Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Flipside

JJCornick

Roxy's Revenge

Spindrift

Diffy Dames

SO Sound Choir

Suncliffe

Emerson

Bees Knees

Harry Ryan

Jaquie Daniels

Ribble

Zen Juddhism

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Lucy Smith

The Slow Cooked Bears

Waldo Salt

Karl V

Dj Sarah Nash

Gaz Parker

Munro

Love Is Enough

Adam Kammerling

The Long Shorts

GaYeon Lee

PB Squared

Eat Your Greens

Jim Bryant

The Surge

Mike Lemin Band

OC Thomas

Big man with Small guitar

Giles Halski

Lachlan Horne

Arboresque

Cat Elliott

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

Jack Walker

Zombie’ites

Tired Less

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

Godless Suns

Sebastian Horton

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Moakz

The Zone

WooHabs

EVXN

The Outsiders

Mahoosive

Alexander Bithell

Adventure State

Andrew Buchanan

Roger Chantler

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

ItsPetre

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Flying Hearts

Vexmantra

RODI

Way Down South

this occasional society

Ryan Watts

Betterphor

Chris Payn

Halliwell

The Sound Crew

Eternal Gloom

James K. Barker

GABRIELA

DJ JAMES B

Ras Amankwatia

Mosaic

G-MAN 777

Rogue Awakening

Watching the Buzzards

Good-will

D'vonti

The Wildcards

SKAM

Retro Rock'its

Tony Arthur

Disco Lizards

Mariano Korman

The Plummers

The Ben Poore Project

Eric Walker

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Oddball Savage

Broadsheet Speak

Accrington Stanley

Goffmog

Canis Arboris

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Charmtype

Igloo Hearts

DJ_MAJOR

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Endless Talking

Jim Pearson

Lyla Skyrim

Nia Nicholls

Eva Nicole

Malcolm Carlo

Industry Plant

Romsey Shanty Crew

Under The Attic

St Andrews Pipe Band

Kieran Snell

Ekoweko

Dan James

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Arzenic

Hydeout

Scarlett

Elemci

NJT

Sean Bertram

The Black Bear Killing Spree

McGriff

Dawn of Dystopia

Saxofony

Amy Fox

Voice FM

Maerefolk

SkunkWorks

Days of Speed

Brian Hooper

Voodoo Rays

Kase the Myth

Bex&Cole

Geoff Williams

The Salamanders

CHIMAN 101

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Slap the Willow

Room 18

Theresa Lola

Velickaite Sisters

Far Solar

Batala Portsmouth

Bella Cameron

Hail

Bisola

According to Brian

Greenish

Hobb Lane

Roger James Shephard

Helicopter Pirates

Will Walton

Alfie Ingram

Arlo Star

Jonny Sansom

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Andy White Poetry

Hük

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Guilty Pleasure

Innovator

Sculpt

HAZE

Mad Simple

Freestone

Fragile Lucy

Ignitez

NIKHITA

Space Ace Robot

Kinesis 4

KSJM

Bad Alchemy

RUBY

Ajay Sahota

Margarita Sleepover

Vermin

Jon Yale

Haeze

Arji Manuelpillai

Riverside Blues Band

Westingway

Shiversa

The Surroyal

Dr. Beatroot

Achoiring Voices

Greeny & the Voyagers

Hunch Power

Southampton Grad Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Jax Leonard

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

71chain

The Monday Grooves

Jonathan Klein

The Elephant Cage

CJOHNSON

Traitors

Citizen Perez

Vacant Shores

The Latest

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Psychedelic Skies

The Red Stars

Pianoman Justie

The Pop Tarts

Reverence Sound

Q Shaq

Echo Union

Dusky Moon

H.AZ

Lounge Room Lizards

Steve Weston

OCB & Adam Turner

Olivia Marsha

Wire -JD

The Picton Readers Club

Jeannie

Club Bad

The Howlin' Blackouts

Freya Golding

Laurie Bolger

Laura Klima

Mai

Ben Flournoy

The Dark Poet

MoniQ

FREESPIRITS

Oscar Meades

Rosie jay

Mr. Buoyant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Alternates

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Kindred Found

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Colour of Heartache

Dompap

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Benana Student Showcase

Ronk Torp

October Some When

Continental Liaison

Mike and the Mojitos

Sugar Bang

Bamboo and Bow

Ironhide

Mick Gough

Hanna Gibbons

Xènia Páez

5 Degrees North

Ocean Harmony

High Mileage

He Fired First

Lucy RS Must c

RELLiX

The Duskers

3's a Crowd

Bragging Rights

Amie Lou Shaw

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Xionic

The Restless Coast

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Lottie Marie

Riverside Concert Wind Band

JACKPUDDING

Jess Breame

Fiesta FM

The Postmen

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Rosie Hollins

Purple Grace

9 Lives

Origin

Beardos and Weirdos

Ukofonics

Elie Pembrey

The Sky at Night

Ian Kimber

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Totton Ukulele Band

Gig Night

Broken Links

Madison Square

The Bob Squad

desperateBeauty

Carl Zed

Uke Box Glory

Bob & the Bobettes

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Woodfalls band

Naty Giachino

Sofia Gillani

160

Kalopsia

The Halliwells

Angling For Farthings

Nàila

NoteWorthy

Lost without cause

Aoife Scully

Silvermon

Puddleglum

Michael Devaux

Stuart Evans

The Slack 5

Ollie Owen Jones

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Echo Mask

Fate of the Magpie

Angel Jones

DJ Drive

Milkin' It

The Daytonas

Stephanio

Matt Sanger

Red Light Spies

Cocoa

Dean Antony

New Tide

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lost Post

Changing Melody

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Guillotine Union Boys

DJ / Open Mic

Chimney and I K 8OY

AfroDeX

The Slowdown

The Soulcatchers

Marsupial

Zakk Paules

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Elderlys

Palookaville

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

SPLOOGE

Rachel Jeffcoat

Footless Kicks

Rhythms of Resistance

Nick JT

Frontline

Deepest Sense

浪之乐队

Funky Business

Exhilaro

Ricco Sakona

Elephants With Shotguns

Jubilee

Dara Blaxx

Reverb (Hampshire)

gaz909

Jay Munday

Anita Foxall Poetry

Days of closure

Bill Thompson

Tesoro Duo

The Bex quartet

Mighty Magic Animal

dj junk

Shaun Shears & The Locals

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Amelia Simpson

Cella

SJ Ventįl

Loose Change

Lamelle Shaw

Miriam

The Can Can Club.

Jackson Davies

The Stokes

The Dandelion Chain

One foot in the rave

Groove Bakers

Swan Samba

Nick Haynes

Mart Ward Talks

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Shantywomen

TBC

Sonne

Lee Huxtable

Alex Jeffrey

Steam Machine

Chaos from Order

Red Hot Chili Podders

Gimme a Break DJs

James & Phil

Edith and the Kingpins

Millie Woodrow

Lula Gold

FancyWall

Craig Chalmers

Royston Black

Punkhub

Southbound

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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?... 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 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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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…