Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

James K. Barker

Purple Grace

The Wildcards

Adam Kammerling

Totton Ukulele Band

Jon Yale

Puddleglum

Jim Bryant

Vinyl Phillips

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Jess Breame

Shiversa

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Lucy Smith

Oddball Savage

Watching the Buzzards

Sugar Bang

Laurie Bolger

Kinesis 4

Giles Halski

Days of Speed

The Pop Tarts

OCB & Adam Turner

Bamboo and Bow

Broken Links

Benana Student Showcase

NX Panther

St Andrews Pipe Band

Southampton Grad Band

Aoife Scully

Tony Arthur

Earth Propellor

Betterphor

Silvermon

Achoiring Voices

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Michael Devaux

The Outsiders

9 Lives

Mick Gough

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Batala Portsmouth

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Malcolm Carlo

desperateBeauty

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Riverside Blues Band

Diffy Dames

Pianoman Justie

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

SO Sound Choir

PB Squared

Ribble

High Mileage

City of Southampton Orchestra

KSJM

Geoff Williams

Continental Liaison

Hail

Munro

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Adventure State

The Sky at Night

Jax Leonard

Love Is Enough

Punkhub

OC Thomas

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Soulcatchers

Kalopsia

Dan James

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Echo Union

He Fired First

Innovator

Dawn of Dystopia

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Suncliffe

Southampton's Music History

Naty Giachino

Waldo Salt

The Picton Readers Club

Freestone

Kalopsia (duo)

Eternal Gloom

McGriff

Vacant Shores

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Sebastian Horton

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mostly Harmless

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Industry Plant

Reverence Sound

Saxofony

The Bob Squad

Angling For Farthings

Eat Your Greens

Hobb Lane

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ekowe (Acoustic)

DJ Drive

The Monday Grooves

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Steve Weston

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Zone

Spindrift

Ekoweko

Ignitez

The Halliwells

Roxy's Revenge

Margarita Sleepover

RUBY

One foot in the rave

You

Pacuk Band

Dj Sarah Nash

Bella Cameron

Freya Golding

Mai

Sam Solace

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Big man with Small guitar

Angel Jones

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ronk Torp

Lucy RS Must c

Igloo Hearts

Sofia Gillani

Sean Bertram

Lachlan Horne

Room 18

Cosmic Sisters

Brian Hooper

Lyla Skyrim

Maerefolk

Fiesta FM

CHIMAN 101

Arji Manuelpillai

International Jet Set

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Q Shaq

Club Bad

The Alternates

Mad Simple

Godless Suns

Amy Fox

FREESPIRITS

JJCornick

D'vonti

The Duskers

Dara Blaxx

Arzenic

Roger James Shephard

Jonathan Klein

G-MAN 777

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mike Lemin Band

Tired Less

James B / James F

GaYeon Lee

Ian Kimber

Kindred Found

The Ben Poore Project

NJT

Lottie Marie

Harry Ryan

Fragile Lucy

Ocean Harmony

MoniQ

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

DJ_MAJOR

Sculpt

SKAM

Paul Levi

Xènia Páez

Mosaic

Echo Mask

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Psychedelic Skies

Westingway

The Restless Coast

160

Under The Attic

Emerson

CJOHNSON

Andrew Buchanan

Laura Klima

H.AZ

Kase the Myth

Felis Leo

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Ryan Watts

Vermin

WooHabs

Greenish

Bragging Rights

Scarlett

Eva Nicole

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Cat Elliott

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Dusky Moon

Way Down South

Xionic

Velickaite Sisters

The Sound Crew

Jaquie Daniels

Slap the Willow

Olivia Marsha

The Red Stars

Mariano Korman

The Postmen

Beardos and Weirdos

Citizen Perez

Woodfalls band

Houdini’s Hand

Carl Zed

ItsPetre

Address soundsystem

Flossie James

The Long Shorts

Jack Walker

Alexander Bithell

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

The Surge

Vexmantra

Mahoosive

Amie Lou Shaw

The Slack 5

WAPPADUSA Sound System

The Howlin' Blackouts

Zombie’ites

Zen Juddhism

The Salamanders

Flipside

Stereo Swan

Elemci

Voice FM

Roger Chantler

Savoury Tooth Tiger

RELLiX

Arboresque

Halliwell

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Theresa Lola

NoteWorthy

Romsey Shanty Crew

Mike and the Mojitos

Stuart Evans

Moakz

The Slow Cooked Bears

October Some When

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Ajay Sahota

Charmtype

Canis Arboris

NIKHITA

Andy White Poetry

EVXN

JACKPUDDING

Bisola

Elie Pembrey

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

According to Brian

Helicopter Pirates

Mr. Buoyant

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ukofonics

The Dark Poet

Nia Nicholls

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Space Ace Robot

Hedgehogs

Good-will

5 Degrees North

Far Solar

this occasional society

Gig Night

Wire -JD

Ollie Owen Jones

Karl V

Hanna Gibbons

3's a Crowd

Accrington Stanley

Hydeout

DJ Alex

Will Walton

Gaz Parker

Bad Alchemy

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Stephanio

Craig Chalmers

Marsupial

Gimme a Break DJs

Swan Samba

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Slaughterhouse Clive

gaz909

Jackson Davies

The Bex quartet

DJ / Open Mic

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Elderlys

Matt Sanger

Zakk Paules

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Days of closure

The Shantywomen

Dean Antony

Nick JT

Frontline

Red Light Spies

Crushcrushcrush

Intoxication

Loose Change

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Solace

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jay Munday

The Can Can Club.

Exhilaro

Lee Huxtable

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jake Tilley

Rachel Jeffcoat

Funky Business

Lost Post

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Dreamseeker

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

Deepest Sense

James & Phil

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Guillotine Union Boys

Steam Town Shanty Crew

New Tide

SOS PRESENTS

Groove Bakers

The Slowdown

Autorora

Reverence Crew

Serendipity

Palookaville

Anita Foxall Poetry

dj junk

Belle Saint

Mart Ward Talks

Cella

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Sonne

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Royston Black

Changing Melody

Amelia Simpson

Lula Gold

Hannah in the Groove

Lamelle Shaw

Ben Highness

Tesoro Duo

Nick Haynes

FancyWall

The Dandelion Chain

Steam Machine

Chimney and I K 8OY

Sea Ranch

Millie Woodrow

Reverb (Hampshire)

Ricco Sakona

Miriam

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

“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 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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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!”

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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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