Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Angling For Farthings

Waldo Salt

Totton Ukulele Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Pianoman Justie

Riverside Blues Band

Suncliffe

Accrington Stanley

Broken Links

SKAM

Kinesis 4

NoteWorthy

NJT

Batala Portsmouth

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

The Wildcards

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Dan James

Romsey Shanty Crew

Michael Devaux

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Lachlan Horne

H.AZ

Hobb Lane

Roger Chantler

Mick Gough

Ajay Sahota

Slap the Willow

ItsPetre

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Sam Solace

Puddleglum

Carl Zed

Elemci

Freya Golding

The Slow Cooked Bears

Mostly Harmless

Bad Alchemy

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Will Walton

Eva Nicole

Dawn of Dystopia

October Some When

Pacuk Band

Kase the Myth

Jim Bryant

Hydeout

Q Shaq

Lucy RS Must c

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

Riverside Concert Wind Band

DJ_MAJOR

The Howlin' Blackouts

Maerefolk

Dj Sarah Nash

Olivia Marsha

Vexmantra

FREESPIRITS

High Mileage

According to Brian

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Kalopsia (duo)

The Salamanders

Mosaic

Room 18

Kalopsia

Diffy Dames

Mai

Lucy Smith

The Halliwells

Roxy's Revenge

Love Is Enough

Citizen Perez

Greenish

The Red Stars

The Long Shorts

Achoiring Voices

Karl V

Ryan Watts

The Outsiders

CJOHNSON

Emerson

CHIMAN 101

NX Panther

Spindrift

Purple Grace

Mahoosive

Sean Bertram

The Surge

Aoife Scully

Canis Arboris

Betterphor

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

James B / James F

Space Ace Robot

Ribble

Gaz Parker

Bragging Rights

Sebastian Horton

Xènia Páez

Scarlett

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Harry Ryan

Oddball Savage

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ocean Harmony

EVXN

The Alternates

Ekoweko

Theresa Lola

Psychedelic Skies

Igloo Hearts

Punkhub

Saxofony

Alexander Bithell

Days of Speed

Ollie Owen Jones

NIKHITA

Big man with Small guitar

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Dusky Moon

The Soulcatchers

KSJM

Westingway

Eternal Gloom

Arzenic

Mr. Buoyant

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Club Bad

Ignitez

Sofia Gillani

Fragile Lucy

Giles Halski

Echo Union

Freestone

The Picton Readers Club

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Zen Juddhism

Southampton Grad Band

Geoff Williams

Mad Simple

Brian Hooper

The Ben Poore Project

The Duskers

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Wire -JD

Industry Plant

Andrew Buchanan

3's a Crowd

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

The Slack 5

Felis Leo

Amy Fox

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Lottie Marie

PB Squared

Roger James Shephard

G-MAN 777

Adventure State

Godless Suns

Elie Pembrey

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Velickaite Sisters

Echo Mask

Mike Lemin Band

Paul Levi

Vermin

Angel Jones

Hanna Gibbons

Naty Giachino

Zombie’ites

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Way Down South

Bisola

The Zone

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

D'vonti

Arboresque

OC Thomas

Andy White Poetry

Tony Arthur

Munro

9 Lives

JJCornick

Malcolm Carlo

Tired Less

One foot in the rave

Halliwell

Sculpt

Steve Weston

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Fiesta FM

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Shiversa

The Pop Tarts

Watching the Buzzards

Vinyl Phillips

Jack Walker

Helicopter Pirates

Jess Breame

Ukofonics

Hampshire Guitar Club

Xionic

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Gig Night

The Dark Poet

Jonathan Klein

Stuart Evans

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Cat Elliott

Stereo Swan

JACKPUDDING

Nia Nicholls

Sugar Bang

Benana Student Showcase

The Monday Grooves

City of Southampton Orchestra

Voice FM

Silvermon

OCB & Adam Turner

The Sky at Night

Jaquie Daniels

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

He Fired First

WooHabs

Innovator

Lyla Skyrim

Moakz

Charmtype

Far Solar

You

Mariano Korman

Dara Blaxx

Mike and the Mojitos

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Bamboo and Bow

The Postmen

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

The Sound Crew

Woodfalls band

The Restless Coast

RELLiX

Ken Wood and the Mixers

desperateBeauty

The Bob Squad

GaYeon Lee

Address soundsystem

Vacant Shores

DJ Alex

Adam Kammerling

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Flipside

this occasional society

Continental Liaison

Ronk Torp

SO Sound Choir

Amie Lou Shaw

Kindred Found

Under The Attic

Hedgehogs

MoniQ

RUBY

Reverence Sound

Beardos and Weirdos

5 Degrees North

McGriff

Hail

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Jax Leonard

Flossie James

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Southampton's Music History

Earth Propellor

Good-will

Ian Kimber

Houdini’s Hand

160

Laura Klima

Jon Yale

Eat Your Greens

Arji Manuelpillai

DJ Drive

Bella Cameron

International Jet Set

Laurie Bolger

James K. Barker

Cosmic Sisters

Jay Munday

The Bex quartet

Jackson Davies

Slaughterhouse Clive

Lamelle Shaw

Amelia Simpson

Miriam

New Tide

Swan Samba

DJ / Open Mic

Crushcrushcrush

Hannah in the Groove

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lost Post

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Guillotine Union Boys

Marsupial

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Steam Machine

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Royston Black

The Slowdown

Reverb (Hampshire)

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Serendipity

gaz909

FancyWall

Millie Woodrow

Sonne

Loose Change

The Can Can Club.

Red Light Spies

Lula Gold

Days of closure

Anita Foxall Poetry

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Palookaville

Autorora

Rachel Jeffcoat

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

The Elderlys

The Shantywomen

Mart Ward Talks

Lee Huxtable

Dreamseeker

Intoxication

Zakk Paules

Ben Highness

Sea Ranch

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Matt Sanger

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Gimme a Break DJs

Craig Chalmers

Nick Haynes

Footless Kicks

The Dandelion Chain

Dean Antony

James & Phil

Deepest Sense

Exhilaro

Belle Saint

Changing Melody

Reverence Crew

dj junk

Jake Tilley

Groove Bakers

Elephants With Shotguns

Solace

Funky Business

Nick JT

Chimney and I K 8OY

Stephanio

Frontline

Ricco Sakona

SOS PRESENTS

Cella

Steam Town Shanty Crew

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

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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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