Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Madison Square

Jeannie

Far Solar

Drew Mason

The Ben Poore Project

The Red Stars

Blood Red Sky

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Puddleglum

The Outsiders

Lyla Skyrim

The Dark Poet

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Under The Attic

FREESPIRITS

Zen Juddhism

Uke Box Glory

Sofia Gillani

Hanterhir

Jim Bryant

DJ Drive

Hydeout

Karl V

9 Lives

5 Degrees North

Geoff Williams

Jack Walker

The Sound Crew

Elie Pembrey

D'vonti

Gig Night

NJT

The Surroyal

Brian Hooper

Psychedelic Skies

Way Down South

Eric Walker

Jaquie Daniels

Bob & the Bobettes

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Colour of Heartache

Sean Bertram

Echo Mask

Amie Lou Shaw

NoteWorthy

DJ JAMES B

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Theresa Lola

Eva Nicole

Arboresque

G-MAN 777

Milkin' It

Velickaite Sisters

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

EVXN

Mahoosive

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Totton Ukulele Band

James K. Barker

Will Walton

Retro Rock'its

DJ_MAJOR

RELLiX

SO Sound Choir

The Latest

The Sky at Night

Hobb Lane

Angling For Farthings

Ironhide

Nàila

Tongue & Groove

Broadsheet Speak

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kase the Myth

October Some When

Ignitez

Dan James

Gaz Parker

Mike Lemin Band

Mosaic

Purple Grace

PB Squared

Canis Arboris

Vacant Shores

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Reverence Sound

The Slow Cooked Bears

Arzenic

Ocean Harmony

Arji Manuelpillai

Mango In Euphoria

Stuart Evans

Mr. Buoyant

RUBY

Achoiring Voices

He Fired First

JJCornick

OCB & Adam Turner

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Madams Last Discovery

Watching the Buzzards

Bisola

Woodfalls band

Spindrift

Hanna Gibbons

Roger James Shephard

Jonathan Klein

Continental Liaison

Emerson

Ajay Sahota

The Duskers

Voice FM

Aoife Scully

JACKPUDDING

this occasional society

Bex&Cole

Haeze

Club Bad

Days of Speed

The Halliwells

MoniQ

Fate of the Magpie

Waldo Salt

Citizen Perez

Lachlan Horne

The Bob Squad

Andy White Poetry

Hunch Power

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Maerefolk

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

Michael Devaux

SKAM

Zombie’ites

The Salamanders

Munro

Shallow Music

The Black Bear Killing Spree

NIKHITA

Bella Cameron

Lost without cause

Westingway

Igloo Hearts

Benana Student Showcase

Love Is Enough

Arlo Star

Ras Amankwatia

Ian Kimber

The Restless Coast

Mai

Dr. Beatroot

Bad Alchemy

Moakz

The Monday Grooves

Guilty Pleasure

Pianoman Justie

Origin

Romsey Shanty Crew

Rosie jay

Jon Yale

Shiversa

The Elephant Cage

Dompap

Helicopter Pirates

Vermin

KSJM

Southampton Ukulele Jam

160

Lounge Room Lizards

The Picton Readers Club

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

OC Thomas

Industry Plant

Kindred Found

Rogue Awakening

Jax Leonard

High Mileage

Beardos and Weirdos

Suncliffe

Freestone

Jim Pearson

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Roger Chantler

Xionic

Diffy Dames

Dj Sarah Nash

Mick Gough

Hük

Halliwell

Eternal Gloom

Sebastian Horton

The Long Shorts

RODI

Ukofonics

Rosie Hollins

St Andrews Pipe Band

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

City of Southampton Orchestra

Space Ace Robot

Greeny & the Voyagers

Echo Union

Broken Links

Accrington Stanley

Voodoo Rays

CHIMAN 101

The Surge

3's a Crowd

Alexander Bithell

Good-will

GABRIELA

Ronk Torp

Fiesta FM

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

HAZE

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Xènia Páez

GaYeon Lee

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Kinesis 4

Adventure State

CJOHNSON

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Andrew Buchanan

McGriff

Mariano Korman

Pooja Rajguru

Silent Disco King

Bragging Rights

Adam Kammerling

Bees Knees

Q Shaq

Fragile Lucy

Kieran Snell

Malcolm Carlo

Tony Arthur

Goffmog

Giles Halski

Ryan Watts

The Plummers

Naty Giachino

Lucy RS Must c

The Slack 5

Hampshire Guitar Club

Margarita Sleepover

Oscar Meades

Bamboo and Bow

Alfie Ingram

Dawn of Dystopia

PG Trips

Hail

Scarlett

Vexmantra

Saxofony

Traitors

Sculpt

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Charmtype

Eat Your Greens

Tired Less

Roxy's Revenge

71chain

Flying Hearts

The Postmen

Chris Payn

According to Brian

WooHabs

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

desperateBeauty

Flipside

Adarna May Exist

Ribble

Wire -JD

Ekoweko

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Big man with Small guitar

Southampton Grad Band

Steve Weston

The Daytonas

SkunkWorks

Silvermon

Godless Suns

The Pop Tarts

Kalopsia

Betterphor

Carl Zed

The Howlin' Blackouts

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Slap the Willow

The Zone

H.AZ

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Laurie Bolger

Batala Portsmouth

Mad Simple

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Dusky Moon

Cat Elliott

Nia Nicholls

Greenish

The Wildcards

Angel Jones

Amy Fox

Jess Breame

Mike and the Mojitos

Room 18

Disco Lizards

ItsPetre

Jonny Sansom

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Ben Flournoy

Elemci

Steam Machine

Lula Gold

Swan Samba

The Stokes

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Punkhub

The Shantywomen

Rhythms of Resistance

Ricco Sakona

FancyWall

Tesoro Duo

The Bex quartet

SPLOOGE

Nick Haynes

Lee Huxtable

New Tide

Matt Sanger

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Alex Jeffrey

The Can Can Club.

gaz909

Days of closure

Deepest Sense

Stephanio

Frontline

DJ / Open Mic

Funky Business

Jay Munday

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Sonne

Chaos from Order

Lost Post

Cella

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Palookaville

Anita Foxall Poetry

Southbound

dj junk

Chimney and I K 8OY

Groove Bakers

TBC

Nick JT

Guillotine Union Boys

Jubilee

Loose Change

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Mighty Magic Animal

AfroDeX

Bill Thompson

SJ Ventįl

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Dean Antony

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Elderlys

The Soulcatchers

Exhilaro

One foot in the rave

Marsupial

Zakk Paules

Royston Black

Red Hot Chili Podders

Footless Kicks

James & Phil

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Dandelion Chain

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Edith and the Kingpins

浪之乐队

Changing Melody

Gimme a Break DJs

Miriam

Cocoa

The Slowdown

Red Light Spies

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“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!!!”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

“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. ”

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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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