Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Moakz

The Zone

Ukofonics

The Soulcatchers

Freestone

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Mike Lemin Band

Mosaic

Jax Leonard

Naty Giachino

Vinyl Phillips

Theresa Lola

Olivia Marsha

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Dusky Moon

FREESPIRITS

Achoiring Voices

NJT

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Alexander Bithell

The Slow Cooked Bears

Vexmantra

Scarlett

GaYeon Lee

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Bragging Rights

DJ_MAJOR

October Some When

Stereo Swan

Hydeout

Pianoman Justie

Canis Arboris

this occasional society

Eternal Gloom

Andrew Buchanan

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

NX Panther

Arzenic

Dawn of Dystopia

Harry Ryan

Hedgehogs

Days of Speed

MoniQ

Southampton Grad Band

Address soundsystem

Room 18

Flossie James

DJ Alex

International Jet Set

Michael Devaux

Earth Propellor

Saxofony

9 Lives

Puddleglum

Bisola

Ekoweko

Vacant Shores

Gig Night

Ajay Sahota

Continental Liaison

WooHabs

The Sound Crew

Ian Kimber

Zen Juddhism

The Slack 5

Tired Less

Felis Leo

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Helicopter Pirates

Andy White Poetry

Halliwell

Steve Weston

Adam Kammerling

One foot in the rave

Angel Jones

JACKPUDDING

The Outsiders

The Halliwells

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Will Walton

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

RUBY

Mr. Buoyant

Betterphor

High Mileage

D'vonti

Ronk Torp

Mai

The Duskers

Emerson

Totton Ukulele Band

G-MAN 777

Ollie Owen Jones

He Fired First

Bamboo and Bow

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

The Sky at Night

EVXN

Laura Klima

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Broken Links

Kalopsia

Bella Cameron

Suncliffe

Hampshire Guitar Club

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

You

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Sam Solace

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ignitez

Elemci

Diffy Dames

Slap the Willow

Cat Elliott

Godless Suns

Greenish

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Charmtype

The Ben Poore Project

Pacuk Band

Mick Gough

OC Thomas

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Long Shorts

The Monday Grooves

desperateBeauty

Adventure State

Lucy RS Must c

Sebastian Horton

The Alternates

Stuart Evans

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Space Ace Robot

Kinesis 4

Waldo Salt

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Riverside Blues Band

Q Shaq

Industry Plant

DJ Drive

Under The Attic

Maerefolk

5 Degrees North

Roger James Shephard

Gaz Parker

Accrington Stanley

Munro

Dan James

Eva Nicole

Sugar Bang

Ribble

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Jack Walker

Oddball Savage

McGriff

Karl V

Westingway

Hobb Lane

SKAM

Echo Mask

According to Brian

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Surge

City of Southampton Orchestra

KSJM

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

OCB & Adam Turner

Vermin

Love Is Enough

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Shiversa

The Bob Squad

Zombie’ites

PB Squared

Jim Bryant

Silvermon

Laurie Bolger

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Cosmic Sisters

Southampton's Music History

James B / James F

Sculpt

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Pop Tarts

Watching the Buzzards

Club Bad

SO Sound Choir

Sofia Gillani

Purple Grace

Spindrift

Jonathan Klein

Psychedelic Skies

Beardos and Weirdos

Fiesta FM

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

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Malcolm Carlo

Jess Breame

Big man with Small guitar

Kase the Myth

CHIMAN 101

Igloo Hearts

Xionic

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Way Down South

160

Batala Portsmouth

Mad Simple

Angling For Farthings

Ryan Watts

James K. Barker

Velickaite Sisters

Good-will

Geoff Williams

The Red Stars

Lottie Marie

CJOHNSON

Innovator

NoteWorthy

Dara Blaxx

Ocean Harmony

Roxy's Revenge

Woodfalls band

Tony Arthur

The Picton Readers Club

The Salamanders

The Restless Coast

Eat Your Greens

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Mostly Harmless

Sean Bertram

3's a Crowd

Brian Hooper

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

NIKHITA

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Roger Chantler

The Wildcards

Lucy Smith

Amie Lou Shaw

Wire -JD

Giles Halski

Mike and the Mojitos

Citizen Perez

Aoife Scully

Flipside

Voice FM

Arboresque

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Hail

Fragile Lucy

Freya Golding

Elie Pembrey

RELLiX

Bad Alchemy

Punkhub

Far Solar

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Reverence Sound

Dj Sarah Nash

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Carl Zed

Jaquie Daniels

Arji Manuelpillai

Amy Fox

Benana Student Showcase

JJCornick

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Kindred Found

ItsPetre

Mahoosive

The Postmen

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Houdini’s Hand

The Dark Poet

Jon Yale

Lachlan Horne

Nia Nicholls

Hanna Gibbons

Paul Levi

Xènia Páez

H.AZ

Echo Union

Lyla Skyrim

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Mariano Korman

Kalopsia (duo)

The Dandelion Chain

Ben Highness

Loose Change

James & Phil

Funky Business

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Zakk Paules

Ricco Sakona

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Days of closure

Deepest Sense

gaz909

Jake Tilley

Dean Antony

Lula Gold

Guillotine Union Boys

Marsupial

Rachel Jeffcoat

dj junk

SOS PRESENTS

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Elderlys

Changing Melody

Lost Post

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Stephanio

Footless Kicks

Groove Bakers

Steam Machine

Belle Saint

Red Light Spies

Elephants With Shotguns

Nick JT

Slaughterhouse Clive

Cella

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Craig Chalmers

Millie Woodrow

Swan Samba

Reverence Crew

Solace

Nick Haynes

Chimney and I K 8OY

Mart Ward Talks

Sonne

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Lamelle Shaw

New Tide

Matt Sanger

Gimme a Break DJs

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lee Huxtable

Jackson Davies

FancyWall

Anita Foxall Poetry

Jay Munday

The Can Can Club.

Exhilaro

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Sea Ranch

DJ / Open Mic

Palookaville

The Bex quartet

The Slowdown

Frontline

Serendipity

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Reverb (Hampshire)

Crushcrushcrush

Dreamseeker

Intoxication

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Amelia Simpson

Autorora

The Shantywomen

Royston Black

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Hannah in the Groove

“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!”

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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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