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.

Blood Red Sky

Igloo Hearts

The Duskers

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mick Gough

Reverence Sound

The Red Stars

The Sky at Night

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

James K. Barker

Aoife Scully

Lachlan Horne

160

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Kalopsia

D'vonti

MoniQ

Arzenic

Voodoo Rays

KSJM

Drew Mason

Tongue & Groove

Mango In Euphoria

Kieran Snell

Jaquie Daniels

Fiesta FM

The Salamanders

Space Ace Robot

Roger James Shephard

Jon Yale

The Pop Tarts

Bisola

Margarita Sleepover

Arboresque

The Sound Crew

The Tipsy Gypsies

Chris Payn

Lyla Skyrim

Sean Bertram

Ribble

CJOHNSON

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Elemci

Hobb Lane

Flipside

Cherry Go Steady

Will Walton

Goffmog

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Naty Giachino

DJ Drive

Mai

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Accrington Stanley

Andy White Poetry

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Jonathan Klein

DJ_MAJOR

Alexander Bithell

Broken Links

JACKPUDDING

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Bex&Cole

Purple Grace

Batala Portsmouth

Cat Elliott

Fragile Lucy

RODI

Fate of the Magpie

Echo Mask

Velickaite Sisters

FREESPIRITS

Elie Pembrey

Sebastian Horton

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Rosie Hollins

desperateBeauty

The Monday Grooves

Chayz3r

VALLEYBOYZERO

Mosaic

GABRIELA

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Laurie Bolger

Arlo Star

5 Degrees North

Angling For Farthings

Ironhide

Jack Walker

Rosie jay

Ronk Torp

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Latest

Kindred Found

PG Trips

Canis Arboris

Pianoman Justie

St Andrews Pipe Band

Westingway

Shallow Music

Malcolm Carlo

Love Is Enough

Ignitez

Lost without cause

Halliwell

Giles Halski

Madams Last Discovery

October Some When

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hydeout

Beardos and Weirdos

Echo Union

RUBY

McGriff

Ryan Watts

NJT

Eat Your Greens

Jonny Sansom

Gig Night

The Zone

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Jax Leonard

Nory-J

Hampshire Guitar Club

Ron May

Citizen Perez

Adventure State

Big man with Small guitar

Geoff Williams

Madison Square

Colour of Heartache

Zen Juddhism

GaYeon Lee

Amie Lou Shaw

HAZE

SKAM

Way Down South

Karl V

Club Bad

Zombie’ites

Wire -JD

EVXN

Slap the Willow

Betterphor

Southampton Grad Band

DJ JAMES B

High Mileage

Adarna May Exist

Mr. Buoyant

Watching the Buzzards

Waldo Salt

Jim Pearson

The Wildcards

Amy Fox

OCB & Adam Turner

Dr. Beatroot

71chain

According to Brian

The Slack 5

Ben Flournoy

The Picton Readers Club

Silvermon

Pooja Rajguru

He Fired First

Industry Plant

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Long Shorts

Adam Kammerling

Jeannie

RELLiX

The Halliwells

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Vacant Shores

Munro

SO Sound Choir

The Bob Squad

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

The Plummers

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Angel Jones

Bob&the Bobettes

Diffy Dames

Ian Kimber

Mahoosive

The Surge

Dusky Moon

Achoiring Voices

3's a Crowd

Hunch Power

Bragging Rights

Retro Rock'its

Voice FM

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Ben Poore Project

Woodfalls band

Mariano Korman

Oscar Meades

ALLEY the band

Q Shaq

Bad Alchemy

this occasional society

Roxy's Revenge

ItsPetre

Romsey Shanty Crew

Scarlett

H.AZ

Hanna Gibbons

Mike and the Mojitos

Gaz Parker

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Jim Bryant

Under The Attic

Jess Breame

The Slow Cooked Bears

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Milkin' It

Ukofonics

Greenish

SkunkWorks

Origin

Ocean Harmony

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Howlin' Blackouts

Saxofony

Disco Lizards

Theresa Lola

Eric Walker

Guilty Pleasure

Nia Nicholls

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Emerson

Eva Nicole

G-MAN 777

Continental Liaison

OC Thomas

Maerefolk

Bees Knees

Spindrift

Hük

The Restless Coast

Broadsheet Speak

Ekoweko

Dawn of Dystopia

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Freestone

The Dark Poet

NIKHITA

Bamboo and Bow

Tony Arthur

Eternal Gloom

Puddleglum

Basharan

Totton Ukulele Band

Alfie Ingram

Suncliffe

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

JJCornick

Traitors

Greeny & the Voyagers

CHIMAN 101

Arji Manuelpillai

PB Squared

Carl Zed

Uke Box Glory

Ras Amankwatia

NoteWorthy

Flying Hearts

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Days of Speed

Andrew Buchanan

Helicopter Pirates

Sofia Gillani

Mad Simple

Kase the Myth

Bella Cameron

Mike Lemin Band

Dan James

Kinesis 4

WooHabs

Xènia Páez

The Postmen

Brian Hooper

Ajay Sahota

Silent Disco King

Lounge Room Lizards

Noise Factory United

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Stuart Evans

Steve Weston

9 Lives

The Outsiders

Lucy RS Must c

Moakz

Dj Sarah Nash

Michael Devaux

Roger Chantler

Dompap

The Stokes

TBC

dj junk

Tesoro Duo

Palookaville

Anita Foxall Poetry

Cocoa

Royston Black

The Elderlys

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Stephanio

Lula Gold

The Slowdown

Lee Huxtable

The Soulcatchers

AfroDeX

Funky Business

The Shantywomen

Jubilee

Loose Change

Chimney and I K 8OY

Room 18

Mighty Magic Animal

Good-will

Marsupial

One foot in the rave

Changing Melody

Red Light Spies

Steam Machine

Frontline

Benana Student Showcase

Zakk Paules

King Louie

Alex Jeffrey

The Dandelion Chain

Thundizzle

SPLOOGE

Nick JT

Southbound

Jay Munday

Reverb (Hampshire)

Punkhub

浪之乐队

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Bex quartet

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Guillotine Union Boys

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

FancyWall

Red Hot Chili Podders

Swan Samba

Lost Post

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Groove Bakers

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Gimme a Break DJs

The Can Can Club.

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

gaz909

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Bill Thompson

Sonne

Deepest Sense

James & Phil

Rhythms of Resistance

Cella

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Dean Antony

Edith and the Kingpins

Days of closure

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

New Tide

SJ Ventįl

Nick Haynes

Ricco Sakona

Miriam

“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.”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

“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. ”

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

“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. ”

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

“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 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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