Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Sebastian Horton

desperateBeauty

Room 18

He Fired First

Kindred Found

The Picton Readers Club

Ronk Torp

Pacuk Band

Angel Jones

Lucy Smith

ItsPetre

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jax Leonard

Xionic

Zombie’ites

Geoff Williams

The Soulcatchers

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Roxy's Revenge

Flossie James

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Woodfalls band

Cosmic Sisters

Laurie Bolger

Waldo Salt

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Andy White Poetry

NIKHITA

Southampton Grad Band

Cat Elliott

Theresa Lola

The Zone

Ekoweko

The Outsiders

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Club Bad

DJ_MAJOR

The Pop Tarts

Shiversa

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Giles Halski

Bisola

Vacant Shores

Tired Less

Lottie Marie

Citizen Perez

CJOHNSON

Canis Arboris

OCB & Adam Turner

CHIMAN 101

SO Sound Choir

Maerefolk

Echo Mask

Harry Ryan

Benana Student Showcase

The Long Shorts

Westingway

Jess Breame

Space Ace Robot

DJ Alex

Mai

The Restless Coast

Accrington Stanley

Far Solar

Stereo Swan

Adventure State

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Roger James Shephard

Helicopter Pirates

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Angling For Farthings

Bella Cameron

Kalopsia

Sam Solace

Fragile Lucy

Fiesta FM

Nia Nicholls

The Halliwells

Mick Gough

Jack Walker

Flipside

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Arji Manuelpillai

Kase the Myth

Under The Attic

The Slack 5

Lyla Skyrim

Ignitez

Laura Klima

Vinyl Phillips

You

Paul Levi

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Amy Fox

MoniQ

Kinesis 4

Aoife Scully

Ocean Harmony

Slap the Willow

Hanna Gibbons

SKAM

Good-will

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Slow Cooked Bears

3's a Crowd

Echo Union

Spindrift

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

H.AZ

City of Southampton Orchestra

Brian Hooper

Houdini’s Hand

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Watching the Buzzards

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Eat Your Greens

Love Is Enough

The Red Stars

Amie Lou Shaw

D'vonti

Wire -JD

Olivia Marsha

Diffy Dames

Mostly Harmless

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Freestone

Xènia Páez

Hedgehogs

NX Panther

G-MAN 777

Tony Arthur

RELLiX

James K. Barker

Mariano Korman

Godless Suns

160

Bamboo and Bow

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Ian Kimber

International Jet Set

October Some When

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Mike and the Mojitos

Pianoman Justie

NoteWorthy

Dara Blaxx

Mike Lemin Band

The Sky at Night

Michael Devaux

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

High Mileage

Bad Alchemy

Puddleglum

Greenish

Bragging Rights

Beardos and Weirdos

Psychedelic Skies

The Postmen

5 Degrees North

Zen Juddhism

One foot in the rave

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Punkhub

Elie Pembrey

Vermin

Batala Portsmouth

Emerson

Hail

Halliwell

Sean Bertram

Mosaic

Freya Golding

The Duskers

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Jonathan Klein

Sculpt

Lachlan Horne

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Ben Poore Project

Sofia Gillani

Malcolm Carlo

Jaquie Daniels

Alexander Bithell

DJ Drive

Sugar Bang

Vexmantra

Broken Links

Ukofonics

Naty Giachino

Kalopsia (duo)

Charmtype

RUBY

Munro

Big man with Small guitar

Andrew Buchanan

Roger Chantler

Jon Yale

Gaz Parker

Hobb Lane

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Oddball Savage

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Saxofony

Earth Propellor

Dawn of Dystopia

NJT

Hydeout

Scarlett

Continental Liaison

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

The Alternates

According to Brian

Hampshire Guitar Club

Steve Weston

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Will Walton

Totton Ukulele Band

WooHabs

GaYeon Lee

Q Shaq

Ajay Sahota

Jim Bryant

Silvermon

JJCornick

Igloo Hearts

The Monday Grooves

The Bob Squad

Arzenic

Mahoosive

Southampton's Music History

Reverence Sound

Arboresque

Carl Zed

Moakz

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Way Down South

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Lucy RS Must c

Stuart Evans

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

JACKPUDDING

this occasional society

James B / James F

Voice FM

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Eternal Gloom

9 Lives

Days of Speed

The Wildcards

Karl V

Address soundsystem

The Dark Poet

Betterphor

Eva Nicole

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

FREESPIRITS

Mr. Buoyant

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Suncliffe

Felis Leo

KSJM

Ollie Owen Jones

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Ryan Watts

PB Squared

Mad Simple

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Innovator

The Salamanders

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

OC Thomas

Riverside Blues Band

Gig Night

Dan James

Dj Sarah Nash

Adam Kammerling

The Surge

Industry Plant

Dusky Moon

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Sound Crew

McGriff

Ribble

Ken Wood and the Mixers

EVXN

Purple Grace

Achoiring Voices

Elemci

Velickaite Sisters

Jake Tilley

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Lost Post

The Can Can Club.

Craig Chalmers

Ricco Sakona

Serendipity

Sea Ranch

Solace

Stephanio

Cella

Steam Machine

Dreamseeker

The Slowdown

Deepest Sense

Groove Bakers

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Lula Gold

Nick JT

Loose Change

Mart Ward Talks

Zakk Paules

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Sonne

Autorora

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Belle Saint

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Anita Foxall Poetry

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Frontline

Exhilaro

Hannah in the Groove

Crushcrushcrush

Miriam

dj junk

Days of closure

Palookaville

New Tide

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jackson Davies

Funky Business

Red Light Spies

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

Lee Huxtable

Ben Highness

Reverb (Hampshire)

Royston Black

Reverence Crew

SOS PRESENTS

Chimney and I K 8OY

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

The Shantywomen

Millie Woodrow

Changing Melody

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

FancyWall

DJ / Open Mic

James & Phil

Lamelle Shaw

Marsupial

Jay Munday

gaz909

Intoxication

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Amelia Simpson

The Elderlys

Matt Sanger

The Dandelion Chain

Rachel Jeffcoat

Dean Antony

Gimme a Break DJs

Swan Samba

Slaughterhouse Clive

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

The Bex quartet

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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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