Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

You

Harry Ryan

He Fired First

D'vonti

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

According to Brian

The Slow Cooked Bears

Psychedelic Skies

Flipside

Southampton's Music History

Xionic

Eat Your Greens

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Dawn of Dystopia

SKAM

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mariano Korman

The Restless Coast

Q Shaq

Mike Lemin Band

this occasional society

Dara Blaxx

Andy White Poetry

Southampton Grad Band

H.AZ

Innovator

Fragile Lucy

Punkhub

The Halliwells

Betterphor

The Long Shorts

Godless Suns

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Mick Gough

Watching the Buzzards

The Slack 5

Jaquie Daniels

The Salamanders

James B / James F

The Zone

The Dark Poet

Kase the Myth

Ian Kimber

Achoiring Voices

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Zombie’ites

Theresa Lola

Riverside Blues Band

Big man with Small guitar

The Bob Squad

Aoife Scully

Benana Student Showcase

NoteWorthy

Industry Plant

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Westingway

Accrington Stanley

CHIMAN 101

Ajay Sahota

Echo Union

NIKHITA

Kinesis 4

Munro

Cat Elliott

Vexmantra

Amy Fox

JACKPUDDING

The Duskers

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

Hedgehogs

Amie Lou Shaw

Freya Golding

Puddleglum

Batala Portsmouth

International Jet Set

Jax Leonard

The Postmen

Laurie Bolger

Jonathan Klein

PB Squared

Lachlan Horne

Days of Speed

JJCornick

Vinyl Phillips

Angel Jones

Bisola

RUBY

Diffy Dames

Hail

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Hampshire Guitar Club

Mr. Buoyant

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Arji Manuelpillai

Broken Links

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Pacuk Band

Ocean Harmony

Felis Leo

The Sound Crew

9 Lives

Dj Sarah Nash

The Howlin' Blackouts

Romsey Shanty Crew

James K. Barker

Ryan Watts

Sam Solace

Roger Chantler

Ekoweko

3's a Crowd

Jim Bryant

Room 18

Woodfalls band

The Sky at Night

Moakz

MoniQ

Suncliffe

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

One foot in the rave

Kindred Found

Wire -JD

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Hanna Gibbons

Tony Arthur

EVXN

The Picton Readers Club

Jack Walker

160

The Soulcatchers

October Some When

Karl V

Spindrift

Citizen Perez

Roger James Shephard

Igloo Hearts

Dan James

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Bad Alchemy

Paul Levi

Beardos and Weirdos

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

DJ Drive

The Alternates

Address soundsystem

Velickaite Sisters

The Surge

Reverence Sound

Purple Grace

NX Panther

Andrew Buchanan

Ollie Owen Jones

The Pop Tarts

Totton Ukulele Band

Lottie Marie

The Ben Poore Project

Gig Night

Fiesta FM

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ukofonics

Elie Pembrey

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Club Bad

Mad Simple

Canis Arboris

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Malcolm Carlo

Alexander Bithell

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Will Walton

High Mileage

Naty Giachino

Mosaic

Stereo Swan

Michael Devaux

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Lucy RS Must c

Hobb Lane

Carl Zed

Helicopter Pirates

Adventure State

Halliwell

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Echo Mask

OC Thomas

Freestone

Charmtype

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

SO Sound Choir

Way Down South

Xènia Páez

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

G-MAN 777

Mostly Harmless

Angling For Farthings

The Monday Grooves

5 Degrees North

Vermin

CJOHNSON

Arzenic

Under The Attic

Arboresque

Lucy Smith

Lyla Skyrim

Earth Propellor

Sebastian Horton

Geoff Williams

Olivia Marsha

Voice FM

Bamboo and Bow

Steve Weston

KSJM

Slap the Willow

Far Solar

Saxofony

Sofia Gillani

Vacant Shores

Silvermon

Sean Bertram

McGriff

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Eva Nicole

Love Is Enough

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Mahoosive

FREESPIRITS

DJ_MAJOR

Flossie James

The Outsiders

Space Ace Robot

DJ Alex

Sugar Bang

Bella Cameron

Houdini’s Hand

Sculpt

Giles Halski

Gaz Parker

Emerson

Pianoman Justie

Maerefolk

Kalopsia

Waldo Salt

Continental Liaison

Roxy's Revenge

NJT

The Red Stars

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Kalopsia (duo)

Jon Yale

Laura Klima

WooHabs

Shiversa

City of Southampton Orchestra

Dusky Moon

Nia Nicholls

Ribble

Greenish

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Brian Hooper

Scarlett

Hydeout

Kat Hutchings Yoga

GaYeon Lee

Cosmic Sisters

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Adam Kammerling

Ignitez

Good-will

Elemci

RELLiX

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Eternal Gloom

OCB & Adam Turner

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Ronk Torp

Oddball Savage

Mike and the Mojitos

Jess Breame

Tired Less

desperateBeauty

Bragging Rights

ItsPetre

The Wildcards

Stuart Evans

Zen Juddhism

Mai

Jake Tilley

Rachel Jeffcoat

Marsupial

Lamelle Shaw

Lula Gold

Miriam

Slaughterhouse Clive

The Bex quartet

Nick JT

Zakk Paules

The Shantywomen

Crushcrushcrush

Days of closure

Dean Antony

Red Light Spies

Mart Ward Talks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Frontline

FancyWall

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Solace

Lee Huxtable

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Elderlys

The Can Can Club.

Millie Woodrow

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Deepest Sense

Elephants With Shotguns

The Slowdown

Sonne

Ben Highness

Intoxication

Ricco Sakona

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Footless Kicks

New Tide

Cella

Steam Machine

gaz909

Jay Munday

Chimney and I K 8OY

dj junk

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Craig Chalmers

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lost Post

Swan Samba

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Funky Business

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Reverence Crew

Loose Change

Exhilaro

Sea Ranch

James & Phil

Belle Saint

Guillotine Union Boys

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dreamseeker

Autorora

Jackson Davies

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Changing Melody

Hannah in the Groove

Steam Town Shanty Crew

SOS PRESENTS

DJ / Open Mic

The Dandelion Chain

Stephanio

Royston Black

Matt Sanger

Palookaville

Serendipity

Amelia Simpson

Groove Bakers

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

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

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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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