Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

NIKHITA

Puddleglum

Gig Night

The Sound Crew

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Bragging Rights

Gaz Parker

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

Rosie Hollins

Continental Liaison

Big man with Small guitar

Bisola

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Mai

Hanna Gibbons

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Uke Box Glory

Xionic

Dr. Beatroot

Giles Halski

Eternal Gloom

Jess Breame

Charmtype

Zen Juddhism

Ras Amankwatia

NJT

Shiversa

3's a Crowd

Pianoman Justie

Saxofony

Andrew Buchanan

this occasional society

Hunch Power

Carl Zed

Jon Yale

Woodfalls band

Ocean Harmony

The Outsiders

Madams Last Discovery

The Bob Squad

The Elephant Cage

MoniQ

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mr. Buoyant

Westingway

Jim Bryant

RUBY

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

H.AZ

Nia Nicholls

NoteWorthy

Lachlan Horne

Psychedelic Skies

The Surroyal

Munro

HAZE

The Slow Cooked Bears

Room 18

Halliwell

PB Squared

DJ_MAJOR

The Pop Tarts

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Oscar Meades

The Ben Poore Project

Igloo Hearts

RODI

Milkin' It

Ryan Watts

Nàila

KSJM

The Long Shorts

The Picton Readers Club

Sculpt

Jim Pearson

WooHabs

Alfie Ingram

Jonathan Klein

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Space Ace Robot

Elemci

9 Lives

Broken Links

Waldo Salt

Mariano Korman

Colour of Heartache

Adventure State

Kinesis 4

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

ItsPetre

Mango In Euphoria

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Betterphor

Angling For Farthings

Good-will

FREESPIRITS

The Daytonas

JACKPUDDING

Tired Less

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Bees Knees

Zombie’ites

The Zone

Bob & the Bobettes

Wire -JD

Bex&Cole

Will Walton

Margarita Sleepover

Dusky Moon

Slap the Willow

According to Brian

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Vacant Shores

Eva Nicole

Accrington Stanley

The Sky at Night

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Bamboo and Bow

The Plummers

Arzenic

Hobb Lane

EVXN

Jack Walker

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Benana Student Showcase

Love Is Enough

Chris Payn

Fiesta FM

Canis Arboris

The Salamanders

OC Thomas

Steve Weston

Angel Jones

Arboresque

Voodoo Rays

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Andy White Poetry

RELLiX

Hail

Sebastian Horton

Flipside

DJ JAMES B

Roger James Shephard

Ekoweko

PG Trips

Far Solar

OCB & Adam Turner

Vermin

Mosaic

Brian Hooper

GaYeon Lee

JJCornick

Roxy's Revenge

Kalopsia

Mick Gough

Fate of the Magpie

Citizen Perez

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Rosie jay

The Monday Grooves

Dompap

Aoife Scully

Arlo Star

Achoiring Voices

Voice FM

Beardos and Weirdos

Sofia Gillani

Southampton Grad Band

Kieran Snell

Jaquie Daniels

The Wildcards

James K. Barker

Traitors

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

SkunkWorks

Romsey Shanty Crew

Elie Pembrey

Amie Lou Shaw

Disco Lizards

The Slack 5

The Duskers

Drew Mason

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Dark Poet

Diffy Dames

The Red Stars

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Roger Chantler

Stuart Evans

Totton Ukulele Band

Lucy RS Must c

Helicopter Pirates

Mahoosive

Dj Sarah Nash

Moakz

Fragile Lucy

Malcolm Carlo

The Halliwells

Way Down South

Michael Devaux

Hanterhir

CJOHNSON

Watching the Buzzards

Madison Square

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Alexander Bithell

D'vonti

Origin

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Cat Elliott

DJ Drive

The Latest

Eat Your Greens

Adarna May Exist

Emerson

High Mileage

Kase the Myth

Hük

Adam Kammerling

Flying Hearts

Retro Rock'its

Ben Flournoy

He Fired First

Laurie Bolger

The Restless Coast

Ironhide

October Some When

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Lost without cause

Lounge Room Lizards

Q Shaq

Shallow Music

Hampshire Guitar Club

Naty Giachino

Greeny & the Voyagers

Jonny Sansom

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

McGriff

Silent Disco King

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

City of Southampton Orchestra

Godless Suns

Broadsheet Speak

Geoff Williams

SO Sound Choir

Bad Alchemy

Velickaite Sisters

Tony Arthur

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Reverence Sound

Mike Lemin Band

Dawn of Dystopia

71chain

Industry Plant

Scarlett

Sean Bertram

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Jax Leonard

Vexmantra

Ukofonics

Eric Walker

Goffmog

Freestone

Purple Grace

Ajay Sahota

Xènia Páez

Theresa Lola

Blood Red Sky

Tongue & Groove

Ronk Torp

The Postmen

Club Bad

Bella Cameron

Mike and the Mojitos

Spindrift

Days of Speed

Jeannie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Rogue Awakening

Karl V

Mad Simple

160

Lyla Skyrim

Ignitez

Pooja Rajguru

Guilty Pleasure

Echo Mask

Ian Kimber

Under The Attic

Haeze

Amy Fox

GABRIELA

Greenish

SKAM

CHIMAN 101

Kindred Found

The Howlin' Blackouts

G-MAN 777

The Surge

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Silvermon

5 Degrees North

desperateBeauty

Arji Manuelpillai

Ribble

Echo Union

Dan James

Batala Portsmouth

Maerefolk

Suncliffe

Hydeout

One foot in the rave

Jay Munday

New Tide

Stephanio

DJ / Open Mic

Edith and the Kingpins

The Stokes

Mighty Magic Animal

The Dandelion Chain

Punkhub

Chaos from Order

Rhythms of Resistance

Nick JT

Changing Melody

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Days of closure

Gimme a Break DJs

Steam Town Shanty Crew

James & Phil

Elephants With Shotguns

Reverb (Hampshire)

Tesoro Duo

Loose Change

The Bex quartet

Exhilaro

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Groove Bakers

Deepest Sense

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Funky Business

The Slowdown

Footless Kicks

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Cella

Nick Haynes

Swan Samba

dj junk

The Soulcatchers

Alex Jeffrey

SJ Ventįl

Bill Thompson

Red Light Spies

Ricco Sakona

Palookaville

The Can Can Club.

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jubilee

Southbound

Miriam

The Shantywomen

SPLOOGE

浪之乐队

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

Lost Post

Guillotine Union Boys

The Elderlys

TBC

Zakk Paules

Lula Gold

FancyWall

Cocoa

Steam Machine

Frontline

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

gaz909

AfroDeX

Matt Sanger

Royston Black

Marsupial

Lee Huxtable

Red Hot Chili Podders

Chimney and I K 8OY

Dean Antony

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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 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 👏👏.”

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds 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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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