Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Lucy Smith

Silvermon

Dawn of Dystopia

Space Ace Robot

FREESPIRITS

Haeze

Elemci

CHIMAN 101

Kinesis 4

Reverence Sound

DJ_MAJOR

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Andrew Buchanan

Jim Pearson

Ribble

Malcolm Carlo

Rosie Hollins

EVXN

Watching the Buzzards

Westingway

Laura Klima

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Roger James Shephard

Margarita Sleepover

The Bob Squad

The Howlin' Blackouts

Far Solar

SO Sound Choir

Houdini’s Hand

Totton Ukulele Band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

3's a Crowd

Roger Chantler

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

He Fired First

9 Lives

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Lachlan Horne

Mahoosive

SKAM

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Halliwells

JACKPUDDING

Kindred Found

Dompap

Woodfalls band

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Monday Grooves

PB Squared

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Puddleglum

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

McGriff

H.AZ

Giles Halski

Sean Bertram

Echo Mask

The Surge

Under The Attic

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Arji Manuelpillai

Will Walton

Echo Union

Sebastian Horton

Ukofonics

5 Degrees North

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

CJOHNSON

Fragile Lucy

Address soundsystem

Maerefolk

GaYeon Lee

Amie Lou Shaw

Southampton's Music History

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Freya Golding

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Eat Your Greens

Geoff Williams

Pianoman Justie

Arboresque

Big man with Small guitar

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Ekoweko

Felis Leo

Ryan Watts

Hedgehogs

Hydeout

Naty Giachino

Mick Gough

Purple Grace

RELLiX

Scarlett

Aoife Scully

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Vacant Shores

Angling For Farthings

Accrington Stanley

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Jonathan Klein

The Duskers

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Helicopter Pirates

Lucy RS Must c

Ronk Torp

Stuart Evans

Slap the Willow

Bamboo and Bow

Charmtype

Jax Leonard

Canis Arboris

Southampton Grad Band

Halliwell

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ignitez

Bragging Rights

Velickaite Sisters

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Psychedelic Skies

Suncliffe

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mr. Buoyant

Good-will

Diffy Dames

Earth Propellor

Roxy's Revenge

The Dark Poet

Jon Yale

Steve Weston

One foot in the rave

Kalopsia

Bad Alchemy

Lyla Skyrim

Olivia Marsha

Godless Suns

Mike and the Mojitos

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Eternal Gloom

DJ Drive

Igloo Hearts

Michael Devaux

The Sky at Night

Ajay Sahota

Dan James

Amy Fox

Sculpt

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mad Simple

Hail

The Salamanders

D'vonti

Continental Liaison

NoteWorthy

Harry Ryan

The Picton Readers Club

Carl Zed

Xènia Páez

Voice FM

MoniQ

Flipside

International Jet Set

Greenish

Innovator

Zen Juddhism

desperateBeauty

JJCornick

Vexmantra

Paul Levi

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Nia Nicholls

KSJM

Andy White Poetry

Benana Student Showcase

Dusky Moon

Waldo Salt

Stereo Swan

Adam Kammerling

NJT

Q Shaq

WAPPADUSA Sound System

The Outsiders

The Postmen

OCB & Adam Turner

Kalopsia (duo)

The Slack 5

According to Brian

Tony Arthur

Hük

RUBY

160

Broken Links

Mai

Bisola

Spindrift

Sugar Bang

Sofia Gillani

Ian Kimber

Shiversa

Hobb Lane

The Wildcards

Club Bad

Ollie Owen Jones

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

You

The Sound Crew

ItsPetre

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

The Restless Coast

DJ Alex

Betterphor

Ibz & Da Goats

Moakz

The Pop Tarts

Ken Wood and the Mixers

this occasional society

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Way Down South

Citizen Perez

Arzenic

Mike Lemin Band

Munro

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Jim Bryant

Laurie Bolger

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Gig Night

The Zone

Tired Less

Sam Solace

The Red Stars

The Slow Cooked Bears

Jaquie Daniels

City of Southampton Orchestra

Vermin

Dj Sarah Nash

Brian Hooper

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Jack Walker

Batala Portsmouth

Jess Breame

Room 18

Cosmic Sisters

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Fiesta FM

NIKHITA

WooHabs

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Beardos and Weirdos

Lottie Marie

Industry Plant

Ocean Harmony

Bella Cameron

Mariano Korman

Wire -JD

The Ben Poore Project

Xionic

Hanna Gibbons

Cat Elliott

Savoury Tooth Tiger

OC Thomas

Hampshire Guitar Club

Saxofony

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Freestone

October Some When

Uke Box Glory

Alexander Bithell

Karl V

Angel Jones

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Love Is Enough

Kase the Myth

Days of Speed

Oddball Savage

Alfie Ingram

Eva Nicole

Achoiring Voices

James B / James F

The Long Shorts

Mostly Harmless

Zombie’ites

G-MAN 777

Emerson

GABRIELA

Elie Pembrey

Rosie jay

The Daytonas

Pacuk Band

Riverside Blues Band

Mosaic

Theresa Lola

James K. Barker

The Alternates

Adventure State

Gaz Parker

Palookaville

Nick JT

FancyWall

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Dara Blaxx

Rachel Jeffcoat

Changing Melody

Days of closure

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Soulcatchers

Ben Highness

Jackson Davies

Reverb (Hampshire)

Tesoro Duo

Steam Machine

Loose Change

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Dean Antony

The Bex quartet

The Elderlys

Nick Haynes

Royston Black

DJ / Open Mic

Guillotine Union Boys

Swan Samba

Mart Ward Talks

The Shantywomen

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Punkhub

Elephants With Shotguns

Red Light Spies

Millie Woodrow

New Tide

Miriam

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Amelia Simpson

The Can Can Club.

Autorora

Groove Bakers

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Zakk Paules

James & Phil

Exhilaro

The Slowdown

Lee Huxtable

gaz909

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Footless Kicks

Stephanio

Gimme a Break DJs

Jay Munday

Belle Saint

Craig Chalmers

SOS PRESENTS

dj junk

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Dandelion Chain

Sea Ranch

Marsupial

Chimney and I K 8OY

TBC

Katy Halliwell

Matt Sanger

Cella

Anita Foxall Poetry

Vinyl Phillips

Lost Post

Sonne

Deepest Sense

Funky Business

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lula Gold

South Central

Lamelle Shaw

Ricco Sakona

Reverence Crew

Frontline

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

“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 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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