

Andrew Buchanan

Woodfalls band

Mai

Betterphor

Theresa Lola

Hobb Lane

ItsPetre

Jonathan Klein

Batala Portsmouth

Lucy RS Must c

GaYeon Lee

5 Degrees North

Reverence Sound

Kindred Found

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ryan Watts

The Ben Poore Project

Diffy Dames

The Duskers

Southampton Grad Band

October Some When

Hail

The Pop Tarts

Roger Chantler

Oddball Savage

Hydeout

Mike Lemin Band

Room 18

Tired Less

NIKHITA

NJT

Jon Yale

Under The Attic

Silvermon

Angling For Farthings

Sugar Bang

The Postmen

Zombie’ites

Godless Suns

Bamboo and Bow

Pianoman Justie

Zen Juddhism

RUBY

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Industry Plant

The Zone

The Monday Grooves

The Outsiders

Citizen Perez

Brian Hooper

Kalopsia (duo)

Dan James

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Long Shorts

WooHabs

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

Ken Wood and the Mixers

DJ Drive

Sebastian Horton

Paul Levi

Love Is Enough

Big man with Small guitar

Far Solar

Ian Kimber

Uke Box Glory

Laura Klima

Jaquie Daniels

Freestone

Q Shaq

Will Walton

Malcolm Carlo

G-MAN 777

Stuart Evans

JJCornick

Saxofony

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Karl V

Fragile Lucy

Psychedelic Skies

Good-will

Accrington Stanley

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Flipside

Bad Alchemy

Mad Simple

Eternal Gloom

Kalopsia

Canis Arboris

OCB & Adam Turner

Ocean Harmony

Katy Halliwell

Dean Antony

Loose Change

The Soulcatchers

Stephanio

Miriam

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Palookaville

Ben Highness

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Belle Saint

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jackson Davies

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Dandelion Chain

TBC

Red Light Spies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Exhilaro

James & Phil

Days of closure

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

The Can Can Club.

Guillotine Union Boys

South Central

The Bex quartet

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick JT

Changing Melody

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Swan Samba

FancyWall

Groove Bakers

Deepest Sense

Punkhub

Anita Foxall Poetry

Tesoro Duo

Royston Black

Dara Blaxx

Matt Sanger

Rachel Jeffcoat

Sea Ranch

dj junk

The Shantywomen

The Elderlys

Footless Kicks

Frontline

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Craig Chalmers

Zakk Paules

DJ / Open Mic

SOS PRESENTS

Vinyl Phillips

Lost Post

Cella

Autorora

Nick Haynes

Lee Huxtable

Elephants With Shotguns

The Slowdown

Reverence Crew

Ricco Sakona

Jimmy b and the death rattles

New Tide

Amelia Simpson

Chimney and I K 8OY

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Mart Ward Talks

gaz909

Millie Woodrow

Funky Business

Marsupial

Lula Gold

Sonne

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jay Munday

Steam Machine

Lamelle Shaw

Reverb (Hampshire)

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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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