Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Purple Grace

Velickaite Sisters

Igloo Hearts

Achoiring Voices

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Soulcatchers

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Eternal Gloom

High Mileage

Laurie Bolger

Sam Solace

Jaquie Daniels

Jack Walker

Steve Weston

Days of Speed

Club Bad

Accrington Stanley

The Pop Tarts

Ocean Harmony

Voice FM

Tony Arthur

Good-will

Maerefolk

Pianoman Justie

Roger James Shephard

Karl V

The Picton Readers Club

Vacant Shores

NX Panther

Hedgehogs

Laura Klima

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

RELLiX

ItsPetre

Continental Liaison

Aoife Scully

Stereo Swan

Helicopter Pirates

Hydeout

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Puddleglum

Brian Hooper

Ian Kimber

The Sky at Night

Felis Leo

The Duskers

G-MAN 777

Sean Bertram

Mostly Harmless

Address soundsystem

Earth Propellor

City of Southampton Orchestra

NJT

Citizen Perez

Southampton Grad Band

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Canis Arboris

DJ Drive

Hanna Gibbons

Arzenic

DJ_MAJOR

Lyla Skyrim

Big man with Small guitar

Echo Union

The Slow Cooked Bears

Emerson

Ajay Sahota

SO Sound Choir

Fiesta FM

Malcolm Carlo

Wire -JD

Gaz Parker

Ryan Watts

Mosaic

WooHabs

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Bob Squad

Mick Gough

Vinyl Phillips

Saxofony

Sebastian Horton

Paul Levi

Slap the Willow

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

MoniQ

Theresa Lola

Alexander Bithell

Cat Elliott

Angling For Farthings

Jonathan Klein

Halliwell

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Xionic

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Lottie Marie

Sugar Bang

According to Brian

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

desperateBeauty

Oddball Savage

Bad Alchemy

The Surge

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Vermin

Harry Ryan

Dawn of Dystopia

Under The Attic

Kase the Myth

Adam Kammerling

The Restless Coast

Mike Lemin Band

Giles Halski

Sofia Gillani

Batala Portsmouth

The Sound Crew

Industry Plant

The Wildcards

The Outsiders

Moakz

Shiversa

Psychedelic Skies

PB Squared

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Dark Poet

Watching the Buzzards

Freya Golding

The Salamanders

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Hampshire Guitar Club

Broken Links

Room 18

Space Ace Robot

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Godless Suns

The Alternates

DJ Alex

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Flossie James

Nia Nicholls

Flipside

Will Walton

Amie Lou Shaw

Zen Juddhism

Stuart Evans

The Postmen

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

FREESPIRITS

Punkhub

Cosmic Sisters

Mike and the Mojitos

Ollie Owen Jones

Roxy's Revenge

Olivia Marsha

October Some When

Spindrift

Ukofonics

He Fired First

Geoff Williams

Charmtype

Woodfalls band

Kalopsia (duo)

Totton Ukulele Band

Munro

Beardos and Weirdos

Bisola

Andrew Buchanan

Jax Leonard

Mr. Buoyant

160

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

CHIMAN 101

SKAM

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Halliwells

5 Degrees North

Love Is Enough

Eat Your Greens

Mahoosive

EVXN

GaYeon Lee

Southampton's Music History

Hobb Lane

Naty Giachino

Dan James

The Slack 5

Dara Blaxx

Bragging Rights

Bella Cameron

this occasional society

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Long Shorts

James B / James F

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Eva Nicole

Reverence Sound

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Kat Hutchings Yoga

McGriff

Silvermon

Lucy Smith

D'vonti

Arboresque

Benana Student Showcase

One foot in the rave

Mai

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Adventure State

NoteWorthy

JACKPUDDING

Amy Fox

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Ben Poore Project

Ignitez

Sculpt

Far Solar

CJOHNSON

Westingway

H.AZ

Romsey Shanty Crew

Suncliffe

Jess Breame

Roger Chantler

JJCornick

Fragile Lucy

KSJM

OC Thomas

Q Shaq

Ekoweko

3's a Crowd

Lachlan Horne

Lucy RS Must c

Gig Night

The Monday Grooves

Vexmantra

Betterphor

Mad Simple

Zombie’ites

Dusky Moon

Way Down South

Diffy Dames

Andy White Poetry

Tired Less

Bamboo and Bow

Waldo Salt

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

OCB & Adam Turner

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Angel Jones

9 Lives

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Pacuk Band

Riverside Blues Band

Jim Bryant

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Michael Devaux

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Elie Pembrey

Jon Yale

Houdini’s Hand

Ronk Torp

Carl Zed

RUBY

Echo Mask

Hail

Ribble

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Xènia Páez

You

The Zone

Freestone

Dj Sarah Nash

The Red Stars

NIKHITA

Scarlett

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Elemci

Kalopsia

Kinesis 4

International Jet Set

Kindred Found

James K. Barker

Innovator

Mariano Korman

Arji Manuelpillai

Greenish

Funky Business

Jackson Davies

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Lost Post

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Crushcrushcrush

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Solace

Ben Highness

SOS PRESENTS

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Sea Ranch

Steam Machine

Exhilaro

Lee Huxtable

The Slowdown

Reverence Crew

The Dandelion Chain

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

gaz909

Miriam

James & Phil

Changing Melody

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jake Tilley

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Bex quartet

Jay Munday

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Footless Kicks

Slaughterhouse Clive

New Tide

Craig Chalmers

Stephanio

Lamelle Shaw

Red Light Spies

Palookaville

Reverb (Hampshire)

Zakk Paules

Matt Sanger

Belle Saint

Gimme a Break DJs

Mart Ward Talks

Intoxication

Autorora

Dreamseeker

Days of closure

Frontline

Serendipity

dj junk

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Shantywomen

The Can Can Club.

Marsupial

Swan Samba

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Deepest Sense

Cella

Royston Black

Nick Haynes

Hannah in the Groove

Rachel Jeffcoat

Dean Antony

Elephants With Shotguns

FancyWall

Nick JT

The Elderlys

Loose Change

Groove Bakers

DJ / Open Mic

Amelia Simpson

Millie Woodrow

Guillotine Union Boys

Lula Gold

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ricco Sakona

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

“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 ❤️”

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

Our 2026 multi venue festival will take place on Saturday 12th September 2026, and we also have a special classical venue with performances on Sunday 13th

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…