Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Mike and the Mojitos

Dan James

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Fiesta FM

Ajay Sahota

The Howlin' Blackouts

Kase the Myth

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Carl Zed

Houdini’s Hand

Adam Kammerling

H.AZ

Echo Mask

Big man with Small guitar

Giles Halski

Address soundsystem

Freestone

The Wildcards

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

One foot in the rave

NX Panther

Bragging Rights

The Outsiders

Mariano Korman

The Bob Squad

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

RELLiX

Watching the Buzzards

DJ_MAJOR

Lachlan Horne

Zen Juddhism

Paul Levi

ItsPetre

NJT

WooHabs

Halliwell

The Zone

NIKHITA

PB Squared

You

Malcolm Carlo

Hanna Gibbons

The Ben Poore Project

Citizen Perez

Alexander Bithell

Lottie Marie

Saxofony

Kinesis 4

Flossie James

Beardos and Weirdos

McGriff

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Ryan Watts

Punkhub

Hampshire Guitar Club

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Slow Cooked Bears

Silvermon

OC Thomas

Voice FM

Lucy RS Must c

Michael Devaux

Wire -JD

9 Lives

Far Solar

Bisola

Dawn of Dystopia

Naty Giachino

Vinyl Phillips

Amie Lou Shaw

this occasional society

Moakz

EVXN

Roger James Shephard

Purple Grace

Batala Portsmouth

Pacuk Band

Charmtype

Igloo Hearts

Dara Blaxx

The Alternates

GaYeon Lee

Ian Kimber

Tony Arthur

Vermin

Spindrift

Canis Arboris

Dj Sarah Nash

Eternal Gloom

The Red Stars

The Picton Readers Club

Maerefolk

NoteWorthy

Mick Gough

Kalopsia

Cat Elliott

Benana Student Showcase

Stereo Swan

Riverside Blues Band

Industry Plant

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Psychedelic Skies

The Surge

The Sound Crew

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Ukofonics

RUBY

Arboresque

Love Is Enough

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

Brian Hooper

desperateBeauty

Nia Nicholls

Angling For Farthings

Mad Simple

Steve Weston

Lucy Smith

FREESPIRITS

Karl V

Gaz Parker

The Duskers

Zombie’ites

Will Walton

James K. Barker

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Xènia Páez

Ribble

SO Sound Choir

Freya Golding

The Postmen

Adventure State

Andy White Poetry

Arji Manuelpillai

International Jet Set

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Gig Night

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

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Westingway

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Sofia Gillani

Dusky Moon

G-MAN 777

Space Ace Robot

Bad Alchemy

Harry Ryan

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Helicopter Pirates

Jess Breame

Under The Attic

Amy Fox

Angel Jones

Innovator

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Mai

Sean Bertram

Ignitez

The Dark Poet

Southampton Grad Band

Hedgehogs

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

James B / James F

Theresa Lola

The Long Shorts

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Geoff Williams

D'vonti

Mike Lemin Band

Arzenic

Kalopsia (duo)

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Ollie Owen Jones

OCB & Adam Turner

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Halliwells

Vacant Shores

Eat Your Greens

Reverence Sound

The Slack 5

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Scarlett

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Lyla Skyrim

Continental Liaison

Woodfalls band

Roxy's Revenge

Tired Less

Jaquie Daniels

Q Shaq

Slap the Willow

Southampton's Music History

Elemci

Hydeout

DJ Alex

Earth Propellor

KSJM

Andrew Buchanan

High Mileage

CHIMAN 101

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Jim Bryant

Elie Pembrey

Good-will

Bamboo and Bow

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Jack Walker

Mosaic

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Restless Coast

Sebastian Horton

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Sugar Bang

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Totton Ukulele Band

Vexmantra

Jax Leonard

Shiversa

Olivia Marsha

Aoife Scully

SKAM

Eva Nicole

Betterphor

Mostly Harmless

Godless Suns

The Sky at Night

Room 18

Mr. Buoyant

Sculpt

3's a Crowd

Jon Yale

Hobb Lane

Kindred Found

Greenish

Ocean Harmony

Roger Chantler

The Salamanders

According to Brian

He Fired First

The Soulcatchers

Romsey Shanty Crew

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Diffy Dames

Munro

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Jonathan Klein

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Oddball Savage

Velickaite Sisters

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Suncliffe

Laurie Bolger

The Monday Grooves

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Way Down South

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Waldo Salt

Ekoweko

City of Southampton Orchestra

Laura Klima

Days of Speed

Bella Cameron

JACKPUDDING

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Club Bad

Echo Union

Emerson

Mahoosive

Felis Leo

Accrington Stanley

Xionic

Pianoman Justie

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

DJ Drive

October Some When

5 Degrees North

The Pop Tarts

MoniQ

Hail

Sam Solace

Cosmic Sisters

Flipside

CJOHNSON

Stuart Evans

Fragile Lucy

Ronk Torp

JJCornick

Puddleglum

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Broken Links

Achoiring Voices

The Bex quartet

Loose Change

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jay Munday

Sonne

Solace

Cella

Lee Huxtable

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jackson Davies

Reverence Crew

The Elderlys

Groove Bakers

Royston Black

Lost Post

gaz909

Swan Samba

dj junk

Rachel Jeffcoat

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Red Light Spies

Crushcrushcrush

The Can Can Club.

Nick JT

Hannah in the Groove

New Tide

Days of closure

Dean Antony

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Craig Chalmers

Intoxication

Sea Ranch

Changing Melody

Lula Gold

Lamelle Shaw

Reverb (Hampshire)

James & Phil

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Serendipity

Exhilaro

Miriam

FancyWall

Gimme a Break DJs

Footless Kicks

Funky Business

The Shantywomen

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

DJ / Open Mic

Deepest Sense

Nick Haynes

Frontline

SOS PRESENTS

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Mart Ward Talks

Jake Tilley

Matt Sanger

Dreamseeker

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Amelia Simpson

Zakk Paules

Chimney and I K 8OY

Palookaville

Stephanio

The Slowdown

Marsupial

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Autorora

Ricco Sakona

Belle Saint

Millie Woodrow

Slaughterhouse Clive

Elephants With Shotguns

The Dandelion Chain

Ben Highness

Steam Machine

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

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

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

“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 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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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 whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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