Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Mad Simple

5 Degrees North

Tony Arthur

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

One foot in the rave

Sculpt

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Hanna Gibbons

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Long Shorts

Club Bad

Carl Zed

Ajay Sahota

SO Sound Choir

Mick Gough

Far Solar

Ekoweko

Ian Kimber

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Mai

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Maerefolk

Will Walton

Karl V

Fragile Lucy

Earth Propellor

Wire -JD

GaYeon Lee

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Lucy Smith

James B / James F

City of Southampton Orchestra

Love Is Enough

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Salamanders

Cosmic Sisters

D'vonti

Betterphor

Jaquie Daniels

MoniQ

Days of Speed

Amie Lou Shaw

Lachlan Horne

Dusky Moon

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

EVXN

Alfie Ingram

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Surge

KSJM

Jess Breame

Igloo Hearts

Echo Mask

Room 18

Felis Leo

CJOHNSON

Address soundsystem

Aoife Scully

Ocean Harmony

Gaz Parker

Munro

Elie Pembrey

Purple Grace

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Mike Lemin Band

Brian Hooper

The Postmen

Flipside

Helicopter Pirates

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Steve Weston

Stuart Evans

Zen Juddhism

Broken Links

Vermin

Ribble

Lucy RS Must c

The Bob Squad

Ekowe (Acoustic)

GABRIELA

You

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ronk Torp

Olivia Marsha

Jax Leonard

Mosaic

Mahoosive

Big man with Small guitar

Fiesta FM

Beardos and Weirdos

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Laura Klima

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Way Down South

Jim Bryant

Southampton's Music History

DJ Alex

The Picton Readers Club

Westingway

Adventure State

Hydeout

Nia Nicholls

Dawn of Dystopia

Romsey Shanty Crew

James K. Barker

Elemci

Southampton Grad Band

The Sound Crew

Accrington Stanley

this occasional society

Freestone

Angel Jones

Hobb Lane

Margarita Sleepover

The Howlin' Blackouts

Woodfalls band

Greenish

Riverside Blues Band

Ibz & Da Goats

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Psychedelic Skies

Rosie Hollins

The Monday Grooves

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

According to Brian

The Halliwells

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

October Some When

Kalopsia

Arzenic

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Hük

Mariano Korman

Dan James

Arboresque

Godless Suns

Jon Yale

Bad Alchemy

Jack Walker

Naty Giachino

Voice FM

The Sky at Night

Theresa Lola

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Wildcards

Hedgehogs

Eva Nicole

Mostly Harmless

WooHabs

CHIMAN 101

He Fired First

DJ_MAJOR

The Dark Poet

Benana Student Showcase

Tired Less

The Red Stars

Stereo Swan

NoteWorthy

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Shiversa

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Laurie Bolger

The Slow Cooked Bears

Suncliffe

Q Shaq

ItsPetre

Bragging Rights

Roxy's Revenge

The Alternates

Slap the Willow

OCB & Adam Turner

Pacuk Band

NJT

Ukofonics

Eternal Gloom

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

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Achoiring Voices

Good-will

DJ Drive

Houdini’s Hand

desperateBeauty

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Zombie’ites

Freya Golding

Sam Solace

Puddleglum

Echo Union

Industry Plant

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Halliwell

3's a Crowd

Scarlett

Oddball Savage

160

Pianoman Justie

Roger James Shephard

Vacant Shores

Kinesis 4

Ryan Watts

Vexmantra

Ollie Owen Jones

Cat Elliott

Arji Manuelpillai

The Outsiders

Citizen Perez

FREESPIRITS

Lottie Marie

Harry Ryan

Kat Hutchings Yoga

H.AZ

McGriff

Dj Sarah Nash

Continental Liaison

Hail

Batala Portsmouth

Canis Arboris

Mr. Buoyant

9 Lives

Sofia Gillani

Amy Fox

JJCornick

Silvermon

Velickaite Sisters

Bisola

Waldo Salt

Under The Attic

Michael Devaux

Roger Chantler

Moakz

The Ben Poore Project

Watching the Buzzards

G-MAN 777

Geoff Williams

The Pop Tarts

Rosie jay

Angling For Farthings

Sean Bertram

RELLiX

SKAM

Kindred Found

Innovator

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Duskers

Spindrift

Gig Night

Giles Halski

Kalopsia (duo)

Kase the Myth

Jonathan Klein

Xènia Páez

JACKPUDDING

Xionic

The Restless Coast

Andy White Poetry

Totton Ukulele Band

Dompap

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Emerson

The Slack 5

The Daytonas

Bella Cameron

OC Thomas

Alexander Bithell

Sugar Bang

Jim Pearson

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Eat Your Greens

Uke Box Glory

Malcolm Carlo

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

NIKHITA

Andrew Buchanan

Charmtype

Paul Levi

St Andrews Pipe Band

RUBY

Saxofony

The Zone

PB Squared

Bamboo and Bow

Lyla Skyrim

International Jet Set

Space Ace Robot

Haeze

Ignitez

Reverence Sound

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Adam Kammerling

Sebastian Horton

Diffy Dames

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Matt Sanger

Stephanio

SOS PRESENTS

gaz909

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Soulcatchers

Footless Kicks

Steam Machine

Amelia Simpson

The Elderlys

dj junk

Red Light Spies

Chimney and I K 8OY

Loose Change

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Autorora

Lee Huxtable

DJ / Open Mic

Royston Black

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Palookaville

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Groove Bakers

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Frontline

Jay Munday

The Can Can Club.

Nick Haynes

Exhilaro

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Shantywomen

FancyWall

Katy Halliwell

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Miriam

Tesoro Duo

Ben Highness

Punkhub

Sea Ranch

Lost Post

Craig Chalmers

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Guillotine Union Boys

The Bex quartet

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Nick JT

Sonne

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Deepest Sense

Lula Gold

Reverence Crew

Lamelle Shaw

Days of closure

Gimme a Break DJs

Jackson Davies

The Slowdown

James & Phil

Dara Blaxx

New Tide

Cella

Changing Melody

Zakk Paules

The Dandelion Chain

Swan Samba

Mart Ward Talks

Millie Woodrow

TBC

Ricco Sakona

Rachel Jeffcoat

Vinyl Phillips

Funky Business

South Central

Marsupial

Dean Antony

Belle Saint

“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!”

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

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

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

“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 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 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?... 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

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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