Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

DJ JAMES B

D'vonti

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

G-MAN 777

Cat Elliott

Southampton Grad Band

Romsey Shanty Crew

Puddleglum

DJ Drive

Jim Pearson

Betterphor

Nàila

Alfie Ingram

Ollie Owen Jones

OC Thomas

Hobb Lane

Helicopter Pirates

Uke Box Glory

Xènia Páez

Andrew Buchanan

NJT

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Sky at Night

Ocean Harmony

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Diffy Dames

Lucy Smith

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Room 18

Lost without cause

Jonathan Klein

Zombie’ites

SO Sound Choir

Naty Giachino

Adam Kammerling

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Canis Arboris

The Bob Squad

Roger James Shephard

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Oddball Savage

Dusky Moon

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Carl Zed

Westingway

Lounge Room Lizards

OCB & Adam Turner

Laurie Bolger

Fiesta FM

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Accrington Stanley

The Sound Crew

Velickaite Sisters

The Red Stars

Jack Walker

Continental Liaison

Jim Bryant

Elie Pembrey

RODI

Arji Manuelpillai

Big man with Small guitar

Hunch Power

Jeannie

Ribble

Purple Grace

Eva Nicole

Mad Simple

Lachlan Horne

The Postmen

GABRIELA

Ignitez

Karl V

Scarlett

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

FREESPIRITS

Origin

Under The Attic

Voodoo Rays

Adventure State

Greeny & the Voyagers

CHIMAN 101

Harry Ryan

The Dark Poet

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Bisola

Arlo Star

Suncliffe

EVXN

The Surge

Tony Arthur

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Plummers

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Bex&Cole

Haeze

Lucy RS Must c

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Vermin

3's a Crowd

Kalopsia

Achoiring Voices

Michael Devaux

Waldo Salt

GaYeon Lee

Sculpt

Ronk Torp

Moakz

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Vacant Shores

High Mileage

Flipside

Bob & the Bobettes

Totton Ukulele Band

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

HAZE

Malcolm Carlo

Milkin' It

Kase the Myth

Andy White Poetry

160

Arboresque

Colour of Heartache

Woodfalls band

Bragging Rights

RUBY

Ras Amankwatia

The Alternates

The Long Shorts

Psychedelic Skies

Broken Links

Dj Sarah Nash

The Pop Tarts

Dawn of Dystopia

5 Degrees North

Hanna Gibbons

this occasional society

Ukofonics

According to Brian

Alexander Bithell

Kindred Found

Vexmantra

Madison Square

Goffmog

Brian Hooper

9 Lives

Dompap

Amy Fox

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Days of Speed

Wire -JD

Sofia Gillani

Mike and the Mojitos

City of Southampton Orchestra

Saxofony

Sean Bertram

Eternal Gloom

Sebastian Horton

Space Ace Robot

DJ_MAJOR

Reverence Sound

Lottie Marie

Jess Breame

Jax Leonard

Gig Night

Hük

ItsPetre

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

October Some When

The Duskers

Giles Halski

71chain

Angling For Farthings

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Pianoman Justie

SKAM

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Benana Student Showcase

Fragile Lucy

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Howlin' Blackouts

Riverside Blues Band

PB Squared

Oscar Meades

Amie Lou Shaw

Elemci

Club Bad

Eric Walker

MoniQ

The Monday Grooves

Traitors

Maerefolk

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Dan James

Voice FM

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

RELLiX

Tired Less

Theresa Lola

Charmtype

Freestone

Angel Jones

Nia Nicholls

Dr. Beatroot

Munro

Mick Gough

Shiversa

Hail

Margarita Sleepover

Guilty Pleasure

Xionic

Mosaic

The Daytonas

Greenish

Bad Alchemy

Mahoosive

The Surroyal

H.AZ

WooHabs

NoteWorthy

The Picton Readers Club

Echo Mask

Ben Flournoy

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Gaz Parker

JJCornick

Eat Your Greens

NIKHITA

Igloo Hearts

Laura Klima

Mariano Korman

McGriff

Slap the Willow

Kinesis 4

Will Walton

The Wildcards

The Outsiders

Rhythms of Resistance

Mai

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

Rosie Hollins

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Zone

The Ben Poore Project

The Restless Coast

Ironhide

Jon Yale

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Far Solar

Innovator

Roger Chantler

Freya Golding

Sugar Bang

Rosie jay

The Halliwells

The Slack 5

Arzenic

Batala Portsmouth

Steve Weston

Ryan Watts

Stuart Evans

Endless Talking

Chris Payn

desperateBeauty

Ajay Sahota

Watching the Buzzards

CJOHNSON

Jaquie Daniels

Bamboo and Bow

James K. Barker

Hydeout

St Andrews Pipe Band

Kieran Snell

SkunkWorks

Godless Suns

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Latest

Lyla Skyrim

The Salamanders

Industry Plant

Love Is Enough

Roxy's Revenge

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

He Fired First

Beardos and Weirdos

Jonny Sansom

Mr. Buoyant

Bees Knees

Bella Cameron

Q Shaq

Aoife Scully

JACKPUDDING

Halliwell

Ian Kimber

Flying Hearts

KSJM

Good-will

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mike Lemin Band

Spindrift

Way Down South

Silvermon

Retro Rock'its

Olivia Marsha

Hampshire Guitar Club

Geoff Williams

The Stokes

James & Phil

Swan Samba

Frontline

The Elderlys

Guillotine Union Boys

Footless Kicks

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Millie Woodrow

TBC

The Shantywomen

New Tide

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Bex quartet

Chimney and I K 8OY

Belle Saint

Nick Haynes

Jay Munday

Bill Thompson

The Can Can Club.

Gimme a Break DJs

Mart Ward Talks

Punkhub

Steam Machine

Red Light Spies

Dean Antony

Southbound

Dara Blaxx

DJ / Open Mic

Amelia Simpson

Loose Change

Cella

Ricco Sakona

Chaos from Order

FancyWall

Cocoa

Lula Gold

Deepest Sense

The Dandelion Chain

dj junk

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Royston Black

Edith and the Kingpins

Matt Sanger

Lee Huxtable

The Soulcatchers

Exhilaro

Jackson Davies

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

SJ Ventįl

浪之乐队

One foot in the rave

Zakk Paules

gaz909

Lamelle Shaw

Nick JT

Changing Melody

Mighty Magic Animal

The Slowdown

Lost Post

Craig Chalmers

AfroDeX

Tesoro Duo

Palookaville

Anita Foxall Poetry

Sonne

Groove Bakers

Miriam

Jubilee

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Funky Business

Stephanio

Red Hot Chili Podders

Rachel Jeffcoat

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

SPLOOGE

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Elephants With Shotguns

Marsupial

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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 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!”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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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