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.

Vermin

Batala Portsmouth

Saxofony

RENEGADE ROSE

Echo Mask

Freestone

RELLiX

Giles Halski

Reverence Sound

Wire -JD

Cherry Go Steady

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Jeannie

Jaquie Daniels

160

Watching the Buzzards

Lost without cause

ItsPetre

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Pacuk Band

Aoife Scully

Rosie jay

SO Sound Choir

DJ Drive

Jim Bryant

Kase the Myth

Kinesis 4

Q Shaq

Citizen Perez

Ribble

The Sound Crew

Arboresque

Mai

Amy Fox

Eternal Gloom

Jordon Mulvoy

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Mick Gough

CHIMAN 101

Interesting Wallpaper

Waldo Salt

Tired Less

Woodfalls band

Colour of Heartache

3's a Crowd

Haeze

EVXN

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Tongue & Groove

Riverside Concert Wind Band

NJT

Nàila

Moakz

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Xènia Páez

Canis Arboris

The Salamanders

Pianoman Justie

Disco Lizards

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Blood Red Sky

Lyla Skyrim

James K. Barker

Betterphor

Nory-J

The Picton Readers Club

The Tipsy Gypsies

Alexander Bithell

Bisola

The Halliwells

Cat Elliott

Ajay Sahota

The Ben Poore Project

Days of Speed

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Mango In Euphoria

Purple Grace

Mahoosive

NoteWorthy

Scarlett

Way Down South

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Hail

Ronk Torp

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kindred Found

Naty Giachino

Madams Last Discovery

Mosaic

Jess Breame

desperateBeauty

Ironhide

The Elephant Cage

Endless Talking

Lucy RS Must c

WOOHABS

The Monday Grooves

Industry Plant

Traitors

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Mike and the Mojitos

The Zone

Fate of the Magpie

Space Ace Robot

The Postmen

The Surge

Steve Weston

Basharan

Eva Nicole

Nia Nicholls

H.AZ

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

ALLEY the band

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Hunch Power

Bragging Rights

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

He Fired First

Hobb Lane

Sculpt

Jim Pearson

Tony Arthur

Bex&Cole

Totton Ukulele Band

Guilty Pleasure

Maple Valentine

Twelve Caesars

Eat Your Greens

Zen Juddhism

DJ JAMES B

FREESPIRITS

Dr. Beatroot

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Jonathan Klein

Ekoweko

Michael Devaux

Ryan Watts

Romsey Shanty Crew

Dusky Moon

St Andrews Pipe Band

Innovator

Bees Knees

Maerefolk

McGriff

Will Walton

Bella Cameron

OCB & Adam Turner

Voice FM

Angel Jones

Sofia Gillani

Milkin' It

Bad Alchemy

Retro Rock'its

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Margarita Sleepover

CJOHNSON

Stuart Evans

The Sky at Night

Staff Discount

Gaz Parker

Ron May

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Arlo Star

Dj Sarah Nash

Hanna Gibbons

Vexmantra

The Latest

The Surroyal

Rosie Hollins

71chain

Emerson

Oddball Savage

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Roger James Shephard

Helicopter Pirates

Dompap

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Xionic

Godless Suns

Malcolm Carlo

DJ_MAJOR

Greenish

Beardos and Weirdos

Dan James

Andy White Poetry

The Slack 5

Dawn of Dystopia

Sebastian Horton

Laurie Bolger

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Brian Hooper

The Plummers

Ibz & Da Goats

The Red Stars

SkunkWorks

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

G-MAN 777

GABRIELA

Arzenic

Drew Mason

Diffy Dames

Chayz3r

Mike Lemin Band

Puddleglum

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

The Bob Squad

Kalopsia

Psychedelic Skies

Madison Square

Roger Chantler

Geoff Williams

Origin

Velickaite Sisters

Igloo Hearts

Vacant Shores

Achoiring Voices

The Duskers

Redz Man

Flying Hearts

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

SKAM

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Hampshire Guitar Club

Elie Pembrey

Shallow Music

Uke Box Glory

Accrington Stanley

Karl V

Mr. Buoyant

Suncliffe

Echo Union

Slap the Willow

Adventure State

Rogue Awakening

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Noise Factory United

this occasional society

VALLEYBOYZERO

5 Degrees North

The Dark Poet

The Outsiders

The Phantom Majors

Jon Yale

Sean Bertram

Lachlan Horne

Pooja Rajguru

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Slow Cooked Bears

Zombie’ites

Broken Links

Under The Attic

Munro

WooHabs

Charmtype

Club Bad

Carl Zed

Continental Liaison

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Far Solar

Ignitez

HAZE

JJCornick

Flipside

Fragile Lucy

Elemci

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ben Flournoy

RUBY

RODI

October Some When

Broadsheet Speak

The Restless Coast

Lounge Room Lizards

The Long Shorts

Mad Simple

Eric Walker

Spindrift

Amie Lou Shaw

Ukofonics

Jack Walker

Andrew Buchanan

Alfie Ingram

PG Trips

Jax Leonard

Ocean Harmony

Jonny Sansom

International Jet Set

The Static

City of Southampton Orchestra

D'vonti

Silvermon

KSJM

Southampton Grad Band

GaYeon Lee

The Alternates

JACKPUDDING

MoniQ

Halliwell

The Pop Tarts

Big man with Small guitar

Love Is Enough

Neko Roshi

Kieran Snell

Chris Payn

Westingway

OC Thomas

Migh Mileage

Voodoo Rays

PB Squared

Hydeout

Roxy's Revenge

Oscar Meades

9 Lives

The Howlin' Blackouts

Silent Disco King

Ian Kimber

Adam Kammerling

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

NIKHITA

Ras Amankwatia

Adarna May Exist

Mariano Korman

Gig Night

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hük

The Wildcards

Hanterhir

Theresa Lola

Angling For Farthings

Shiversa

Goffmog

Bob&the Bobettes

Arji Manuelpillai

The Flipside Society

Lee Huxtable

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Thundizzle

Cella

The Elderlys

Reverb (Hampshire)

dj junk

Changing Melody

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Dean Antony

Steam Machine

New Tide

Bamboo and Bow

Ricco Sakona

SPLOOGE

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Red Hot Chili Podders

The Can Can Club.

Royston Black

Days of closure

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

AfroDeX

Exhilaro

Nick JT

Southbound

Shaun

FancyWall

Elephants With Shotguns

James & Phil

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Loose Change

Mighty Magic Animal

Anita Foxall Poetry

Swan Samba

The Shantywomen

The Stokes

Sonne

Miriam

Stephanio

Paul Levi

The Bex quartet

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

gaz909

Lula Gold

Room 18

Cocoa

Heart & Voice

Alex Jeffrey

Nick Haynes

Felis Leo

浪之乐队

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jubilee

Marsupial

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Jay Munday

The Daytonas

Guillotine Union Boys

According to Brian

SJ Ventįl

Southbound

The Dandelion Chain

King Louie

Rhythms of Resistance

Davey Jones' Locker

Chaos from Order

Footless Kicks

Lost Post

Tesoro Duo

Punkhub

Zakk Paules

Frontline

Deepest Sense

Good-will

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Gimme a Break DJs

One foot in the rave

Red Light Spies

Funky Business

The Soulcatchers

Bill Thompson

Steam Town Shanty Crew

The Slowdown

Palookaville

Edith and the Kingpins

“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 👏👏.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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!!!”

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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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