Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Roger James Shephard

Ekoweko

Lounge Room Lizards

Hydeout

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Alternates

JJCornick

The Pop Tarts

Interesting Wallpaper

Echo Mask

Eva Nicole

He Fired First

Club Bad

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Ben Poore Project

Eternal Gloom

Vacant Shores

Maerefolk

Dj Sarah Nash

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Emerson

Jonny Sansom

Nia Nicholls

Retro Rock'its

Kase the Myth

D'vonti

Andrew Buchanan

Ian Kimber

Madison Square

Roxy's Revenge

Dompap

Kalopsia

DJ Drive

Origin

Sebastian Horton

Waldo Salt

Ibz & Da Goats

Migh Mileage

Mr. Buoyant

Mosaic

Psychedelic Skies

The Latest

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

VALLEYBOYZERO

The Postmen

Love Is Enough

The Dark Poet

Colour of Heartache

Suncliffe

Velickaite Sisters

The Wildcards

9 Lives

Ribble

Mike Lemin Band

desperateBeauty

Dan James

Xionic

St Andrews Pipe Band

Adarna May Exist

Amy Fox

Jess Breame

City of Southampton Orchestra

Freestone

5 Degrees North

Woodfalls band

Kindred Found

Mango In Euphoria

Accrington Stanley

Munro

The Picton Readers Club

Halliwell

Spindrift

Way Down South

Wire -JD

G-MAN 777

MoniQ

Diffy Dames

Mad Simple

Pacuk Band

Bob&the Bobettes

Fate of the Magpie

Sculpt

Nory-J

Uke Box Glory

Fragile Lucy

Kinesis 4

Mick Gough

Industry Plant

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Vermin

Saxofony

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Giles Halski

DJ JAMES B

Xènia Páez

Ukofonics

Far Solar

Arlo Star

The Surge

Dawn of Dystopia

OCB & Adam Turner

Lyla Skyrim

Cat Elliott

Broadsheet Speak

OC Thomas

Innovator

71chain

NoteWorthy

160

Arzenic

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

SO Sound Choir

Dusky Moon

Angel Jones

Silent Disco King

Ignitez

GABRIELA

The Slack 5

The Duskers

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Greenish

The Plummers

CHIMAN 101

Bex&Cole

Rosie jay

Staff Discount

Puddleglum

Echo Union

Citizen Perez

Ronk Torp

Naty Giachino

The Halliwells

Adventure State

Westingway

Igloo Hearts

The Outsiders

Hanna Gibbons

Southampton Grad Band

Jim Bryant

The Bob Squad

Alfie Ingram

The Long Shorts

Nàila

Charmtype

NIKHITA

Geoff Williams

Alexander Bithell

McGriff

Noise Factory United

Sean Bertram

Bragging Rights

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

H.AZ

Continental Liaison

NJT

Redz Man

Endless Talking

Pianoman Justie

Chris Payn

ALLEY the band

Hanterhir

Scarlett

HAZE

Will Walton

Zen Juddhism

JACKPUDDING

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Godless Suns

Achoiring Voices

RODI

Jaquie Daniels

Traitors

FREESPIRITS

PG Trips

Pooja Rajguru

Hunch Power

Basharan

Dr. Beatroot

The Phantom Majors

Jim Pearson

Flying Hearts

Arboresque

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Blood Red Sky

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Hobb Lane

Mahoosive

Madams Last Discovery

Vexmantra

GaYeon Lee

Andy White Poetry

Amie Lou Shaw

Oscar Meades

The Sky at Night

Cherry Go Steady

Hail

Jon Yale

Zombie’ites

Betterphor

Lost without cause

Carl Zed

Rosie Hollins

Voodoo Rays

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Ron May

SkunkWorks

Mariano Korman

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Beardos and Weirdos

RENEGADE ROSE

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Jonathan Klein

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Goffmog

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Tipsy Gypsies

Ben Flournoy

Gig Night

Jordon Mulvoy

The Static

RELLiX

Lachlan Horne

Days of Speed

Bees Knees

DJ_MAJOR

RUBY

Tony Arthur

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Neko Roshi

Tongue & Groove

Margarita Sleepover

Eric Walker

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Theresa Lola

Jack Walker

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Bisola

Romsey Shanty Crew

Elemci

The Sound Crew

Ryan Watts

Ironhide

Canis Arboris

The Slow Cooked Bears

Slap the Willow

Michael Devaux

Lucy RS Must c

Greeny & the Voyagers

Eat Your Greens

Ajay Sahota

Malcolm Carlo

Drew Mason

Hampshire Guitar Club

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

EVXN

KSJM

The Monday Grooves

The Flipside Society

Bad Alchemy

Ken Wood and the Mixers

PB Squared

Watching the Buzzards

Helicopter Pirates

Batala Portsmouth

Aoife Scully

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Q Shaq

The Elephant Cage

this occasional society

Flipside

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Jeannie

Jax Leonard

Hük

Ras Amankwatia

The Surroyal

Milkin' It

Mai

The Zone

3's a Crowd

Silvermon

WOOHABS

Moakz

Space Ace Robot

Totton Ukulele Band

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Roger Chantler

Broken Links

Oddball Savage

Adam Kammerling

Shiversa

The Red Stars

Stuart Evans

Angling For Farthings

Tired Less

The Howlin' Blackouts

Guilty Pleasure

Laurie Bolger

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

SKAM

CJOHNSON

Voice FM

Shallow Music

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

The Salamanders

WooHabs

ItsPetre

James K. Barker

Bella Cameron

Steve Weston

Maple Valentine

Purple Grace

Kieran Snell

Gaz Parker

Chayz3r

Big man with Small guitar

Ocean Harmony

Rogue Awakening

The Restless Coast

Elie Pembrey

Haeze

Twelve Caesars

Brian Hooper

Karl V

Reverence Sound

Mike and the Mojitos

Under The Attic

Arji Manuelpillai

Disco Lizards

Sofia Gillani

October Some When

International Jet Set

Loose Change

Davey Jones' Locker

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Slowdown

Felis Leo

Heart & Voice

The Bex quartet

Red Light Spies

Funky Business

Rhythms of Resistance

Gimme a Break DJs

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ricco Sakona

The Soulcatchers

Chaos from Order

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Dean Antony

Southbound

Steam Town Shanty Crew

浪之乐队

Cocoa

Nick JT

Stephanio

Miriam

Good-will

Room 18

Jimmy b and the death rattles

SJ Ventįl

Deepest Sense

Alex Jeffrey

Zakk Paules

Tesoro Duo

Mighty Magic Animal

The Elderlys

Bamboo and Bow

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Lee Huxtable

Changing Melody

Exhilaro

Southbound

Marsupial

Swan Samba

Days of closure

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

AfroDeX

SPLOOGE

Sonne

Red Hot Chili Podders

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

The Stokes

Nick Haynes

FancyWall

The Daytonas

Lost Post

New Tide

Chimney and I K 8OY

Reverb (Hampshire)

Royston Black

Lula Gold

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Punkhub

Jubilee

Anita Foxall Poetry

Thundizzle

One foot in the rave

Bill Thompson

King Louie

Cella

The Shantywomen

Shaun

Palookaville

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

gaz909

Jay Munday

Guillotine Union Boys

Edith and the Kingpins

The Dandelion Chain

According to Brian

The Can Can Club.

dj junk

Frontline

James & Phil

Paul Levi

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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 👏👏.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

“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 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. ”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“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?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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

Our 2026 multi venue festival will take place on Saturday 12th September 2026, and also on Sunday 13th