Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Lachlan Horne

Tired Less

Giles Halski

Vermin

Kase the Myth

The Sound Crew

Felis Leo

Zen Juddhism

Jim Pearson

The Salamanders

International Jet Set

Rosie Hollins

Rosie jay

Sugar Bang

Eva Nicole

9 Lives

Ukofonics

NIKHITA

Accrington Stanley

ItsPetre

Hük

Mostly Harmless

Mike and the Mojitos

Mosaic

Kindred Found

Slap the Willow

Adventure State

Far Solar

Ribble

Mick Gough

Paul Levi

Lucy Smith

Scarlett

Continental Liaison

Jess Breame

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Charmtype

The Outsiders

OC Thomas

Dan James

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Zone

Michael Devaux

OCB & Adam Turner

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Betterphor

Houdini’s Hand

Jim Bryant

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

CHIMAN 101

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Fragile Lucy

Wire -JD

Dusky Moon

Geoff Williams

Stuart Evans

Ollie Owen Jones

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Nia Nicholls

St Andrews Pipe Band

One foot in the rave

The Halliwells

Karl V

Suncliffe

Pianoman Justie

G-MAN 777

October Some When

Bamboo and Bow

Maerefolk

Big man with Small guitar

Margarita Sleepover

Ibz & Da Goats

Shiversa

Kinesis 4

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Munro

Club Bad

Benana Student Showcase

Jaquie Daniels

The Slack 5

The Alternates

Igloo Hearts

Sam Solace

Arji Manuelpillai

Vacant Shores

Dompap

DJ_MAJOR

The Wildcards

Uke Box Glory

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Sculpt

Under The Attic

Canis Arboris

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Oddball Savage

EVXN

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Stereo Swan

Voice FM

The Duskers

Waldo Salt

3's a Crowd

Tony Arthur

Lyla Skyrim

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Q Shaq

Godless Suns

Adam Kammerling

Angel Jones

Andrew Buchanan

H.AZ

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Xionic

Hydeout

You

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Broken Links

Mike Lemin Band

Mai

Freya Golding

Hanna Gibbons

Industry Plant

Arboresque

Ryan Watts

Harry Ryan

CJOHNSON

Alexander Bithell

Amy Fox

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

Pacuk Band

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Laurie Bolger

Days of Speed

Jack Walker

Bella Cameron

JJCornick

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Sofia Gillani

Hobb Lane

The Slow Cooked Bears

Velickaite Sisters

MoniQ

Zombie’ites

Kalopsia

The Picton Readers Club

Andy White Poetry

RELLiX

Ocean Harmony

The Sky at Night

Diffy Dames

The Long Shorts

Address soundsystem

McGriff

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Postmen

Room 18

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

SKAM

Roger Chantler

GaYeon Lee

Riverside Blues Band

Echo Union

Dj Sarah Nash

Jon Yale

Westingway

City of Southampton Orchestra

Will Walton

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Saxofony

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Brian Hooper

Space Ace Robot

Cosmic Sisters

this occasional society

Haeze

WAPPADUSA Sound System

D'vonti

Eat Your Greens

Good-will

The Surge

The Daytonas

Ian Kimber

Gaz Parker

Romsey Shanty Crew

Ronk Torp

Ekoweko

Laura Klima

Ajay Sahota

Reverence Sound

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Olivia Marsha

SO Sound Choir

Cat Elliott

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Woodfalls band

Greenish

The Restless Coast

Alfie Ingram

Amie Lou Shaw

Purple Grace

Xènia Páez

Fiesta FM

Helicopter Pirates

Roxy's Revenge

Elemci

PB Squared

Gig Night

DJ Drive

Batala Portsmouth

Theresa Lola

Achoiring Voices

Naty Giachino

Earth Propellor

Halliwell

Aoife Scully

WooHabs

Love Is Enough

Lucy RS Must c

GABRIELA

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mahoosive

Citizen Perez

Jax Leonard

Southampton's Music History

Roger James Shephard

Vexmantra

Puddleglum

Eternal Gloom

He Fired First

Southampton Grad Band

NJT

Flipside

Watching the Buzzards

Echo Mask

Bisola

Silvermon

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mad Simple

James K. Barker

The Howlin' Blackouts

Psychedelic Skies

Innovator

The Dark Poet

Freestone

Mr. Buoyant

desperateBeauty

Emerson

DJ Alex

The Bob Squad

Ignitez

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

According to Brian

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Elie Pembrey

FREESPIRITS

Dawn of Dystopia

The Red Stars

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Carl Zed

Savoury Tooth Tiger

KSJM

Spindrift

Jonathan Klein

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

NoteWorthy

Steve Weston

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Sebastian Horton

Beardos and Weirdos

Bragging Rights

Kalopsia (duo)

James B / James F

Totton Ukulele Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

Mariano Korman

Angling For Farthings

JACKPUDDING

Lottie Marie

The Ben Poore Project

Hail

The Monday Grooves

Malcolm Carlo

The Pop Tarts

160

Hedgehogs

Moakz

5 Degrees North

RUBY

Arzenic

Sean Bertram

Bad Alchemy

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Way Down South

Stephanio

Tesoro Duo

Shaun Shears & The Locals

The Shantywomen

Sea Ranch

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Nick Haynes

Anita Foxall Poetry

Mart Ward Talks

James & Phil

Lula Gold

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Swan Samba

Days of closure

New Tide

Miriam

The Dandelion Chain

Nick JT

Rachel Jeffcoat

Palookaville

Belle Saint

Elephants With Shotguns

Lamelle Shaw

DJ / Open Mic

Steam Machine

Royston Black

Ben Highness

FancyWall

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Guillotine Union Boys

Groove Bakers

Lee Huxtable

Jay Munday

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Reverb (Hampshire)

Deepest Sense

Ricco Sakona

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Red Light Spies

The Bex quartet

The Can Can Club.

Lost Post

dj junk

Katy Halliwell

Dean Antony

Craig Chalmers

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Reverence Crew

Cella

Amelia Simpson

Loose Change

Jackson Davies

The Soulcatchers

gaz909

Sonne

Millie Woodrow

Dara Blaxx

SOS PRESENTS

Frontline

Zakk Paules

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Funky Business

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Punkhub

Chimney and I K 8OY

Changing Melody

Footless Kicks

Vinyl Phillips

Marsupial

The Elderlys

Matt Sanger

Autorora

Gimme a Break DJs

The Slowdown

Exhilaro

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... 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.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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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