Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Sky at Night

Steve Weston

City of Southampton Orchestra

FREESPIRITS

PB Squared

Hanna Gibbons

Westingway

Fragile Lucy

Totton Ukulele Band

High Mileage

Carl Zed

Mostly Harmless

Stereo Swan

Woodfalls band

Dawn of Dystopia

MoniQ

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Sean Bertram

Elie Pembrey

Will Walton

SO Sound Choir

Psychedelic Skies

Ajay Sahota

Bisola

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

James K. Barker

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Saxofony

Days of Speed

You

Punkhub

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Vinyl Phillips

NoteWorthy

Igloo Hearts

3's a Crowd

Zen Juddhism

RELLiX

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Big man with Small guitar

The Bob Squad

The Wildcards

OCB & Adam Turner

The Picton Readers Club

Ribble

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Surge

Under The Attic

October Some When

The Outsiders

Dan James

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Gig Night

McGriff

Zombie’ites

Pianoman Justie

Naty Giachino

Roger James Shephard

5 Degrees North

Moakz

Ukofonics

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

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

Club Bad

Sugar Bang

Slap the Willow

Flossie James

Freestone

Kindred Found

Romsey Shanty Crew

160

Sofia Gillani

Geoff Williams

Sebastian Horton

Batala Portsmouth

Roger Chantler

Kalopsia

Reverence Sound

Southampton's Music History

Scarlett

Cosmic Sisters

Echo Mask

Laurie Bolger

Citizen Perez

Mad Simple

Theresa Lola

Brian Hooper

Laura Klima

Industry Plant

KSJM

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Eva Nicole

The Soulcatchers

Andrew Buchanan

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Oddball Savage

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Amy Fox

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mike Lemin Band

desperateBeauty

D'vonti

Beardos and Weirdos

Silvermon

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Gaz Parker

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Address soundsystem

Nia Nicholls

International Jet Set

Bella Cameron

Innovator

JACKPUDDING

Q Shaq

Adam Kammerling

NX Panther

Puddleglum

Stuart Evans

Freya Golding

Cat Elliott

Space Ace Robot

Giles Halski

Fiesta FM

The Dark Poet

Ekoweko

Elemci

Watching the Buzzards

NJT

Munro

GaYeon Lee

Spindrift

Betterphor

Mahoosive

The Halliwells

Lucy Smith

Vacant Shores

Emerson

Purple Grace

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mosaic

Andy White Poetry

He Fired First

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hail

Ryan Watts

NIKHITA

Charmtype

Jack Walker

Xènia Páez

Flipside

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Continental Liaison

Voice FM

Hampshire Guitar Club

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Hydeout

Room 18

RUBY

The Salamanders

Earth Propellor

G-MAN 777

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Greenish

Southampton Grad Band

H.AZ

According to Brian

Hobb Lane

Achoiring Voices

Adventure State

The Ben Poore Project

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Lucy RS Must c

Way Down South

Dj Sarah Nash

ItsPetre

Hedgehogs

this occasional society

Ollie Owen Jones

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Helicopter Pirates

Dara Blaxx

James B / James F

The Slack 5

Kase the Myth

Velickaite Sisters

Malcolm Carlo

Arji Manuelpillai

Lachlan Horne

Mai

Bamboo and Bow

One foot in the rave

Xionic

Good-will

The Restless Coast

Jax Leonard

Eat Your Greens

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Red Stars

Pacuk Band

Love Is Enough

Jess Breame

Sam Solace

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ian Kimber

Echo Union

Accrington Stanley

Tired Less

The Long Shorts

Eternal Gloom

CJOHNSON

Vexmantra

Mr. Buoyant

The Pop Tarts

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

SKAM

Alexander Bithell

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Mike and the Mojitos

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Arzenic

Amie Lou Shaw

Riverside Blues Band

The Sound Crew

Harry Ryan

Lottie Marie

Maerefolk

DJ Drive

Bad Alchemy

Ronk Torp

The Zone

Mick Gough

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

DJ_MAJOR

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Olivia Marsha

Lyla Skyrim

WooHabs

Roxy's Revenge

Felis Leo

9 Lives

Tony Arthur

Arboresque

Sculpt

DJ Alex

The Monday Grooves

Jonathan Klein

Jon Yale

Ocean Harmony

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Aoife Scully

Waldo Salt

Jim Bryant

Angling For Farthings

Suncliffe

Dusky Moon

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Halliwell

JJCornick

Canis Arboris

Kalopsia (duo)

Mariano Korman

CHIMAN 101

Karl V

Vermin

Broken Links

The Alternates

Paul Levi

Far Solar

OC Thomas

Benana Student Showcase

The Duskers

Godless Suns

Wire -JD

Shiversa

Diffy Dames

Ignitez

Kinesis 4

Houdini’s Hand

Bragging Rights

Angel Jones

EVXN

Michael Devaux

Jaquie Daniels

The Postmen

Reverence Crew

Serendipity

Miriam

SOS PRESENTS

Deepest Sense

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Swan Samba

Sea Ranch

Chimney and I K 8OY

DJ / Open Mic

Belle Saint

Hannah in the Groove

Marsupial

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Palookaville

The Dandelion Chain

Red Light Spies

Slaughterhouse Clive

Guillotine Union Boys

Crushcrushcrush

Footless Kicks

Dreamseeker

Amelia Simpson

Rachel Jeffcoat

Reverb (Hampshire)

Ricco Sakona

Mart Ward Talks

Royston Black

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Bex quartet

The Slowdown

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Matt Sanger

Nick JT

Jake Tilley

Lamelle Shaw

Zakk Paules

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Craig Chalmers

Stephanio

Loose Change

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Anita Foxall Poetry

Elephants With Shotguns

Nick Haynes

Exhilaro

New Tide

Gimme a Break DJs

Autorora

dj junk

Changing Melody

The Can Can Club.

The Shantywomen

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Lee Huxtable

Jay Munday

James & Phil

Solace

Intoxication

Millie Woodrow

Sonne

Groove Bakers

Steam Machine

Ben Highness

gaz909

Days of closure

Frontline

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Lost Post

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

FancyWall

Cella

Lula Gold

Jackson Davies

Dean Antony

Funky Business

The Elderlys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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. ”

“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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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