Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Bamboo and Bow

Days of Speed

Lyla Skyrim

Lost without cause

Andrew Buchanan

Accrington Stanley

Margarita Sleepover

Beardos and Weirdos

Helicopter Pirates

James K. Barker

Hunch Power

The Wildcards

Dj Sarah Nash

Rogue Awakening

G-MAN 777

Citizen Perez

SkunkWorks

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Arzenic

Jax Leonard

Sean Bertram

The Surroyal

RODI

Freestone

High Mileage

Woodfalls band

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Spindrift

this occasional society

Emerson

Benana Student Showcase

Igloo Hearts

71chain

The Daytonas

Saxofony

Tongue & Groove

Wire -JD

Steve Weston

Charmtype

Munro

He Fired First

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

ItsPetre

Shiversa

FREESPIRITS

D'vonti

Broken Links

Shallow Music

Slap the Willow

Mick Gough

The Sky at Night

Vacant Shores

Adventure State

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

Colour of Heartache

Flying Hearts

Ironhide

Voice FM

Westingway

Jack Walker

Jim Bryant

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Dusky Moon

Roger Chantler

Malcolm Carlo

Voodoo Rays

Zen Juddhism

Mosaic

Ocean Harmony

NoteWorthy

Totton Ukulele Band

160

Guilty Pleasure

Haeze

Hobb Lane

Milkin' It

Hanterhir

Eternal Gloom

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Oscar Meades

Bragging Rights

Ribble

Jim Pearson

Naty Giachino

Way Down South

The Surge

Madams Last Discovery

The Picton Readers Club

The Plummers

Silvermon

The Salamanders

Roger James Shephard

Industry Plant

Puddleglum

Eat Your Greens

RELLiX

Hail

Good-will

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Elemci

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

DJ JAMES B

Geoff Williams

Jaquie Daniels

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Uke Box Glory

Jon Yale

Tired Less

Dawn of Dystopia

Blood Red Sky

Broadsheet Speak

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Reverence Sound

Greenish

Far Solar

Angel Jones

Giles Halski

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Restless Coast

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

CHIMAN 101

Amie Lou Shaw

Rosie Hollins

Angling For Farthings

SKAM

Under The Attic

Ekoweko

Batala Portsmouth

Pooja Rajguru

Traitors

Continental Liaison

Bex&Cole

Canis Arboris

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Mad Simple

Ian Kimber

Gig Night

Amy Fox

Romsey Shanty Crew

Ajay Sahota

PG Trips

Will Walton

Halliwell

Andy White Poetry

The Outsiders

MoniQ

The Red Stars

The Dark Poet

Sebastian Horton

Karl V

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Madison Square

Godless Suns

Mango In Euphoria

Scarlett

Diffy Dames

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

EVXN

Kinesis 4

Big man with Small guitar

Ronk Torp

Rosie jay

Bad Alchemy

Greeny & the Voyagers

Sculpt

The Slow Cooked Bears

Laurie Bolger

Mariano Korman

3's a Crowd

OCB & Adam Turner

Mr. Buoyant

The Pop Tarts

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Fragile Lucy

The Ben Poore Project

McGriff

Southampton Grad Band

Mai

Xènia Páez

Alfie Ingram

Flipside

The Bob Squad

Arboresque

Aoife Scully

Jonathan Klein

Echo Mask

Space Ace Robot

OC Thomas

Jeannie

Echo Union

Arlo Star

Ryan Watts

JJCornick

CJOHNSON

Betterphor

Q Shaq

Pianoman Justie

Bob & the Bobettes

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Mike and the Mojitos

Drew Mason

Kalopsia

Room 18

Origin

Silent Disco King

Elie Pembrey

Bisola

Goffmog

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Watching the Buzzards

SO Sound Choir

Dr. Beatroot

NJT

Disco Lizards

Carl Zed

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Halliwells

The Postmen

Theresa Lola

JACKPUDDING

City of Southampton Orchestra

PB Squared

Ignitez

The Duskers

The Latest

desperateBeauty

Gaz Parker

Mike Lemin Band

Purple Grace

Nia Nicholls

Michael Devaux

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Elephant Cage

Bella Cameron

WooHabs

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mahoosive

Fate of the Magpie

Lachlan Horne

The Sound Crew

The Monday Grooves

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Brian Hooper

Vermin

Sofia Gillani

Adam Kammerling

GABRIELA

Ukofonics

Eric Walker

H.AZ

Lucy RS Must c

The Slack 5

Achoiring Voices

Love Is Enough

Kindred Found

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Cat Elliott

Hampshire Guitar Club

The Long Shorts

According to Brian

Hük

Ras Amankwatia

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Bees Knees

Tony Arthur

Kieran Snell

Kase the Myth

Waldo Salt

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Xionic

The Howlin' Blackouts

Retro Rock'its

Chris Payn

Jonny Sansom

Club Bad

Ben Flournoy

Alexander Bithell

Moakz

NIKHITA

Lounge Room Lizards

Maerefolk

9 Lives

Arji Manuelpillai

DJ Drive

The Zone

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Hydeout

GaYeon Lee

Psychedelic Skies

Roxy's Revenge

Velickaite Sisters

Dan James

Eva Nicole

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Jess Breame

Dompap

October Some When

Stuart Evans

RUBY

Fiesta FM

KSJM

Suncliffe

Zombie’ites

Vexmantra

5 Degrees North

HAZE

Hanna Gibbons

Nàila

DJ_MAJOR

The Soulcatchers

The Elderlys

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

Chaos from Order

Shaun Shears & The Locals

SPLOOGE

Cocoa

Punkhub

Elephants With Shotguns

浪之乐队

Palookaville

Zakk Paules

The Bex quartet

The Dandelion Chain

Loose Change

AfroDeX

The Stokes

Funky Business

DJ / Open Mic

Miriam

Sonne

Jimmy b and the death rattles

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

James & Phil

Cella

New Tide

Red Hot Chili Podders

Changing Melody

TBC

Jay Munday

Exhilaro

Tesoro Duo

Lost Post

Mighty Magic Animal

The Slowdown

Footless Kicks

Matt Sanger

Ricco Sakona

Royston Black

The Can Can Club.

Nick JT

Alex Jeffrey

dj junk

Groove Bakers

Anita Foxall Poetry

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Southbound

SJ Ventįl

One foot in the rave

Gimme a Break DJs

Marsupial

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Stephanio

Frontline

Deepest Sense

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Bill Thompson

Lula Gold

Guillotine Union Boys

Red Light Spies

The Shantywomen

Steam Machine

gaz909

FancyWall

Reverb (Hampshire)

Nick Haynes

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dean Antony

Edith and the Kingpins

Days of closure

Rhythms of Resistance

Jubilee

Swan Samba

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“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.”

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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 taking place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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