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

H.AZ

The Plummers

Xènia Páez

Angel Jones

Canis Arboris

GaYeon Lee

Margarita Sleepover

Malcolm Carlo

The Duskers

Zen Juddhism

Hydeout

Giles Halski

Madams Last Discovery

The Sound Crew

this occasional society

Kalopsia

Broken Links

The Ben Poore Project

Lost without cause

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Hobb Lane

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Jess Breame

Silvermon

The Wildcards

Scarlett

Lachlan Horne

Amie Lou Shaw

Achoiring Voices

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Roxy's Revenge

Betterphor

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Munro

Ocean Harmony

Stuart Evans

October Some When

Naty Giachino

Kinesis 4

Neko Roshi

Maple Valentine

RENEGADE ROSE

Alfie Ingram

Andrew Buchanan

WooHabs

Jim Bryant

The Black Bear Killing Spree

CHIMAN 101

Mosaic

Dr. Beatroot

Zombie’ites

Greenish

The Pop Tarts

The Halliwells

The Surroyal

Ukofonics

WOOHABS

GABRIELA

NoteWorthy

Pacuk Band

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Mike and the Mojitos

Angling For Farthings

Wire -JD

Retro Rock'its

Dj Sarah Nash

Rosie jay

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Silent Disco King

Bragging Rights

desperateBeauty

Karl V

Shiversa

The Picton Readers Club

Citizen Perez

Jax Leonard

Haeze

FREESPIRITS

International Jet Set

Psychedelic Skies

Bex&Cole

Totton Ukulele Band

DJ JAMES B

Mr. Buoyant

Bella Cameron

Bad Alchemy

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Sean Bertram

Basharan

Moakz

MoniQ

Helicopter Pirates

The Red Stars

Drew Mason

Arzenic

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Tipsy Gypsies

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Fate of the Magpie

Will Walton

RUBY

VALLEYBOYZERO

Jon Yale

Steve Weston

Lucy RS Must c

Arboresque

Flipside

NIKHITA

Hük

Disco Lizards

Jonathan Klein

Big man with Small guitar

Halliwell

Carl Zed

Mahoosive

Aoife Scully

Andy White Poetry

Lounge Room Lizards

Echo Union

City of Southampton Orchestra

Ben Flournoy

Jaquie Daniels

Bob&the Bobettes

The Zone

Adventure State

Shallow Music

Dusky Moon

Rogue Awakening

Ryan Watts

Space Ace Robot

Ibz & Da Goats

RELLiX

Voodoo Rays

Waldo Salt

Nory-J

Q Shaq

NJT

Gaz Parker

Ron May

Michael Devaux

The Alternates

The Dark Poet

Noise Factory United

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Staff Discount

D'vonti

Endless Talking

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Tony Arthur

Tired Less

Alexander Bithell

Oddball Savage

Gig Night

SKAM

Vacant Shores

Adam Kammerling

Mad Simple

The Elephant Cage

Tongue & Groove

McGriff

DJ_MAJOR

OC Thomas

Origin

The Slack 5

Roger Chantler

Hail

Eternal Gloom

Beardos and Weirdos

Mai

Eat Your Greens

Kase the Myth

Velickaite Sisters

James K. Barker

Way Down South

Emerson

CJOHNSON

Jack Walker

Cat Elliott

High Mileage

5 Degrees North

JJCornick

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Jonny Sansom

Mick Gough

Rosie Hollins

Ronk Torp

OCB & Adam Turner

Nàila

The Surge

Fragile Lucy

Mango In Euphoria

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Uke Box Glory

Saxofony

Pooja Rajguru

Twelve Caesars

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Greeny & the Voyagers

SkunkWorks

Lyla Skyrim

Amy Fox

Elemci

3's a Crowd

The Static

The Sky at Night

Blood Red Sky

G-MAN 777

Theresa Lola

ItsPetre

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Arji Manuelpillai

71chain

The Long Shorts

Puddleglum

Far Solar

Godless Suns

Nia Nicholls

Bees Knees

The Slow Cooked Bears

Dan James

Hanna Gibbons

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Postmen

Sculpt

Oscar Meades

Mariano Korman

Jordon Mulvoy

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Igloo Hearts

Roger James Shephard

Brian Hooper

Adarna May Exist

HAZE

Madison Square

Dawn of Dystopia

Westingway

RODI

Voice FM

Love Is Enough

Continental Liaison

Dompap

Hunch Power

Reverence Sound

The Flipside Society

Chris Payn

EVXN

Ignitez

Days of Speed

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ribble

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Latest

PB Squared

Woodfalls band

Freestone

Echo Mask

Ekoweko

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

Broadsheet Speak

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Outsiders

Chayz3r

PG Trips

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

ALLEY the band

Ian Kimber

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Salamanders

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Goffmog

Charmtype

Eric Walker

Redz Man

Purple Grace

Ras Amankwatia

Maerefolk

Romsey Shanty Crew

Innovator

Pianoman Justie

Suncliffe

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

DJ Drive

Hanterhir

Spindrift

Watching the Buzzards

Arlo Star

The Bob Squad

Southampton Grad Band

Slap the Willow

JACKPUDDING

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

KSJM

9 Lives

Guilty Pleasure

160

Interesting Wallpaper

Eva Nicole

Colour of Heartache

Kindred Found

Milkin' It

Elie Pembrey

Xionic

Industry Plant

The Restless Coast

Cherry Go Steady

Batala Portsmouth

The Monday Grooves

Jim Pearson

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hampshire Guitar Club

Traitors

Kieran Snell

The Phantom Majors

Flying Hearts

Sebastian Horton

Ironhide

Diffy Dames

Bisola

Accrington Stanley

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Laurie Bolger

Club Bad

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Jeannie

Sofia Gillani

Ajay Sahota

Vexmantra

He Fired First

Geoff Williams

Under The Attic

SO Sound Choir

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mike Lemin Band

Shaun

Room 18

Dean Antony

Good-will

The Elderlys

浪之乐队

Heart & Voice

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

One foot in the rave

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Nick JT

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jubilee

Thundizzle

Deepest Sense

Southbound

New Tide

The Dandelion Chain

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

AfroDeX

Southbound

Bamboo and Bow

According to Brian

Davey Jones' Locker

Mighty Magic Animal

Chaos from Order

Funky Business

Palookaville

The Can Can Club.

Exhilaro

Cella

Gimme a Break DJs

FancyWall

Jay Munday

gaz909

Lula Gold

James & Phil

SPLOOGE

Red Hot Chili Podders

Royston Black

Paul Levi

Sonne

Red Light Spies

Changing Melody

The Soulcatchers

King Louie

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

The Bex quartet

Footless Kicks

Steam Machine

Tesoro Duo

Rhythms of Resistance

Alex Jeffrey

Swan Samba

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lost Post

Miriam

Nick Haynes

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Felis Leo

Stephanio

SJ Ventįl

Ricco Sakona

Zakk Paules

Marsupial

dj junk

The Stokes

Elephants With Shotguns

Days of closure

Cocoa

Guillotine Union Boys

The Slowdown

Punkhub

Reverb (Hampshire)

Frontline

Bill Thompson

The Shantywomen

The Daytonas

Edith and the Kingpins

Loose Change

Steam Town Shanty Crew

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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. ”

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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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