Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

NoteWorthy

Purple Grace

Batala Portsmouth

Ryan Watts

High Mileage

Wire -JD

Eternal Gloom

Pacuk Band

Mad Simple

Ian Kimber

The Outsiders

Harry Ryan

DJ Drive

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Flossie James

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Will Walton

Roger James Shephard

Angling For Farthings

Flipside

Club Bad

Eat Your Greens

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Far Solar

Hail

Karl V

Tony Arthur

Canis Arboris

Good-will

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Hydeout

The Sky at Night

Jonathan Klein

Vexmantra

5 Degrees North

this occasional society

Space Ace Robot

Mostly Harmless

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Alexander Bithell

Ajay Sahota

Voice FM

Mariano Korman

Gig Night

Xènia Páez

Xionic

Olivia Marsha

Hampshire Guitar Club

Sebastian Horton

International Jet Set

Savoury Tooth Tiger

SKAM

DJ Alex

Way Down South

Ekowe (Acoustic)

DJ_MAJOR

Southampton's Music History

Arboresque

NX Panther

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Hobb Lane

Adam Kammerling

Lachlan Horne

The Long Shorts

The Wildcards

Lucy RS Must c

SO Sound Choir

Achoiring Voices

The Ben Poore Project

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Kalopsia (duo)

Love Is Enough

Roger Chantler

Vinyl Phillips

Kinesis 4

Arji Manuelpillai

Address soundsystem

Days of Speed

Hedgehogs

James K. Barker

WooHabs

EVXN

Elie Pembrey

Velickaite Sisters

Kindred Found

Kalopsia

Lucy Smith

G-MAN 777

The Postmen

Freya Golding

Halliwell

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Shiversa

The Slow Cooked Bears

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Bob Squad

Emerson

Sean Bertram

Felis Leo

Dara Blaxx

You

JJCornick

Jaquie Daniels

Steve Weston

Aoife Scully

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Ekoweko

Andy White Poetry

The Restless Coast

Naty Giachino

Ignitez

Lottie Marie

Continental Liaison

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Dusky Moon

Michael Devaux

The Monday Grooves

Vacant Shores

Ollie Owen Jones

Fiesta FM

Munro

The Picton Readers Club

The Salamanders

Godless Suns

Sofia Gillani

Maerefolk

Scarlett

H.AZ

9 Lives

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Punkhub

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Amy Fox

Zombie’ites

3's a Crowd

RUBY

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Cat Elliott

Stereo Swan

Jim Bryant

Stuart Evans

Slap the Willow

PB Squared

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Beardos and Weirdos

Sugar Bang

Fragile Lucy

The Surge

Innovator

The Howlin' Blackouts

Charmtype

Romsey Shanty Crew

Laura Klima

Mai

Helicopter Pirates

Roxy's Revenge

Room 18

Ribble

The Dark Poet

The Slack 5

OCB & Adam Turner

Echo Mask

Suncliffe

The Pop Tarts

Q Shaq

Malcolm Carlo

Mike Lemin Band

The Red Stars

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Accrington Stanley

Giles Halski

The Halliwells

He Fired First

Industry Plant

Psychedelic Skies

Ronk Torp

Mick Gough

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Saxofony

NIKHITA

Jon Yale

Ocean Harmony

Sam Solace

Citizen Perez

Broken Links

Gaz Parker

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Freestone

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Bragging Rights

Sculpt

Cosmic Sisters

The Alternates

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Sound Crew

Puddleglum

Houdini’s Hand

MoniQ

NJT

Vermin

Totton Ukulele Band

Spindrift

Hanna Gibbons

Bad Alchemy

Oddball Savage

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Bella Cameron

Bamboo and Bow

desperateBeauty

The Soulcatchers

Geoff Williams

Woodfalls band

Bisola

Mr. Buoyant

Arzenic

The Duskers

Dawn of Dystopia

Carl Zed

RELLiX

One foot in the rave

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

McGriff

Amie Lou Shaw

Westingway

October Some When

Watching the Buzzards

Tired Less

Kase the Myth

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

According to Brian

Jack Walker

Mahoosive

Jax Leonard

Mike and the Mojitos

CJOHNSON

Lyla Skyrim

OC Thomas

Elemci

Igloo Hearts

Andrew Buchanan

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Moakz

The Zone

Paul Levi

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

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

FREESPIRITS

ItsPetre

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

JACKPUDDING

Benana Student Showcase

Silvermon

CHIMAN 101

Big man with Small guitar

WAPPADUSA Sound System

160

Dj Sarah Nash

Under The Attic

Adventure State

KSJM

D'vonti

GaYeon Lee

Angel Jones

Nia Nicholls

Southampton Grad Band

Reverence Sound

Mosaic

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

City of Southampton Orchestra

Theresa Lola

Dan James

Echo Union

Zen Juddhism

Ukofonics

Diffy Dames

Earth Propellor

Greenish

Waldo Salt

James B / James F

Jess Breame

Betterphor

Brian Hooper

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Pianoman Justie

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Eva Nicole

Laurie Bolger

Riverside Blues Band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Jake Tilley

James & Phil

Zakk Paules

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Deepest Sense

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Frontline

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

The Can Can Club.

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

DJ / Open Mic

Palookaville

Millie Woodrow

Nick Haynes

FancyWall

Dean Antony

Elephants With Shotguns

Lee Huxtable

dj junk

Belle Saint

Changing Melody

Reverence Crew

Footless Kicks

Cella

The Shantywomen

Anita Foxall Poetry

Dreamseeker

Intoxication

Steam Machine

The Elderlys

SOS PRESENTS

Jay Munday

gaz909

Matt Sanger

Mart Ward Talks

Ben Highness

Gimme a Break DJs

Loose Change

Groove Bakers

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Stephanio

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Miriam

Chimney and I K 8OY

Exhilaro

Swan Samba

Hannah in the Groove

Autorora

Guillotine Union Boys

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Red Light Spies

Sea Ranch

Funky Business

Solace

The Bex quartet

Lamelle Shaw

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ricco Sakona

New Tide

Serendipity

Lost Post

Rachel Jeffcoat

Royston Black

Sonne

Crushcrushcrush

Amelia Simpson

The Slowdown

Craig Chalmers

Nick JT

Marsupial

Slaughterhouse Clive

Lula Gold

Reverb (Hampshire)

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Days of closure

Jackson Davies

The Dandelion Chain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent 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 the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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 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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