Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Arlo Star

FREESPIRITS

Angling For Farthings

Drew Mason

Adam Kammerling

Big man with Small guitar

Fragile Lucy

desperateBeauty

160

Lucy RS Must c

9 Lives

Ajay Sahota

The Plummers

Traitors

Bees Knees

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

James K. Barker

The Zone

WooHabs

Romsey Shanty Crew

CJOHNSON

Way Down South

H.AZ

Chayz3r

Madison Square

Sculpt

Retro Rock'its

Hydeout

Angel Jones

Silvermon

Will Walton

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Adarna May Exist

Basharan

Helicopter Pirates

The Long Shorts

Flying Hearts

Mariano Korman

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Silent Disco King

Ronk Torp

Margarita Sleepover

Flipside

Elie Pembrey

Arji Manuelpillai

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Slap the Willow

Bragging Rights

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Rosie Hollins

Michael Devaux

GaYeon Lee

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

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

Disco Lizards

DJ Drive

Cat Elliott

RODI

Dan James

Accrington Stanley

Eat Your Greens

Guilty Pleasure

Saxofony

MoniQ

Mai

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Duskers

Eva Nicole

Amy Fox

Jon Yale

Bamboo and Bow

71chain

Carl Zed

Mosaic

Hük

Betterphor

Scarlett

Halliwell

Reverence Sound

Ocean Harmony

Mahoosive

HAZE

Jaquie Daniels

Jonathan Klein

Batala Portsmouth

Madams Last Discovery

JJCornick

The Outsiders

SO Sound Choir

PG Trips

Mike and the Mojitos

Rosie jay

Colour of Heartache

Ignitez

DJ_MAJOR

Purple Grace

The Tipsy Gypsies

Roger Chantler

D'vonti

Spindrift

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Aoife Scully

Dompap

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Wire -JD

He Fired First

The Ben Poore Project

October Some When

The Halliwells

Milkin' It

Zen Juddhism

Origin

Ukofonics

NIKHITA

Ben Flournoy

Geoff Williams

Canis Arboris

Steve Weston

Ryan Watts

Jeannie

Jonny Sansom

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Hampshire Guitar Club

Kieran Snell

Ribble

Broadsheet Speak

OCB & Adam Turner

Room 18

Ironhide

The Pop Tarts

Lounge Room Lizards

Tony Arthur

Industry Plant

Lachlan Horne

Mike Lemin Band

The Sky at Night

Noise Factory United

Goffmog

Velickaite Sisters

3's a Crowd

The Wildcards

Totton Ukulele Band

Bex&Cole

ItsPetre

Jess Breame

Alexander Bithell

Freestone

Giles Halski

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

RUBY

The Flipside Society

Bella Cameron

RELLiX

Hanna Gibbons

Space Ace Robot

Malcolm Carlo

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Dark Poet

Westingway

CHIMAN 101

SkunkWorks

Greenish

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Voice FM

Igloo Hearts

Under The Attic

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Voodoo Rays

The Howlin' Blackouts

Arzenic

The Bob Squad

Mr. Buoyant

Alfie Ingram

JACKPUDDING

Broken Links

Jack Walker

Tongue & Groove

McGriff

City of Southampton Orchestra

Gig Night

Oscar Meades

Club Bad

KSJM

Mango In Euphoria

The Slack 5

GABRIELA

Gaz Parker

Achoiring Voices

The Restless Coast

Fate of the Magpie

Jax Leonard

Echo Mask

Continental Liaison

Lost without cause

Days of Speed

Beardos and Weirdos

Zombie’ites

Adventure State

Kinesis 4

Mad Simple

Woodfalls band

Roger James Shephard

Mick Gough

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Waldo Salt

Puddleglum

Ian Kimber

Cherry Go Steady

Elemci

VALLEYBOYZERO

Jim Bryant

Greeny & the Voyagers

Stuart Evans

Ekoweko

The Sound Crew

Brian Hooper

Eric Walker

Watching the Buzzards

Bisola

Dawn of Dystopia

Amie Lou Shaw

Sofia Gillani

Karl V

Kalopsia

The Postmen

St Andrews Pipe Band

Southampton Grad Band

Munro

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Theresa Lola

Blood Red Sky

Naty Giachino

Suncliffe

DJ JAMES B

Ras Amankwatia

Laurie Bolger

Bad Alchemy

Maerefolk

NoteWorthy

Kindred Found

Fiesta FM

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Pianoman Justie

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Uke Box Glory

The Slow Cooked Bears

Nia Nicholls

According to Brian

Lyla Skyrim

Love Is Enough

The Monday Grooves

Jim Pearson

Echo Union

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Riverside Concert Wind Band

SKAM

Moakz

Citizen Perez

Sebastian Horton

Andrew Buchanan

Ron May

Chris Payn

Hunch Power

Sean Bertram

High Mileage

G-MAN 777

OC Thomas

Q Shaq

Arboresque

Emerson

this occasional society

Roxy's Revenge

Dusky Moon

The Red Stars

Xènia Páez

NJT

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Salamanders

Andy White Poetry

Kase the Myth

Ekowe (Acoustic)

EVXN

Shallow Music

Nàila

PB Squared

The Surge

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

5 Degrees North

Pooja Rajguru

Diffy Dames

The Latest

Hobb Lane

Eternal Gloom

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Vacant Shores

Dr. Beatroot

Bob and the Bobettes

The Picton Readers Club

Dj Sarah Nash

AfroDeX

Mighty Magic Animal

Days of closure

The Bex quartet

Matt Sanger

The Stokes

Nick Haynes

The Soulcatchers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Gimme a Break DJs

Zakk Paules

Tesoro Duo

Marsupial

FancyWall

Sonne

One foot in the rave

Frontline

Deepest Sense

Stephanio

Loose Change

Red Light Spies

Bill Thompson

浪之乐队

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Cella

SJ Ventįl

Footless Kicks

Nick JT

Guillotine Union Boys

Benana Student Showcase

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Southbound

Swan Samba

Funky Business

Palookaville

SPLOOGE

gaz909

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Slowdown

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Miriam

dj junk

The Elderlys

The Can Can Club.

Thundizzle

Red Hot Chili Podders

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Punkhub

The Shantywomen

Cocoa

Alex Jeffrey

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jay Munday

Groove Bakers

Ricco Sakona

Lee Huxtable

Anita Foxall Poetry

Royston Black

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Steam Machine

Changing Melody

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

New Tide

Jubilee

Edith and the Kingpins

Dean Antony

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Dandelion Chain

James & Phil

Lula Gold

Lost Post

TBC

Good-will

Elephants With Shotguns

Rhythms of Resistance

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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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