Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Andrew Buchanan

Elemci

Ian Kimber

Jaquie Daniels

Freya Golding

EVXN

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Naty Giachino

Way Down South

Kase the Myth

Halliwell

Elie Pembrey

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Igloo Hearts

Hobb Lane

Zombie’ites

Ollie Owen Jones

Scarlett

Maerefolk

Angel Jones

Xionic

The Salamanders

The Duskers

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Gaz Parker

NX Panther

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Adventure State

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Good-will

International Jet Set

The Ben Poore Project

Puddleglum

Mad Simple

The Dark Poet

DJ Alex

The Wildcards

JACKPUDDING

City of Southampton Orchestra

3's a Crowd

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Roger Chantler

KSJM

Carl Zed

Earth Propellor

Dara Blaxx

Emerson

Zen Juddhism

Karl V

The Bob Squad

Southampton Grad Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

JJCornick

The Picton Readers Club

Tony Arthur

Theresa Lola

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Innovator

Under The Attic

Ronk Torp

G-MAN 777

Sculpt

Laurie Bolger

Mr. Buoyant

Romsey Shanty Crew

Southampton Ukulele Jam

High Mileage

Silvermon

Mostly Harmless

Steve Weston

The Sky at Night

Industry Plant

Bragging Rights

Reverence Sound

Mosaic

Ekoweko

The Pop Tarts

Ryan Watts

Ribble

ItsPetre

Jon Yale

The Outsiders

MoniQ

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Sebastian Horton

Bisola

October Some When

Charmtype

Pianoman Justie

Laura Klima

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Moakz

Xènia Páez

Arboresque

The Postmen

Room 18

The Slack 5

He Fired First

Hedgehogs

Lachlan Horne

Cosmic Sisters

Amie Lou Shaw

Dawn of Dystopia

The Long Shorts

Punkhub

Hail

PB Squared

Sofia Gillani

Hydeout

The Red Stars

The Monday Grooves

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

this occasional society

D'vonti

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Michael Devaux

Nia Nicholls

RELLiX

Southampton's Music History

Sean Bertram

Lucy RS Must c

Bella Cameron

McGriff

The Restless Coast

Roxy's Revenge

Lyla Skyrim

GaYeon Lee

9 Lives

Bad Alchemy

Godless Suns

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Big man with Small guitar

OC Thomas

Houdini’s Hand

Mariano Korman

Felis Leo

Stereo Swan

Suncliffe

SO Sound Choir

Broken Links

Club Bad

Munro

Mai

Gig Night

Kalopsia

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Q Shaq

Continental Liaison

Shiversa

According to Brian

Wire -JD

Sam Solace

Echo Union

Jim Bryant

Eat Your Greens

Dan James

NoteWorthy

Jonathan Klein

Olivia Marsha

Ukofonics

Cat Elliott

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Achoiring Voices

Canis Arboris

Watching the Buzzards

Address soundsystem

The Sound Crew

Roger James Shephard

Space Ace Robot

Ekowe (Acoustic)

H.AZ

Pacuk Band

Ocean Harmony

Arzenic

Harry Ryan

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

FREESPIRITS

Sugar Bang

Vinyl Phillips

One foot in the rave

Kalopsia (duo)

Amy Fox

Days of Speed

SKAM

RUBY

Angling For Farthings

James B / James F

Jess Breame

Brian Hooper

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Halliwells

Accrington Stanley

The Zone

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Echo Mask

Benana Student Showcase

Eternal Gloom

WAPPADUSA Sound System

CHIMAN 101

James K. Barker

Far Solar

Slap the Willow

Helicopter Pirates

The Surge

Psychedelic Skies

Love Is Enough

Jax Leonard

Vermin

Mahoosive

Riverside Blues Band

Woodfalls band

Beardos and Weirdos

WooHabs

Diffy Dames

Dusky Moon

desperateBeauty

Batala Portsmouth

Spindrift

Vexmantra

Jack Walker

Andy White Poetry

Adam Kammerling

Ignitez

Betterphor

Stuart Evans

The Alternates

Hampshire Guitar Club

You

Freestone

Ajay Sahota

Purple Grace

DJ Drive

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Geoff Williams

Westingway

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Slow Cooked Bears

NIKHITA

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Fiesta FM

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Vacant Shores

Mike Lemin Band

Voice FM

Totton Ukulele Band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Flossie James

Giles Halski

Oddball Savage

Malcolm Carlo

DJ_MAJOR

160

Kindred Found

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Velickaite Sisters

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Will Walton

Arji Manuelpillai

Alexander Bithell

Dj Sarah Nash

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

Hanna Gibbons

Lottie Marie

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Kinesis 4

Mick Gough

OCB & Adam Turner

Lucy Smith

Greenish

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Waldo Salt

Eva Nicole

The Soulcatchers

Paul Levi

Fragile Lucy

NJT

Saxofony

CJOHNSON

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Bamboo and Bow

The Howlin' Blackouts

Citizen Perez

5 Degrees North

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Flipside

Aoife Scully

Tired Less

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Belle Saint

dj junk

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Chimney and I K 8OY

Amelia Simpson

Red Light Spies

Mart Ward Talks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Loose Change

Jackson Davies

James & Phil

Serendipity

Shaun Shears & The Locals

SOS PRESENTS

Craig Chalmers

The Bex quartet

Solace

Nick Haynes

Stephanio

Gimme a Break DJs

Intoxication

Slaughterhouse Clive

Lee Huxtable

Miriam

Jay Munday

Elephants With Shotguns

Autorora

Steam Machine

Reverence Crew

The Can Can Club.

Jake Tilley

Days of closure

New Tide

Zakk Paules

Sea Ranch

Ricco Sakona

Dean Antony

Exhilaro

Funky Business

Crushcrushcrush

Sonne

Dreamseeker

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Hannah in the Groove

Groove Bakers

Deepest Sense

Reverb (Hampshire)

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Guillotine Union Boys

Cella

Marsupial

Palookaville

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Dandelion Chain

The Shantywomen

The Slowdown

Lamelle Shaw

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

gaz909

Ben Highness

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Frontline

DJ / Open Mic

Changing Melody

Anita Foxall Poetry

FancyWall

Lula Gold

Millie Woodrow

Footless Kicks

Matt Sanger

Lost Post

Royston Black

Nick JT

Swan Samba

Rachel Jeffcoat

The Elderlys

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

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

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

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

“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 ❤️”

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

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

“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?... 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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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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