Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Southampton Grad Band

Andrew Buchanan

Naty Giachino

The Surge

Ignitez

James K. Barker

Vinyl Phillips

Ocean Harmony

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Kindred Found

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Totton Ukulele Band

Sebastian Horton

CHIMAN 101

D'vonti

The Sky at Night

Charmtype

Gig Night

The Alternates

City of Southampton Orchestra

Zombie’ites

Industry Plant

The Restless Coast

RELLiX

Malcolm Carlo

ItsPetre

Ribble

The Long Shorts

McGriff

Woodfalls band

Echo Mask

Pianoman Justie

Sean Bertram

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Mai

Andy White Poetry

Diffy Dames

Mad Simple

5 Degrees North

Hydeout

The Halliwells

Adventure State

Freestone

Ian Kimber

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Days of Speed

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

DJ Alex

Xènia Páez

SO Sound Choir

Ukofonics

Michael Devaux

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

desperateBeauty

Roger James Shephard

Lucy Smith

Bamboo and Bow

Eat Your Greens

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jon Yale

9 Lives

Purple Grace

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Kalopsia

The Red Stars

NX Panther

Oddball Savage

Vacant Shores

Bad Alchemy

Mick Gough

High Mileage

Giles Halski

Canis Arboris

RUBY

JJCornick

Eva Nicole

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Stuart Evans

Hail

WooHabs

Innovator

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

MoniQ

Slap the Willow

James B / James F

Ollie Owen Jones

Pacuk Band

Nia Nicholls

Alexander Bithell

Jack Walker

The Postmen

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Jim Bryant

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Arji Manuelpillai

Angel Jones

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Paul Levi

Hedgehogs

Hanna Gibbons

Igloo Hearts

Reverence Sound

Elemci

Steve Weston

NIKHITA

Mariano Korman

Sofia Gillani

Address soundsystem

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

NoteWorthy

Jonathan Klein

According to Brian

October Some When

Earth Propellor

Greenish

Elie Pembrey

CJOHNSON

Dusky Moon

Velickaite Sisters

Benana Student Showcase

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Cosmic Sisters

Eternal Gloom

Hampshire Guitar Club

Voice FM

Helicopter Pirates

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mosaic

G-MAN 777

Lottie Marie

H.AZ

The Sound Crew

Wire -JD

Ronk Torp

Scarlett

The Outsiders

Beardos and Weirdos

You

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Moakz

One foot in the rave

Flipside

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Pop Tarts

Punkhub

Love Is Enough

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Stereo Swan

Maerefolk

Angling For Farthings

Ajay Sahota

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

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

Vexmantra

The Picton Readers Club

Lachlan Horne

Felis Leo

Fiesta FM

Q Shaq

160

FREESPIRITS

Silvermon

Jess Breame

Godless Suns

Dj Sarah Nash

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Good-will

Jax Leonard

He Fired First

3's a Crowd

Amy Fox

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Amie Lou Shaw

The Monday Grooves

The Bob Squad

Tony Arthur

Kinesis 4

Big man with Small guitar

Karl V

Broken Links

Space Ace Robot

Mike and the Mojitos

Puddleglum

Brian Hooper

Munro

Emerson

Westingway

The Slow Cooked Bears

Way Down South

Laura Klima

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Waldo Salt

Carl Zed

International Jet Set

DJ Drive

Sculpt

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Southampton's Music History

Sam Solace

Hobb Lane

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Under The Attic

Batala Portsmouth

Kase the Myth

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Aoife Scully

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Theresa Lola

NJT

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Lucy RS Must c

Lyla Skyrim

Mr. Buoyant

Achoiring Voices

Dan James

Flossie James

Kalopsia (duo)

EVXN

Club Bad

Ekoweko

The Salamanders

Betterphor

Roxy's Revenge

Zen Juddhism

Houdini’s Hand

Watching the Buzzards

The Wildcards

Suncliffe

Bella Cameron

Mike Lemin Band

Adam Kammerling

Harry Ryan

Accrington Stanley

Romsey Shanty Crew

Mahoosive

Dara Blaxx

Dawn of Dystopia

GaYeon Lee

Will Walton

Halliwell

Freya Golding

Arboresque

Geoff Williams

Jaquie Daniels

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

KSJM

this occasional society

Psychedelic Skies

Gaz Parker

The Dark Poet

Vermin

Bisola

Shiversa

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Laurie Bolger

Fragile Lucy

SKAM

Sugar Bang

Arzenic

The Ben Poore Project

Echo Union

Olivia Marsha

Far Solar

The Slack 5

PB Squared

OC Thomas

The Duskers

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

JACKPUDDING

OCB & Adam Turner

Tired Less

The Soulcatchers

Mostly Harmless

Cat Elliott

Bragging Rights

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Xionic

Room 18

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Spindrift

Continental Liaison

Citizen Perez

Roger Chantler

Ryan Watts

Riverside Blues Band

DJ_MAJOR

The Zone

Saxofony

Exhilaro

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lamelle Shaw

Anita Foxall Poetry

Amelia Simpson

Slaughterhouse Clive

Swan Samba

The Dandelion Chain

Hannah in the Groove

Groove Bakers

Lee Huxtable

Marsupial

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Slowdown

Loose Change

Miriam

Craig Chalmers

Frontline

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Gimme a Break DJs

Mart Ward Talks

New Tide

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dreamseeker

Reverence Crew

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lula Gold

Nick JT

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

The Bex quartet

Millie Woodrow

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Matt Sanger

Solace

Jackson Davies

gaz909

Ben Highness

Dean Antony

Funky Business

Deepest Sense

Autorora

Days of closure

Jake Tilley

dj junk

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Royston Black

Reverb (Hampshire)

Serendipity

Stephanio

The Can Can Club.

Sonne

James & Phil

The Shantywomen

Jay Munday

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Changing Melody

Nick Haynes

Elephants With Shotguns

Crushcrushcrush

Lost Post

SOS PRESENTS

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Cella

Palookaville

Guillotine Union Boys

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Footless Kicks

Steam Machine

FancyWall

DJ / Open Mic

Red Light Spies

Sea Ranch

Zakk Paules

The Elderlys

Ricco Sakona

Belle Saint

Intoxication

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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 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. ”

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

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

“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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 ❤️”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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 we also have a special classical venue with performances on Sunday 13th

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…