Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Big man with Small guitar

Kieran Snell

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Ron May

Waldo Salt

Bad Alchemy

Oscar Meades

The Postmen

JACKPUDDING

Andy White Poetry

DJ Drive

Freestone

Reverence Sound

Angling For Farthings

Rosie Hollins

Moakz

Roxy's Revenge

SkunkWorks

CHIMAN 101

The Surroyal

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

Jess Breame

H.AZ

Helicopter Pirates

9 Lives

Far Solar

The Slack 5

Chris Payn

Hobb Lane

Interesting Wallpaper

Way Down South

Margarita Sleepover

Hük

KSJM

Maple Valentine

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Traitors

Bella Cameron

Roger Chantler

Kinesis 4

Zen Juddhism

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Emerson

Naty Giachino

Jonny Sansom

Madams Last Discovery

Ribble

McGriff

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Endless Talking

Alfie Ingram

Elemci

Hydeout

Spindrift

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Lucy RS Must c

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Giles Halski

Silvermon

Achoiring Voices

Mike and the Mojitos

Blood Red Sky

Pacuk Band

Adarna May Exist

Kalopsia

Tired Less

Mariano Korman

Psychedelic Skies

Zombie’ites

Amie Lou Shaw

The Sky at Night

Xènia Páez

The Alternates

Innovator

The Pop Tarts

Flying Hearts

Watching the Buzzards

Ignitez

Jax Leonard

GABRIELA

The Elephant Cage

5 Degrees North

Alexander Bithell

Arboresque

PG Trips

Nia Nicholls

The Plummers

EVXN

The Dark Poet

The Long Shorts

Vexmantra

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Slap the Willow

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Neko Roshi

Citizen Perez

Greenish

Karl V

Guilty Pleasure

Malcolm Carlo

Dj Sarah Nash

Ocean Harmony

Staff Discount

Woodfalls band

Ukofonics

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dusky Moon

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Sofia Gillani

Milkin' It

Ian Kimber

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Cat Elliott

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Sean Bertram

Xionic

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Charmtype

JJCornick

Michael Devaux

Rogue Awakening

MoniQ

Accrington Stanley

Steve Weston

The Tipsy Gypsies

Echo Union

Laurie Bolger

Ras Amankwatia

Bex&Cole

Space Ace Robot

Flipside

Adventure State

RENEGADE ROSE

Kindred Found

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

GaYeon Lee

DJ_MAJOR

Days of Speed

this occasional society

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Jonathan Klein

WooHabs

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Southampton Grad Band

Purple Grace

Arzenic

Retro Rock'its

Jeannie

G-MAN 777

The Flipside Society

CJOHNSON

Lyla Skyrim

Shiversa

Lachlan Horne

Echo Mask

Tongue & Groove

Jordon Mulvoy

NoteWorthy

Angel Jones

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Eva Nicole

The Salamanders

Dan James

Twelve Caesars

desperateBeauty

Ben Flournoy

Nory-J

Cherry Go Steady

Migh Mileage

Beardos and Weirdos

WOOHABS

Rosie jay

Gig Night

ItsPetre

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Will Walton

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Mick Gough

Jaquie Daniels

Nàila

Voodoo Rays

October Some When

The Duskers

Hanterhir

The Zone

Pooja Rajguru

Industry Plant

Broadsheet Speak

Wire -JD

160

Jim Bryant

Club Bad

Goffmog

NJT

Theresa Lola

FREESPIRITS

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Noise Factory United

Arji Manuelpillai

Q Shaq

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Puddleglum

Disco Lizards

Andrew Buchanan

Under The Attic

SKAM

Eric Walker

Vermin

Munro

Colour of Heartache

Arlo Star

Geoff Williams

Dr. Beatroot

The Wildcards

DJ JAMES B

Kase the Myth

Maerefolk

Diffy Dames

Chayz3r

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Jack Walker

RODI

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

71chain

Eat Your Greens

Lost without cause

Stuart Evans

The Latest

Velickaite Sisters

Elie Pembrey

Ibz & Da Goats

3's a Crowd

Mike Lemin Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

NIKHITA

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Sound Crew

Basharan

Brian Hooper

Mango In Euphoria

Sebastian Horton

Tony Arthur

Greeny & the Voyagers

VALLEYBOYZERO

The Outsiders

Eternal Gloom

Halliwell

Dawn of Dystopia

Bragging Rights

Adam Kammerling

Pianoman Justie

Redz Man

Suncliffe

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Betterphor

Godless Suns

The Ben Poore Project

D'vonti

He Fired First

Hunch Power

Saxofony

The Howlin' Blackouts

HAZE

Oddball Savage

Love Is Enough

Vacant Shores

Lounge Room Lizards

Dompap

Bob&the Bobettes

Uke Box Glory

Hail

Gaz Parker

Continental Liaison

Mr. Buoyant

The Halliwells

Bees Knees

Jim Pearson

Haeze

Ajay Sahota

Madison Square

The Restless Coast

Fragile Lucy

Bisola

International Jet Set

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

RUBY

Scarlett

Aoife Scully

SO Sound Choir

The Phantom Majors

Ironhide

RELLiX

James K. Barker

Ryan Watts

Roger James Shephard

Totton Ukulele Band

Mai

ALLEY the band

Voice FM

OCB & Adam Turner

The Red Stars

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Westingway

Amy Fox

St Andrews Pipe Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Sculpt

Shallow Music

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Igloo Hearts

Batala Portsmouth

Drew Mason

Mahoosive

The Bob Squad

Carl Zed

Ekoweko

Jon Yale

Ronk Torp

Broken Links

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Monday Grooves

Mad Simple

Mosaic

Fate of the Magpie

Silent Disco King

OC Thomas

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Surge

Hanna Gibbons

Origin

Canis Arboris

PB Squared

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Picton Readers Club

The Static

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Lost Post

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Bamboo and Bow

Dean Antony

The Soulcatchers

New Tide

Bill Thompson

Cocoa

The Bex quartet

Elephants With Shotguns

浪之乐队

Shaun

Rhythms of Resistance

SPLOOGE

The Elderlys

Good-will

Chaos from Order

Zakk Paules

According to Brian

The Daytonas

FancyWall

Nick JT

Tesoro Duo

Stephanio

The Shantywomen

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Exhilaro

Anita Foxall Poetry

Mighty Magic Animal

Chimney and I K 8OY

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Red Hot Chili Podders

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Heart & Voice

Red Light Spies

Loose Change

Footless Kicks

Deepest Sense

Edith and the Kingpins

Miriam

Punkhub

Jay Munday

Steam Machine

Changing Melody

Jubilee

Southbound

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Stokes

AfroDeX

The Slowdown

Lee Huxtable

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Nick Haynes

Royston Black

Palookaville

Swan Samba

Lula Gold

James & Phil

King Louie

Frontline

Cella

gaz909

Sonne

Paul Levi

Guillotine Union Boys

Ricco Sakona

Thundizzle

The Dandelion Chain

Davey Jones' Locker

Southbound

Funky Business

SJ Ventįl

One foot in the rave

Room 18

Marsupial

Felis Leo

Days of closure

Alex Jeffrey

Gimme a Break DJs

The Can Can Club.

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“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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!”

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

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

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

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

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:

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