The 2024 multi venue festival took place in Southampton on 28/29 September 2024

320

Performances

308

Acts

1505

Musicians

58

Venues

2024 Montage
2024 full lineup

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

Southampton Venues
Gig Night at the Old Chemist

Gig Night at the Old Chemist

Lankester’s Vault

Lankester’s Vault

Hythe Ferry

Hythe Ferry

Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

The Dusty Barrel

The Dusty Barrel

Hythe Pier

Hythe Pier

Mettricks Guildhall

Mettricks Guildhall

The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

The Titanic

The Titanic

The 1865

The 1865

Ava's Cocktail BAR

Ava's Cocktail BAR

The Grapes

The Grapes

The Loft

The Loft

The London Hotel

The London Hotel

Western Esplanande

Western Esplanande

94 High Street Vault

94 High Street Vault

St Michael's  DJ's

St Michael's DJ's

The Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern

King John’s Palace

King John’s Palace

The Rockstone

The Rockstone

Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

Belgium and Blues

Belgium and Blues

All Bar One

All Bar One

Castle Bailey Wall

Castle Bailey Wall

KWACKERS  RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR

KWACKERS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR

The Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern

Overdraft

Overdraft

Steamship Shieldhall After Deck

Steamship Shieldhall After Deck

Dancing Man Brewery

Dancing Man Brewery

St Michael's Square

St Michael's Square

Canute's Palace

Canute's Palace

Beards & Boards

Beards & Boards

Heartbreakers

Heartbreakers

The Watergate Ruin

The Watergate Ruin

Holyrood  DJ's

Holyrood DJ's

Brewdog Southampton

Brewdog Southampton

Orange Rooms

Orange Rooms

IKEA Southampton

IKEA Southampton

Brewdog Southampton

Brewdog Southampton

HMV Southampton

HMV Southampton

The Undercroft

The Undercroft

XOXO

XOXO

Steamship Shieldhall Forward Deck

Steamship Shieldhall Forward Deck

The Joiners

The Joiners

The Dell

The Dell

John Lewis

John Lewis

The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms

Overdraft Bedford Place

Overdraft Bedford Place

St Michael’s Church

St Michael’s Church

John Hansard Gallery

John Hansard Gallery

Bottle & Stoat

Bottle & Stoat

Carlton Place Market

Carlton Place Market

Quilter's Vault

Quilter's Vault

Southampton City Art Gallery

Southampton City Art Gallery

O'Neill's

O'Neill's

Castle Vault

Castle Vault

God's House Tower

God's House Tower

The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms

Unity Brewing Co

Unity Brewing Co

Arundel Gardens

Arundel Gardens

Weigh House & Vault

Weigh House & Vault

London Road Brew House

London Road Brew House

Red Funnel Terminal 2

Red Funnel Terminal 2

The Social

The Social

The Grumpy Monkey

The Grumpy Monkey

Holyrood Church

Holyrood Church

Mettricks Woolston Waterside

Mettricks Woolston Waterside

The White Star Tavern

The White Star Tavern

The Bar On The Square

The Bar On The Square

Raven & Bine

Raven & Bine

The London Hotel

The London Hotel

Papillon

Papillon

Orange Rooms

Orange Rooms

St Michael's Vault

St Michael's Vault

Vinilo Record Store

Vinilo Record Store

IKEA Southampton

IKEA Southampton

O'Neill's

O'Neill's

The King Canute

The King Canute

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