Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Hampshire Guitar Club

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Roger Chantler

Totton Ukulele Band

Hobb Lane

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Ben Poore Project

this occasional society

SKAM

Diffy Dames

Citizen Perez

The Dark Poet

The Outsiders

Halliwell

Adventure State

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Achoiring Voices

Mosaic

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Way Down South

Ryan Watts

According to Brian

Reverence Sound

NoteWorthy

Aoife Scully

DJ Alex

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Industry Plant

DJ_MAJOR

Geoff Williams

Xènia Páez

Theresa Lola

Bad Alchemy

Mad Simple

Andrew Buchanan

Vexmantra

ItsPetre

The Halliwells

Kalopsia (duo)

SO Sound Choir

D'vonti

OCB & Adam Turner

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Flipside

Mahoosive

The Postmen

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Alternates

Riverside Blues Band

Godless Suns

NX Panther

Benana Student Showcase

Elie Pembrey

JJCornick

Mike Lemin Band

Love Is Enough

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Elemci

Canis Arboris

Kinesis 4

Jack Walker

The Duskers

The Wildcards

Southampton Grad Band

Kalopsia

5 Degrees North

Saxofony

Ignitez

Mostly Harmless

One foot in the rave

Vacant Shores

G-MAN 777

Good-will

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Arji Manuelpillai

Under The Attic

The Restless Coast

Zombie’ites

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Alexander Bithell

Sean Bertram

Batala Portsmouth

KSJM

H.AZ

Ukofonics

Southampton's Music History

Ronk Torp

International Jet Set

Eva Nicole

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Andy White Poetry

Hydeout

Jess Breame

Shiversa

Olivia Marsha

160

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

GaYeon Lee

Scarlett

Mai

Jaquie Daniels

Carl Zed

Stuart Evans

The Sky at Night

Brian Hooper

Q Shaq

High Mileage

He Fired First

MoniQ

WAPPADUSA Sound System

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Monday Grooves

Oddball Savage

Room 18

Hedgehogs

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

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

9 Lives

Sofia Gillani

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Slack 5

Maerefolk

desperateBeauty

Dan James

Sam Solace

Lottie Marie

Echo Mask

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mick Gough

The Slow Cooked Bears

Kindred Found

Nia Nicholls

Jim Bryant

Angel Jones

Munro

Gig Night

Malcolm Carlo

Charmtype

Karl V

Fragile Lucy

Tony Arthur

Sculpt

The Red Stars

Wire -JD

You

Romsey Shanty Crew

3's a Crowd

Amie Lou Shaw

Harry Ryan

PB Squared

Freya Golding

City of Southampton Orchestra

Punkhub

Helicopter Pirates

Lucy Smith

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Vinyl Phillips

NJT

Waldo Salt

Bragging Rights

Laurie Bolger

The Surge

Woodfalls band

Ribble

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Tired Less

Voice FM

Innovator

Bamboo and Bow

Jonathan Klein

October Some When

Pianoman Justie

James B / James F

Bisola

Mike and the Mojitos

Space Ace Robot

Dara Blaxx

Bella Cameron

Stereo Swan

Laura Klima

DJ Drive

Dawn of Dystopia

OC Thomas

Silvermon

Igloo Hearts

Vermin

The Zone

NIKHITA

Suncliffe

Betterphor

Jon Yale

The Long Shorts

Far Solar

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Jax Leonard

Cosmic Sisters

Hanna Gibbons

Ajay Sahota

EVXN

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Velickaite Sisters

RUBY

Lucy RS Must c

Naty Giachino

Freestone

McGriff

Mr. Buoyant

Ekoweko

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Steve Weston

Days of Speed

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

CJOHNSON

JACKPUDDING

Eternal Gloom

Club Bad

RELLiX

Cat Elliott

Angling For Farthings

Dj Sarah Nash

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Earth Propellor

Gaz Parker

Sugar Bang

Address soundsystem

Xionic

Mariano Korman

Spindrift

Big man with Small guitar

Lachlan Horne

Continental Liaison

The Picton Readers Club

Sebastian Horton

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Michael Devaux

Adam Kammerling

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Hail

Watching the Buzzards

James K. Barker

Beardos and Weirdos

Slap the Willow

Ocean Harmony

CHIMAN 101

Roxy's Revenge

Roger James Shephard

Pacuk Band

Ian Kimber

Arzenic

Arboresque

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Soulcatchers

Flossie James

The Sound Crew

Echo Union

WooHabs

Broken Links

Paul Levi

Kase the Myth

Zen Juddhism

The Bob Squad

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Fiesta FM

Eat Your Greens

Dusky Moon

FREESPIRITS

Houdini’s Hand

Westingway

Lyla Skyrim

Giles Halski

Will Walton

Amy Fox

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Ollie Owen Jones

Psychedelic Skies

Felis Leo

The Salamanders

Puddleglum

Purple Grace

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Emerson

The Pop Tarts

Moakz

Greenish

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Accrington Stanley

Exhilaro

Crushcrushcrush

The Dandelion Chain

Matt Sanger

gaz909

Cella

Lee Huxtable

The Elderlys

The Slowdown

Funky Business

Footless Kicks

Red Light Spies

Guillotine Union Boys

Chimney and I K 8OY

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Can Can Club.

Millie Woodrow

Jimmy b and the death rattles

James & Phil

Deepest Sense

Jake Tilley

Sea Ranch

Intoxication

Solace

Jackson Davies

Changing Melody

Sonne

Swan Samba

Autorora

Steam Town Shanty Crew

FancyWall

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Marsupial

Ben Highness

Dreamseeker

New Tide

Belle Saint

Jay Munday

Frontline

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Amelia Simpson

Palookaville

Loose Change

Royston Black

SOS PRESENTS

Anita Foxall Poetry

Serendipity

Miriam

Mart Ward Talks

Lula Gold

Gimme a Break DJs

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Steam Machine

Reverence Crew

Days of closure

Nick Haynes

Lamelle Shaw

The Shantywomen

Stephanio

Elephants With Shotguns

The Bex quartet

Zakk Paules

Hannah in the Groove

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Reverb (Hampshire)

DJ / Open Mic

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Groove Bakers

Craig Chalmers

Nick JT

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Slaughterhouse Clive

Dean Antony

dj junk

Ricco Sakona

Lost Post

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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 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 having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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. ”

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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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