Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

NJT

Space Ace Robot

Far Solar

Mr. Buoyant

JJCornick

Lyla Skyrim

Reverence Sound

Roxy's Revenge

Laurie Bolger

Bisola

Hampshire Guitar Club

Tony Arthur

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

NoteWorthy

Vermin

You

James B / James F

Olivia Marsha

Ollie Owen Jones

The Outsiders

Jon Yale

Karl V

GaYeon Lee

Fragile Lucy

Harry Ryan

Psychedelic Skies

Angling For Farthings

Pianoman Justie

Velickaite Sisters

Puddleglum

Rosie jay

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Wire -JD

Sculpt

Echo Union

Rosie Hollins

Laura Klima

Haeze

The Restless Coast

Shiversa

Maerefolk

160

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

The Salamanders

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Kase the Myth

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Bob Squad

Good-will

Silvermon

Mahoosive

Roger James Shephard

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Freestone

Cat Elliott

JACKPUDDING

Jess Breame

Woodfalls band

The Alternates

The Daytonas

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Jim Bryant

Ignitez

3's a Crowd

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

October Some When

OCB & Adam Turner

Lottie Marie

Room 18

Moakz

According to Brian

Flipside

Sean Bertram

RUBY

Kindred Found

Achoiring Voices

Carl Zed

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Way Down South

Giles Halski

James K. Barker

Ajay Sahota

Lucy RS Must c

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

MoniQ

Arji Manuelpillai

Saxofony

Tired Less

Kalopsia (duo)

Eternal Gloom

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

desperateBeauty

Ukofonics

Dan James

EVXN

Jack Walker

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

McGriff

Arboresque

Echo Mask

Mike Lemin Band

Dj Sarah Nash

The Slack 5

The Halliwells

Dawn of Dystopia

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

ItsPetre

Alfie Ingram

Betterphor

Spindrift

Jonathan Klein

He Fired First

Uke Box Glory

Michael Devaux

Felis Leo

Jaquie Daniels

Dompap

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mostly Harmless

Fiesta FM

Benana Student Showcase

St Andrews Pipe Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Canis Arboris

Earth Propellor

DJ_MAJOR

Totton Ukulele Band

Andy White Poetry

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

FREESPIRITS

Freya Golding

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Naty Giachino

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Lucy Smith

Southampton's Music History

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Monday Grooves

Emerson

Roger Chantler

Ronk Torp

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Amy Fox

Igloo Hearts

Vexmantra

Mike and the Mojitos

WooHabs

Days of Speed

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dusky Moon

H.AZ

Margarita Sleepover

Eat Your Greens

Ekoweko

Xionic

Slap the Willow

Mick Gough

Vacant Shores

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Wildcards

Kalopsia

Kinesis 4

Hedgehogs

Q Shaq

Sebastian Horton

Zen Juddhism

Ocean Harmony

Mai

The Picton Readers Club

Westingway

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Adam Kammerling

The Red Stars

Continental Liaison

Nia Nicholls

GABRIELA

Bad Alchemy

The Long Shorts

Beardos and Weirdos

Stuart Evans

Jim Pearson

Cosmic Sisters

Gig Night

Houdini’s Hand

City of Southampton Orchestra

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Citizen Perez

Geoff Williams

Aoife Scully

Watching the Buzzards

Industry Plant

Stereo Swan

Accrington Stanley

G-MAN 777

The Slow Cooked Bears

Big man with Small guitar

9 Lives

Helicopter Pirates

Bragging Rights

Ian Kimber

Broken Links

Eva Nicole

DJ Drive

CJOHNSON

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Angel Jones

Lachlan Horne

Ryan Watts

Theresa Lola

Brian Hooper

The Zone

Address soundsystem

Scarlett

Mosaic

Paul Levi

Malcolm Carlo

The Sky at Night

Innovator

The Dark Poet

Mariano Korman

Greenish

Will Walton

Riverside Blues Band

Purple Grace

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Diffy Dames

International Jet Set

Sofia Gillani

Arzenic

Hydeout

Andrew Buchanan

Hük

Club Bad

CHIMAN 101

KSJM

Sugar Bang

Zombie’ites

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Gaz Parker

Pacuk Band

SO Sound Choir

The Ben Poore Project

Voice FM

Charmtype

Waldo Salt

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

D'vonti

Halliwell

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

OC Thomas

Southampton Grad Band

The Postmen

Hanna Gibbons

this occasional society

Ken Wood and the Mixers

NIKHITA

PB Squared

Ribble

Steve Weston

Amie Lou Shaw

Batala Portsmouth

Hail

The Pop Tarts

Bella Cameron

Mad Simple

Xènia Páez

Jax Leonard

Suncliffe

Munro

RELLiX

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

5 Degrees North

Godless Suns

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Under The Attic

Ibz & Da Goats

Romsey Shanty Crew

Elie Pembrey

The Howlin' Blackouts

Adventure State

Hobb Lane

SKAM

Sam Solace

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Oddball Savage

DJ Alex

Bamboo and Bow

Love Is Enough

The Duskers

Alexander Bithell

One foot in the rave

The Surge

Elemci

The Sound Crew

James & Phil

Sonne

The Shantywomen

Belle Saint

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Swan Samba

Reverb (Hampshire)

Nick JT

Craig Chalmers

The Can Can Club.

The Elderlys

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lula Gold

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Marsupial

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Slowdown

Autorora

Matt Sanger

Funky Business

Groove Bakers

Millie Woodrow

Royston Black

Lost Post

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Lee Huxtable

Vinyl Phillips

Nick Haynes

Gimme a Break DJs

Dara Blaxx

Changing Melody

Katy Halliwell

Frontline

Dean Antony

Ricco Sakona

Amelia Simpson

Footless Kicks

Stephanio

DJ / Open Mic

Exhilaro

Cella

Jackson Davies

Deepest Sense

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Sea Ranch

New Tide

Punkhub

Miriam

Lamelle Shaw

Mart Ward Talks

Reverence Crew

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Dandelion Chain

SOS PRESENTS

dj junk

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Red Light Spies

Jay Munday

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Ben Highness

Loose Change

Elephants With Shotguns

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Palookaville

The Bex quartet

Days of closure

FancyWall

The Soulcatchers

Rachel Jeffcoat

Zakk Paules

Tesoro Duo

gaz909

Steam Machine

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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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