Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Dan James

Carl Zed

Moakz

James K. Barker

The Red Stars

desperateBeauty

Laurie Bolger

Industry Plant

Innovator

Q Shaq

Ryan Watts

Ollie Owen Jones

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Roxy's Revenge

Woodfalls band

Amy Fox

Gig Night

Amie Lou Shaw

Accrington Stanley

Mike Lemin Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Shiversa

D'vonti

Vacant Shores

Roger Chantler

Hedgehogs

Sugar Bang

SO Sound Choir

The Duskers

Psychedelic Skies

McGriff

Tired Less

Vermin

DJ_MAJOR

Silvermon

Andy White Poetry

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Mick Gough

Punkhub

Malcolm Carlo

Voice FM

Geoff Williams

The Picton Readers Club

Westingway

Dara Blaxx

Oddball Savage

Pacuk Band

EVXN

Jon Yale

The Howlin' Blackouts

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Bob Squad

Kalopsia (duo)

The Surge

KSJM

3's a Crowd

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

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

The Restless Coast

Charmtype

Arboresque

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Bragging Rights

Citizen Perez

Suncliffe

Beardos and Weirdos

GaYeon Lee

The Dark Poet

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Naty Giachino

Continental Liaison

Eat Your Greens

The Wildcards

The Alternates

Lottie Marie

Wire -JD

Felis Leo

Sofia Gillani

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Hail

Ronk Torp

Riverside Blues Band

Ignitez

You

DJ Drive

Kindred Found

Emerson

Ekoweko

Club Bad

Pianoman Justie

Angling For Farthings

Mad Simple

The Soulcatchers

The Long Shorts

Sculpt

Big man with Small guitar

High Mileage

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Harry Ryan

Bamboo and Bow

The Zone

Arzenic

Stereo Swan

Reverence Sound

ItsPetre

Lachlan Horne

Mosaic

PB Squared

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Arji Manuelpillai

The Sound Crew

Vinyl Phillips

CJOHNSON

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Flipside

9 Lives

Ukofonics

NoteWorthy

Xionic

Mike and the Mojitos

Batala Portsmouth

Vexmantra

Lucy Smith

Love Is Enough

Space Ace Robot

5 Degrees North

NIKHITA

The Slow Cooked Bears

Velickaite Sisters

Days of Speed

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Aoife Scully

Mahoosive

Halliwell

Elemci

RUBY

Tony Arthur

Ocean Harmony

Will Walton

The Outsiders

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Far Solar

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Way Down South

The Slack 5

Jim Bryant

DJ Alex

Laura Klima

Canis Arboris

Jonathan Klein

Alexander Bithell

Mai

Saxofony

Fragile Lucy

OC Thomas

Helicopter Pirates

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Stuart Evans

160

Ajay Sahota

Under The Attic

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Jess Breame

Hobb Lane

Dj Sarah Nash

Jack Walker

Godless Suns

Scarlett

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ian Kimber

Bad Alchemy

Earth Propellor

Zombie’ites

H.AZ

NX Panther

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Mr. Buoyant

Southampton Ukulele Jam

One foot in the rave

this occasional society

Puddleglum

Southampton's Music History

Jax Leonard

Southampton Grad Band

Freestone

Hanna Gibbons

Echo Mask

James B / James F

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Gaz Parker

Karl V

WooHabs

JACKPUDDING

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Kase the Myth

The Salamanders

RELLiX

Giles Halski

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

G-MAN 777

Steve Weston

The Ben Poore Project

Eva Nicole

Address soundsystem

MoniQ

Eternal Gloom

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Maerefolk

Romsey Shanty Crew

Bisola

International Jet Set

Bella Cameron

Dawn of Dystopia

Xènia Páez

The Halliwells

Brian Hooper

Munro

Lyla Skyrim

Mariano Korman

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Kinesis 4

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Watching the Buzzards

According to Brian

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Benana Student Showcase

Cat Elliott

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Igloo Hearts

Michael Devaux

Diffy Dames

The Postmen

Nia Nicholls

Sean Bertram

The Pop Tarts

Fiesta FM

Room 18

He Fired First

JJCornick

SKAM

Ribble

Flossie James

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Totton Ukulele Band

Echo Union

Houdini’s Hand

Spindrift

Purple Grace

FREESPIRITS

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Good-will

Hydeout

CHIMAN 101

Paul Levi

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Angel Jones

Broken Links

Mostly Harmless

October Some When

Dusky Moon

The Sky at Night

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Cosmic Sisters

Jaquie Daniels

Lucy RS Must c

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Theresa Lola

Roger James Shephard

Slap the Willow

Greenish

Sebastian Horton

Olivia Marsha

Achoiring Voices

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Adventure State

Kalopsia

The Monday Grooves

Waldo Salt

Betterphor

Zen Juddhism

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Adam Kammerling

Freya Golding

Sam Solace

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Andrew Buchanan

City of Southampton Orchestra

OCB & Adam Turner

Elie Pembrey

NJT

Cella

Loose Change

FancyWall

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lost Post

Zakk Paules

Millie Woodrow

Frontline

Footless Kicks

The Bex quartet

Ricco Sakona

Marsupial

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Matt Sanger

Ben Highness

The Slowdown

Chimney and I K 8OY

DJ / Open Mic

Jackson Davies

Belle Saint

Nick JT

Solace

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

Reverence Crew

Miriam

Craig Chalmers

Intoxication

Amelia Simpson

Gimme a Break DJs

Serendipity

Mart Ward Talks

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jake Tilley

New Tide

Changing Melody

Swan Samba

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Rachel Jeffcoat

Hannah in the Groove

The Can Can Club.

Lee Huxtable

James & Phil

Groove Bakers

Lula Gold

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lamelle Shaw

The Dandelion Chain

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Elephants With Shotguns

Sonne

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Exhilaro

The Elderlys

Jay Munday

The Shantywomen

Autorora

Dreamseeker

Stephanio

Days of closure

Palookaville

Red Light Spies

gaz909

SOS PRESENTS

Royston Black

Deepest Sense

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Sea Ranch

Crushcrushcrush

dj junk

Slaughterhouse Clive

Funky Business

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Steam Machine

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dean Antony

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!!!”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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