Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Roger James Shephard

this occasional society

GaYeon Lee

Nia Nicholls

Echo Mask

Silvermon

Echo Union

Accrington Stanley

Naty Giachino

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Xionic

Arzenic

CJOHNSON

The Halliwells

Ekoweko

Will Walton

Eat Your Greens

Stereo Swan

Love Is Enough

Adam Kammerling

Bella Cameron

Hanna Gibbons

One foot in the rave

The Zone

Elemci

Reverence Sound

Ribble

Godless Suns

Address soundsystem

DJ Alex

The Soulcatchers

Houdini’s Hand

Steve Weston

ItsPetre

NX Panther

Big man with Small guitar

Hail

Jack Walker

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

October Some When

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Alexander Bithell

Wire -JD

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Fiesta FM

RELLiX

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

McGriff

Geoff Williams

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Diffy Dames

Riverside Blues Band

Roger Chantler

The Postmen

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Punkhub

Sofia Gillani

Charmtype

Laurie Bolger

Innovator

Dara Blaxx

Purple Grace

The Restless Coast

Puddleglum

Eternal Gloom

The Wildcards

Emerson

D'vonti

Olivia Marsha

Southampton's Music History

Westingway

Vermin

Cosmic Sisters

Kase the Myth

Hampshire Guitar Club

Jess Breame

Munro

Mosaic

G-MAN 777

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

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Arji Manuelpillai

Zen Juddhism

Moakz

Days of Speed

Dj Sarah Nash

The Duskers

Bragging Rights

Hedgehogs

Ignitez

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Lucy Smith

Sam Solace

Watching the Buzzards

Sculpt

The Slow Cooked Bears

Greenish

Amy Fox

Mariano Korman

Bamboo and Bow

KSJM

The Howlin' Blackouts

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Ben Poore Project

Jaquie Daniels

NIKHITA

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Amie Lou Shaw

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Roxy's Revenge

Freestone

Bad Alchemy

Psychedelic Skies

The Sound Crew

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Mick Gough

The Monday Grooves

The Surge

9 Lives

Igloo Hearts

High Mileage

Saxofony

The Alternates

JACKPUDDING

The Picton Readers Club

NJT

JJCornick

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Kalopsia

Cat Elliott

SKAM

Gig Night

Suncliffe

Felis Leo

Spindrift

Flossie James

Brian Hooper

Jax Leonard

The Dark Poet

Industry Plant

Kindred Found

Hobb Lane

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Gaz Parker

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Maerefolk

Vexmantra

Southampton Grad Band

Ocean Harmony

RUBY

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Benana Student Showcase

Sugar Bang

WooHabs

Citizen Perez

160

Ajay Sahota

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Tony Arthur

Ryan Watts

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Voice FM

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

OCB & Adam Turner

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

5 Degrees North

International Jet Set

Stuart Evans

Mai

Freya Golding

Jonathan Klein

Halliwell

Hydeout

Betterphor

Ian Kimber

Angling For Farthings

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

The Sky at Night

Mad Simple

Giles Halski

Continental Liaison

Velickaite Sisters

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

EVXN

NoteWorthy

Space Ace Robot

Lucy RS Must c

Mahoosive

Malcolm Carlo

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Tired Less

Pacuk Band

The Salamanders

The Long Shorts

DJ Drive

SO Sound Choir

Way Down South

Eva Nicole

Michael Devaux

Ronk Torp

Scarlett

Far Solar

Under The Attic

PB Squared

CHIMAN 101

Achoiring Voices

Lottie Marie

Kalopsia (duo)

Sean Bertram

Bisola

James B / James F

Fragile Lucy

Xènia Páez

Paul Levi

Room 18

Woodfalls band

Harry Ryan

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Laura Klima

Batala Portsmouth

Lachlan Horne

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Mostly Harmless

Aoife Scully

The Outsiders

Mike Lemin Band

Ukofonics

Broken Links

Adventure State

Q Shaq

The Red Stars

The Bob Squad

Dan James

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mike and the Mojitos

You

OC Thomas

Jon Yale

Theresa Lola

Jim Bryant

Carl Zed

City of Southampton Orchestra

Romsey Shanty Crew

Andrew Buchanan

MoniQ

Ollie Owen Jones

Flipside

Slap the Willow

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Pop Tarts

DJ_MAJOR

Pianoman Justie

Andy White Poetry

Karl V

According to Brian

FREESPIRITS

Angel Jones

WAPPADUSA Sound System

3's a Crowd

Dawn of Dystopia

Vinyl Phillips

desperateBeauty

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Lyla Skyrim

Mr. Buoyant

Earth Propellor

Helicopter Pirates

Waldo Salt

Kinesis 4

Sebastian Horton

Totton Ukulele Band

He Fired First

Oddball Savage

Club Bad

H.AZ

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Dusky Moon

Elie Pembrey

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Canis Arboris

Good-will

Arboresque

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

James K. Barker

Beardos and Weirdos

Shiversa

Zombie’ites

The Slack 5

Vacant Shores

Steam Machine

Ben Highness

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Solace

Crushcrushcrush

Stephanio

Millie Woodrow

Nick JT

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Swan Samba

Days of closure

The Shantywomen

Mart Ward Talks

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Amelia Simpson

gaz909

Funky Business

Guillotine Union Boys

Rachel Jeffcoat

Frontline

Reverence Crew

Sea Ranch

Miriam

Gimme a Break DJs

Dreamseeker

Groove Bakers

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Autorora

The Can Can Club.

The Elderlys

Sonne

Reverb (Hampshire)

Belle Saint

Zakk Paules

Palookaville

Intoxication

Nick Haynes

Chimney and I K 8OY

Lee Huxtable

Lost Post

Matt Sanger

Lamelle Shaw

Serendipity

Deepest Sense

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Marsupial

The Bex quartet

Craig Chalmers

Exhilaro

Cella

Slaughterhouse Clive

Royston Black

dj junk

Jay Munday

DJ / Open Mic

Dean Antony

FancyWall

Jackson Davies

Ricco Sakona

SOS PRESENTS

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jake Tilley

Changing Melody

New Tide

The Dandelion Chain

The Slowdown

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Anita Foxall Poetry

James & Phil

Lula Gold

Red Light Spies

Loose Change

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Hannah in the Groove

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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 audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 the best festival there is. Love it.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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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