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.

Igloo Hearts

Alfie Ingram

Under The Attic

Roxy's Revenge

JJCornick

Mad Simple

Pooja Rajguru

Jim Pearson

DJ JAMES B

Voice FM

DJ_MAJOR

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Zen Juddhism

Oscar Meades

Andy White Poetry

Watching the Buzzards

Angel Jones

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Noise Factory United

The Flipside Society

Shallow Music

Lachlan Horne

Way Down South

Ukofonics

Freestone

Rogue Awakening

DJ Drive

CHIMAN 101

The Dark Poet

Voodoo Rays

Cherry Go Steady

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Latest

Days of Speed

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Suncliffe

Slap the Willow

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Kieran Snell

Jonny Sansom

ItsPetre

Brian Hooper

Vermin

Velickaite Sisters

Tongue & Groove

Gaz Parker

Jaquie Daniels

Echo Mask

Club Bad

Traitors

Bad Alchemy

Madams Last Discovery

Will Walton

Disco Lizards

Aoife Scully

International Jet Set

Roger James Shephard

Silent Disco King

Vexmantra

Hük

Andrew Buchanan

Maple Valentine

Diffy Dames

Sculpt

Eat Your Greens

Angling For Farthings

Arboresque

Origin

NoteWorthy

October Some When

Xènia Páez

71chain

The Ben Poore Project

Rosie jay

The Postmen

Uke Box Glory

this occasional society

Basharan

Purple Grace

The Salamanders

Arlo Star

Jonathan Klein

Xionic

The Halliwells

The Elephant Cage

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ronk Torp

Bex&Cole

Fate of the Magpie

Guilty Pleasure

Nory-J

Malcolm Carlo

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Dan James

Hampshire Guitar Club

Gig Night

The Long Shorts

Ajay Sahota

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

3's a Crowd

WooHabs

The Sky at Night

Ekoweko

Mango In Euphoria

Wire -JD

Halliwell

Greenish

Sebastian Horton

Dj Sarah Nash

The Outsiders

Munro

Big man with Small guitar

James K. Barker

Broadsheet Speak

desperateBeauty

The Wildcards

Tony Arthur

High Mileage

The Restless Coast

The Static

Endless Talking

Silvermon

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Nàila

Broken Links

Ibz & Da Goats

Eric Walker

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Hydeout

Ras Amankwatia

Mai

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

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

Twelve Caesars

Pianoman Justie

Theresa Lola

St Andrews Pipe Band

Madison Square

Flipside

Mariano Korman

Adam Kammerling

Totton Ukulele Band

Dr. Beatroot

He Fired First

Westingway

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Kase the Myth

Space Ace Robot

GaYeon Lee

Godless Suns

Mick Gough

GABRIELA

Kat Hutchings Yoga

KSJM

Continental Liaison

Dompap

RELLiX

Blood Red Sky

Saxofony

Bees Knees

Sofia Gillani

Hail

NIKHITA

Jordon Mulvoy

City of Southampton Orchestra

Bisola

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Moakz

HAZE

Southampton Grad Band

Jon Yale

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Eternal Gloom

Ribble

Elemci

Mike and the Mojitos

Hunch Power

SkunkWorks

Jess Breame

Southampton Ukulele Jam

ALLEY the band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Beardos and Weirdos

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

SO Sound Choir

Oddball Savage

Laurie Bolger

Karl V

Nia Nicholls

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Geoff Williams

Sean Bertram

9 Lives

The Picton Readers Club

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

EVXN

Jim Bryant

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Mr. Buoyant

Amie Lou Shaw

Mahoosive

Amy Fox

The Plummers

Giles Halski

OCB & Adam Turner

Kindred Found

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Maerefolk

The Bob Squad

Jack Walker

Carl Zed

The Pop Tarts

Interesting Wallpaper

Dawn of Dystopia

Love Is Enough

Dusky Moon

Redz Man

Emerson

Jeannie

Stuart Evans

Achoiring Voices

Arji Manuelpillai

Ekowe (Acoustic)

PG Trips

Kinesis 4

The Monday Grooves

Lounge Room Lizards

Ian Kimber

Kalopsia

Lucy RS Must c

Lost without cause

Helicopter Pirates

Drew Mason

JACKPUDDING

Chris Payn

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Ironhide

Q Shaq

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Rosie Hollins

Industry Plant

Psychedelic Skies

Haeze

Adventure State

Hanna Gibbons

Naty Giachino

160

Charmtype

The Red Stars

Hanterhir

Flying Hearts

Accrington Stanley

Retro Rock'its

H.AZ

D'vonti

NJT

Alexander Bithell

Fragile Lucy

Jax Leonard

Arzenic

Roger Chantler

The Phantom Majors

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Spindrift

Batala Portsmouth

PB Squared

Hobb Lane

RUBY

Michael Devaux

Citizen Perez

Bella Cameron

Ocean Harmony

Mosaic

Innovator

Greeny & the Voyagers

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Staff Discount

The Tipsy Gypsies

The Slack 5

Far Solar

Elie Pembrey

The Surroyal

MoniQ

SKAM

Lyla Skyrim

The Howlin' Blackouts

G-MAN 777

Goffmog

Milkin' It

Scarlett

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Colour of Heartache

The Zone

Chayz3r

Bragging Rights

OC Thomas

Woodfalls band

Puddleglum

Vacant Shores

Shiversa

RODI

The Sound Crew

Bob&the Bobettes

VALLEYBOYZERO

Ben Flournoy

The Surge

Cat Elliott

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Tired Less

McGriff

Adarna May Exist

Margarita Sleepover

Neko Roshi

Waldo Salt

WOOHABS

The Duskers

Pacuk Band

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Steve Weston

5 Degrees North

Zombie’ites

FREESPIRITS

Echo Union

Betterphor

Mike Lemin Band

RENEGADE ROSE

Reverence Sound

Romsey Shanty Crew

Ryan Watts

Canis Arboris

Ignitez

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

CJOHNSON

Eva Nicole

Ron May

The Alternates

Davey Jones' Locker

SJ Ventįl

Chimney and I K 8OY

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Stephanio

Tesoro Duo

Exhilaro

James & Phil

Edith and the Kingpins

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Steam Machine

Marsupial

The Stokes

Paul Levi

Chaos from Order

Heart & Voice

The Elderlys

Frontline

Lost Post

gaz909

Loose Change

Rhythms of Resistance

Room 18

AfroDeX

SPLOOGE

The Bex quartet

The Slowdown

Bill Thompson

Red Hot Chili Podders

Bamboo and Bow

The Dandelion Chain

King Louie

Nick JT

Palookaville

Southbound

Jay Munday

Cocoa

Alex Jeffrey

Lula Gold

Gimme a Break DJs

Ricco Sakona

dj junk

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Soulcatchers

The Shantywomen

Funky Business

Thundizzle

FancyWall

Red Light Spies

Royston Black

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

The Daytonas

浪之乐队

Punkhub

According to Brian

Zakk Paules

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Can Can Club.

Jimmy b and the death rattles

One foot in the rave

Southbound

Sonne

Felis Leo

Footless Kicks

Good-will

Dean Antony

Miriam

Reverb (Hampshire)

Guillotine Union Boys

New Tide

Cella

Changing Melody

Lee Huxtable

Mighty Magic Animal

Swan Samba

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick Haynes

Shaun

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Elephants With Shotguns

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jubilee

Deepest Sense

“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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 👏👏.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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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