Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Andy White Poetry

Ukofonics

Slap the Willow

WooHabs

Rosie Hollins

Brian Hooper

Suncliffe

Lachlan Horne

Ribble

Jon Yale

Saxofony

Bamboo and Bow

DJ Drive

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Will Walton

Mike Lemin Band

3's a Crowd

Uke Box Glory

Xionic

Dusky Moon

The Latest

The Slow Cooked Bears

Hanterhir

Bad Alchemy

Tired Less

Godless Suns

Velickaite Sisters

Dompap

G-MAN 777

The Salamanders

5 Degrees North

Drew Mason

The Restless Coast

Diffy Dames

Greenish

City of Southampton Orchestra

Angel Jones

The Dark Poet

The Halliwells

Eat Your Greens

The Duskers

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

NJT

Charmtype

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Vacant Shores

Batala Portsmouth

JACKPUDDING

Fate of the Magpie

Kieran Snell

Totton Ukulele Band

Hük

Alexander Bithell

SO Sound Choir

Hunch Power

Fiesta FM

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Ben Poore Project

Pooja Rajguru

Blood Red Sky

Watching the Buzzards

Mr. Buoyant

JJCornick

Space Ace Robot

Helicopter Pirates

Maerefolk

Jax Leonard

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Lost without cause

Amie Lou Shaw

The Zone

The Red Stars

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

CJOHNSON

Achoiring Voices

Ronk Torp

Nàila

Jess Breame

Club Bad

The Wildcards

D'vonti

Angling For Farthings

Arji Manuelpillai

Emerson

Greeny & the Voyagers

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

NoteWorthy

Voodoo Rays

Reverence Sound

Madams Last Discovery

Bob & the Bobettes

The Long Shorts

Roxy's Revenge

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dj Sarah Nash

The Surroyal

The Picton Readers Club

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Waldo Salt

The Pop Tarts

SKAM

Silent Disco King

Mai

Westingway

The Elephant Cage

Aoife Scully

Broken Links

Sofia Gillani

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Betterphor

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

Gaz Parker

Ryan Watts

Gig Night

Ben Flournoy

Bees Knees

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Adventure State

Kinesis 4

RODI

H.AZ

Ironhide

Fragile Lucy

Vermin

Canis Arboris

OCB & Adam Turner

PB Squared

October Some When

Ras Amankwatia

Chris Payn

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Sean Bertram

St Andrews Pipe Band

Echo Mask

Jonny Sansom

CHIMAN 101

Guilty Pleasure

Cat Elliott

Haeze

Zombie’ites

The Bob Squad

Ignitez

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Beardos and Weirdos

Disco Lizards

Wire -JD

RELLiX

Goffmog

Adam Kammerling

desperateBeauty

Lounge Room Lizards

Bisola

Jim Pearson

Kase the Myth

The Outsiders

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Freestone

Mariano Korman

OC Thomas

PG Trips

Eva Nicole

Mike and the Mojitos

Ajay Sahota

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Madison Square

Room 18

Arlo Star

Southampton Grad Band

James K. Barker

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Malcolm Carlo

Ekoweko

Dan James

Psychedelic Skies

SkunkWorks

Lucy RS Must c

Citizen Perez

Origin

Romsey Shanty Crew

Hobb Lane

Laurie Bolger

MoniQ

Mahoosive

Far Solar

Ocean Harmony

Dr. Beatroot

Tony Arthur

9 Lives

Oscar Meades

Love Is Enough

Elemci

Benana Student Showcase

KSJM

The Monday Grooves

this occasional society

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Sebastian Horton

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Shallow Music

Halliwell

Igloo Hearts

NIKHITA

Jeannie

Puddleglum

Jonathan Klein

Jack Walker

Days of Speed

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Xènia Páez

Mick Gough

ItsPetre

Good-will

Milkin' It

Colour of Heartache

Jaquie Daniels

The Plummers

Tongue & Groove

Big man with Small guitar

Eric Walker

Elie Pembrey

Andrew Buchanan

Hail

EVXN

Amy Fox

Michael Devaux

Q Shaq

Scarlett

Way Down South

High Mileage

Vexmantra

Under The Attic

Mosaic

Nia Nicholls

Industry Plant

The Sound Crew

Naty Giachino

71chain

Mango In Euphoria

Spindrift

Stuart Evans

Southampton Ukulele Jam

GaYeon Lee

Woodfalls band

Flying Hearts

FREESPIRITS

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Steve Weston

Continental Liaison

Ian Kimber

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Daytonas

Lyla Skyrim

Jim Bryant

Echo Union

The Howlin' Blackouts

Flipside

Moakz

Traitors

Pianoman Justie

GABRIELA

Eternal Gloom

Broadsheet Speak

Accrington Stanley

Geoff Williams

Rosie jay

The Surge

Zen Juddhism

The Black Bear Killing Spree

DJ JAMES B

160

Hanna Gibbons

Theresa Lola

Margarita Sleepover

Munro

DJ_MAJOR

Shiversa

Silvermon

Arzenic

Voice FM

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Hampshire Guitar Club

Carl Zed

Roger James Shephard

Giles Halski

RUBY

Rogue Awakening

McGriff

Kalopsia

According to Brian

Dawn of Dystopia

Hydeout

Bex&Cole

Alfie Ingram

Mad Simple

Roger Chantler

Bella Cameron

Retro Rock'its

Adarna May Exist

Kindred Found

HAZE

Sculpt

Bragging Rights

The Postmen

Arboresque

The Slack 5

The Sky at Night

Karl V

Purple Grace

He Fired First

Loose Change

The Elderlys

Jubilee

Alex Jeffrey

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Chaos from Order

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Stokes

Changing Melody

New Tide

Marsupial

The Bex quartet

TBC

Dean Antony

Edith and the Kingpins

One foot in the rave

Swan Samba

Miriam

Exhilaro

Red Light Spies

Nick Haynes

Steam Machine

Lee Huxtable

Southbound

The Dandelion Chain

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

SJ Ventįl

Ricco Sakona

FancyWall

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Tesoro Duo

浪之乐队

Days of closure

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick JT

Lost Post

The Soulcatchers

Guillotine Union Boys

Sonne

Zakk Paules

Cella

Footless Kicks

Deepest Sense

AfroDeX

Funky Business

Red Hot Chili Podders

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Shaun Shears & The Locals

gaz909

Anita Foxall Poetry

Matt Sanger

Bill Thompson

The Can Can Club.

Rhythms of Resistance

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Shantywomen

Punkhub

James & Phil

Elephants With Shotguns

Cocoa

DJ / Open Mic

Palookaville

Frontline

Stephanio

dj junk

Mighty Magic Animal

The Slowdown

SPLOOGE

Jay Munday

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Gimme a Break DJs

Lula Gold

Royston Black

Groove Bakers

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“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!”

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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