Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Silvermon

Emerson

WooHabs

The Surge

Mahoosive

PB Squared

Watching the Buzzards

Disco Lizards

EVXN

Elie Pembrey

Love Is Enough

Mr. Buoyant

Echo Union

Godless Suns

Laura Klima

Purple Grace

Laurie Bolger

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Michael Devaux

Alfie Ingram

Bragging Rights

McGriff

Sugar Bang

Eric Walker

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Oddball Savage

GABRIELA

The Latest

Ras Amankwatia

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Vacant Shores

Steve Weston

Lost without cause

October Some When

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Duskers

The Long Shorts

The Picton Readers Club

Dawn of Dystopia

Harry Ryan

Eva Nicole

Zombie’ites

Igloo Hearts

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

desperateBeauty

The Cali Cartel from Hell

MoniQ

Ian Kimber

Dusky Moon

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

KSJM

Waldo Salt

Beardos and Weirdos

H.AZ

Space Ace Robot

Good-will

Will Walton

OC Thomas

Scarlett

Adam Kammerling

Uke Box Glory

Roxy's Revenge

Mad Simple

Sean Bertram

The Ben Poore Project

Voodoo Rays

Carl Zed

The Red Stars

City of Southampton Orchestra

James K. Barker

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Bamboo and Bow

The Elephant Cage

Mai

Oscar Meades

Cat Elliott

SO Sound Choir

Angling For Farthings

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Woodfalls band

Lyla Skyrim

9 Lives

The Surroyal

Arji Manuelpillai

Accrington Stanley

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Jonathan Klein

Chris Payn

Southampton Grad Band

Continental Liaison

Broken Links

Betterphor

Ignitez

The Restless Coast

The Bob Squad

The Pop Tarts

Madison Square

Hanna Gibbons

DJ Drive

RUBY

Velickaite Sisters

Innovator

Hunch Power

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Echo Mask

Q Shaq

He Fired First

Haeze

Totton Ukulele Band

Karl V

Flying Hearts

Brian Hooper

Tony Arthur

Bisola

Mariano Korman

OCB & Adam Turner

Romsey Shanty Crew

Andy White Poetry

The Outsiders

The Sound Crew

Geoff Williams

5 Degrees North

GaYeon Lee

Ukofonics

Mosaic

SkunkWorks

NoteWorthy

Suncliffe

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Citizen Perez

Westingway

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Margarita Sleepover

Fragile Lucy

Endless Talking

Ollie Owen Jones

Fiesta FM

Retro Rock'its

Slap the Willow

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Colour of Heartache

Freya Golding

Vexmantra

Lucy RS Must c

Olivia Marsha

Xènia Páez

Freestone

G-MAN 777

Malcolm Carlo

Vermin

Ryan Watts

Jax Leonard

Batala Portsmouth

Amie Lou Shaw

Hydeout

Jess Breame

Club Bad

Naty Giachino

The Salamanders

Mike Lemin Band

Jonny Sansom

Spindrift

NJT

Roger James Shephard

Saxofony

HAZE

Ironhide

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

Munro

Eternal Gloom

Adventure State

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Maerefolk

Guilty Pleasure

Ocean Harmony

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Gaz Parker

Diffy Dames

The Slow Cooked Bears

Arzenic

Sebastian Horton

Aoife Scully

The Daytonas

Lounge Room Lizards

Roger Chantler

Mick Gough

Dompap

The Sky at Night

71chain

Mike and the Mojitos

Zen Juddhism

Reverence Sound

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Hük

Gig Night

The Plummers

Rosie jay

FREESPIRITS

this occasional society

Bad Alchemy

JJCornick

3's a Crowd

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Achoiring Voices

Industry Plant

Riverside Blues Band

Milkin' It

Halliwell

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

NIKHITA

Way Down South

Tired Less

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Days of Speed

Ronk Torp

Bees Knees

The Zone

Kieran Snell

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Lottie Marie

Far Solar

Arboresque

Ben Flournoy

RODI

Kalopsia

Helicopter Pirates

Sofia Gillani

CHIMAN 101

Jaquie Daniels

Kase the Myth

Kinesis 4

D'vonti

ItsPetre

According to Brian

Nia Nicholls

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Benana Student Showcase

Room 18

The Slack 5

Voice FM

Kindred Found

Traitors

Dr. Beatroot

Rosie Hollins

Greeny & the Voyagers

Ribble

Ekoweko

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Alternates

Flipside

Andrew Buchanan

Charmtype

Dj Sarah Nash

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Xionic

Ajay Sahota

Greenish

Bella Cameron

Bex&Cole

Shiversa

Hampshire Guitar Club

Big man with Small guitar

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Lachlan Horne

Amy Fox

Fate of the Magpie

Goffmog

The Monday Grooves

The Wildcards

Elemci

Under The Attic

RELLiX

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

JACKPUDDING

Angel Jones

The Howlin' Blackouts

Sculpt

Jack Walker

Theresa Lola

Psychedelic Skies

Canis Arboris

Broadsheet Speak

Puddleglum

Rogue Awakening

Lucy Smith

Jim Pearson

The Halliwells

Jeannie

Arlo Star

The Dark Poet

Jon Yale

Moakz

Giles Halski

Eat Your Greens

High Mileage

Bob & the Bobettes

Stuart Evans

SKAM

CJOHNSON

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

160

Nàila

Hobb Lane

DJ_MAJOR

Alexander Bithell

Hail

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Wire -JD

Jim Bryant

Dan James

DJ JAMES B

The Postmen

Origin

Pianoman Justie

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Dandelion Chain

Jackson Davies

Changing Melody

Cocoa

TBC

Guillotine Union Boys

The Bex quartet

Swan Samba

Deepest Sense

Steam Machine

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Lee Huxtable

Zakk Paules

Nick Haynes

Mighty Magic Animal

Southbound

Sonne

Loose Change

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Dara Blaxx

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Matt Sanger

The Stokes

dj junk

The Elderlys

Days of closure

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lamelle Shaw

Marsupial

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Miriam

Jubilee

Frontline

浪之乐队

Rhythms of Resistance

Groove Bakers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Dean Antony

Punkhub

Red Hot Chili Podders

Nick JT

Reverb (Hampshire)

Royston Black

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Gimme a Break DJs

Red Light Spies

Lost Post

Bill Thompson

Edith and the Kingpins

Funky Business

One foot in the rave

Anita Foxall Poetry

Chimney and I K 8OY

Millie Woodrow

Alex Jeffrey

DJ / Open Mic

SPLOOGE

Shaun Shears & The Locals

New Tide

Ricco Sakona

Mart Ward Talks

The Slowdown

Craig Chalmers

FancyWall

Amelia Simpson

gaz909

Stephanio

The Can Can Club.

Elephants With Shotguns

Lula Gold

Chaos from Order

Jay Munday

Footless Kicks

The Soulcatchers

The Shantywomen

Exhilaro

Cella

AfroDeX

Palookaville

James & Phil

Tesoro Duo

SJ Ventįl

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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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