Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Pacuk Band

October Some When

The Surge

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Steve Weston

Silvermon

Elie Pembrey

International Jet Set

Kinesis 4

NJT

Achoiring Voices

MoniQ

Aoife Scully

JJCornick

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Wildcards

Munro

Scarlett

Jon Yale

Charmtype

You

The Zone

Canis Arboris

KSJM

Benana Student Showcase

Amie Lou Shaw

Bisola

Saxofony

Vinyl Phillips

RUBY

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Alexander Bithell

Hanna Gibbons

Industry Plant

Broken Links

Zombie’ites

OC Thomas

Riverside Concert Wind Band

EVXN

Under The Attic

Halliwell

Ekowe (Acoustic)

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Amy Fox

Ekoweko

Godless Suns

The Monday Grooves

Ocean Harmony

Room 18

Space Ace Robot

DJ Alex

Hobb Lane

Kindred Found

Fiesta FM

Riverside Blues Band

Hail

Adventure State

Mostly Harmless

Hedgehogs

Ollie Owen Jones

Ronk Torp

Felis Leo

The Postmen

McGriff

Roxy's Revenge

ItsPetre

Gaz Parker

Kalopsia

The Slack 5

Romsey Shanty Crew

Stereo Swan

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Maerefolk

The Alternates

James K. Barker

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Harry Ryan

Mike Lemin Band

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Spindrift

JACKPUDDING

Arboresque

Fragile Lucy

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Flossie James

CHIMAN 101

Kase the Myth

Ryan Watts

Mai

The Pop Tarts

Velickaite Sisters

desperateBeauty

Dan James

Dj Sarah Nash

Cat Elliott

Houdini’s Hand

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Slap the Willow

City of Southampton Orchestra

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Voice FM

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Moakz

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Bragging Rights

Vexmantra

Southampton's Music History

The Red Stars

Reverence Sound

Beardos and Weirdos

He Fired First

The Outsiders

Batala Portsmouth

Pianoman Justie

Andrew Buchanan

Punkhub

Bella Cameron

NoteWorthy

Lottie Marie

NX Panther

Hydeout

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Mike and the Mojitos

Lucy Smith

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

FREESPIRITS

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Slow Cooked Bears

Southampton Grad Band

Purple Grace

Shiversa

Bad Alchemy

Dusky Moon

Geoff Williams

The Salamanders

G-MAN 777

Kalopsia (duo)

Q Shaq

James B / James F

Vacant Shores

Ribble

Puddleglum

Naty Giachino

DJ_MAJOR

Big man with Small guitar

Xènia Páez

Jim Bryant

Helicopter Pirates

160

The Sound Crew

NIKHITA

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Way Down South

Waldo Salt

Gig Night

Carl Zed

One foot in the rave

Ajay Sahota

Ukofonics

Innovator

Continental Liaison

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Love Is Enough

D'vonti

Betterphor

Vermin

The Dark Poet

The Halliwells

Flipside

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Watching the Buzzards

DJ Drive

Emerson

Tony Arthur

Lyla Skyrim

Earth Propellor

Giles Halski

Freestone

Mahoosive

High Mileage

Totton Ukulele Band

Sugar Bang

Sam Solace

Oddball Savage

Jaquie Daniels

Karl V

Will Walton

3's a Crowd

Ian Kimber

Days of Speed

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Picton Readers Club

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Paul Levi

Zen Juddhism

5 Degrees North

Good-will

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

WooHabs

Club Bad

Ignitez

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Mosaic

SO Sound Choir

Far Solar

The Soulcatchers

Suncliffe

The Long Shorts

Sebastian Horton

Adam Kammerling

Arji Manuelpillai

Jess Breame

Accrington Stanley

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Eternal Gloom

Hampshire Guitar Club

Lucy RS Must c

Roger Chantler

Dara Blaxx

Eat Your Greens

Mr. Buoyant

RELLiX

Mick Gough

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Jonathan Klein

this occasional society

The Duskers

Citizen Perez

Theresa Lola

Dawn of Dystopia

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

Woodfalls band

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

9 Lives

The Howlin' Blackouts

OCB & Adam Turner

Sean Bertram

Malcolm Carlo

Tired Less

Bamboo and Bow

Psychedelic Skies

Angel Jones

Elemci

Mariano Korman

Xionic

SKAM

Greenish

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Diffy Dames

Stuart Evans

Freya Golding

Jax Leonard

Andy White Poetry

Wire -JD

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Sofia Gillani

Mad Simple

Igloo Hearts

GaYeon Lee

H.AZ

Roger James Shephard

Sculpt

Echo Mask

Michael Devaux

The Restless Coast

The Bob Squad

Olivia Marsha

Lachlan Horne

Westingway

Echo Union

Angling For Farthings

Laurie Bolger

The Ben Poore Project

The Sky at Night

Eva Nicole

According to Brian

Nia Nicholls

PB Squared

Arzenic

Laura Klima

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Jack Walker

CJOHNSON

Address soundsystem

Cosmic Sisters

Brian Hooper

Slaughterhouse Clive

Marsupial

Steam Machine

Ricco Sakona

Sea Ranch

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Matt Sanger

Belle Saint

Nick JT

FancyWall

Stephanio

Deepest Sense

The Shantywomen

Serendipity

Palookaville

Days of closure

Miriam

Lost Post

Footless Kicks

Gimme a Break DJs

SOS PRESENTS

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Cella

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

Reverence Crew

Millie Woodrow

Royston Black

Funky Business

gaz909

Amelia Simpson

Elephants With Shotguns

Jay Munday

Changing Melody

Jake Tilley

Dreamseeker

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Nick Haynes

James & Phil

Mart Ward Talks

The Elderlys

Red Light Spies

dj junk

Crushcrushcrush

Zakk Paules

Jackson Davies

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Solace

Lula Gold

Hannah in the Groove

Lee Huxtable

New Tide

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Can Can Club.

Rachel Jeffcoat

Loose Change

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dean Antony

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Slowdown

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Reverb (Hampshire)

Exhilaro

Ben Highness

The Bex quartet

Craig Chalmers

Groove Bakers

Sonne

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Intoxication

Swan Samba

Chimney and I K 8OY

DJ / Open Mic

Frontline

Autorora

Lamelle Shaw

The Dandelion Chain

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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