Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Houdini’s Hand

Helicopter Pirates

Psychedelic Skies

Amie Lou Shaw

Earth Propellor

Saxofony

Igloo Hearts

Roxy's Revenge

Vermin

Wire -JD

Andrew Buchanan

Ollie Owen Jones

Accrington Stanley

Canis Arboris

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Jim Bryant

Nia Nicholls

Kindred Found

Pianoman Justie

Jess Breame

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Picton Readers Club

D'vonti

Charmtype

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Lachlan Horne

The Ben Poore Project

Waldo Salt

Silvermon

SKAM

JACKPUDDING

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Woodfalls band

DJ_MAJOR

Tony Arthur

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Beardos and Weirdos

Xènia Páez

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Freestone

Hampshire Guitar Club

Lottie Marie

Ajay Sahota

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Mosaic

Dusky Moon

Roger Chantler

The Zone

Margarita Sleepover

Jack Walker

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

NJT

Savoury Tooth Tiger

The Wildcards

PB Squared

Club Bad

Angling For Farthings

Broken Links

desperateBeauty

Elemci

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Velickaite Sisters

Totton Ukulele Band

Harry Ryan

Amy Fox

City of Southampton Orchestra

CHIMAN 101

Bragging Rights

Southampton's Music History

Eat Your Greens

He Fired First

ItsPetre

Steve Weston

The Bob Squad

Benana Student Showcase

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Kase the Myth

Vacant Shores

9 Lives

The Surge

Mad Simple

Olivia Marsha

Lyla Skyrim

Lucy Smith

The Restless Coast

Dawn of Dystopia

Shiversa

The Daytonas

Alexander Bithell

Will Walton

Arzenic

Space Ace Robot

Pacuk Band

Eva Nicole

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

James B / James F

Halliwell

CJOHNSON

Moakz

Kalopsia

OC Thomas

Laura Klima

Sean Bertram

Naty Giachino

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Westingway

Zen Juddhism

Scarlett

The Dark Poet

Citizen Perez

Ekoweko

Angel Jones

Theresa Lola

Stuart Evans

Good-will

Eternal Gloom

Big man with Small guitar

Jonathan Klein

KSJM

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Malcolm Carlo

The Monday Grooves

Hedgehogs

McGriff

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Gig Night

G-MAN 777

Michael Devaux

You

Laurie Bolger

The Howlin' Blackouts

Alfie Ingram

According to Brian

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Duskers

Ignitez

Hobb Lane

Betterphor

Hük

OCB & Adam Turner

Q Shaq

Mariano Korman

Freya Golding

Xionic

Paul Levi

DJ Alex

Karl V

Vexmantra

Mai

SO Sound Choir

Spindrift

Greenish

Gaz Parker

RELLiX

Geoff Williams

Felis Leo

Arji Manuelpillai

Hydeout

Bisola

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Oddball Savage

Hanna Gibbons

Hail

Emerson

Puddleglum

Watching the Buzzards

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mike and the Mojitos

Jax Leonard

DJ Drive

Dompap

Reverence Sound

Cosmic Sisters

Continental Liaison

Cat Elliott

Dan James

James K. Barker

Roger James Shephard

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

3's a Crowd

Elie Pembrey

Ronk Torp

Jon Yale

The Salamanders

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Giles Halski

Jim Pearson

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

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

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Stereo Swan

Brian Hooper

Batala Portsmouth

Lucy RS Must c

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Carl Zed

The Alternates

Flipside

One foot in the rave

Voice FM

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Address soundsystem

Jaquie Daniels

GABRIELA

Sugar Bang

The Outsiders

FREESPIRITS

NIKHITA

The Slow Cooked Bears

this occasional society

Kalopsia (duo)

Adventure State

Diffy Dames

Southampton Grad Band

Uke Box Glory

Sofia Gillani

Ryan Watts

H.AZ

Aoife Scully

Romsey Shanty Crew

Echo Union

Echo Mask

Andy White Poetry

Sebastian Horton

The Postmen

St Andrews Pipe Band

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

International Jet Set

Suncliffe

Room 18

Maerefolk

The Red Stars

Mike Lemin Band

Haeze

Love Is Enough

Way Down South

Far Solar

Arboresque

Innovator

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Riverside Blues Band

Rosie Hollins

Ukofonics

Sculpt

Fiesta FM

The Long Shorts

October Some When

5 Degrees North

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mr. Buoyant

Bad Alchemy

GaYeon Lee

Ibz & Da Goats

Ian Kimber

The Sound Crew

Slap the Willow

Sam Solace

MoniQ

The Sky at Night

Munro

Industry Plant

JJCornick

Zombie’ites

Rosie jay

The Slack 5

Fragile Lucy

Tired Less

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Achoiring Voices

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Ocean Harmony

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Halliwells

Ribble

Mick Gough

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

EVXN

Dj Sarah Nash

Purple Grace

Under The Attic

WooHabs

Kinesis 4

Bella Cameron

NoteWorthy

RUBY

Mostly Harmless

Days of Speed

Bamboo and Bow

Godless Suns

The Pop Tarts

Mahoosive

Adam Kammerling

Matt Sanger

The Shantywomen

Sea Ranch

The Soulcatchers

Nick JT

Swan Samba

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Reverence Crew

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Elephants With Shotguns

Lost Post

Zakk Paules

dj junk

FancyWall

TBC

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Changing Melody

Lee Huxtable

Lula Gold

The Slowdown

Groove Bakers

James & Phil

Tesoro Duo

The Dandelion Chain

The Bex quartet

The Can Can Club.

Miriam

Deepest Sense

Vinyl Phillips

Guillotine Union Boys

Jay Munday

Days of closure

Palookaville

Katy Halliwell

Punkhub

Dean Antony

New Tide

Ricco Sakona

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Royston Black

Belle Saint

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Sonne

Amelia Simpson

Marsupial

Stephanio

Ben Highness

Cella

Autorora

Reverb (Hampshire)

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jackson Davies

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Craig Chalmers

Red Light Spies

Anita Foxall Poetry

gaz909

Footless Kicks

Dara Blaxx

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Rachel Jeffcoat

Exhilaro

The Elderlys

Lamelle Shaw

Steam Machine

DJ / Open Mic

SOS PRESENTS

Millie Woodrow

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Frontline

Loose Change

South Central

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Funky Business

Mart Ward Talks

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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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