Performances
Acts
Musicians
Venues
“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”
“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Would love to be a part of this again! London Road Brew House went off!!!”
“What I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”
“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”
“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”
“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.”
“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”
“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”
“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”
“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We had a fabulous time. Can't wait to do it all again x. Thank you for the opportunity.”
“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 were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”
“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”
“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 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.”
“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 all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”
“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”
“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 total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”
“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”
“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.”
Overdraft
Central Hall
Weigh House & Vault
The Titanic Pub and Kitchen
Dancing Man Brewery
The Dusty Barrel
The Joiners
Brewdog Southampton
94 High Street Vault
Steamship Shieldhall Forward Deck
Castle Vault
The Bar On The Square
The 1865
The Platform Tavern
The Cricketers Arms
The London Hotel
Red Funnel Terminal 2
O'Neill's
Castle Bailey Wall
St Michael's Square
Western Esplanande
HMV Southampton
The Titanic
King John’s Palace
Southampton City Art Gallery
The Watergate Ruin
The Dell
Duke of Wellington
The Undercroft
Town Quay Park
Vinilo Record Store
Holyrood Church
The Grand
The London Hotel
Steamship Shieldhall After Deck
Gig Night at the Old Chemist
Heartbreakers
Mettricks Guildhall
Quilter's Vault
The Rockstone
London Road Brew House
Lankester’s Vault
Orange Rooms
Hythe Pier
Orange Rooms
Ava's Cocktail BAR
Hythe Ferry
God's House Tower
All Bar One
Ruby's at the Grand
Beards & Boards
Duke of Wellington
XOXO
Mettricks Woolston Waterside
The Grumpy Monkey
St Michael's Vault
Canute's Palace
The Social
KWACKERS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
IKEA Southampton
Belgium and Blues
Overdraft Bedford Place
Papillon
Brewdog Southampton
Unity Brewing Co
The Design Chapel
Banana Wharf
Southampton Amateur Rowing Club
Raven & Bine
The White Star Tavern
The Platform Tavern
The Loft