Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Diffy Dames

NIKHITA

Guilty Pleasure

The Latest

Xionic

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Geoff Williams

St Andrews Pipe Band

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Jim Bryant

Bella Cameron

The Dark Poet

The Picton Readers Club

Jim Pearson

The Slack 5

Saxofony

Eva Nicole

The Plummers

He Fired First

Puddleglum

Far Solar

Shallow Music

Purple Grace

Dr. Beatroot

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Slow Cooked Bears

Madison Square

Sean Bertram

Arzenic

Jeannie

Carl Zed

Reverence Sound

Hunch Power

OCB & Adam Turner

Xènia Páez

Nia Nicholls

Suncliffe

Jax Leonard

Vermin

Uke Box Glory

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Kalopsia

The Zone

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Alfie Ingram

Gaz Parker

McGriff

Bees Knees

Q Shaq

Club Bad

Amy Fox

Lucy RS Must c

Mike and the Mojitos

October Some When

Colour of Heartache

Space Ace Robot

CHIMAN 101

this occasional society

Fiesta FM

Mosaic

Bragging Rights

Igloo Hearts

Echo Union

Bad Alchemy

Scarlett

OC Thomas

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Ras Amankwatia

High Mileage

Ironhide

Rosie Hollins

Kinesis 4

Andrew Buchanan

City of Southampton Orchestra

DJ Drive

Sofia Gillani

Fragile Lucy

Cat Elliott

Psychedelic Skies

Andy White Poetry

160

Eternal Gloom

GABRIELA

Lyla Skyrim

KSJM

FREESPIRITS

Munro

Tongue & Groove

Silvermon

Angling For Farthings

The Surge

Jon Yale

Dusky Moon

Silent Disco King

Ian Kimber

Citizen Perez

RUBY

The Outsiders

Big man with Small guitar

EVXN

Giles Halski

Betterphor

Malcolm Carlo

Aoife Scully

Flipside

Bamboo and Bow

Ronk Torp

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Pooja Rajguru

Southampton Grad Band

Shiversa

Maerefolk

Days of Speed

3's a Crowd

RODI

James K. Barker

Nàila

Eat Your Greens

Gig Night

Pianoman Justie

Ocean Harmony

Haeze

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Elephant Cage

Ukofonics

The Bob Squad

DJ JAMES B

Alexander Bithell

Accrington Stanley

Dj Sarah Nash

Godless Suns

Will Walton

Bex&Cole

Bob & the Bobettes

Dompap

Rogue Awakening

Margarita Sleepover

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Daytonas

Arlo Star

Zombie’ites

Arji Manuelpillai

The Restless Coast

Karl V

The Wildcards

Mike Lemin Band

The Halliwells

Goffmog

The Sky at Night

Ribble

Kieran Snell

Romsey Shanty Crew

Batala Portsmouth

Mr. Buoyant

Steve Weston

Traitors

Helicopter Pirates

Kase the Myth

Mahoosive

Spindrift

Adam Kammerling

The Sound Crew

Charmtype

Canis Arboris

Hanterhir

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Jack Walker

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Achoiring Voices

Jaquie Daniels

RELLiX

Mad Simple

SO Sound Choir

Wire -JD

Totton Ukulele Band

Industry Plant

Hail

According to Brian

Ben Flournoy

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Good-will

Freestone

Jess Breame

9 Lives

Emerson

PG Trips

SKAM

Drew Mason

Beardos and Weirdos

Voice FM

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Vexmantra

The Surroyal

Dawn of Dystopia

Hanna Gibbons

The Howlin' Blackouts

Greenish

Retro Rock'its

Adarna May Exist

NoteWorthy

Adventure State

The Duskers

NJT

Jonathan Klein

Ignitez

Elie Pembrey

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Michael Devaux

Sculpt

Hük

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Ben Poore Project

Naty Giachino

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Roxy's Revenge

Lost without cause

CJOHNSON

Dan James

Way Down South

H.AZ

Amie Lou Shaw

Voodoo Rays

Room 18

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Hydeout

Angel Jones

Halliwell

Vacant Shores

Mick Gough

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Bisola

The Salamanders

Jonny Sansom

Ryan Watts

Kindred Found

Disco Lizards

Watching the Buzzards

Broken Links

Roger James Shephard

desperateBeauty

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Mango In Euphoria

Brian Hooper

Stuart Evans

Love Is Enough

The Monday Grooves

Benana Student Showcase

Sebastian Horton

GaYeon Lee

Hampshire Guitar Club

Elemci

Hobb Lane

Tony Arthur

G-MAN 777

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Oscar Meades

Madams Last Discovery

Flying Hearts

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Laurie Bolger

Origin

Ajay Sahota

Milkin' It

Tired Less

Westingway

Waldo Salt

The Pop Tarts

Roger Chantler

ItsPetre

Chris Payn

Fate of the Magpie

Lounge Room Lizards

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Slap the Willow

JACKPUDDING

Broadsheet Speak

Woodfalls band

D'vonti

The Long Shorts

71chain

MoniQ

Mariano Korman

Theresa Lola

Zen Juddhism

Blood Red Sky

The Red Stars

JJCornick

Velickaite Sisters

Under The Attic

Arboresque

The Postmen

Rosie jay

Moakz

Eric Walker

DJ_MAJOR

Greeny & the Voyagers

Ekoweko

PB Squared

HAZE

Mai

Echo Mask

WooHabs

SkunkWorks

Continental Liaison

Lachlan Horne

5 Degrees North

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

Chimney and I K 8OY

Southbound

Lula Gold

Miriam

浪之乐队

Deepest Sense

The Soulcatchers

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

Red Light Spies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Nick JT

FancyWall

gaz909

Chaos from Order

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Rhythms of Resistance

The Slowdown

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Red Hot Chili Podders

One foot in the rave

The Elderlys

Swan Samba

Jay Munday

The Dandelion Chain

Gimme a Break DJs

James & Phil

Anita Foxall Poetry

Punkhub

The Shantywomen

Exhilaro

Guillotine Union Boys

Bill Thompson

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Matt Sanger

The Stokes

Jubilee

The Can Can Club.

Royston Black

Nick Haynes

Tesoro Duo

Days of closure

Lost Post

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Loose Change

Funky Business

Zakk Paules

Reverb (Hampshire)

Palookaville

Lee Huxtable

Alex Jeffrey

SJ Ventįl

Cella

Mighty Magic Animal

Jimmy b and the death rattles

SPLOOGE

Steam Machine

Footless Kicks

New Tide

The Bex quartet

dj junk

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Edith and the Kingpins

TBC

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

DJ / Open Mic

Marsupial

Changing Melody

Elephants With Shotguns

Cocoa

Groove Bakers

Sonne

Dean Antony

Stephanio

AfroDeX

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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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