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.

Ronk Torp

Ian Kimber

The Slow Cooked Bears

Reverence Sound

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Shiversa

Adarna May Exist

Jax Leonard

Lachlan Horne

Pacuk Band

St Andrews Pipe Band

Chris Payn

Canis Arboris

Southampton Grad Band

D'vonti

Hanna Gibbons

The Bob Squad

Achoiring Voices

OC Thomas

Far Solar

Hanterhir

Freestone

Mahoosive

Voice FM

Maerefolk

The Tipsy Gypsies

160

Dawn of Dystopia

Disco Lizards

Kieran Snell

Hunch Power

Hampshire Guitar Club

Angling For Farthings

Madison Square

Ironhide

Cherry Go Steady

Way Down South

Karl V

Will Walton

NJT

Industry Plant

Tired Less

DJ Drive

Xènia Páez

Hük

Vexmantra

Carl Zed

PG Trips

Gaz Parker

Bisola

Drew Mason

Kase the Myth

Fragile Lucy

Arzenic

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mick Gough

Pooja Rajguru

Vermin

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Mad Simple

Batala Portsmouth

Halliwell

Dompap

Dj Sarah Nash

Tony Arthur

Beardos and Weirdos

The Halliwells

The Surroyal

Flying Hearts

Jeannie

Ignitez

Emerson

Citizen Perez

Tongue & Groove

SO Sound Choir

The Alternates

Rosie jay

High Mileage

Haeze

Rogue Awakening

RUBY

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Neko Roshi

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Phantom Majors

Origin

Arji Manuelpillai

Flipside

Ibz & Da Goats

PB Squared

Broadsheet Speak

Ribble

Saxofony

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Mike Lemin Band

Giles Halski

EVXN

Ajay Sahota

Laurie Bolger

Charmtype

Rosie Hollins

Traitors

Scarlett

Andrew Buchanan

Spindrift

Godless Suns

NIKHITA

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Silvermon

The Restless Coast

Q Shaq

Greenish

Stuart Evans

Echo Union

The Static

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Jim Pearson

The Picton Readers Club

Retro Rock'its

JJCornick

Twelve Caesars

NoteWorthy

The Ben Poore Project

Innovator

Bragging Rights

Endless Talking

Mr. Buoyant

HAZE

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Eat Your Greens

Psychedelic Skies

Eternal Gloom

McGriff

James K. Barker

The Salamanders

Elie Pembrey

Roger Chantler

The Pop Tarts

Interesting Wallpaper

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Noise Factory United

Amy Fox

Jim Bryant

Helicopter Pirates

RELLiX

Lounge Room Lizards

Mango In Euphoria

Amie Lou Shaw

Eric Walker

5 Degrees North

Ryan Watts

Andy White Poetry

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Jaquie Daniels

Fate of the Magpie

The Wildcards

He Fired First

Eva Nicole

this occasional society

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Duskers

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Brian Hooper

OCB & Adam Turner

Totton Ukulele Band

Naty Giachino

Betterphor

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

ItsPetre

Wire -JD

desperateBeauty

Arlo Star

Geoff Williams

Love Is Enough

Alfie Ingram

Bob&the Bobettes

Mike and the Mojitos

Nia Nicholls

Basharan

Greeny & the Voyagers

SKAM

Adam Kammerling

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Aoife Scully

Zen Juddhism

Alexander Bithell

Ron May

Elemci

Shallow Music

Kalopsia

Dusky Moon

Roxy's Revenge

FREESPIRITS

Michael Devaux

Lost without cause

Jess Breame

Ben Flournoy

Puddleglum

Margarita Sleepover

Silent Disco King

Suncliffe

The Outsiders

Cat Elliott

Colour of Heartache

The Sound Crew

SkunkWorks

Sculpt

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Bex&Cole

Vacant Shores

Voodoo Rays

City of Southampton Orchestra

Woodfalls band

Oddball Savage

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Sky at Night

Dr. Beatroot

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Jonathan Klein

Ras Amankwatia

Moakz

Staff Discount

Diffy Dames

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Nory-J

Big man with Small guitar

The Plummers

Madams Last Discovery

DJ JAMES B

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dan James

WOOHABS

Romsey Shanty Crew

Days of Speed

The Dark Poet

Ukofonics

The Monday Grooves

Under The Attic

Ekoweko

Accrington Stanley

WooHabs

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Lucy RS Must c

Bees Knees

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Continental Liaison

Lyla Skyrim

Goffmog

According to Brian

Mai

Blood Red Sky

Munro

Waldo Salt

Club Bad

Westingway

Gig Night

The Latest

Zombie’ites

VALLEYBOYZERO

71chain

Chayz3r

JACKPUDDING

International Jet Set

The Daytonas

KSJM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Theresa Lola

Ocean Harmony

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Jonny Sansom

Bella Cameron

9 Lives

The Elephant Cage

The Howlin' Blackouts

Arboresque

Jack Walker

Pianoman Justie

The Postmen

Milkin' It

3's a Crowd

Sofia Gillani

Sebastian Horton

Angel Jones

Jordon Mulvoy

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Steve Weston

Mariano Korman

Sean Bertram

Bad Alchemy

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Maple Valentine

The Flipside Society

G-MAN 777

Broken Links

Kinesis 4

Kindred Found

MoniQ

Roger James Shephard

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

H.AZ

The Slack 5

Echo Mask

DJ_MAJOR

Nàila

Hobb Lane

Malcolm Carlo

Igloo Hearts

Hail

Jon Yale

Adventure State

CHIMAN 101

Mosaic

October Some When

The Zone

Velickaite Sisters

The Red Stars

Uke Box Glory

RODI

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Oscar Meades

GaYeon Lee

Xionic

Purple Grace

Redz Man

The Long Shorts

The Surge

Watching the Buzzards

Guilty Pleasure

ALLEY the band

Space Ace Robot

RENEGADE ROSE

Slap the Willow

GABRIELA

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

CJOHNSON

Fiesta FM

Hydeout

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

dj junk

Sonne

Palookaville

Tesoro Duo

Jay Munday

SPLOOGE

Zakk Paules

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Bill Thompson

The Can Can Club.

Mighty Magic Animal

Cocoa

Exhilaro

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Cella

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Shantywomen

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Days of closure

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Lee Huxtable

Southbound

Alex Jeffrey

gaz909

James & Phil

Good-will

Loose Change

Stephanio

Nick Haynes

Red Light Spies

Gimme a Break DJs

TBC

The Bex quartet

Davey Jones' Locker

Swan Samba

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Guillotine Union Boys

Room 18

Felis Leo

The Elderlys

The Dandelion Chain

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Rhythms of Resistance

Southbound

Steam Machine

Chaos from Order

King Louie

SJ Ventįl

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Footless Kicks

AfroDeX

Miriam

Funky Business

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Slowdown

Groove Bakers

New Tide

Frontline

Changing Melody

Red Hot Chili Podders

Deepest Sense

Edith and the Kingpins

The Soulcatchers

浪之乐队

Bamboo and Bow

Punkhub

Thundizzle

FancyWall

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Lula Gold

Lost Post

Marsupial

Dean Antony

Royston Black

One foot in the rave

Ricco Sakona

The Stokes

Jubilee

Heart & Voice

Reverb (Hampshire)

Paul Levi

Anita Foxall Poetry

Nick JT

Elephants With Shotguns

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

“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?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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. ”

“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 ❤️”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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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