Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ras Amankwatia

Margarita Sleepover

Nia Nicholls

Far Solar

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Good-will

The Slack 5

The Pop Tarts

GABRIELA

Way Down South

Bragging Rights

GaYeon Lee

St Andrews Pipe Band

Disco Lizards

Fiesta FM

Jax Leonard

G-MAN 777

Nàila

Echo Mask

The Postmen

RUBY

Reverence Sound

Andrew Buchanan

RELLiX

Gaz Parker

NJT

Emerson

Bamboo and Bow

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

D'vonti

MoniQ

Freestone

High Mileage

RODI

Club Bad

Roxy's Revenge

Mr. Buoyant

Elie Pembrey

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Citizen Perez

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Alexander Bithell

Tony Arthur

Zombie’ites

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Tired Less

Sebastian Horton

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Vexmantra

SO Sound Choir

Rosie jay

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Howlin' Blackouts

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Outsiders

Origin

The Sky at Night

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Angel Jones

DJ Drive

According to Brian

Lost without cause

Godless Suns

The Picton Readers Club

Kase the Myth

The Alternates

Psychedelic Skies

Lucy Smith

Pianoman Justie

Xènia Páez

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Mike and the Mojitos

Greeny & the Voyagers

Hampshire Guitar Club

Sofia Gillani

PB Squared

Ajay Sahota

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Malcolm Carlo

Beardos and Weirdos

Will Walton

Ryan Watts

Vacant Shores

DJ_MAJOR

Lounge Room Lizards

Big man with Small guitar

OC Thomas

Mike Lemin Band

Laura Klima

DJ JAMES B

The Bob Squad

Q Shaq

The Surroyal

Saxofony

Fragile Lucy

SKAM

NIKHITA

Moakz

Uke Box Glory

Jon Yale

Geoff Williams

71chain

Xionic

The Restless Coast

Puddleglum

The Wildcards

Achoiring Voices

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Goffmog

Amy Fox

The Surge

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Elephant Cage

Kalopsia

Sugar Bang

Kindred Found

Totton Ukulele Band

Eric Walker

Watching the Buzzards

CJOHNSON

Flying Hearts

Greenish

Hük

Mariano Korman

Fate of the Magpie

Vermin

Kinesis 4

The Long Shorts

Suncliffe

Romsey Shanty Crew

Sculpt

Ian Kimber

Roger Chantler

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Sound Crew

Rosie Hollins

Bad Alchemy

Adam Kammerling

Dr. Beatroot

Guilty Pleasure

The Monday Grooves

McGriff

Ronk Torp

Mosaic

ItsPetre

Sean Bertram

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Haeze

Charmtype

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Colour of Heartache

SkunkWorks

Endless Talking

The Daytonas

Maerefolk

Cat Elliott

Jim Bryant

Westingway

OCB & Adam Turner

Laurie Bolger

Lottie Marie

Lyla Skyrim

Helicopter Pirates

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dj Sarah Nash

The Red Stars

The Duskers

Space Ace Robot

Oddball Savage

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Dusky Moon

Arzenic

9 Lives

Shiversa

Ocean Harmony

Kieran Snell

Dan James

Jonathan Klein

this occasional society

Ribble

Eternal Gloom

Jonny Sansom

Room 18

Steve Weston

H.AZ

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Arji Manuelpillai

Diffy Dames

Silvermon

Brian Hooper

Ukofonics

Mai

Jim Pearson

Gig Night

Lachlan Horne

Bees Knees

Under The Attic

Naty Giachino

Wire -JD

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Canis Arboris

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

3's a Crowd

WooHabs

Batala Portsmouth

Munro

Purple Grace

He Fired First

Jaquie Daniels

160

CHIMAN 101

Bella Cameron

Eat Your Greens

Harry Ryan

Olivia Marsha

Ironhide

Giles Halski

Southampton Grad Band

Ollie Owen Jones

Angling For Farthings

Betterphor

Hobb Lane

KSJM

Chris Payn

Alfie Ingram

Mick Gough

The Latest

Bisola

Dompap

City of Southampton Orchestra

Hanna Gibbons

Innovator

Theresa Lola

Mad Simple

5 Degrees North

Adventure State

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Halliwell

HAZE

Broadsheet Speak

Eva Nicole

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Madison Square

Bob & the Bobettes

James K. Barker

Love Is Enough

Voodoo Rays

Carl Zed

Jess Breame

Jack Walker

Ignitez

The Dark Poet

Amie Lou Shaw

October Some When

JJCornick

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Ben Poore Project

Scarlett

Milkin' It

Oscar Meades

Hydeout

Days of Speed

Dawn of Dystopia

The Zone

The Slow Cooked Bears

Hunch Power

Flipside

The Salamanders

Karl V

Traitors

Ekoweko

Aoife Scully

Accrington Stanley

Echo Union

Arlo Star

Voice FM

Waldo Salt

Igloo Hearts

Andy White Poetry

Benana Student Showcase

The Halliwells

Arboresque

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

Riverside Blues Band

Slap the Willow

Woodfalls band

Jeannie

Freya Golding

Stuart Evans

Zen Juddhism

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

desperateBeauty

Lucy RS Must c

Elemci

Mahoosive

Hail

FREESPIRITS

EVXN

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Rogue Awakening

Ben Flournoy

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Continental Liaison

NoteWorthy

Broken Links

Industry Plant

Velickaite Sisters

Michael Devaux

JACKPUDDING

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Bex&Cole

Spindrift

Retro Rock'its

Roger James Shephard

The Plummers

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Lost Post

Dara Blaxx

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Shaun Shears & The Locals

James & Phil

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lamelle Shaw

Bill Thompson

One foot in the rave

Dean Antony

Groove Bakers

Anita Foxall Poetry

Zakk Paules

Funky Business

Marsupial

Edith and the Kingpins

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Shantywomen

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Can Can Club.

AfroDeX

TBC

The Stokes

Loose Change

FancyWall

Tesoro Duo

Gimme a Break DJs

Palookaville

Reverb (Hampshire)

SJ Ventįl

Mighty Magic Animal

Guillotine Union Boys

SPLOOGE

浪之乐队

Sonne

Changing Melody

Swan Samba

New Tide

Jay Munday

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Soulcatchers

Jubilee

Exhilaro

Lee Huxtable

Alex Jeffrey

Footless Kicks

Matt Sanger

Craig Chalmers

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

Chaos from Order

The Dandelion Chain

Elephants With Shotguns

Mart Ward Talks

Nick Haynes

Rachel Jeffcoat

Stephanio

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Royston Black

The Slowdown

The Bex quartet

Red Light Spies

Red Hot Chili Podders

DJ / Open Mic

Rhythms of Resistance

gaz909

Nick JT

Cocoa

Southbound

Punkhub

Deepest Sense

Amelia Simpson

Jackson Davies

Steam Machine

Lula Gold

Miriam

dj junk

Millie Woodrow

The Elderlys

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Cella

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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. ”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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