Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Scarlett

RELLiX

Arzenic

Halliwell

Kieran Snell

Accrington Stanley

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Hobb Lane

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

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Oddball Savage

Riverside Blues Band

Echo Union

Greeny & the Voyagers

Canis Arboris

Ronk Torp

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Love Is Enough

The Postmen

The Picton Readers Club

DJ JAMES B

High Mileage

Lounge Room Lizards

Bex&Cole

Greenish

Jax Leonard

Kinesis 4

Jim Bryant

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Velickaite Sisters

Michael Devaux

5 Degrees North

Beardos and Weirdos

Sebastian Horton

Theresa Lola

Bob & the Bobettes

The Ben Poore Project

The Salamanders

The Long Shorts

The Dark Poet

G-MAN 777

Way Down South

He Fired First

The Slack 5

Waldo Salt

The Daytonas

Bella Cameron

The Elephant Cage

Silvermon

Ian Kimber

Xionic

Traitors

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Spindrift

Harry Ryan

Bad Alchemy

Freya Golding

James K. Barker

The Zone

OC Thomas

Fragile Lucy

Andrew Buchanan

Space Ace Robot

Carl Zed

Lucy RS Must c

Suncliffe

SKAM

Roxy's Revenge

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mad Simple

Igloo Hearts

Echo Mask

Southampton Grad Band

Guilty Pleasure

Maerefolk

Stuart Evans

Big man with Small guitar

Rosie Hollins

The Outsiders

JACKPUDDING

Munro

Lost without cause

Laurie Bolger

Hük

Margarita Sleepover

Q Shaq

Jaquie Daniels

Ajay Sahota

Hampshire Guitar Club

Alexander Bithell

Sean Bertram

Lachlan Horne

PB Squared

Karl V

Roger James Shephard

Will Walton

Disco Lizards

Mike and the Mojitos

Arji Manuelpillai

Vermin

The Duskers

Batala Portsmouth

Dompap

Lucy Smith

NoteWorthy

Colour of Heartache

Totton Ukulele Band

Eric Walker

160

The Wildcards

Tired Less

Oscar Meades

Jack Walker

Bragging Rights

JJCornick

Good-will

Nàila

Voodoo Rays

71chain

ItsPetre

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Nia Nicholls

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Jonathan Klein

Jess Breame

The Howlin' Blackouts

Slap the Willow

Zen Juddhism

Shiversa

Adam Kammerling

McGriff

Godless Suns

Ukofonics

Eternal Gloom

The Monday Grooves

Woodfalls band

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mosaic

Uke Box Glory

Diffy Dames

MoniQ

The Latest

Aoife Scully

3's a Crowd

CJOHNSON

Vexmantra

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

NIKHITA

Kindred Found

Jeannie

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

DJ_MAJOR

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Ryan Watts

Mike Lemin Band

Charmtype

According to Brian

The Halliwells

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Mai

Mr. Buoyant

Citizen Perez

Bisola

Geoff Williams

Psychedelic Skies

Dawn of Dystopia

Moakz

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

HAZE

desperateBeauty

Cat Elliott

9 Lives

Fate of the Magpie

Steve Weston

Continental Liaison

Sculpt

Giles Halski

Naty Giachino

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

DJ Drive

D'vonti

Days of Speed

Chris Payn

GaYeon Lee

Under The Attic

Betterphor

Saxofony

Romsey Shanty Crew

Broken Links

Amie Lou Shaw

Retro Rock'its

Eat Your Greens

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Gig Night

The Restless Coast

Jonny Sansom

Roger Chantler

Bamboo and Bow

Haeze

Mariano Korman

Reverence Sound

Alfie Ingram

Angling For Farthings

Hydeout

The Bob Squad

Benana Student Showcase

Kase the Myth

Ignitez

Ironhide

EVXN

WooHabs

Flipside

Dj Sarah Nash

Mahoosive

The Surroyal

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

OCB & Adam Turner

Hunch Power

Xènia Páez

RODI

Innovator

Vacant Shores

Pianoman Justie

Kalopsia

Lyla Skyrim

Gaz Parker

Ocean Harmony

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Industry Plant

Flying Hearts

Club Bad

H.AZ

Ollie Owen Jones

Madison Square

Andy White Poetry

Jim Pearson

The Red Stars

Adventure State

Freestone

CHIMAN 101

Malcolm Carlo

FREESPIRITS

Mick Gough

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Elie Pembrey

Sugar Bang

Endless Talking

Amy Fox

Achoiring Voices

SkunkWorks

Tony Arthur

City of Southampton Orchestra

Bees Knees

The Plummers

The Surge

Dan James

Ben Flournoy

St Andrews Pipe Band

Ras Amankwatia

Helicopter Pirates

The Sky at Night

Angel Jones

Dr. Beatroot

The Alternates

Emerson

Olivia Marsha

Elemci

Puddleglum

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

KSJM

Purple Grace

The Sound Crew

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Hanna Gibbons

Voice FM

Hail

Milkin' It

Arlo Star

Arboresque

Broadsheet Speak

Fiesta FM

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Zombie’ites

NJT

Westingway

Sofia Gillani

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Laura Klima

The Pop Tarts

October Some When

Ekoweko

Jon Yale

Wire -JD

Brian Hooper

Lottie Marie

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Rosie jay

Watching the Buzzards

Dusky Moon

The Slow Cooked Bears

this occasional society

Eva Nicole

Ribble

GABRIELA

RUBY

SO Sound Choir

Goffmog

Far Solar

Origin

Room 18

Tesoro Duo

The Bex quartet

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Soulcatchers

浪之乐队

Lost Post

The Shantywomen

Steam Machine

gaz909

Chimney and I K 8OY

DJ / Open Mic

Footless Kicks

Groove Bakers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Changing Melody

Reverb (Hampshire)

Loose Change

Lamelle Shaw

Mighty Magic Animal

Swan Samba

Anita Foxall Poetry

TBC

Cocoa

Palookaville

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Matt Sanger

Sonne

The Dandelion Chain

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Rachel Jeffcoat

The Slowdown

Funky Business

Elephants With Shotguns

Mart Ward Talks

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Amelia Simpson

Jay Munday

Alex Jeffrey

Chaos from Order

Ricco Sakona

Guillotine Union Boys

Lee Huxtable

Stephanio

Royston Black

Edith and the Kingpins

Jackson Davies

Deepest Sense

SJ Ventįl

Gimme a Break DJs

Dara Blaxx

Zakk Paules

Miriam

Craig Chalmers

Nick Haynes

Red Light Spies

Frontline

Rhythms of Resistance

The Elderlys

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

dj junk

Dean Antony

James & Phil

The Stokes

AfroDeX

Days of closure

Punkhub

Nick JT

Exhilaro

SPLOOGE

Millie Woodrow

New Tide

Jubilee

Southbound

The Can Can Club.

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Bill Thompson

One foot in the rave

FancyWall

Red Hot Chili Podders

Lula Gold

Marsupial

Cella

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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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