Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Cali Cartel from Hell

SO Sound Choir

Geoff Williams

James B / James F

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Helicopter Pirates

RUBY

Scarlett

Will Walton

The Wildcards

Steve Weston

GaYeon Lee

Ukofonics

Days of Speed

DJ Alex

Under The Attic

Michael Devaux

Sean Bertram

NoteWorthy

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jax Leonard

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mahoosive

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Club Bad

Lachlan Horne

Jon Yale

Q Shaq

Roxy's Revenge

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

One foot in the rave

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Love Is Enough

The Surge

Batala Portsmouth

SKAM

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

The Ben Poore Project

Mosaic

Halliwell

Reverence Sound

Hail

Cat Elliott

Roger Chantler

Big man with Small guitar

Jim Bryant

Tired Less

Dj Sarah Nash

KSJM

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Mad Simple

DJ_MAJOR

The Dark Poet

Betterphor

Arzenic

Bisola

Bella Cameron

Amie Lou Shaw

Address soundsystem

Way Down South

The Sound Crew

Southampton's Music History

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ekoweko

Bragging Rights

desperateBeauty

Dara Blaxx

Silvermon

Dusky Moon

Ollie Owen Jones

Emerson

Naty Giachino

Cosmic Sisters

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Greenish

Achoiring Voices

Hydeout

Room 18

The Duskers

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ocean Harmony

Nia Nicholls

Totton Ukulele Band

Velickaite Sisters

Gaz Parker

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

NJT

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Slap the Willow

According to Brian

Hanna Gibbons

Gig Night

Innovator

Moakz

Xènia Páez

Mick Gough

Mariano Korman

Lottie Marie

3's a Crowd

Vermin

You

Vinyl Phillips

Space Ace Robot

Far Solar

Earth Propellor

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Theresa Lola

Freya Golding

He Fired First

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

CJOHNSON

Echo Mask

Elie Pembrey

Charmtype

Arboresque

Oddball Savage

Continental Liaison

Watching the Buzzards

ItsPetre

Kinesis 4

Igloo Hearts

Benana Student Showcase

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

The Zone

Jess Breame

WooHabs

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Flossie James

Hampshire Guitar Club

Malcolm Carlo

RELLiX

Wire -JD

James K. Barker

Dawn of Dystopia

Laurie Bolger

Laura Klima

Adam Kammerling

The Long Shorts

Vexmantra

The Red Stars

Riverside Concert Wind Band

High Mileage

H.AZ

JJCornick

The Pop Tarts

Kindred Found

Harry Ryan

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Mai

The Halliwells

Good-will

MoniQ

Citizen Perez

NIKHITA

Freestone

Angel Jones

Lucy Smith

Munro

Ribble

Accrington Stanley

The Postmen

The Slow Cooked Bears

Carl Zed

NX Panther

Saxofony

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Tony Arthur

The Monday Grooves

Arji Manuelpillai

Industry Plant

Dan James

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Purple Grace

Canis Arboris

Roger James Shephard

Puddleglum

Ian Kimber

Stuart Evans

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Picton Readers Club

Beardos and Weirdos

Ignitez

The Soulcatchers

Olivia Marsha

Jack Walker

The Alternates

The Slack 5

Sebastian Horton

D'vonti

Maerefolk

Riverside Blues Band

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Bamboo and Bow

Zombie’ites

The Outsiders

5 Degrees North

Sofia Gillani

The Howlin' Blackouts

Zen Juddhism

Southampton Grad Band

Flipside

Voice FM

Shiversa

this occasional society

Stereo Swan

Woodfalls band

Ronk Torp

FREESPIRITS

The Restless Coast

Alexander Bithell

Hedgehogs

Suncliffe

The Salamanders

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Hobb Lane

EVXN

Sam Solace

Broken Links

DJ Drive

Karl V

OC Thomas

CHIMAN 101

Pacuk Band

Lyla Skyrim

Kalopsia

Bad Alchemy

Paul Levi

Aoife Scully

Giles Halski

160

Psychedelic Skies

Adventure State

The Bob Squad

Mostly Harmless

Eva Nicole

9 Lives

Mr. Buoyant

G-MAN 777

Westingway

The Sky at Night

Angling For Farthings

Elemci

Xionic

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

McGriff

Amy Fox

Houdini’s Hand

Echo Union

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Kase the Myth

Ryan Watts

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Mike and the Mojitos

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Jaquie Daniels

Spindrift

Andrew Buchanan

Godless Suns

International Jet Set

Kalopsia (duo)

Brian Hooper

Vacant Shores

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Lucy RS Must c

Eternal Gloom

Fragile Lucy

Waldo Salt

Punkhub

PB Squared

October Some When

Pianoman Justie

Felis Leo

JACKPUDDING

Mike Lemin Band

Fiesta FM

Eat Your Greens

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ajay Sahota

Diffy Dames

Jonathan Klein

OCB & Adam Turner

Sculpt

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Andy White Poetry

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Sugar Bang

Lee Huxtable

gaz909

Cella

Reverence Crew

Guillotine Union Boys

Craig Chalmers

Jackson Davies

Sea Ranch

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Dean Antony

The Dandelion Chain

Elephants With Shotguns

Hannah in the Groove

Serendipity

Crushcrushcrush

Intoxication

Ben Highness

Lamelle Shaw

Royston Black

Days of closure

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Palookaville

Sonne

SOS PRESENTS

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Swan Samba

Solace

Miriam

Amelia Simpson

Rachel Jeffcoat

Anita Foxall Poetry

New Tide

Lost Post

The Elderlys

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Mart Ward Talks

Dreamseeker

Red Light Spies

Autorora

FancyWall

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Gimme a Break DJs

Loose Change

Ricco Sakona

Marsupial

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Frontline

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Zakk Paules

Steam Machine

Changing Melody

Lula Gold

DJ / Open Mic

The Can Can Club.

Jay Munday

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick JT

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Shantywomen

Deepest Sense

Jake Tilley

Matt Sanger

James & Phil

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Slowdown

Nick Haynes

The Bex quartet

Exhilaro

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Slaughterhouse Clive

Millie Woodrow

Belle Saint

Chimney and I K 8OY

dj junk

Groove Bakers

Footless Kicks

Stephanio

Funky Business

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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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