Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Xènia Páez

The Red Stars

Lucy Smith

Jess Breame

Dan James

Vermin

Will Walton

Mad Simple

G-MAN 777

WooHabs

OCB & Adam Turner

Puddleglum

Andrew Buchanan

Amy Fox

GaYeon Lee

Jaquie Daniels

Freestone

Accrington Stanley

Igloo Hearts

The Sound Crew

Eat Your Greens

Elie Pembrey

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Laura Klima

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Gig Night

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Hydeout

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Howlin' Blackouts

Watching the Buzzards

Echo Union

Roger Chantler

desperateBeauty

Freya Golding

NJT

Geoff Williams

International Jet Set

He Fired First

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Good-will

The Alternates

Zen Juddhism

Ignitez

Hobb Lane

D'vonti

Dawn of Dystopia

Ekoweko

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Emerson

Bamboo and Bow

Vinyl Phillips

Lottie Marie

Xionic

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Ollie Owen Jones

Echo Mask

The Postmen

DJ_MAJOR

Mai

Zombie’ites

Godless Suns

Suncliffe

Diffy Dames

One foot in the rave

Woodfalls band

Jon Yale

Angel Jones

Saxofony

Lachlan Horne

Adventure State

Way Down South

Address soundsystem

RUBY

Jack Walker

Psychedelic Skies

Beardos and Weirdos

Laurie Bolger

Broken Links

Stereo Swan

FREESPIRITS

Continental Liaison

Southampton's Music History

KSJM

Brian Hooper

Punkhub

ItsPetre

Scarlett

Roxy's Revenge

Dara Blaxx

Kalopsia

Ryan Watts

Flipside

Love Is Enough

Under The Attic

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

9 Lives

Voice FM

3's a Crowd

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Tony Arthur

Kase the Myth

The Halliwells

Fragile Lucy

Slap the Willow

Jax Leonard

Mahoosive

Gaz Parker

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

EVXN

CJOHNSON

Achoiring Voices

Mike and the Mojitos

Mosaic

Arboresque

SKAM

Moakz

The Surge

Andy White Poetry

Roger James Shephard

Southampton Grad Band

Wire -JD

NX Panther

Romsey Shanty Crew

James K. Barker

The Sky at Night

Waldo Salt

The Picton Readers Club

Sean Bertram

5 Degrees North

Hanna Gibbons

Batala Portsmouth

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Ribble

The Long Shorts

Eva Nicole

Ajay Sahota

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Tired Less

The Salamanders

Vacant Shores

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

H.AZ

Sam Solace

Paul Levi

The Dark Poet

Purple Grace

The Pop Tarts

Elemci

Helicopter Pirates

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Amie Lou Shaw

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Innovator

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Mike Lemin Band

Reverence Sound

Hampshire Guitar Club

Harry Ryan

Pacuk Band

Industry Plant

Munro

Ekowe (Acoustic)

WAPPADUSA Sound System

The Monday Grooves

The Soulcatchers

Dusky Moon

Hail

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Days of Speed

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

JACKPUDDING

James B / James F

Ocean Harmony

Ronk Torp

Giles Halski

Charmtype

Arji Manuelpillai

Kindred Found

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Outsiders

RELLiX

Bisola

Felis Leo

The Wildcards

Westingway

Eternal Gloom

The Slow Cooked Bears

Bragging Rights

Shiversa

Spindrift

Vexmantra

Stuart Evans

Sculpt

Greenish

OC Thomas

Mick Gough

Jim Bryant

Ian Kimber

Maerefolk

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Slack 5

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

According to Brian

Benana Student Showcase

Pianoman Justie

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Riverside Blues Band

Canis Arboris

Dj Sarah Nash

Totton Ukulele Band

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Silvermon

Q Shaq

Kalopsia (duo)

Betterphor

Carl Zed

Steve Weston

Kinesis 4

Sugar Bang

Earth Propellor

Sofia Gillani

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

Theresa Lola

NoteWorthy

DJ Alex

Alexander Bithell

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Bob Squad

JJCornick

McGriff

Space Ace Robot

Cosmic Sisters

PB Squared

October Some When

Naty Giachino

Velickaite Sisters

Michael Devaux

Club Bad

Flossie James

Mariano Korman

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

High Mileage

Sebastian Horton

Lucy RS Must c

City of Southampton Orchestra

SO Sound Choir

Angling For Farthings

Jonathan Klein

Malcolm Carlo

The Ben Poore Project

Adam Kammerling

Lyla Skyrim

Houdini’s Hand

CHIMAN 101

Hedgehogs

Far Solar

Aoife Scully

Halliwell

Room 18

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

MoniQ

Bad Alchemy

Oddball Savage

Bella Cameron

this occasional society

Arzenic

NIKHITA

Nia Nicholls

Ukofonics

Olivia Marsha

The Zone

The Duskers

160

Citizen Perez

Cat Elliott

The Restless Coast

Mr. Buoyant

Big man with Small guitar

You

DJ Drive

Fiesta FM

Karl V

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Mostly Harmless

Sea Ranch

Crushcrushcrush

FancyWall

Changing Melody

Funky Business

The Dandelion Chain

Hannah in the Groove

Jay Munday

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

DJ / Open Mic

Belle Saint

Amelia Simpson

Marsupial

The Elderlys

Dreamseeker

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

The Slowdown

Days of closure

Reverb (Hampshire)

Frontline

Nick Haynes

Palookaville

Gimme a Break DJs

Lamelle Shaw

Zakk Paules

Dean Antony

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Lee Huxtable

Deepest Sense

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Reverence Crew

Royston Black

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Jackson Davies

Ben Highness

Guillotine Union Boys

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Can Can Club.

Ricco Sakona

Lost Post

Matt Sanger

Swan Samba

SOS PRESENTS

The Bex quartet

Footless Kicks

Miriam

Jake Tilley

Groove Bakers

Intoxication

Loose Change

Mart Ward Talks

Autorora

Solace

Nick JT

gaz909

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lula Gold

Millie Woodrow

dj junk

James & Phil

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Elephants With Shotguns

Exhilaro

The Shantywomen

Sonne

Anita Foxall Poetry

Serendipity

New Tide

Stephanio

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Craig Chalmers

Slaughterhouse Clive

Red Light Spies

Chimney and I K 8OY

Cella

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Steam Machine

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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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