Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Will Walton

The Postmen

Greenish

Maerefolk

The Bob Squad

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Roger Chantler

The Elephant Cage

CHIMAN 101

Jim Pearson

Xènia Páez

Mai

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Freestone

Jonathan Klein

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Eric Walker

Mr. Buoyant

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Bees Knees

Hük

Suncliffe

Silvermon

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Echo Union

Vermin

Adam Kammerling

Nàila

Milkin' It

Lachlan Horne

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Hunch Power

Brian Hooper

Voodoo Rays

Mick Gough

Steve Weston

WooHabs

Mango In Euphoria

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

Madison Square

Mariano Korman

Ryan Watts

The Latest

Dawn of Dystopia

The Red Stars

Alfie Ingram

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Bob & the Bobettes

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Silent Disco King

Mahoosive

Arboresque

The Zone

JACKPUDDING

DJ JAMES B

The Sound Crew

this occasional society

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Carl Zed

Roxy's Revenge

Broken Links

Mike and the Mojitos

Zombie’ites

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Purple Grace

Elemci

Love Is Enough

ItsPetre

Helicopter Pirates

Malcolm Carlo

Tony Arthur

PB Squared

The Howlin' Blackouts

DJ Drive

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hanna Gibbons

Andy White Poetry

NIKHITA

Vexmantra

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Arlo Star

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Room 18

The Halliwells

Zen Juddhism

Psychedelic Skies

3's a Crowd

City of Southampton Orchestra

Bamboo and Bow

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Echo Mask

PG Trips

Canis Arboris

Scarlett

desperateBeauty

The Surge

Sebastian Horton

Uke Box Glory

Ukofonics

Godless Suns

SkunkWorks

Charmtype

Xionic

Ras Amankwatia

Elie Pembrey

Jon Yale

Arzenic

Velickaite Sisters

Gig Night

Shiversa

DJ_MAJOR

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ribble

Flying Hearts

The Outsiders

Adarna May Exist

Sean Bertram

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Munro

Laurie Bolger

Arji Manuelpillai

The Sky at Night

Q Shaq

The Ben Poore Project

D'vonti

Good-will

Reverence Sound

Lounge Room Lizards

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Halliwell

Goffmog

Flipside

Stuart Evans

Retro Rock'its

Hail

The Slow Cooked Bears

GABRIELA

Dj Sarah Nash

Angel Jones

Mad Simple

Far Solar

160

KSJM

Tired Less

Lost without cause

Theresa Lola

Aoife Scully

Slap the Willow

Roger James Shephard

Bex&Cole

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Margarita Sleepover

Fiesta FM

OC Thomas

Bella Cameron

Dan James

Accrington Stanley

Amy Fox

Jax Leonard

Ian Kimber

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Ajay Sahota

The Long Shorts

Origin

5 Degrees North

Rogue Awakening

RUBY

Andrew Buchanan

NoteWorthy

October Some When

Giles Halski

Under The Attic

Pianoman Justie

Kieran Snell

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Southampton Grad Band

James K. Barker

SO Sound Choir

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Dusky Moon

Ronk Torp

Achoiring Voices

EVXN

Bad Alchemy

Madams Last Discovery

The Duskers

CJOHNSON

Guilty Pleasure

Lyla Skyrim

The Pop Tarts

Colour of Heartache

Fate of the Magpie

Citizen Perez

Jaquie Daniels

Kalopsia

Pooja Rajguru

Chris Payn

Club Bad

Eva Nicole

Rosie jay

Broadsheet Speak

Lucy RS Must c

Industry Plant

Greeny & the Voyagers

Oscar Meades

St Andrews Pipe Band

Karl V

RELLiX

Saxofony

Space Ace Robot

The Salamanders

Kindred Found

Fragile Lucy

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Hanterhir

Geoff Williams

Spindrift

Rosie Hollins

JJCornick

Jonny Sansom

Angling For Farthings

Continental Liaison

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Hampshire Guitar Club

Moakz

Woodfalls band

Vacant Shores

The Slack 5

High Mileage

Tongue & Groove

The Daytonas

Hydeout

G-MAN 777

Eternal Gloom

MoniQ

Igloo Hearts

Wire -JD

He Fired First

Blood Red Sky

Ocean Harmony

Alexander Bithell

9 Lives

Michael Devaux

Betterphor

Amie Lou Shaw

Batala Portsmouth

Shallow Music

The Restless Coast

Hobb Lane

Emerson

Puddleglum

FREESPIRITS

Jim Bryant

Bragging Rights

H.AZ

GaYeon Lee

Dr. Beatroot

Ben Flournoy

The Picton Readers Club

Cat Elliott

Kase the Myth

Mike Lemin Band

Jeannie

Disco Lizards

The Monday Grooves

The Wildcards

Dompap

Westingway

Ekoweko

OCB & Adam Turner

SKAM

Jess Breame

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kinesis 4

71chain

Benana Student Showcase

McGriff

The Dark Poet

Naty Giachino

Eat Your Greens

Way Down South

Ironhide

Days of Speed

Drew Mason

Totton Ukulele Band

Jack Walker

Sculpt

Ignitez

Traitors

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Bisola

Nia Nicholls

The Surroyal

According to Brian

Adventure State

Watching the Buzzards

Beardos and Weirdos

HAZE

Mosaic

Waldo Salt

NJT

Voice FM

Haeze

The Plummers

RODI

Big man with Small guitar

Sofia Gillani

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Gaz Parker

Romsey Shanty Crew

Diffy Dames

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Guillotine Union Boys

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Alex Jeffrey

DJ / Open Mic

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Groove Bakers

Loose Change

Chaos from Order

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Exhilaro

Bill Thompson

Matt Sanger

Red Hot Chili Podders

Nick Haynes

Days of closure

Stephanio

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Marsupial

The Elderlys

Reverb (Hampshire)

Royston Black

Southbound

SJ Ventįl

Lee Huxtable

Jubilee

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Miriam

Ricco Sakona

FancyWall

Steam Machine

The Can Can Club.

Footless Kicks

Funky Business

Frontline

Swan Samba

The Bex quartet

Edith and the Kingpins

Tesoro Duo

dj junk

Palookaville

Cella

浪之乐队

The Soulcatchers

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cocoa

Chimney and I K 8OY

SPLOOGE

Gimme a Break DJs

Red Light Spies

Punkhub

Deepest Sense

Zakk Paules

One foot in the rave

Sonne

Lula Gold

New Tide

Changing Melody

Rhythms of Resistance

Lost Post

James & Phil

The Shantywomen

The Dandelion Chain

Mighty Magic Animal

Jay Munday

Nick JT

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Shaun Shears & The Locals

AfroDeX

TBC

The Stokes

Dean Antony

gaz909

The Slowdown

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Elephants With Shotguns

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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?... 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

“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 ❤️”

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

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

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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