Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Love Is Enough

H.AZ

Moakz

Ocean Harmony

Mr. Buoyant

Westingway

Paul Levi

Maerefolk

He Fired First

Mahoosive

Echo Mask

Continental Liaison

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

3's a Crowd

Stereo Swan

The Zone

The Ben Poore Project

DJ Drive

October Some When

DJ Alex

Mosaic

Hük

Hail

Beardos and Weirdos

Stuart Evans

Pianoman Justie

Olivia Marsha

Hobb Lane

Scarlett

Purple Grace

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Ibz & Da Goats

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Hedgehogs

Woodfalls band

St Andrews Pipe Band

Geoff Williams

The Red Stars

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Kinesis 4

Ryan Watts

Space Ace Robot

Mostly Harmless

Roger Chantler

Halliwell

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Fiesta FM

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

NoteWorthy

Jon Yale

Big man with Small guitar

Sofia Gillani

The Sound Crew

Canis Arboris

NJT

The Wildcards

Roger James Shephard

Far Solar

Cosmic Sisters

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mad Simple

Laurie Bolger

Adventure State

The Slack 5

CJOHNSON

Watching the Buzzards

Greenish

Arzenic

desperateBeauty

Totton Ukulele Band

NIKHITA

Gaz Parker

Bragging Rights

WAPPADUSA Sound System

MoniQ

Sean Bertram

Southampton's Music History

Jim Pearson

Bella Cameron

Charmtype

9 Lives

Waldo Salt

The Outsiders

Flossie James

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Kalopsia

Hanna Gibbons

The Duskers

Good-will

Ian Kimber

Wire -JD

JJCornick

Carl Zed

Dj Sarah Nash

Room 18

Cat Elliott

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ignitez

Munro

Hampshire Guitar Club

Pacuk Band

You

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Xionic

Amy Fox

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

RUBY

Sebastian Horton

Ajay Sahota

Xènia Páez

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Harry Ryan

Zombie’ites

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

The Daytonas

Igloo Hearts

Mick Gough

Eva Nicole

Broken Links

Bad Alchemy

Kat Hutchings Yoga

SKAM

International Jet Set

Emerson

Dan James

Alexander Bithell

The Pop Tarts

Way Down South

Andy White Poetry

Riverside Blues Band

Innovator

Elemci

Margarita Sleepover

Rosie jay

The Picton Readers Club

Michael Devaux

Zen Juddhism

Shiversa

Helicopter Pirates

The Postmen

One foot in the rave

Puddleglum

Kalopsia (duo)

Adam Kammerling

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Accrington Stanley

Amie Lou Shaw

Ollie Owen Jones

Ekoweko

Southampton Ukulele Jam

SO Sound Choir

Alfie Ingram

Felis Leo

Angling For Farthings

Jaquie Daniels

Industry Plant

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Batala Portsmouth

Achoiring Voices

Dawn of Dystopia

Nia Nicholls

160

Psychedelic Skies

Naty Giachino

Jonathan Klein

Days of Speed

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Soulcatchers

Diffy Dames

The Restless Coast

The Monday Grooves

The Dark Poet

Vexmantra

Elie Pembrey

Q Shaq

EVXN

Brian Hooper

Ronk Torp

Mike Lemin Band

The Slow Cooked Bears

McGriff

Bamboo and Bow

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

James K. Barker

Voice FM

Andrew Buchanan

The Howlin' Blackouts

Suncliffe

Ribble

ItsPetre

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Vermin

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Steve Weston

Address soundsystem

Lachlan Horne

The Bob Squad

OC Thomas

Eternal Gloom

Jim Bryant

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Fragile Lucy

CHIMAN 101

RELLiX

Kase the Myth

James B / James F

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Hydeout

The Sky at Night

The Surge

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Slap the Willow

The Long Shorts

KSJM

Earth Propellor

Velickaite Sisters

Sculpt

D'vonti

Lucy RS Must c

Echo Union

WooHabs

Gig Night

Betterphor

According to Brian

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Karl V

Jax Leonard

The Salamanders

Godless Suns

GaYeon Lee

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Flipside

this occasional society

Sugar Bang

Sam Solace

Saxofony

Tired Less

Spindrift

Lyla Skyrim

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Angel Jones

Arji Manuelpillai

Tony Arthur

Malcolm Carlo

Oddball Savage

Arboresque

JACKPUDDING

Roxy's Revenge

Lucy Smith

Benana Student Showcase

Bisola

Silvermon

5 Degrees North

Aoife Scully

Lottie Marie

Mariano Korman

Mai

Will Walton

Kindred Found

Dompap

Laura Klima

Giles Halski

Citizen Perez

OCB & Adam Turner

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Southampton Grad Band

Eat Your Greens

Freestone

Mike and the Mojitos

G-MAN 777

Reverence Sound

Houdini’s Hand

Under The Attic

The Halliwells

Freya Golding

FREESPIRITS

DJ_MAJOR

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

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

PB Squared

Vacant Shores

Jack Walker

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Club Bad

Dusky Moon

Theresa Lola

The Alternates

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jess Breame

Ukofonics

Rosie Hollins

Craig Chalmers

The Dandelion Chain

Reverb (Hampshire)

Groove Bakers

Katy Halliwell

Jackson Davies

Vinyl Phillips

Shaun Shears & The Locals

SOS PRESENTS

FancyWall

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lula Gold

Loose Change

Dean Antony

Matt Sanger

Amelia Simpson

Dara Blaxx

Tesoro Duo

Mart Ward Talks

Anita Foxall Poetry

Deepest Sense

Zakk Paules

Chimney and I K 8OY

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Nick JT

Royston Black

Days of closure

The Bex quartet

Lost Post

Lee Huxtable

James & Phil

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Changing Melody

Jay Munday

The Shantywomen

DJ / Open Mic

New Tide

Sonne

gaz909

The Slowdown

Millie Woodrow

Lamelle Shaw

Stephanio

The Can Can Club.

Swan Samba

Marsupial

Miriam

Red Light Spies

Autorora

Punkhub

Gimme a Break DJs

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ben Highness

Cella

Ricco Sakona

Belle Saint

Rachel Jeffcoat

The Elderlys

Steam Machine

Frontline

Nick Haynes

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Elephants With Shotguns

Palookaville

dj junk

Footless Kicks

Funky Business

Reverence Crew

Guillotine Union Boys

Exhilaro

Sea Ranch

Steam Town Shanty Crew

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

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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