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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

Southampton Venues
Heartbreakers

Heartbreakers

Canute's Palace

Canute's Palace

Brewdog Southampton

Brewdog Southampton

Belgium and Blues

Belgium and Blues

Castle Vault

Castle Vault

Ava's Cocktail BAR

Ava's Cocktail BAR

London Road Brew House

London Road Brew House

The Dell

The Dell

Weigh House & Vault

Weigh House & Vault

The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

The Bar On The Square

The Bar On The Square

HMV Southampton

HMV Southampton

Town Quay Park

Town Quay Park

The London Hotel

The London Hotel

Central Hall

Central Hall

Orange Rooms

Orange Rooms

Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

The Grumpy Monkey

The Grumpy Monkey

KWACKERS  RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR

KWACKERS RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR

IKEA Southampton

IKEA Southampton

94 High Street Vault

94 High Street Vault

Castle Bailey Wall

Castle Bailey Wall

God's House Tower

God's House Tower

Dancing Man Brewery

Dancing Man Brewery

The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms

The Dusty Barrel

The Dusty Barrel

The Undercroft

The Undercroft

The Watergate Ruin

The Watergate Ruin

The 1865

The 1865

Ruby's at the Grand

Ruby's at the Grand

Hythe Ferry Mini Cruise

Hythe Ferry Mini Cruise

Raven & Bine

Raven & Bine

King John’s Palace

King John’s Palace

Banana Wharf

Banana Wharf

The Joiners

The Joiners

Overdraft Bedford Place

Overdraft Bedford Place

Holyrood Church

Holyrood Church

Vinilo Record Store

Vinilo Record Store

The Rockstone

The Rockstone

Mettricks Woolston Waterside

Mettricks Woolston Waterside

Gig Night at the Old Chemist

Gig Night at the Old Chemist

Western Esplanande

Western Esplanande

The Design Chapel

The Design Chapel

Lankester’s Vault

Lankester’s Vault

Papillon

Papillon

XOXO

XOXO

St Michael's Square

St Michael's Square

the Platform Tavern

the Platform Tavern

Steamship Shieldhall Forward Deck

Steamship Shieldhall Forward Deck

O'Neill's

O'Neill's

The Titanic

The Titanic

The White Star Tavern

The White Star Tavern

The Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern

Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

The Social

The Social

Mettricks Guildhall

Mettricks Guildhall

Southampton Amateur Rowing Club

Southampton Amateur Rowing Club

Beards & Boards

Beards & Boards

Steamship Shieldhall After Deck

Steamship Shieldhall After Deck

St Michael's Vault

St Michael's Vault

The Grand

The Grand

Southampton City Art Gallery

Southampton City Art Gallery

Red Funnel Terminal 2

Red Funnel Terminal 2

Quilter's Vault

Quilter's Vault

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