Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Eat Your Greens

DJ Drive

Kinesis 4

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Batala Portsmouth

Lyla Skyrim

Nàila

Jim Bryant

Stuart Evans

Dan James

Nia Nicholls

Theresa Lola

The Latest

SO Sound Choir

Mr. Buoyant

Sean Bertram

Shiversa

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hunch Power

Innovator

The Plummers

Halliwell

Igloo Hearts

Dawn of Dystopia

Roxy's Revenge

Far Solar

Good-will

Guilty Pleasure

Moakz

Southampton Grad Band

Arboresque

5 Degrees North

Space Ace Robot

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Eric Walker

Harry Ryan

Freya Golding

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Gig Night

Beardos and Weirdos

Dj Sarah Nash

The Monday Grooves

Haeze

Ocean Harmony

Sebastian Horton

Oscar Meades

The Dark Poet

The Restless Coast

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

EVXN

HAZE

Andy White Poetry

Silvermon

Mariano Korman

JACKPUDDING

Laurie Bolger

Roger James Shephard

Kindred Found

Bamboo and Bow

Flying Hearts

The Slow Cooked Bears

RELLiX

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Bex&Cole

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mike Lemin Band

Steve Weston

Big man with Small guitar

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Sound Crew

Cat Elliott

Charmtype

Pianoman Justie

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Red Stars

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Echo Mask

Ollie Owen Jones

Puddleglum

CJOHNSON

The Howlin' Blackouts

Will Walton

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Halliwells

He Fired First

H.AZ

Romsey Shanty Crew

Ribble

Canis Arboris

The Pop Tarts

The Daytonas

Oddball Savage

Jim Pearson

CHIMAN 101

Naty Giachino

Fiesta FM

Jonny Sansom

MoniQ

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Alternates

Jax Leonard

Colour of Heartache

JJCornick

Flipside

Bees Knees

Carl Zed

Voodoo Rays

Traitors

The Ben Poore Project

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Laura Klima

Watching the Buzzards

OCB & Adam Turner

Kalopsia

Adventure State

Psychedelic Skies

Arji Manuelpillai

Eternal Gloom

Giles Halski

Bragging Rights

October Some When

Bella Cameron

Sugar Bang

The Salamanders

Ironhide

Mahoosive

Dompap

OC Thomas

Amie Lou Shaw

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Xionic

High Mileage

Vermin

The Zone

GABRIELA

Geoff Williams

Scarlett

DJ_MAJOR

Karl V

Industry Plant

Rosie Hollins

Tired Less

Angling For Farthings

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Hük

Angel Jones

Helicopter Pirates

Eva Nicole

71chain

Chris Payn

Ras Amankwatia

Room 18

Elemci

Purple Grace

NJT

Sofia Gillani

Dusky Moon

Spindrift

Mick Gough

DJ JAMES B

The Surge

RUBY

SkunkWorks

Lounge Room Lizards

Tony Arthur

Ajay Sahota

Brian Hooper

Arlo Star

The Duskers

Arzenic

9 Lives

Lucy Smith

Waldo Salt

The Wildcards

160

Q Shaq

Mad Simple

G-MAN 777

Benana Student Showcase

Retro Rock'its

Bob & the Bobettes

SKAM

Kase the Myth

Riverside Blues Band

St Andrews Pipe Band

Days of Speed

Fragile Lucy

Mai

According to Brian

Andrew Buchanan

Accrington Stanley

The Picton Readers Club

Vacant Shores

Hobb Lane

Jess Breame

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Olivia Marsha

Wire -JD

Totton Ukulele Band

Betterphor

Velickaite Sisters

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Endless Talking

PB Squared

Aoife Scully

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

NIKHITA

Maerefolk

Lucy RS Must c

Greenish

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Munro

Elie Pembrey

Slap the Willow

Ignitez

Adam Kammerling

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

NoteWorthy

KSJM

City of Southampton Orchestra

Alfie Ingram

Continental Liaison

Saxofony

Ben Flournoy

Lost without cause

Milkin' It

Roger Chantler

Hydeout

Jack Walker

Madison Square

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Jon Yale

Michael Devaux

Voice FM

Achoiring Voices

desperateBeauty

Malcolm Carlo

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Margarita Sleepover

Jonathan Klein

Hampshire Guitar Club

ItsPetre

The Bob Squad

D'vonti

Club Bad

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Freestone

Bisola

The Surroyal

Love Is Enough

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Long Shorts

Rosie jay

Kieran Snell

Hanna Gibbons

Jaquie Daniels

Uke Box Glory

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

Westingway

Greeny & the Voyagers

3's a Crowd

Suncliffe

Ian Kimber

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Reverence Sound

Way Down South

Under The Attic

Woodfalls band

Jeannie

James K. Barker

Lachlan Horne

Hail

Ronk Torp

Lottie Marie

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

The Postmen

Goffmog

Dr. Beatroot

Origin

Godless Suns

Sculpt

Mike and the Mojitos

FREESPIRITS

The Slack 5

Amy Fox

Ryan Watts

Bad Alchemy

Zombie’ites

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Sky at Night

WooHabs

Gaz Parker

Diffy Dames

McGriff

The Outsiders

this occasional society

Broken Links

Vexmantra

Mosaic

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Alexander Bithell

Southampton Ukulele Jam

RODI

Xènia Páez

GaYeon Lee

Ukofonics

Elephants With Shotguns

The Shantywomen

James & Phil

The Dandelion Chain

Chaos from Order

Amelia Simpson

dj junk

Stephanio

Miriam

Cella

Jubilee

The Can Can Club.

Marsupial

Exhilaro

Lost Post

The Bex quartet

Anita Foxall Poetry

Punkhub

Red Hot Chili Podders

Jackson Davies

Tesoro Duo

Lamelle Shaw

The Elderlys

The Slowdown

Jay Munday

The Soulcatchers

Nick Haynes

New Tide

Red Light Spies

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

One foot in the rave

Lee Huxtable

Dara Blaxx

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Rachel Jeffcoat

Zakk Paules

TBC

Shaun Shears & The Locals

gaz909

Royston Black

浪之乐队

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Bill Thompson

Lula Gold

Changing Melody

Ricco Sakona

FancyWall

Footless Kicks

The Stokes

Deepest Sense

SJ Ventįl

DJ / Open Mic

Sonne

Edith and the Kingpins

Craig Chalmers

Chimney and I K 8OY

Cocoa

Reverb (Hampshire)

Frontline

Mart Ward Talks

Mighty Magic Animal

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Steam Machine

Groove Bakers

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Swan Samba

Nick JT

Matt Sanger

Southbound

SPLOOGE

Loose Change

Gimme a Break DJs

AfroDeX

Palookaville

Millie Woodrow

Funky Business

Guillotine Union Boys

Rhythms of Resistance

Dean Antony

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every 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 all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the 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 sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

“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 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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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