Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Lucy Smith

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Reverence Sound

Bad Alchemy

JJCornick

Continental Liaison

Southampton Grad Band

NoteWorthy

James K. Barker

SKAM

Jim Bryant

City of Southampton Orchestra

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Laurie Bolger

Hanna Gibbons

McGriff

The Monday Grooves

EVXN

RELLiX

Pianoman Justie

Tired Less

Way Down South

Innovator

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mahoosive

Stuart Evans

Amy Fox

CHIMAN 101

Geoff Williams

Sofia Gillani

Kinesis 4

Roxy's Revenge

Dj Sarah Nash

Batala Portsmouth

Lucy RS Must c

Kalopsia (duo)

Earth Propellor

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Felis Leo

October Some When

Arboresque

Ocean Harmony

OCB & Adam Turner

Vermin

Roger James Shephard

The Zone

Kindred Found

Flipside

Aoife Scully

Eternal Gloom

Mariano Korman

He Fired First

Pacuk Band

Bamboo and Bow

Echo Mask

Moakz

High Mileage

Oddball Savage

Velickaite Sisters

One foot in the rave

Love Is Enough

DJ Drive

Mr. Buoyant

Dawn of Dystopia

Room 18

The Ben Poore Project

Scarlett

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

You

WooHabs

Adventure State

Nia Nicholls

Far Solar

The Halliwells

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Sebastian Horton

Jack Walker

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Vinyl Phillips

Zombie’ites

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Diffy Dames

Industry Plant

this occasional society

Sugar Bang

Mad Simple

Saxofony

Harry Ryan

3's a Crowd

Flossie James

The Duskers

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Dusky Moon

Greenish

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Angel Jones

Psychedelic Skies

Andy White Poetry

Vexmantra

Charmtype

Gaz Parker

Emerson

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Sam Solace

Amie Lou Shaw

Jax Leonard

Adam Kammerling

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

According to Brian

Betterphor

FREESPIRITS

Jon Yale

Alexander Bithell

Suncliffe

Kalopsia

Ignitez

Helicopter Pirates

5 Degrees North

SO Sound Choir

The Red Stars

Beardos and Weirdos

Bella Cameron

Giles Halski

Under The Attic

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Address soundsystem

Zen Juddhism

Kase the Myth

Shiversa

WAPPADUSA Sound System

International Jet Set

The Postmen

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Big man with Small guitar

160

Malcolm Carlo

Jess Breame

Vacant Shores

Slap the Willow

Voice FM

Sculpt

DJ Alex

Hobb Lane

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Southampton's Music History

NIKHITA

NX Panther

Gig Night

Wire -JD

Broken Links

Andrew Buchanan

Roger Chantler

Bragging Rights

Hedgehogs

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Citizen Perez

Space Ace Robot

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Days of Speed

Dara Blaxx

Fiesta FM

The Picton Readers Club

Woodfalls band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mick Gough

Waldo Salt

Arzenic

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

PB Squared

Naty Giachino

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

DJ_MAJOR

Stereo Swan

The Surge

Theresa Lola

Eva Nicole

Halliwell

Achoiring Voices

The Soulcatchers

Romsey Shanty Crew

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Mike Lemin Band

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Slack 5

Good-will

The Wildcards

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Long Shorts

Accrington Stanley

Xènia Páez

Munro

9 Lives

Michael Devaux

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Howlin' Blackouts

Lachlan Horne

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

NJT

Echo Union

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Outsiders

D'vonti

Benana Student Showcase

James B / James F

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Houdini’s Hand

desperateBeauty

Ian Kimber

H.AZ

Q Shaq

The Sound Crew

Angling For Farthings

The Dark Poet

Ollie Owen Jones

Totton Ukulele Band

Dan James

Ekoweko

ItsPetre

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Mai

Ajay Sahota

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

RUBY

Jaquie Daniels

Cat Elliott

Punkhub

Paul Levi

Ribble

Lyla Skyrim

Ronk Torp

The Salamanders

The Alternates

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Cosmic Sisters

Club Bad

The Restless Coast

Puddleglum

Mike and the Mojitos

Sean Bertram

Purple Grace

Canis Arboris

Lottie Marie

Westingway

Igloo Hearts

Bisola

The Slow Cooked Bears

Freestone

Carl Zed

Olivia Marsha

Hydeout

Godless Suns

Ukofonics

Tony Arthur

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Karl V

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Spindrift

Brian Hooper

Fragile Lucy

G-MAN 777

Silvermon

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mostly Harmless

Eat Your Greens

Jonathan Klein

OC Thomas

Will Walton

Elemci

Ryan Watts

JACKPUDDING

Watching the Buzzards

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Xionic

Maerefolk

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Laura Klima

KSJM

Freya Golding

Elie Pembrey

CJOHNSON

MoniQ

The Sky at Night

The Pop Tarts

The Bob Squad

Mosaic

Hail

Arji Manuelpillai

GaYeon Lee

Riverside Blues Band

Steve Weston

FancyWall

Groove Bakers

Dreamseeker

Slaughterhouse Clive

James & Phil

SOS PRESENTS

Ricco Sakona

Cella

Nick JT

The Dandelion Chain

gaz909

Zakk Paules

Marsupial

Elephants With Shotguns

Gimme a Break DJs

Solace

Matt Sanger

Footless Kicks

Intoxication

Nick Haynes

Funky Business

Steam Machine

Palookaville

The Slowdown

Jackson Davies

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Sea Ranch

Swan Samba

Jake Tilley

Exhilaro

Lula Gold

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Reverb (Hampshire)

Millie Woodrow

DJ / Open Mic

Autorora

Days of closure

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jay Munday

Dean Antony

Deepest Sense

Loose Change

Ben Highness

Belle Saint

Royston Black

Lamelle Shaw

Frontline

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

dj junk

Guillotine Union Boys

Rachel Jeffcoat

Chimney and I K 8OY

Stephanio

Red Light Spies

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lost Post

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Craig Chalmers

Amelia Simpson

Serendipity

Mart Ward Talks

New Tide

The Shantywomen

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

Crushcrushcrush

Hannah in the Groove

Reverence Crew

Changing Melody

The Bex quartet

The Can Can Club.

Lee Huxtable

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Elderlys

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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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