Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Elie Pembrey

Hydeout

The Salamanders

Alexander Bithell

Eva Nicole

The Dark Poet

Purple Grace

Bex&Cole

Ian Kimber

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Under The Attic

Munro

The Ben Poore Project

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Rogue Awakening

Helicopter Pirates

Jax Leonard

Hail

Xènia Páez

Adam Kammerling

Dompap

The Bob Squad

Flying Hearts

Adarna May Exist

Margarita Sleepover

Ras Amankwatia

Lounge Room Lizards

Mai

DJ_MAJOR

Club Bad

JACKPUDDING

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Wildcards

3's a Crowd

Citizen Perez

Pooja Rajguru

Ignitez

Achoiring Voices

this occasional society

Fate of the Magpie

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Good-will

Geoff Williams

Milkin' It

OC Thomas

Flipside

9 Lives

Ajay Sahota

Days of Speed

Chris Payn

Echo Mask

The Latest

Charmtype

HAZE

Nia Nicholls

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Hanterhir

The Picton Readers Club

Bamboo and Bow

The Pop Tarts

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hük

Space Ace Robot

The Elephant Cage

The Surge

The Outsiders

Giles Halski

CHIMAN 101

Southampton Grad Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Continental Liaison

H.AZ

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Way Down South

The Slack 5

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Blood Red Sky

Vermin

FREESPIRITS

G-MAN 777

The Red Stars

Ryan Watts

Sofia Gillani

NJT

Mad Simple

Ben Flournoy

Reverence Sound

Dr. Beatroot

Jim Bryant

Maerefolk

The Zone

Mariano Korman

He Fired First

Far Solar

Rosie jay

Lachlan Horne

Origin

Roxy's Revenge

SKAM

160

Roger James Shephard

Emerson

GaYeon Lee

Bella Cameron

SkunkWorks

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Jon Yale

Eternal Gloom

JJCornick

Andy White Poetry

Ekoweko

Traitors

Ken Wood and the Mixers

71chain

Slap the Willow

Xionic

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Broadsheet Speak

Totton Ukulele Band

NIKHITA

Bob & the Bobettes

The Surroyal

Batala Portsmouth

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Voodoo Rays

Beardos and Weirdos

Guilty Pleasure

Sean Bertram

RUBY

Mr. Buoyant

Halliwell

Jack Walker

Bad Alchemy

McGriff

GABRIELA

Cat Elliott

James K. Barker

Echo Union

EVXN

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Eric Walker

Shallow Music

The Plummers

Michael Devaux

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

Wire -JD

Malcolm Carlo

Kat Hutchings Yoga

D'vonti

Arji Manuelpillai

According to Brian

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ukofonics

Tired Less

Jonny Sansom

Madison Square

The Sound Crew

Colour of Heartache

Karl V

The Postmen

CJOHNSON

ItsPetre

Benana Student Showcase

5 Degrees North

Will Walton

Arzenic

Gig Night

Carl Zed

Industry Plant

Zombie’ites

Madams Last Discovery

Ronk Torp

The Sky at Night

Kindred Found

Dj Sarah Nash

Mosaic

Zen Juddhism

Canis Arboris

Greenish

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Sebastian Horton

Freestone

St Andrews Pipe Band

Steve Weston

Eat Your Greens

Moakz

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Kase the Myth

The Long Shorts

Hunch Power

Ribble

Theresa Lola

Elemci

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Haeze

Jess Breame

Suncliffe

Jeannie

Gaz Parker

Amie Lou Shaw

The Slow Cooked Bears

Scarlett

SO Sound Choir

October Some When

Mick Gough

Aoife Scully

Jaquie Daniels

Rosie Hollins

Jim Pearson

Betterphor

Lost without cause

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Romsey Shanty Crew

Ocean Harmony

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Halliwells

Watching the Buzzards

RODI

WooHabs

Dawn of Dystopia

Vexmantra

Retro Rock'its

Love Is Enough

Kieran Snell

RELLiX

Velickaite Sisters

Amy Fox

Broken Links

Diffy Dames

Vacant Shores

Lucy RS Must c

Bragging Rights

Greeny & the Voyagers

Psychedelic Skies

DJ JAMES B

Room 18

Angling For Farthings

Kalopsia

Drew Mason

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Dan James

Roger Chantler

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

desperateBeauty

Silvermon

Mike and the Mojitos

Disco Lizards

OCB & Adam Turner

MoniQ

Waldo Salt

DJ Drive

PB Squared

The Duskers

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Naty Giachino

Uke Box Glory

Hobb Lane

Spindrift

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Puddleglum

The Monday Grooves

Igloo Hearts

Westingway

Angel Jones

KSJM

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Woodfalls band

Sculpt

The Howlin' Blackouts

Voice FM

Andrew Buchanan

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

PG Trips

Laurie Bolger

Arboresque

Lyla Skyrim

Shiversa

Big man with Small guitar

Accrington Stanley

Bees Knees

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Jonathan Klein

Adventure State

Goffmog

The Restless Coast

Arlo Star

Silent Disco King

Saxofony

Kinesis 4

High Mileage

Fiesta FM

Godless Suns

Q Shaq

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Fragile Lucy

Oscar Meades

Stuart Evans

The Daytonas

Ironhide

Brian Hooper

Tongue & Groove

Nàila

Alfie Ingram

Bisola

Hanna Gibbons

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Dusky Moon

Tony Arthur

Mango In Euphoria

NoteWorthy

Mahoosive

Mike Lemin Band

Pianoman Justie

Groove Bakers

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jimmy b and the death rattles

SPLOOGE

dj junk

Alex Jeffrey

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Elderlys

FancyWall

Lost Post

Red Hot Chili Podders

Swan Samba

James & Phil

The Bex quartet

Rhythms of Resistance

AfroDeX

Royston Black

Red Light Spies

The Slowdown

Mighty Magic Animal

The Can Can Club.

Cocoa

One foot in the rave

Marsupial

SJ Ventįl

Guillotine Union Boys

Nick Haynes

The Soulcatchers

Lee Huxtable

DJ / Open Mic

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Dean Antony

Funky Business

Miriam

Chimney and I K 8OY

Edith and the Kingpins

Nick JT

Palookaville

Tesoro Duo

Elephants With Shotguns

Cella

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Deepest Sense

The Stokes

Footless Kicks

Punkhub

Exhilaro

Jubilee

Frontline

gaz909

Southbound

The Shantywomen

Steam Machine

Bill Thompson

New Tide

Loose Change

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Gimme a Break DJs

Changing Melody

Stephanio

Matt Sanger

浪之乐队

Zakk Paules

Chaos from Order

Lula Gold

Reverb (Hampshire)

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Ricco Sakona

Days of closure

The Dandelion Chain

TBC

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

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

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

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

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

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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