Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Waldo Salt

The Monday Grooves

The Slow Cooked Bears

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

RODI

According to Brian

Ekoweko

Accrington Stanley

Jax Leonard

Voodoo Rays

The Dark Poet

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Ocean Harmony

Michael Devaux

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

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

City of Southampton Orchestra

Stuart Evans

Reverence Sound

9 Lives

FREESPIRITS

Milkin' It

Halliwell

Pianoman Justie

Greeny & the Voyagers

Ignitez

Days of Speed

Fiesta FM

Earth Propellor

Hobb Lane

Kalopsia

Jaquie Daniels

Kase the Myth

Eva Nicole

Bragging Rights

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Citizen Perez

The Duskers

Roger Chantler

Canis Arboris

Slap the Willow

Eat Your Greens

Bella Cameron

My Black Poison

DJ Drive

Hydeout

Hedgehogs

KSJM

Psychedelic Skies

Flipside

Q Shaq

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Wire -JD

Arji Manuelpillai

Haeze

Jeannie

Sculpt

Munro

Naty Giachino

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Cat Elliott

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Fragile Lucy

The Red Stars

The Long Shorts

Steve Weston

Stereo Swan

Lucy Smith

Ollie Owen Jones

The Surge

Nia Nicholls

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Will Walton

Room 18

Ribble

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Gig Night

Rosie jay

Lyla Skyrim

Address soundsystem

The Pop Tarts

Moakz

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ajay Sahota

Hük

Echo Mask

Velickaite Sisters

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Dawn of Dystopia

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Xionic

Xènia Páez

Lachlan Horne

Jonathan Klein

NIKHITA

Saxofony

Greenish

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mai

5 Degrees North

Sebastian Horton

Elie Pembrey

Oddball Savage

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Batala Portsmouth

RELLiX

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

You

Adam Kammerling

71chain

Laura Klima

H.AZ

St Andrews Pipe Band

Silvermon

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Lucy RS Must c

Southampton's Music History

The Wildcards

Godless Suns

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Rosie Hollins

The Postmen

Spindrift

Aoife Scully

Emerson

Igloo Hearts

Continental Liaison

Lottie Marie

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Helicopter Pirates

Shiversa

Olivia Marsha

D'vonti

October Some When

Ronk Torp

Puddleglum

Nàila

Harry Ryan

Roxy's Revenge

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Angling For Farthings

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Southampton Grad Band

Ian Kimber

Mosaic

Maerefolk

DJ_MAJOR

Voice FM

Andy White Poetry

Space Ace Robot

Dan James

Sean Bertram

Uke Box Glory

Industry Plant

Innovator

The Cali Cartel from Hell

The Restless Coast

DJ JAMES B

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Gaz Parker

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Hampshire Guitar Club

Arzenic

Bisola

Woodfalls band

Suncliffe

RENEGADE ROSE

Angel Jones

The Ben Poore Project

The Zone

Malcolm Carlo

Broken Links

Under The Attic

Kinesis 4

Mr. Buoyant

Mike Lemin Band

The Alternates

The Salamanders

Mick Gough

Jon Yale

OC Thomas

Beardos and Weirdos

Betterphor

The Picton Readers Club

Madison Square

Mike and the Mojitos

Lounge Room Lizards

Tony Arthur

Dusky Moon

ItsPetre

Zombie’ites

Amy Fox

NoteWorthy

SO Sound Choir

Karl V

Rhythms of Resistance

Love Is Enough

Far Solar

Southampton Ukulele Jam

GaYeon Lee

Giles Halski

Brian Hooper

Sofia Gillani

Ukofonics

Vacant Shores

The Bob Squad

Westingway

Kalopsia (duo)

Big man with Small guitar

Purple Grace

Kindred Found

Amie Lou Shaw

Charmtype

CHIMAN 101

Dompap

Jess Breame

PB Squared

Alfie Ingram

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Sugar Bang

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Mad Simple

Ryan Watts

Hanna Gibbons

SKAM

Dj Sarah Nash

The Sound Crew

Oscar Meades

Cosmic Sisters

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Jack Walker

Alexander Bithell

The Halliwells

He Fired First

this occasional society

Scarlett

Theresa Lola

The Slack 5

Roger James Shephard

James K. Barker

Club Bad

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Way Down South

Eternal Gloom

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Mariano Korman

The Daytonas

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Outsiders

Arboresque

Hail

GABRIELA

Totton Ukulele Band

Jim Pearson

Freya Golding

OCB & Adam Turner

Carl Zed

The Howlin' Blackouts

McGriff

Riverside Blues Band

Achoiring Voices

Mahoosive

EVXN

160

Vexmantra

3's a Crowd

Bamboo and Bow

JACKPUDDING

G-MAN 777

Benana Student Showcase

Jim Bryant

Ibz & Da Goats

MoniQ

Geoff Williams

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Watching the Buzzards

Elemci

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Phantom Majors

Andrew Buchanan

Laurie Bolger

Adventure State

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Vermin

Margarita Sleepover

Kieran Snell

CJOHNSON

Zen Juddhism

High Mileage

desperateBeauty

Freestone

Bad Alchemy

WooHabs

Diffy Dames

JJCornick

RUBY

Echo Union

NJT

Groove Bakers

gaz909

FancyWall

Jackson Davies

The Shantywomen

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Felis Leo

Tesoro Duo

AfroDeX

dj junk

Rachel Jeffcoat

Exhilaro

Frontline

James & Phil

Funky Business

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Lula Gold

Zakk Paules

Sea Ranch

One foot in the rave

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cella

Red Light Spies

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Nick JT

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Chimney and I K 8OY

Punkhub

Belle Saint

Deepest Sense

Craig Chalmers

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Bex quartet

The Can Can Club.

Lee Huxtable

New Tide

The Soulcatchers

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

Dara Blaxx

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Elephants With Shotguns

Jay Munday

Matt Sanger

Mart Ward Talks

The Elderlys

The Dandelion Chain

Dean Antony

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Swan Samba

Palookaville

DJ / Open Mic

Ricco Sakona

Cocoa

Amelia Simpson

Marsupial

Stephanio

Sonne

The Slowdown

Changing Melody

Lamelle Shaw

SJ Ventįl

Gimme a Break DJs

Jubilee

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Footless Kicks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Royston Black

Steam Machine

SOS PRESENTS

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Days of closure

Millie Woodrow

Southbound

TBC

Paul Levi

Lost Post

Loose Change

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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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