Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Broadsheet Speak

The Postmen

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Pop Tarts

DJ_MAJOR

Ekoweko

Silvermon

DJ JAMES B

Jeannie

JJCornick

Zen Juddhism

Big man with Small guitar

Pianoman Justie

Rosie jay

Hydeout

Waldo Salt

Ben Flournoy

Jess Breame

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Latest

Oddball Savage

Nia Nicholls

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Greeny & the Voyagers

Ocean Harmony

OC Thomas

Jack Walker

The Surroyal

The Bob Squad

Arlo Star

Goffmog

Bex&Cole

Margarita Sleepover

The Surge

71chain

DJ Drive

Pooja Rajguru

Andrew Buchanan

Shiversa

EVXN

The Daytonas

Ras Amankwatia

The Zone

Traitors

Theresa Lola

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Hunch Power

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Purple Grace

Hobb Lane

160

The Duskers

Eric Walker

Jonny Sansom

Amie Lou Shaw

Lucy RS Must c

The Wildcards

Flipside

Bella Cameron

Alfie Ingram

Broken Links

Drew Mason

High Mileage

Accrington Stanley

Tired Less

Suncliffe

Lounge Room Lizards

Chris Payn

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Eternal Gloom

Origin

Kase the Myth

Room 18

Mosaic

Nàila

Batala Portsmouth

Haeze

desperateBeauty

The Halliwells

Helicopter Pirates

Wire -JD

Sugar Bang

Xionic

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

RODI

Saxofony

Lyla Skyrim

Madison Square

Halliwell

Mad Simple

Roxy's Revenge

Jim Bryant

Mariano Korman

Ribble

Woodfalls band

The Restless Coast

Diffy Dames

Michael Devaux

City of Southampton Orchestra

Eva Nicole

Mr. Buoyant

Adam Kammerling

Puddleglum

Arboresque

Bragging Rights

Romsey Shanty Crew

Jonathan Klein

Rosie Hollins

He Fired First

Psychedelic Skies

Hail

Freestone

Echo Union

Bob & the Bobettes

Ironhide

Colour of Heartache

Mike Lemin Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

Greenish

Kindred Found

Milkin' It

Alexander Bithell

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Velickaite Sisters

Echo Mask

this occasional society

Lost without cause

Zombie’ites

Uke Box Glory

RUBY

Jax Leonard

Southampton Grad Band

The Long Shorts

The Plummers

Arzenic

Disco Lizards

HAZE

Angling For Farthings

Cat Elliott

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Vacant Shores

Love Is Enough

Ollie Owen Jones

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ian Kimber

Flying Hearts

Steve Weston

Canis Arboris

Sculpt

PG Trips

Days of Speed

Q Shaq

Endless Talking

ItsPetre

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Bamboo and Bow

Retro Rock'its

Slap the Willow

According to Brian

GaYeon Lee

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Slack 5

KSJM

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Laura Klima

Jim Pearson

The Sky at Night

Hanterhir

Mai

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Malcolm Carlo

Oscar Meades

WooHabs

Stuart Evans

Dusky Moon

Sean Bertram

Harry Ryan

Industry Plant

Gig Night

Beardos and Weirdos

Spindrift

OCB & Adam Turner

Betterphor

Mike and the Mojitos

The Slow Cooked Bears

Ronk Torp

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Elephant Cage

Hük

5 Degrees North

Maerefolk

The Monday Grooves

H.AZ

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Outsiders

Laurie Bolger

The Red Stars

Naty Giachino

Dr. Beatroot

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Carl Zed

Giles Halski

Ukofonics

Gaz Parker

GABRIELA

Karl V

3's a Crowd

Scarlett

Lachlan Horne

Geoff Williams

Kalopsia

Benana Student Showcase

Mick Gough

Roger Chantler

Godless Suns

Kinesis 4

RELLiX

Roger James Shephard

Riverside Blues Band

Aoife Scully

McGriff

Fragile Lucy

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Westingway

Ajay Sahota

9 Lives

Brian Hooper

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Citizen Perez

Way Down South

Dan James

Ignitez

Totton Ukulele Band

SkunkWorks

Achoiring Voices

MoniQ

Andy White Poetry

Continental Liaison

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Amy Fox

Fate of the Magpie

Jon Yale

PB Squared

Voodoo Rays

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Sofia Gillani

D'vonti

Rogue Awakening

Reverence Sound

Space Ace Robot

Lucy Smith

Madams Last Discovery

FREESPIRITS

Jaquie Daniels

The Ben Poore Project

CJOHNSON

Guilty Pleasure

Eat Your Greens

SKAM

Arji Manuelpillai

Mango In Euphoria

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Bad Alchemy

The Salamanders

Lottie Marie

Mahoosive

CHIMAN 101

Freya Golding

The Howlin' Blackouts

Adventure State

Emerson

Vermin

Xènia Páez

Vexmantra

Munro

NJT

NIKHITA

Good-will

Elie Pembrey

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Ryan Watts

Bees Knees

Shallow Music

Will Walton

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

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

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Sebastian Horton

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Hanna Gibbons

Fiesta FM

Voice FM

The Picton Readers Club

Bisola

Under The Attic

Dompap

Dawn of Dystopia

Moakz

NoteWorthy

Elemci

Charmtype

Southampton Ukulele Jam

October Some When

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Tony Arthur

Angel Jones

Club Bad

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

James K. Barker

St Andrews Pipe Band

The Sound Crew

Dj Sarah Nash

The Dark Poet

Olivia Marsha

Igloo Hearts

JACKPUDDING

G-MAN 777

SO Sound Choir

Watching the Buzzards

Far Solar

Kieran Snell

Loose Change

Dara Blaxx

Anita Foxall Poetry

TBC

Punkhub

SJ Ventįl

Miriam

Chimney and I K 8OY

Tesoro Duo

SPLOOGE

Guillotine Union Boys

Stephanio

Southbound

Sonne

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jay Munday

Dean Antony

gaz909

Lula Gold

Red Light Spies

Elephants With Shotguns

Groove Bakers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Chaos from Order

Days of closure

The Slowdown

The Stokes

Footless Kicks

Ricco Sakona

Bill Thompson

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Reverb (Hampshire)

DJ / Open Mic

Mighty Magic Animal

Alex Jeffrey

The Elderlys

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Changing Melody

Palookaville

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Swan Samba

The Can Can Club.

Edith and the Kingpins

Zakk Paules

Red Hot Chili Podders

dj junk

FancyWall

Marsupial

Funky Business

Matt Sanger

Royston Black

Steam Machine

Rhythms of Resistance

AfroDeX

Gimme a Break DJs

Exhilaro

Cella

Deepest Sense

Cocoa

Lost Post

Frontline

Nick Haynes

One foot in the rave

The Bex quartet

Jimmy b and the death rattles

James & Phil

The Dandelion Chain

New Tide

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jubilee

Lee Huxtable

浪之乐队

The Shantywomen

Nick JT

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

“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. ”

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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 total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many 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 carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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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