Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

OC Thomas

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Bella Cameron

EVXN

Canis Arboris

The Pop Tarts

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Ben Poore Project

Voice FM

The Daytonas

MoniQ

Igloo Hearts

Purple Grace

Angling For Farthings

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Waldo Salt

Hydeout

Broken Links

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Bragging Rights

Brian Hooper

Aoife Scully

RUBY

Mad Simple

Mosaic

The Alternates

The Slack 5

Lottie Marie

Watching the Buzzards

5 Degrees North

H.AZ

3's a Crowd

The Outsiders

Wire -JD

Gig Night

this occasional society

Dj Sarah Nash

Geoff Williams

D'vonti

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Lucy RS Must c

OCB & Adam Turner

JJCornick

Angel Jones

Paul Levi

Haeze

Vexmantra

SO Sound Choir

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Adventure State

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Slow Cooked Bears

GABRIELA

Margarita Sleepover

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Giles Halski

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Echo Union

Michael Devaux

Hük

Southampton's Music History

One foot in the rave

JACKPUDDING

Lachlan Horne

Houdini’s Hand

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Industry Plant

Mike Lemin Band

Saxofony

Good-will

Jon Yale

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Uke Box Glory

Elemci

SKAM

Zombie’ites

The Monday Grooves

Ryan Watts

The Postmen

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Citizen Perez

Echo Mask

Stereo Swan

Ignitez

Mai

9 Lives

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Freestone

The Surge

The Howlin' Blackouts

Velickaite Sisters

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Malcolm Carlo

Ribble

Jaquie Daniels

Ekoweko

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Theresa Lola

Mahoosive

Hail

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Sean Bertram

The Wildcards

Lyla Skyrim

McGriff

Dawn of Dystopia

The Restless Coast

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Pacuk Band

Earth Propellor

James K. Barker

Puddleglum

Steve Weston

Elie Pembrey

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Stuart Evans

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Xionic

Laura Klima

Bisola

Spindrift

Vacant Shores

Felis Leo

Amie Lou Shaw

Tony Arthur

October Some When

Reverence Sound

Arzenic

Eva Nicole

Eternal Gloom

Xènia Páez

Far Solar

Totton Ukulele Band

Days of Speed

DJ Alex

Laurie Bolger

The Salamanders

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

160

Under The Attic

Beardos and Weirdos

Hanna Gibbons

Psychedelic Skies

Mariano Korman

The Picton Readers Club

Innovator

Oddball Savage

Mike and the Mojitos

Address soundsystem

You

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Arji Manuelpillai

Andrew Buchanan

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Vermin

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Jack Walker

Batala Portsmouth

Sugar Bang

Sculpt

desperateBeauty

Jonathan Klein

Pianoman Justie

The Dark Poet

Kindred Found

CJOHNSON

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ian Kimber

Alexander Bithell

Will Walton

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Roxy's Revenge

Riverside Blues Band

According to Brian

Space Ace Robot

Mostly Harmless

Munro

The Halliwells

Flipside

Kat Hutchings Yoga

G-MAN 777

Karl V

Sam Solace

Q Shaq

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Long Shorts

Benana Student Showcase

Kinesis 4

Achoiring Voices

NJT

Carl Zed

Arboresque

The Sound Crew

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Westingway

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

James B / James F

WooHabs

Dompap

Ocean Harmony

ItsPetre

Alfie Ingram

Room 18

Jim Bryant

Sebastian Horton

Accrington Stanley

Dan James

Ken Wood and the Mixers

International Jet Set

Kalopsia (duo)

The Bob Squad

Naty Giachino

Big man with Small guitar

Ibz & Da Goats

Eat Your Greens

Shiversa

Sofia Gillani

Hobb Lane

Diffy Dames

Gaz Parker

The Sky at Night

Love Is Enough

Silvermon

PB Squared

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

He Fired First

Fragile Lucy

Slap the Willow

Mr. Buoyant

Olivia Marsha

DJ_MAJOR

NoteWorthy

Woodfalls band

Ukofonics

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

NIKHITA

The Duskers

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Zone

Bad Alchemy

Maerefolk

Hedgehogs

Rosie Hollins

FREESPIRITS

Tired Less

Roger James Shephard

Lucy Smith

Roger Chantler

Emerson

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Helicopter Pirates

Charmtype

Cat Elliott

GaYeon Lee

Ollie Owen Jones

Ajay Sahota

Harry Ryan

Jess Breame

Fiesta FM

Hampshire Guitar Club

Andy White Poetry

DJ Drive

Adam Kammerling

Dusky Moon

Freya Golding

Moakz

Kalopsia

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Kase the Myth

Ronk Torp

Greenish

Cosmic Sisters

Jim Pearson

Zen Juddhism

Bamboo and Bow

Mick Gough

Godless Suns

Nia Nicholls

Halliwell

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

KSJM

Amy Fox

Club Bad

Continental Liaison

The Red Stars

Betterphor

Rosie jay

CHIMAN 101

Suncliffe

Romsey Shanty Crew

Way Down South

Jax Leonard

Scarlett

Southampton Grad Band

RELLiX

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Changing Melody

Reverb (Hampshire)

dj junk

Stephanio

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Elderlys

Deepest Sense

SOS PRESENTS

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lost Post

New Tide

Craig Chalmers

Ricco Sakona

Dean Antony

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Guillotine Union Boys

Loose Change

Elephants With Shotguns

The Bex quartet

The Can Can Club.

FancyWall

Lamelle Shaw

Jackson Davies

Days of closure

James & Phil

Dara Blaxx

Palookaville

Miriam

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Frontline

Tesoro Duo

Anita Foxall Poetry

Nick JT

The Soulcatchers

Royston Black

Matt Sanger

Footless Kicks

Cella

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Funky Business

Punkhub

Amelia Simpson

Sonne

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Mart Ward Talks

Groove Bakers

Rachel Jeffcoat

Belle Saint

Lee Huxtable

Steam Machine

Millie Woodrow

Swan Samba

Lula Gold

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Gimme a Break DJs

The Dandelion Chain

Reverence Crew

Zakk Paules

Exhilaro

Katy Halliwell

Red Light Spies

Vinyl Phillips

Ben Highness

TBC

Sea Ranch

Nick Haynes

DJ / Open Mic

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

South Central

The Shantywomen

Chimney and I K 8OY

Marsupial

gaz909

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Autorora

The Slowdown

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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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