Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Mai

Way Down South

Hampshire Guitar Club

Hük

Silvermon

SKAM

Days of Speed

The Dark Poet

OCB & Adam Turner

Sebastian Horton

Mike and the Mojitos

Batala Portsmouth

PG Trips

The Sound Crew

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Angling For Farthings

Moakz

Emerson

Watching the Buzzards

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Aoife Scully

The Sky at Night

Gaz Parker

The Halliwells

High Mileage

The Howlin' Blackouts

Greeny & the Voyagers

Lachlan Horne

this occasional society

Ukofonics

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Elemci

Suncliffe

Psychedelic Skies

Rogue Awakening

Will Walton

G-MAN 777

Munro

SO Sound Choir

Jeannie

Shiversa

Sofia Gillani

Ekoweko

Arzenic

Sean Bertram

NIKHITA

Traitors

Cat Elliott

Far Solar

SkunkWorks

GABRIELA

The Surroyal

Fate of the Magpie

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Wildcards

Mike Lemin Band

KSJM

Achoiring Voices

Elie Pembrey

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Diffy Dames

Continental Liaison

Nia Nicholls

Jonny Sansom

The Monday Grooves

Ronk Torp

NoteWorthy

Guilty Pleasure

Benana Student Showcase

Mick Gough

Maerefolk

Voodoo Rays

Hail

RODI

Spindrift

Beardos and Weirdos

Dr. Beatroot

Scarlett

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

Southampton Grad Band

DJ JAMES B

The Slack 5

The Restless Coast

Bella Cameron

Ironhide

October Some When

Halliwell

CHIMAN 101

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ryan Watts

Arlo Star

Dawn of Dystopia

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Tongue & Groove

The Slow Cooked Bears

Club Bad

Pooja Rajguru

Woodfalls band

Jack Walker

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

DJ_MAJOR

Vacant Shores

Fragile Lucy

City of Southampton Orchestra

Colour of Heartache

Bad Alchemy

Roxy's Revenge

Stuart Evans

Brian Hooper

Laurie Bolger

MoniQ

Xionic

Q Shaq

Citizen Perez

Kalopsia

Vexmantra

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

PB Squared

Ribble

Geoff Williams

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Blood Red Sky

Eric Walker

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Love Is Enough

Ras Amankwatia

Jess Breame

Jaquie Daniels

D'vonti

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Hunch Power

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Daytonas

Eat Your Greens

Arji Manuelpillai

3's a Crowd

Reverence Sound

The Elephant Cage

Good-will

Bragging Rights

Helicopter Pirates

Ocean Harmony

Ajay Sahota

Tired Less

Kinesis 4

Purple Grace

The Surge

Lucy RS Must c

Hanterhir

Ben Flournoy

Lost without cause

James K. Barker

Michael Devaux

Charmtype

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Amy Fox

Jim Bryant

Jon Yale

Betterphor

Saxofony

Industry Plant

Room 18

Uke Box Glory

The Long Shorts

Dj Sarah Nash

Big man with Small guitar

HAZE

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Angel Jones

Greenish

Lyla Skyrim

Xènia Páez

The Latest

Bamboo and Bow

Retro Rock'its

Freestone

Haeze

Waldo Salt

Naty Giachino

Totton Ukulele Band

Broken Links

Oscar Meades

WooHabs

DJ Drive

Steve Weston

He Fired First

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Pop Tarts

Rosie jay

Arboresque

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Picton Readers Club

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Duskers

Carl Zed

Mariano Korman

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Westingway

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Rosie Hollins

Jax Leonard

According to Brian

Origin

St Andrews Pipe Band

Roger James Shephard

Eternal Gloom

Amie Lou Shaw

CJOHNSON

Madison Square

160

Fiesta FM

JJCornick

5 Degrees North

Silent Disco King

Bex&Cole

NJT

The Salamanders

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Under The Attic

The Zone

McGriff

Nàila

The Plummers

Shallow Music

GaYeon Lee

The Outsiders

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

JACKPUDDING

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dusky Moon

FREESPIRITS

Hanna Gibbons

The Red Stars

Hobb Lane

Chris Payn

Jim Pearson

Madams Last Discovery

Kase the Myth

Dompap

Ian Kimber

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Mad Simple

Mahoosive

RELLiX

Theresa Lola

Echo Union

Velickaite Sisters

Alfie Ingram

Pianoman Justie

EVXN

Lounge Room Lizards

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Tony Arthur

Malcolm Carlo

Slap the Willow

ItsPetre

Bees Knees

Giles Halski

Hydeout

The Postmen

Accrington Stanley

Andy White Poetry

Kindred Found

Disco Lizards

Vermin

The Bob Squad

Canis Arboris

Gig Night

Echo Mask

71chain

Milkin' It

Adventure State

Wire -JD

Flipside

Bob & the Bobettes

Flying Hearts

desperateBeauty

Broadsheet Speak

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Adam Kammerling

Drew Mason

Zen Juddhism

9 Lives

The Ben Poore Project

Eva Nicole

Voice FM

Bisola

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Andrew Buchanan

Zombie’ites

Roger Chantler

H.AZ

Margarita Sleepover

Karl V

RUBY

Alexander Bithell

Mango In Euphoria

Mr. Buoyant

Goffmog

Ignitez

Sculpt

Kieran Snell

Puddleglum

Jonathan Klein

Space Ace Robot

OC Thomas

Dan James

Mosaic

Godless Suns

Igloo Hearts

Romsey Shanty Crew

Cella

Steam Machine

Reverb (Hampshire)

Marsupial

James & Phil

Footless Kicks

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Rhythms of Resistance

Groove Bakers

The Stokes

Lost Post

Exhilaro

Nick JT

Elephants With Shotguns

Palookaville

Alex Jeffrey

Funky Business

dj junk

Lee Huxtable

gaz909

The Can Can Club.

Chaos from Order

SJ Ventįl

Jimmy b and the death rattles

TBC

Nick Haynes

AfroDeX

Southbound

Red Hot Chili Podders

New Tide

Jay Munday

The Shantywomen

Sonne

Cocoa

The Slowdown

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

DJ / Open Mic

Edith and the Kingpins

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Loose Change

Zakk Paules

Bill Thompson

Dean Antony

Royston Black

SPLOOGE

Lula Gold

The Soulcatchers

Days of closure

Miriam

Tesoro Duo

One foot in the rave

Ricco Sakona

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Chimney and I K 8OY

Swan Samba

Matt Sanger

Deepest Sense

Mighty Magic Animal

Gimme a Break DJs

The Elderlys

Red Light Spies

FancyWall

The Bex quartet

Frontline

Jubilee

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Stephanio

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Punkhub

Anita Foxall Poetry

Changing Melody

浪之乐队

Guillotine Union Boys

The Dandelion Chain

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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 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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