Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Origin

Adventure State

Mike and the Mojitos

Gig Night

Bees Knees

Roger Chantler

Kindred Found

Hail

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

GaYeon Lee

Space Ace Robot

this occasional society

Xionic

Mai

Love Is Enough

Dr. Beatroot

Will Walton

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Angel Jones

Good-will

Mad Simple

Dompap

High Mileage

Naty Giachino

Hük

Stuart Evans

Westingway

The Ben Poore Project

Margarita Sleepover

Amy Fox

Jonathan Klein

Ironhide

Laurie Bolger

Beardos and Weirdos

Ollie Owen Jones

Kase the Myth

Jeannie

G-MAN 777

Ribble

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

The Outsiders

Laura Klima

Lost without cause

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Lounge Room Lizards

Southampton Grad Band

Zen Juddhism

Igloo Hearts

Ocean Harmony

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Godless Suns

Voodoo Rays

The Duskers

Shiversa

The Sound Crew

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Jack Walker

NoteWorthy

Q Shaq

Under The Attic

Lottie Marie

Way Down South

Eat Your Greens

Riverside Blues Band

Wire -JD

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Long Shorts

Bragging Rights

Woodfalls band

3's a Crowd

The Bob Squad

Innovator

Carl Zed

Eva Nicole

Pianoman Justie

Theresa Lola

Lachlan Horne

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

SKAM

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Mick Gough

Vacant Shores

Big man with Small guitar

Arboresque

Jess Breame

Saxofony

Sculpt

Totton Ukulele Band

Steve Weston

Lyla Skyrim

EVXN

Fiesta FM

Lucy Smith

Adam Kammerling

Benana Student Showcase

Alexander Bithell

The Howlin' Blackouts

MoniQ

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Jim Bryant

James K. Barker

The Latest

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Jon Yale

The Sky at Night

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Silvermon

Michael Devaux

Reverence Sound

Hydeout

Spindrift

Hampshire Guitar Club

Andrew Buchanan

Romsey Shanty Crew

Andy White Poetry

Tony Arthur

Fragile Lucy

Rosie Hollins

Dj Sarah Nash

Ukofonics

Dan James

The Picton Readers Club

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Elie Pembrey

Batala Portsmouth

Bad Alchemy

SO Sound Choir

Far Solar

The Salamanders

The Slack 5

Freestone

Fate of the Magpie

Achoiring Voices

The Slow Cooked Bears

Broken Links

The Halliwells

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

GABRIELA

Munro

Flipside

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Sugar Bang

Sofia Gillani

Uke Box Glory

Purple Grace

Roger James Shephard

Vermin

Aoife Scully

Colour of Heartache

Canis Arboris

FREESPIRITS

RUBY

Geoff Williams

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Echo Union

DJ_MAJOR

Maerefolk

Continental Liaison

Velickaite Sisters

Rosie jay

Bisola

Mike Lemin Band

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

Watching the Buzzards

Arlo Star

Milkin' It

RELLiX

WooHabs

Bella Cameron

Betterphor

Madison Square

Ryan Watts

Ajay Sahota

Ekoweko

KSJM

According to Brian

Kinesis 4

Room 18

HAZE

NIKHITA

Greeny & the Voyagers

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dusky Moon

Eric Walker

Ignitez

Ras Amankwatia

Halliwell

Suncliffe

The Red Stars

160

Xènia Páez

The Monday Grooves

Scarlett

JJCornick

OC Thomas

Kalopsia

Alfie Ingram

Helicopter Pirates

SkunkWorks

DJ Drive

Elemci

Giles Halski

Bex&Cole

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Accrington Stanley

The Postmen

Gaz Parker

JACKPUDDING

Lucy RS Must c

He Fired First

Guilty Pleasure

Citizen Perez

desperateBeauty

Psychedelic Skies

Nia Nicholls

The Zone

Nàila

71chain

CJOHNSON

Puddleglum

Freya Golding

Olivia Marsha

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

H.AZ

5 Degrees North

Malcolm Carlo

The Surroyal

Karl V

Industry Plant

Ben Flournoy

The Wildcards

The Daytonas

OCB & Adam Turner

Zombie’ites

Goffmog

Sean Bertram

Mariano Korman

Tired Less

Mosaic

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Ian Kimber

Roxy's Revenge

9 Lives

Voice FM

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Eternal Gloom

CHIMAN 101

The Dark Poet

Jim Pearson

Flying Hearts

Jonny Sansom

Hanna Gibbons

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Chris Payn

Harry Ryan

The Surge

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Brian Hooper

Arzenic

PB Squared

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Retro Rock'its

RODI

D'vonti

The Restless Coast

Traitors

Haeze

Days of Speed

Charmtype

Diffy Dames

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Jaquie Daniels

NJT

Hobb Lane

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Bamboo and Bow

City of Southampton Orchestra

Endless Talking

October Some When

Broadsheet Speak

Ronk Torp

Slap the Willow

Disco Lizards

McGriff

ItsPetre

Mahoosive

Amie Lou Shaw

Mr. Buoyant

Jax Leonard

Sebastian Horton

The Pop Tarts

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Hunch Power

DJ JAMES B

Angling For Farthings

Greenish

Waldo Salt

Emerson

Cat Elliott

Kieran Snell

Oddball Savage

St Andrews Pipe Band

Arji Manuelpillai

Echo Mask

Dawn of Dystopia

Club Bad

The Plummers

Oscar Meades

Moakz

Vexmantra

The Alternates

Bob & the Bobettes

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

TBC

Lost Post

Gimme a Break DJs

One foot in the rave

DJ / Open Mic

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Frontline

Groove Bakers

Anita Foxall Poetry

Edith and the Kingpins

Mighty Magic Animal

Chaos from Order

The Elderlys

FancyWall

Royston Black

gaz909

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Sonne

Loose Change

Reverb (Hampshire)

The Soulcatchers

Rachel Jeffcoat

Marsupial

Nick Haynes

Miriam

James & Phil

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Mart Ward Talks

dj junk

AfroDeX

Palookaville

The Stokes

The Dandelion Chain

Craig Chalmers

Deepest Sense

Southbound

Cella

Red Hot Chili Podders

Lee Huxtable

The Slowdown

The Can Can Club.

Elephants With Shotguns

Punkhub

New Tide

Zakk Paules

Dara Blaxx

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Days of closure

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Bill Thompson

Swan Samba

Red Light Spies

Millie Woodrow

Steam Town Shanty Crew

SJ Ventįl

Ricco Sakona

Steam Machine

Amelia Simpson

The Shantywomen

Jackson Davies

Stephanio

Exhilaro

Changing Melody

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Matt Sanger

Tesoro Duo

Lula Gold

浪之乐队

Nick JT

Guillotine Union Boys

Dean Antony

Jubilee

Lamelle Shaw

Rhythms of Resistance

Alex Jeffrey

SPLOOGE

Cocoa

Funky Business

The Bex quartet

Footless Kicks

Chimney and I K 8OY

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across 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 all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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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