Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

DJ JAMES B

Totton Ukulele Band

Lounge Room Lizards

Sculpt

Batala Portsmouth

Zombie’ites

Tony Arthur

Jim Bryant

Rosie Hollins

Lyla Skyrim

Hampshire Guitar Club

Q Shaq

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

You

The Restless Coast

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

HAZE

OC Thomas

Days of Speed

Hük

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

RENEGADE ROSE

Oscar Meades

Dan James

Elemci

Dawn of Dystopia

CHIMAN 101

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

160

GABRIELA

Uke Box Glory

Rosie jay

NIKHITA

Olivia Marsha

Fiesta FM

Igloo Hearts

Romsey Shanty Crew

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

St Andrews Pipe Band

He Fired First

Giles Halski

Woodfalls band

Haeze

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Sebastian Horton

Ronk Torp

Room 18

Jaquie Daniels

3's a Crowd

Emerson

Gig Night

Kinesis 4

Hydeout

Betterphor

Eat Your Greens

City of Southampton Orchestra

RODI

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Origin

DJ_MAJOR

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Sofia Gillani

Fragile Lucy

FREESPIRITS

Steve Weston

Dusky Moon

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Adam Kammerling

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Far Solar

Amy Fox

Ian Kimber

WooHabs

Lucy RS Must c

Kieran Snell

Innovator

G-MAN 777

Mad Simple

Accrington Stanley

JACKPUDDING

The Outsiders

Mike and the Mojitos

Xènia Páez

Club Bad

Bisola

Gaz Parker

The Salamanders

Angel Jones

Citizen Perez

The Alternates

The Zone

Shiversa

H.AZ

Jim Pearson

Vexmantra

Ollie Owen Jones

Ribble

Arzenic

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Under The Attic

CJOHNSON

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

desperateBeauty

Jon Yale

Amie Lou Shaw

Mai

RELLiX

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Arboresque

Broken Links

D'vonti

Benana Student Showcase

Margarita Sleepover

The Plummers

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mahoosive

Andrew Buchanan

The Phantom Majors

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Postmen

Hedgehogs

Carl Zed

Bees Knees

Sugar Bang

Jonny Sansom

Hanna Gibbons

Angling For Farthings

Greenish

The Dark Poet

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Ben Poore Project

Malcolm Carlo

The Surge

Lottie Marie

Eva Nicole

Geoff Williams

Ben Flournoy

Kalopsia

Adventure State

Beardos and Weirdos

Ryan Watts

MoniQ

Kindred Found

Purple Grace

Karl V

Waldo Salt

The Daytonas

Moakz

Saxofony

Nàila

Laura Klima

Roger James Shephard

Bob & the Bobettes

5 Degrees North

Love Is Enough

High Mileage

Slap the Willow

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Madison Square

Silvermon

Lucy Smith

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Voodoo Rays

RUBY

Arji Manuelpillai

The Long Shorts

Pianoman Justie

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Rhythms of Resistance

Jeannie

JJCornick

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Ekoweko

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Industry Plant

The Duskers

Ibz & Da Goats

Velickaite Sisters

Xionic

Sean Bertram

Zen Juddhism

Cat Elliott

Mike Lemin Band

Riverside Blues Band

Diffy Dames

NoteWorthy

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Slack 5

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Space Ace Robot

Aoife Scully

Brian Hooper

Suncliffe

Mick Gough

Ukofonics

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Kase the Myth

According to Brian

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Bella Cameron

Oddball Savage

Bad Alchemy

Charmtype

Southampton Grad Band

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Mr. Buoyant

The Bob Squad

Echo Union

Achoiring Voices

The Slow Cooked Bears

Music in Southampton, past present & future

Freestone

Westingway

this occasional society

SO Sound Choir

Endless Talking

SKAM

Way Down South

Dj Sarah Nash

Alfie Ingram

The Howlin' Blackouts

Laurie Bolger

Greeny & the Voyagers

Alexander Bithell

October Some When

Hail

Canis Arboris

NJT

Vacant Shores

Halliwell

Freya Golding

Will Walton

Big man with Small guitar

Psychedelic Skies

The Monday Grooves

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

EVXN

McGriff

Watching the Buzzards

Michael Devaux

GaYeon Lee

Ajay Sahota

Jonathan Klein

Flipside

Elie Pembrey

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

DJ Drive

Godless Suns

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

OCB & Adam Turner

Wire -JD

Milkin' It

71chain

The Red Stars

Nia Nicholls

Harry Ryan

9 Lives

Roxy's Revenge

KSJM

Jess Breame

The Sound Crew

Ignitez

Puddleglum

Mosaic

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Roger Chantler

Vermin

Bragging Rights

Spindrift

Eternal Gloom

PB Squared

Stuart Evans

Maerefolk

Continental Liaison

Dompap

The Halliwells

Bamboo and Bow

Helicopter Pirates

Naty Giachino

Echo Mask

James K. Barker

Voice FM

Munro

Theresa Lola

The Picton Readers Club

Jack Walker

ItsPetre

The Wildcards

Lachlan Horne

Scarlett

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

Ocean Harmony

Andy White Poetry

Gimme a Break DJs

Exhilaro

Marsupial

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

AfroDeX

Jay Munday

Millie Woodrow

Swan Samba

Lamelle Shaw

Palookaville

Nick Haynes

Dean Antony

TBC

Lost Post

Rachel Jeffcoat

Dara Blaxx

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Punkhub

Southbound

Funky Business

Steam Town Shanty Crew

James & Phil

Matt Sanger

Anita Foxall Poetry

Loose Change

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Zakk Paules

Amelia Simpson

The Elderlys

Mike Jessop & his band

Cella

The Soulcatchers

New Tide

Jackson Davies

Deepest Sense

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Stephanio

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Can Can Club.

The Slowdown

Lee Huxtable

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Elephants With Shotguns

Sea Ranch

Guillotine Union Boys

The Bex quartet

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Danny Godley

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Dandelion Chain

dj junk

Reverb (Hampshire)

Days of closure

One foot in the rave

FancyWall

Mart Ward Talks

SJ Ventįl

Steam Machine

Nick JT

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Groove Bakers

Belle Saint

Sonne

Footless Kicks

Craig Chalmers

Cocoa

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

gaz909

Jubilee

Lula Gold

Miriam

Paul Levi

Royston Black

Chaos from Order

DJ / Open Mic

Red Light Spies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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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