Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

KSJM

DJ Drive

Lyla Skyrim

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

160

5 Degrees North

Vexmantra

Sugar Bang

Mahoosive

Echo Mask

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Riverside Concert Wind Band

OCB & Adam Turner

Jaquie Daniels

Ocean Harmony

Hedgehogs

Halliwell

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

MoniQ

Stereo Swan

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

Ollie Owen Jones

The Sky at Night

Good-will

Laurie Bolger

Elie Pembrey

PB Squared

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Kinesis 4

RUBY

DJ_MAJOR

SKAM

Roxy's Revenge

NJT

Zen Juddhism

Zombie’ites

Accrington Stanley

Voice FM

Andrew Buchanan

Emerson

Vermin

Ibz & Da Goats

Carl Zed

this occasional society

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Dj Sarah Nash

Rosie Hollins

Rosie jay

Pianoman Justie

Address soundsystem

Scarlett

Amy Fox

Steve Weston

Q Shaq

Amie Lou Shaw

FREESPIRITS

Mariano Korman

Velickaite Sisters

Ukofonics

The Sound Crew

Mostly Harmless

Sebastian Horton

Ryan Watts

Maerefolk

You

Ignitez

Oddball Savage

CHIMAN 101

Malcolm Carlo

Roger Chantler

Jack Walker

Citizen Perez

Riverside Blues Band

Broken Links

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

St Andrews Pipe Band

Ronk Torp

Under The Attic

The Outsiders

Lucy Smith

Watching the Buzzards

Kindred Found

Suncliffe

The Slow Cooked Bears

Space Ace Robot

Ian Kimber

Dawn of Dystopia

Industry Plant

Mosaic

Sofia Gillani

H.AZ

Bamboo and Bow

Dompap

Will Walton

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ribble

Earth Propellor

Westingway

According to Brian

ItsPetre

October Some When

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Duskers

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Angling For Farthings

Hampshire Guitar Club

Flipside

Arji Manuelpillai

Freya Golding

Diffy Dames

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Surge

The Restless Coast

Hük

NoteWorthy

Betterphor

Haeze

Continental Liaison

James K. Barker

GABRIELA

He Fired First

Aoife Scully

9 Lives

Love Is Enough

Ekoweko

The Bob Squad

The Daytonas

Jon Yale

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Helicopter Pirates

Purple Grace

Dusky Moon

Harry Ryan

Fragile Lucy

Margarita Sleepover

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Jonathan Klein

Gaz Parker

The Pop Tarts

Roger James Shephard

Sculpt

Giles Halski

Pacuk Band

CJOHNSON

Kase the Myth

Mike Lemin Band

Jim Pearson

Angel Jones

Batala Portsmouth

Tired Less

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Reverence Sound

Southampton's Music History

Bragging Rights

The Long Shorts

Sam Solace

The Postmen

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mad Simple

Slap the Willow

Nia Nicholls

Laura Klima

Olivia Marsha

Canis Arboris

Michael Devaux

G-MAN 777

DJ Alex

Totton Ukulele Band

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Mike and the Mojitos

Way Down South

OC Thomas

Wire -JD

Hanna Gibbons

The Zone

Beardos and Weirdos

D'vonti

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Lucy RS Must c

SO Sound Choir

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Fiesta FM

Munro

NIKHITA

Ajay Sahota

Stuart Evans

Cat Elliott

Room 18

Igloo Hearts

One foot in the rave

WAPPADUSA Sound System

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Benana Student Showcase

Psychedelic Skies

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Bisola

Vacant Shores

Mick Gough

Jim Bryant

City of Southampton Orchestra

Kalopsia

Mr. Buoyant

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

JJCornick

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Naty Giachino

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Moakz

Saxofony

Alexander Bithell

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Greenish

Lachlan Horne

Big man with Small guitar

Adam Kammerling

Innovator

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Alternates

Woodfalls band

Days of Speed

Xènia Páez

Felis Leo

Puddleglum

Jax Leonard

Bella Cameron

GaYeon Lee

The Picton Readers Club

James B / James F

Jess Breame

desperateBeauty

RELLiX

Bad Alchemy

Paul Levi

The Monday Grooves

The Slack 5

Brian Hooper

The Red Stars

The Dark Poet

Achoiring Voices

Andy White Poetry

Freestone

Arzenic

The Halliwells

Sean Bertram

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

JACKPUDDING

Geoff Williams

Elemci

Club Bad

Tony Arthur

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dan James

International Jet Set

Southampton Grad Band

Lottie Marie

The Ben Poore Project

EVXN

Xionic

The Wildcards

Silvermon

Hobb Lane

Arboresque

Uke Box Glory

Kalopsia (duo)

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Adventure State

Romsey Shanty Crew

Cosmic Sisters

WooHabs

Mai

McGriff

Hail

Gig Night

Eva Nicole

Waldo Salt

Theresa Lola

Shiversa

Hydeout

The Salamanders

Spindrift

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Karl V

Far Solar

Echo Union

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Eat Your Greens

Charmtype

Alfie Ingram

Godless Suns

3's a Crowd

Eternal Gloom

Houdini’s Hand

The Howlin' Blackouts

Nick Haynes

Millie Woodrow

Lee Huxtable

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Matt Sanger

Zakk Paules

Jackson Davies

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Sea Ranch

The Shantywomen

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Swan Samba

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Soulcatchers

SOS PRESENTS

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Autorora

Cella

Reverence Crew

Red Light Spies

Belle Saint

Changing Melody

Tesoro Duo

Loose Change

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Frontline

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Amelia Simpson

Craig Chalmers

Royston Black

The Dandelion Chain

The Can Can Club.

The Slowdown

Miriam

Ricco Sakona

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Exhilaro

Rachel Jeffcoat

FancyWall

The Elderlys

Jay Munday

Palookaville

Sonne

Mart Ward Talks

Punkhub

Lula Gold

Elephants With Shotguns

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Nick JT

Lost Post

Dean Antony

Stephanio

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Bex quartet

Marsupial

dj junk

Ben Highness

DJ / Open Mic

Days of closure

Katy Halliwell

Anita Foxall Poetry

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

New Tide

Dara Blaxx

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Lamelle Shaw

Gimme a Break DJs

James & Phil

Guillotine Union Boys

Chimney and I K 8OY

Vinyl Phillips

Steam Machine

Footless Kicks

Funky Business

gaz909

Deepest Sense

Groove Bakers

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful 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?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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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