Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

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

One foot in the rave

The Alternates

Alfie Ingram

McGriff

Olivia Marsha

Velickaite Sisters

DJ_MAJOR

Lyla Skyrim

Kalopsia

Maerefolk

Halliwell

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

DJ Drive

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Roxy's Revenge

Haeze

Paul Levi

Under The Attic

Igloo Hearts

Citizen Perez

Days of Speed

OC Thomas

Eva Nicole

Club Bad

The Red Stars

Mick Gough

Q Shaq

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Zen Juddhism

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Jaquie Daniels

Bisola

Kase the Myth

Pacuk Band

Space Ace Robot

Hail

this occasional society

Hedgehogs

Eat Your Greens

Purple Grace

Malcolm Carlo

Mostly Harmless

Dawn of Dystopia

H.AZ

JACKPUDDING

Mai

Echo Mask

Hydeout

Ukofonics

Arzenic

The Sound Crew

9 Lives

Waldo Salt

Vermin

The Wildcards

Sean Bertram

Tony Arthur

Elie Pembrey

Ibz & Da Goats

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

The Slow Cooked Bears

Savoury Tooth Tiger

St Andrews Pipe Band

D'vonti

Jonathan Klein

Spindrift

Lottie Marie

160

Big man with Small guitar

RUBY

The Halliwells

Ocean Harmony

Fragile Lucy

Dan James

NIKHITA

OCB & Adam Turner

Ronk Torp

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Lucy RS Must c

Angel Jones

SO Sound Choir

Sculpt

KSJM

The Outsiders

Vexmantra

Angling For Farthings

Adam Kammerling

Xènia Páez

Laurie Bolger

Kindred Found

Ignitez

Diffy Dames

Jim Pearson

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Kinesis 4

Reverence Sound

Earth Propellor

NoteWorthy

International Jet Set

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hanna Gibbons

Amy Fox

Mosaic

The Slack 5

Wire -JD

G-MAN 777

The Restless Coast

Bamboo and Bow

Betterphor

Industry Plant

Felis Leo

Steve Weston

Harry Ryan

Love Is Enough

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Howlin' Blackouts

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Ollie Owen Jones

Southampton's Music History

Beardos and Weirdos

Westingway

Godless Suns

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Far Solar

Brian Hooper

Pianoman Justie

Puddleglum

Batala Portsmouth

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Stereo Swan

The Duskers

Saxofony

Stuart Evans

Suncliffe

Nia Nicholls

Andrew Buchanan

WooHabs

Gig Night

Room 18

Psychedelic Skies

SKAM

The Sky at Night

Benana Student Showcase

The Picton Readers Club

The Daytonas

Munro

Accrington Stanley

The Postmen

Kalopsia (duo)

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Ajay Sahota

Vacant Shores

Romsey Shanty Crew

Bad Alchemy

Sofia Gillani

Cat Elliott

Watching the Buzzards

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Dark Poet

PB Squared

Will Walton

Carl Zed

Uke Box Glory

He Fired First

Amie Lou Shaw

Andy White Poetry

Jim Bryant

Arji Manuelpillai

James B / James F

Kat Hutchings Yoga

CJOHNSON

Lachlan Horne

The Salamanders

Ryan Watts

The Bob Squad

CHIMAN 101

Voice FM

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hük

The Pop Tarts

Freestone

Xionic

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mariano Korman

GABRIELA

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Mad Simple

Southampton Grad Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Riverside Blues Band

The Surge

Houdini’s Hand

Good-will

October Some When

Margarita Sleepover

Elemci

Lucy Smith

Roger James Shephard

Mr. Buoyant

Achoiring Voices

Ribble

MoniQ

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Canis Arboris

Sebastian Horton

Dj Sarah Nash

Adventure State

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Innovator

Dompap

Dusky Moon

Zombie’ites

The Long Shorts

Charmtype

Broken Links

The Ben Poore Project

According to Brian

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ian Kimber

Alexander Bithell

NJT

Hobb Lane

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

FREESPIRITS

Flipside

Greenish

RELLiX

DJ Alex

Woodfalls band

Address soundsystem

Scarlett

Helicopter Pirates

Theresa Lola

Shiversa

James K. Barker

Mahoosive

Mike Lemin Band

Jack Walker

Jess Breame

desperateBeauty

Jon Yale

EVXN

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jax Leonard

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Silvermon

Slap the Willow

The Monday Grooves

Moakz

Emerson

5 Degrees North

Laura Klima

Continental Liaison

Roger Chantler

Bella Cameron

3's a Crowd

Way Down South

Echo Union

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Karl V

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Arboresque

Michael Devaux

ItsPetre

Rosie jay

Aoife Scully

Giles Halski

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Freya Golding

GaYeon Lee

Naty Giachino

Oddball Savage

Totton Ukulele Band

Tired Less

The Zone

Bragging Rights

Sam Solace

Sugar Bang

Cosmic Sisters

Eternal Gloom

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ekoweko

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Fiesta FM

JJCornick

Gaz Parker

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Rosie Hollins

You

Geoff Williams

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Marsupial

Belle Saint

The Elderlys

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Guillotine Union Boys

Sonne

Amelia Simpson

Palookaville

Frontline

Ben Highness

Jay Munday

Dara Blaxx

FancyWall

Autorora

Katy Halliwell

Vinyl Phillips

Footless Kicks

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Bex quartet

Mart Ward Talks

Lost Post

Deepest Sense

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Red Light Spies

Nick JT

Punkhub

Sea Ranch

Miriam

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Millie Woodrow

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Groove Bakers

Elephants With Shotguns

South Central

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lula Gold

Ricco Sakona

TBC

Changing Melody

Steam Machine

Zakk Paules

dj junk

The Shantywomen

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Rachel Jeffcoat

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Days of closure

The Slowdown

gaz909

Reverence Crew

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Exhilaro

SOS PRESENTS

New Tide

Lamelle Shaw

Funky Business

The Dandelion Chain

Tesoro Duo

Swan Samba

Nick Haynes

Craig Chalmers

Jackson Davies

The Soulcatchers

Royston Black

Gimme a Break DJs

Dean Antony

Stephanio

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Can Can Club.

Matt Sanger

Loose Change

James & Phil

DJ / Open Mic

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Cella

“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 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!!!”

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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 variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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

“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.”

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