Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Staff Discount

The Flipside Society

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Mike and the Mojitos

Colour of Heartache

Bex&Cole

Fate of the Magpie

Totton Ukulele Band

Dj Sarah Nash

9 Lives

Nàila

Chayz3r

The Plummers

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Sky at Night

MoniQ

Neko Roshi

Eternal Gloom

Alfie Ingram

International Jet Set

Jess Breame

Jon Yale

Betterphor

Bella Cameron

He Fired First

160

Rosie jay

Hydeout

Mad Simple

Munro

Blood Red Sky

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Pooja Rajguru

The Ben Poore Project

Oddball Savage

Maple Valentine

Jack Walker

Spindrift

The Sound Crew

Flipside

Migh Mileage

Brian Hooper

Suncliffe

Haeze

Club Bad

Guilty Pleasure

The Restless Coast

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Gig Night

City of Southampton Orchestra

Broken Links

Ronk Torp

Days of Speed

Psychedelic Skies

The Static

Ignitez

Cat Elliott

JJCornick

The Phantom Majors

Pacuk Band

Saxofony

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Mahoosive

Space Ace Robot

Batala Portsmouth

Uke Box Glory

Greeny & the Voyagers

Love Is Enough

Industry Plant

Zombie’ites

The Surroyal

Origin

Mango In Euphoria

The Picton Readers Club

Arzenic

Voice FM

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Flying Hearts

Nia Nicholls

3's a Crowd

The Monday Grooves

Noise Factory United

Kalopsia

Tongue & Groove

GaYeon Lee

Innovator

Andy White Poetry

OCB & Adam Turner

The Alternates

Waldo Salt

RENEGADE ROSE

Hampshire Guitar Club

Silvermon

Kieran Snell

The Halliwells

Ron May

PB Squared

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Goffmog

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Rosie Hollins

Jonathan Klein

desperateBeauty

Oscar Meades

Sean Bertram

Gaz Parker

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

EVXN

Scarlett

Mr. Buoyant

Godless Suns

Jim Bryant

Canis Arboris

RUBY

The Outsiders

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Maerefolk

Broadsheet Speak

Arji Manuelpillai

The Long Shorts

Aoife Scully

Karl V

Ibz & Da Goats

Steve Weston

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

JACKPUDDING

Kase the Myth

Purple Grace

Lounge Room Lizards

Puddleglum

Elie Pembrey

Diffy Dames

Bob&the Bobettes

Dusky Moon

Jaquie Daniels

Madison Square

Xènia Páez

Lachlan Horne

Traitors

Shallow Music

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Q Shaq

Redz Man

Amy Fox

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Velickaite Sisters

The Zone

Ian Kimber

Greenish

Big man with Small guitar

The Salamanders

Angel Jones

Wire -JD

this occasional society

71chain

The Duskers

NJT

Voodoo Rays

Cherry Go Steady

Eric Walker

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Sculpt

Roxy's Revenge

Vexmantra

Jordon Mulvoy

The Dark Poet

Mike Lemin Band

Arboresque

Rogue Awakening

Hunch Power

Retro Rock'its

Sofia Gillani

Continental Liaison

Giles Halski

Madams Last Discovery

Accrington Stanley

The Red Stars

DJ_MAJOR

Lucy RS Must c

GABRIELA

Bragging Rights

Ocean Harmony

Basharan

OC Thomas

Hobb Lane

James K. Barker

Endless Talking

Echo Union

Ajay Sahota

Adventure State

WOOHABS

Helicopter Pirates

October Some When

Ekoweko

Under The Attic

Mick Gough

St Andrews Pipe Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

PG Trips

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Emerson

Reverence Sound

Eat Your Greens

Slap the Willow

Hük

DJ Drive

The Surge

Beardos and Weirdos

Nory-J

Freestone

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

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

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Sebastian Horton

Stuart Evans

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Ukofonics

Hanterhir

Jeannie

Kindred Found

Dr. Beatroot

Hanna Gibbons

HAZE

Halliwell

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Fragile Lucy

Tony Arthur

SO Sound Choir

Drew Mason

Dompap

Amie Lou Shaw

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Way Down South

Kat Hutchings Yoga

WooHabs

Silent Disco King

Chris Payn

Tired Less

Echo Mask

NIKHITA

Malcolm Carlo

The Slow Cooked Bears

Moakz

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

H.AZ

Ribble

Vermin

Watching the Buzzards

Shiversa

Xionic

Lost without cause

The Elephant Cage

Ben Flournoy

Jonny Sansom

Ironhide

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Zen Juddhism

Dawn of Dystopia

Interesting Wallpaper

Twelve Caesars

Theresa Lola

Disco Lizards

DJ JAMES B

VALLEYBOYZERO

McGriff

Jim Pearson

Will Walton

Dan James

Arlo Star

Bees Knees

NoteWorthy

G-MAN 777

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Charmtype

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

ALLEY the band

Ras Amankwatia

Michael Devaux

Ken Wood and the Mixers

CHIMAN 101

Woodfalls band

Adarna May Exist

Milkin' It

Elemci

The Latest

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Bisola

KSJM

Mosaic

Naty Giachino

Southampton Grad Band

Romsey Shanty Crew

Margarita Sleepover

Mariano Korman

The Howlin' Blackouts

RODI

Lyla Skyrim

Carl Zed

Roger Chantler

Angling For Farthings

The Tipsy Gypsies

Jax Leonard

Laurie Bolger

Citizen Perez

Adam Kammerling

Eva Nicole

Roger James Shephard

SKAM

CJOHNSON

Hail

FREESPIRITS

Pianoman Justie

D'vonti

ItsPetre

Igloo Hearts

5 Degrees North

Geoff Williams

Mai

The Pop Tarts

The Wildcards

RELLiX

Vacant Shores

SkunkWorks

Bad Alchemy

Alexander Bithell

Ryan Watts

Kinesis 4

Far Solar

The Postmen

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Westingway

Achoiring Voices

The Bob Squad

Andrew Buchanan

The Slack 5

Swan Samba

According to Brian

Chimney and I K 8OY

Rhythms of Resistance

Davey Jones' Locker

The Soulcatchers

The Slowdown

Edith and the Kingpins

Good-will

Exhilaro

The Dandelion Chain

Shaun

Southbound

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

gaz909

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Elephants With Shotguns

New Tide

FancyWall

The Bex quartet

The Daytonas

浪之乐队

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

Tesoro Duo

Zakk Paules

Room 18

Felis Leo

Ricco Sakona

Paul Levi

Palookaville

Miriam

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Southbound

Chaos from Order

Footless Kicks

Red Hot Chili Podders

Bill Thompson

James & Phil

Royston Black

Jubilee

Reverb (Hampshire)

Deepest Sense

Mighty Magic Animal

Marsupial

Gimme a Break DJs

Frontline

The Elderlys

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Can Can Club.

SPLOOGE

One foot in the rave

Lost Post

Days of closure

The Shantywomen

Jay Munday

Lee Huxtable

Red Light Spies

Cella

Heart & Voice

Cocoa

Stephanio

dj junk

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Punkhub

Alex Jeffrey

Steam Machine

SJ Ventįl

Loose Change

Changing Melody

Nick Haynes

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Dean Antony

The Stokes

Bamboo and Bow

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

AfroDeX

Thundizzle

King Louie

Funky Business

Nick JT

Lula Gold

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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

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

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

“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 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.”

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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 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 ❤️”

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

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

“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?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

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:

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