Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Psychedelic Skies

Helicopter Pirates

Nia Nicholls

Continental Liaison

Will Walton

Cat Elliott

Good-will

Lottie Marie

9 Lives

Ian Kimber

Eva Nicole

Ocean Harmony

James B / James F

The Cali Cartel from Hell

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Wildcards

Ignitez

The Duskers

OC Thomas

Jon Yale

Kat Hutchings Yoga

WooHabs

Waldo Salt

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Ekoweko

Stereo Swan

The Surge

Days of Speed

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

Way Down South

160

Broken Links

Club Bad

The Zone

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Tony Arthur

The Postmen

Angel Jones

Alexander Bithell

Punkhub

The Halliwells

The Dark Poet

Munro

Woodfalls band

Bamboo and Bow

Pacuk Band

Theresa Lola

Freestone

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

FREESPIRITS

Eternal Gloom

Saxofony

Hanna Gibbons

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Moakz

Shiversa

Xionic

Betterphor

Ribble

Michael Devaux

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Paul Levi

Under The Attic

Sofia Gillani

The Howlin' Blackouts

Westingway

Kinesis 4

3's a Crowd

Echo Mask

Oddball Savage

Innovator

Industry Plant

Vexmantra

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

RUBY

Southampton's Music History

Mick Gough

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

EVXN

Stuart Evans

Emerson

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Sean Bertram

Ajay Sahota

Citizen Perez

High Mileage

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Hail

Andy White Poetry

Space Ace Robot

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Dara Blaxx

RELLiX

Mr. Buoyant

The Pop Tarts

Harry Ryan

Flossie James

James K. Barker

Elie Pembrey

Bisola

The Sky at Night

SO Sound Choir

The Picton Readers Club

Big man with Small guitar

Fiesta FM

Adam Kammerling

Mosaic

Suncliffe

Romsey Shanty Crew

Zombie’ites

Voice FM

Naty Giachino

GaYeon Lee

Address soundsystem

Tired Less

Earth Propellor

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jess Breame

The Bob Squad

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Maerefolk

Sculpt

Lucy Smith

Mahoosive

Puddleglum

Vinyl Phillips

Jax Leonard

Kindred Found

Aoife Scully

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Vacant Shores

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Sebastian Horton

Roxy's Revenge

Ronk Torp

OCB & Adam Turner

Bella Cameron

Andrew Buchanan

Velickaite Sisters

Wire -JD

Laurie Bolger

The Alternates

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Salamanders

Dan James

Reverence Sound

McGriff

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Giles Halski

Elemci

Arji Manuelpillai

SKAM

Hydeout

Silvermon

Lyla Skyrim

Dj Sarah Nash

Charmtype

Diffy Dames

Bad Alchemy

The Restless Coast

The Outsiders

Houdini’s Hand

CHIMAN 101

Spindrift

Eat Your Greens

Scarlett

Kalopsia (duo)

Watching the Buzzards

Batala Portsmouth

Hedgehogs

Accrington Stanley

Godless Suns

Echo Union

The Ben Poore Project

NoteWorthy

Laura Klima

Freya Golding

Achoiring Voices

Hampshire Guitar Club

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Flipside

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Mike and the Mojitos

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ollie Owen Jones

According to Brian

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Monday Grooves

Kalopsia

DJ Alex

JACKPUDDING

Lucy RS Must c

Amie Lou Shaw

Halliwell

Sam Solace

Carl Zed

You

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Malcolm Carlo

MoniQ

Zen Juddhism

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Lachlan Horne

Dawn of Dystopia

Felis Leo

Arboresque

Jonathan Klein

Totton Ukulele Band

Roger Chantler

Greenish

PB Squared

The Soulcatchers

Far Solar

International Jet Set

ItsPetre

Ukofonics

Slap the Willow

Mad Simple

Purple Grace

desperateBeauty

Sugar Bang

Q Shaq

Love Is Enough

Hobb Lane

DJ Drive

NIKHITA

DJ_MAJOR

Vermin

Brian Hooper

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Steve Weston

The Red Stars

KSJM

NX Panther

Mai

Benana Student Showcase

Mike Lemin Band

Bragging Rights

He Fired First

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Sound Crew

Geoff Williams

Jaquie Daniels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

D'vonti

Igloo Hearts

Karl V

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Xènia Páez

Riverside Concert Wind Band

G-MAN 777

Kase the Myth

The Long Shorts

WAPPADUSA Sound System

NJT

this occasional society

October Some When

Olivia Marsha

Mariano Korman

Room 18

Angling For Farthings

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Fragile Lucy

Riverside Blues Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Beardos and Weirdos

JJCornick

The Slack 5

Amy Fox

Cosmic Sisters

Canis Arboris

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Mostly Harmless

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Pianoman Justie

Adventure State

Arzenic

Roger James Shephard

Jack Walker

Dusky Moon

Gig Night

CJOHNSON

Jim Bryant

Ryan Watts

Gaz Parker

H.AZ

Southampton Grad Band

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

5 Degrees North

One foot in the rave

Groove Bakers

Gimme a Break DJs

Craig Chalmers

Slaughterhouse Clive

Dreamseeker

Reverence Crew

Lee Huxtable

Marsupial

Matt Sanger

Stephanio

The Bex quartet

SOS PRESENTS

Serendipity

dj junk

Anita Foxall Poetry

Belle Saint

Solace

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Swan Samba

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Reverb (Hampshire)

Steam Machine

Steam Town Shanty Crew

New Tide

The Elderlys

Miriam

Autorora

Jackson Davies

gaz909

The Dandelion Chain

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Footless Kicks

Changing Melody

Mart Ward Talks

Sonne

Funky Business

Rachel Jeffcoat

Ricco Sakona

Dean Antony

FancyWall

Palookaville

Lost Post

Lamelle Shaw

Exhilaro

Cella

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Red Light Spies

Frontline

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Millie Woodrow

Loose Change

James & Phil

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Ben Highness

Nick Haynes

Hannah in the Groove

Sea Ranch

Lula Gold

The Slowdown

Days of closure

DJ / Open Mic

Zakk Paules

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Jake Tilley

Chimney and I K 8OY

Elephants With Shotguns

The Can Can Club.

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Amelia Simpson

Jay Munday

The Shantywomen

Guillotine Union Boys

Intoxication

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Royston Black

Nick JT

Crushcrushcrush

Deepest Sense

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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?... 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.”

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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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