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.

Bees Knees

Michael Devaux

Bad Alchemy

Gig Night

Kalopsia

October Some When

Geoff Williams

The Surge

SKAM

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Madison Square

Arlo Star

Cherry Go Steady

Theresa Lola

Shallow Music

DJ Drive

Accrington Stanley

Jess Breame

Fate of the Magpie

RUBY

Arji Manuelpillai

He Fired First

ItsPetre

NoteWorthy

The Monday Grooves

High Mileage

Amy Fox

Arboresque

Ocean Harmony

Nia Nicholls

James K. Barker

Tongue & Groove

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

The Wildcards

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Slack 5

The Picton Readers Club

Nory-J

Lucy RS Must c

Citizen Perez

G-MAN 777

Halliwell

Guilty Pleasure

160

Emerson

Nàila

Jonny Sansom

Steve Weston

Zen Juddhism

Hampshire Guitar Club

Angel Jones

Spindrift

VALLEYBOYZERO

Waldo Salt

Naty Giachino

Igloo Hearts

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Greenish

Colour of Heartache

OCB & Adam Turner

Mango In Euphoria

Sebastian Horton

Drew Mason

KSJM

Sean Bertram

The Sky at Night

The Red Stars

The Latest

Lyla Skyrim

The Postmen

Munro

Malcolm Carlo

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Way Down South

Helicopter Pirates

71chain

Freestone

this occasional society

SkunkWorks

Hobb Lane

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Saxofony

McGriff

Westingway

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

OC Thomas

Adam Kammerling

PB Squared

The Slow Cooked Bears

Sofia Gillani

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Bella Cameron

PG Trips

Eva Nicole

Blood Red Sky

Retro Rock'its

Hydeout

Alfie Ingram

NJT

Dr. Beatroot

The Long Shorts

Xènia Páez

desperateBeauty

Hanna Gibbons

ALLEY the band

CHIMAN 101

Puddleglum

According to Brian

Lost without cause

Disco Lizards

Flipside

Ajay Sahota

Cat Elliott

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Goffmog

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Pop Tarts

Stuart Evans

GaYeon Lee

Hunch Power

Continental Liaison

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Maerefolk

Oscar Meades

Velickaite Sisters

HAZE

Mariano Korman

Bragging Rights

The Sound Crew

Jim Bryant

JJCornick

Bob&the Bobettes

Diffy Dames

Fragile Lucy

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

Silent Disco King

Eric Walker

Fiesta FM

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Wire -JD

Betterphor

Ian Kimber

MoniQ

EVXN

Silvermon

Club Bad

Eat Your Greens

The Halliwells

Giles Halski

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Madams Last Discovery

Andy White Poetry

Flying Hearts

Ron May

Dj Sarah Nash

Milkin' It

D'vonti

Big man with Small guitar

Chris Payn

Amie Lou Shaw

Basharan

Kindred Found

Dompap

Under The Attic

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

H.AZ

GABRIELA

Roger Chantler

Broadsheet Speak

Ryan Watts

Uke Box Glory

Bex&Cole

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Achoiring Voices

Andrew Buchanan

Zombie’ites

Industry Plant

Bisola

Dusky Moon

Ben Flournoy

The Plummers

Mick Gough

Jax Leonard

Will Walton

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Space Ace Robot

RODI

Lounge Room Lizards

Arzenic

The Zone

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Angling For Farthings

Jeannie

The Bob Squad

DJ_MAJOR

Watching the Buzzards

Mad Simple

Broken Links

The Salamanders

Kinesis 4

Ukofonics

St Andrews Pipe Band

WooHabs

Mr. Buoyant

The Tipsy Gypsies

Jon Yale

FREESPIRITS

Mike and the Mojitos

Ronk Torp

Chayz3r

Hük

The Restless Coast

Reverence Sound

Mai

Elemci

Totton Ukulele Band

Slap the Willow

The Howlin' Blackouts

Moakz

Brian Hooper

Mahoosive

Adventure State

Purple Grace

Adarna May Exist

Mosaic

Dan James

Mike Lemin Band

Carl Zed

9 Lives

Rosie jay

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Ben Poore Project

The Dark Poet

Jack Walker

Tony Arthur

Echo Union

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ribble

Eternal Gloom

DJ JAMES B

NIKHITA

CJOHNSON

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Traitors

Rosie Hollins

Elie Pembrey

Ironhide

Ignitez

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jim Pearson

Echo Mask

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Ekoweko

Roxy's Revenge

Kase the Myth

Karl V

The Duskers

Pooja Rajguru

JACKPUDDING

Alexander Bithell

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Southampton Grad Band

Gaz Parker

Pianoman Justie

Roger James Shephard

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Suncliffe

Laurie Bolger

Jaquie Daniels

Voice FM

3's a Crowd

Dawn of Dystopia

Vacant Shores

Woodfalls band

Scarlett

Noise Factory United

Beardos and Weirdos

Jonathan Klein

Margarita Sleepover

5 Degrees North

The Outsiders

Romsey Shanty Crew

Aoife Scully

Origin

Batala Portsmouth

Love Is Enough

Ras Amankwatia

Lachlan Horne

SO Sound Choir

Voodoo Rays

Days of Speed

RELLiX

Kieran Snell

gaz909

Red Hot Chili Podders

Zakk Paules

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

dj junk

The Elderlys

The Stokes

Frontline

Gimme a Break DJs

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Swan Samba

Southbound

Cella

Bamboo and Bow

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Loose Change

Alex Jeffrey

TBC

Nick Haynes

Room 18

Edith and the Kingpins

Miriam

Footless Kicks

Mighty Magic Animal

Chimney and I K 8OY

The Can Can Club.

Red Light Spies

Punkhub

Thundizzle

Sonne

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

King Louie

Cocoa

Royston Black

浪之乐队

Guillotine Union Boys

James & Phil

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Funky Business

SPLOOGE

The Dandelion Chain

One foot in the rave

Lula Gold

Dean Antony

Marsupial

Good-will

AfroDeX

Jubilee

The Slowdown

Bill Thompson

Groove Bakers

The Bex quartet

The Soulcatchers

FancyWall

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Lost Post

The Shantywomen

Elephants With Shotguns

Ricco Sakona

Reverb (Hampshire)

Rhythms of Resistance

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick JT

Lee Huxtable

Anita Foxall Poetry

Jay Munday

Days of closure

SJ Ventįl

Changing Melody

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Steam Machine

New Tide

Benana Student Showcase

Palookaville

Tesoro Duo

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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 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:

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