Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Roger Chantler

Shiversa

Mai

MoniQ

The Long Shorts

Olivia Marsha

The Picton Readers Club

Bamboo and Bow

Charmtype

Mick Gough

Maerefolk

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

NJT

Xènia Páez

Suncliffe

Space Ace Robot

NoteWorthy

Ronk Torp

Origin

Rosie Hollins

Hedgehogs

Sebastian Horton

Freya Golding

Wire -JD

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Emerson

Mosaic

Elie Pembrey

Ribble

Vexmantra

City of Southampton Orchestra

Stuart Evans

The Howlin' Blackouts

Xionic

The Restless Coast

The Monday Grooves

Andy White Poetry

EVXN

Jim Pearson

Ajay Sahota

Dusky Moon

Angel Jones

Fragile Lucy

Will Walton

Madison Square

Hampshire Guitar Club

DJ_MAJOR

The Postmen

Rhythms of Resistance

Haeze

Uke Box Glory

Laura Klima

G-MAN 777

SKAM

JJCornick

The Outsiders

The Phantom Majors

Room 18

9 Lives

GaYeon Lee

St Andrews Pipe Band

Oddball Savage

Ekoweko

Romsey Shanty Crew

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Lucy RS Must c

Greenish

Colour of Heartache

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Pianoman Justie

Kindred Found

Music in Southampton, past present & future

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

Far Solar

The Dark Poet

The Zone

this occasional society

Achoiring Voices

Kase the Myth

The Halliwells

Amie Lou Shaw

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Voice FM

Arlo Star

Sean Bertram

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

RELLiX

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Way Down South

JACKPUDDING

Tony Arthur

Zen Juddhism

Velickaite Sisters

Aoife Scully

Dj Sarah Nash

Lyla Skyrim

Lucy Smith

Citizen Perez

3's a Crowd

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Michael Devaux

The Bob Squad

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Arzenic

ItsPetre

DJ Drive

Totton Ukulele Band

The Surge

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Psychedelic Skies

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Dan James

Hydeout

160

Dawn of Dystopia

The Salamanders

Alexander Bithell

Bragging Rights

Endless Talking

Fiesta FM

Jonny Sansom

Moakz

Diffy Dames

Ben Flournoy

Jess Breame

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Daytonas

Malcolm Carlo

H.AZ

Kieran Snell

Ekowe (Acoustic)

RENEGADE ROSE

RUBY

Puddleglum

GABRIELA

Traitors

Alfie Ingram

Hanna Gibbons

Spindrift

Kalopsia

Arboresque

Eternal Gloom

Gaz Parker

Adam Kammerling

RODI

Ignitez

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Halliwell

OCB & Adam Turner

The Sky at Night

Riverside Blues Band

Godless Suns

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Adventure State

Angling For Farthings

HAZE

McGriff

Amy Fox

Laurie Bolger

Canis Arboris

Echo Union

Nàila

Goffmog

Mr. Buoyant

Giles Halski

The Alternates

Freestone

Beardos and Weirdos

71chain

Accrington Stanley

Vermin

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Hail

Continental Liaison

Scarlett

CHIMAN 101

Good-will

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mike and the Mojitos

The Ben Poore Project

Harry Ryan

Milkin' It

Broken Links

He Fired First

Hük

Eat Your Greens

Purple Grace

Arji Manuelpillai

Echo Mask

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Sculpt

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Silvermon

Ryan Watts

Waldo Salt

SO Sound Choir

Jeannie

Bella Cameron

Eric Walker

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ironhide

Steve Weston

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Carl Zed

DJ JAMES B

The Latest

Q Shaq

Lachlan Horne

Kinesis 4

WooHabs

High Mileage

Nia Nicholls

CJOHNSON

James K. Barker

Eva Nicole

Jack Walker

Cat Elliott

Roger James Shephard

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Dompap

The Slack 5

Sugar Bang

Ian Kimber

Geoff Williams

Vacant Shores

Innovator

Flipside

desperateBeauty

The Pop Tarts

Ras Amankwatia

Bad Alchemy

Woodfalls band

Jon Yale

According to Brian

Brian Hooper

Club Bad

Helicopter Pirates

Mad Simple

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Lottie Marie

Love Is Enough

Betterphor

Rosie jay

FREESPIRITS

You

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Andrew Buchanan

OC Thomas

Days of Speed

NIKHITA

Jaquie Daniels

Lounge Room Lizards

Munro

The Wildcards

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Voodoo Rays

D'vonti

The Red Stars

The Duskers

Igloo Hearts

Watching the Buzzards

Gig Night

Slap the Willow

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Under The Attic

Southampton Grad Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Karl V

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Bees Knees

Elemci

PB Squared

Bex&Cole

5 Degrees North

The Sound Crew

October Some When

Batala Portsmouth

The Surroyal

Reverence Sound

Benana Student Showcase

KSJM

Theresa Lola

Ukofonics

Saxofony

Bisola

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Plummers

Zombie’ites

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Naty Giachino

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Jim Bryant

Roxy's Revenge

Oscar Meades

Big man with Small guitar

Margarita Sleepover

Mike Lemin Band

Bob & the Bobettes

Mahoosive

Jonathan Klein

Ollie Owen Jones

Industry Plant

Ocean Harmony

Westingway

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Chimney and I K 8OY

AfroDeX

New Tide

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Edith and the Kingpins

Reverb (Hampshire)

Guillotine Union Boys

Palookaville

Cella

Nick JT

Amelia Simpson

Dara Blaxx

Miriam

Lee Huxtable

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Millie Woodrow

Red Hot Chili Podders

Lamelle Shaw

Exhilaro

Frontline

Loose Change

dj junk

Punkhub

The Soulcatchers

Craig Chalmers

Cocoa

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Slowdown

Groove Bakers

Elephants With Shotguns

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Gimme a Break DJs

DJ / Open Mic

Royston Black

James & Phil

The Can Can Club.

Funky Business

FancyWall

Ricco Sakona

Mighty Magic Animal

SJ Ventįl

Ruth Johnson

Anita Foxall Poetry

Zakk Paules

Lula Gold

Stephanio

Nick Haynes

Belle Saint

Days of closure

Paul Levi

One foot in the rave

Red Light Spies

Southbound

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Footless Kicks

Deepest Sense

TBC

Sonne

Tesoro Duo

Swan Samba

Jubilee

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

The Elderlys

Lost Post

Jay Munday

The Stokes

Matt Sanger

浪之乐队

Rachel Jeffcoat

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Steam Machine

Danny Godley

Jackson Davies

Dean Antony

The Dandelion Chain

Mart Ward Talks

The Bex quartet

Marsupial

Chaos from Order

gaz909

Mike Jessop & his band

Shaun Shears & The Locals

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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 sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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!!!”

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

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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