Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

St Andrews Pipe Band

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

VALLEYBOYZERO

The Sky at Night

Fiesta FM

5 Degrees North

Rosie jay

The Surge

71chain

Jess Breame

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Roxy's Revenge

Disco Lizards

Traitors

Amy Fox

Silvermon

Continental Liaison

Origin

Broadsheet Speak

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Will Walton

Tony Arthur

SkunkWorks

Tongue & Groove

Bella Cameron

Hydeout

Watching the Buzzards

ALLEY the band

The Tipsy Gypsies

Hampshire Guitar Club

Eat Your Greens

GABRIELA

Waldo Salt

Fragile Lucy

Adarna May Exist

Totton Ukulele Band

Zen Juddhism

Rosie Hollins

High Mileage

Arzenic

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Emerson

Geoff Williams

Vacant Shores

CHIMAN 101

PB Squared

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Puddleglum

Munro

Mosaic

WooHabs

Naty Giachino

The Latest

Oscar Meades

Jeannie

Arboresque

this occasional society

Mike and the Mojitos

Madams Last Discovery

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Postmen

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Salamanders

Voodoo Rays

Helicopter Pirates

Slap the Willow

The Long Shorts

Voice FM

Freestone

HAZE

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

GaYeon Lee

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Kinesis 4

Halliwell

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

McGriff

Hük

Bisola

Hunch Power

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Chris Payn

Hobb Lane

Chayz3r

Suncliffe

The Halliwells

Shallow Music

Echo Mask

Zombie’ites

MoniQ

Ocean Harmony

9 Lives

Mai

FREESPIRITS

Giles Halski

Gaz Parker

Ronk Torp

Ajay Sahota

City of Southampton Orchestra

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Elie Pembrey

RUBY

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Hanna Gibbons

Greeny & the Voyagers

Drew Mason

Nàila

Sean Bertram

Cherry Go Steady

Woodfalls band

The Red Stars

NoteWorthy

Bex&Cole

RODI

The Ben Poore Project

Lost without cause

The Wildcards

Margarita Sleepover

Beardos and Weirdos

Kalopsia

Betterphor

Pianoman Justie

Carl Zed

Eva Nicole

Broken Links

According to Brian

Silent Disco King

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Basharan

Fate of the Magpie

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Howlin' Blackouts

James K. Barker

The Zone

Greenish

Industry Plant

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Wire -JD

OC Thomas

Adventure State

Days of Speed

Jonathan Klein

Kindred Found

October Some When

Madison Square

The Duskers

Sebastian Horton

Lucy RS Must c

Dusky Moon

Angel Jones

Aoife Scully

ItsPetre

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Jim Pearson

Milkin' It

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Sound Crew

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Plummers

JJCornick

Igloo Hearts

Ryan Watts

Nia Nicholls

Ukofonics

Flying Hearts

Spindrift

Reverence Sound

The Restless Coast

Retro Rock'its

Karl V

The Bob Squad

EVXN

Citizen Perez

Way Down South

Ian Kimber

Andrew Buchanan

Colour of Heartache

Diffy Dames

Love Is Enough

CJOHNSON

Alexander Bithell

Xènia Páez

The Monday Grooves

Arlo Star

Steve Weston

Lachlan Horne

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Mike Lemin Band

Sofia Gillani

Kase the Myth

Eternal Gloom

Moakz

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Roger Chantler

Romsey Shanty Crew

Amie Lou Shaw

Angling For Farthings

Bees Knees

Nory-J

Jaquie Daniels

Mahoosive

Achoiring Voices

Big man with Small guitar

Maerefolk

Mr. Buoyant

SO Sound Choir

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Batala Portsmouth

Ben Flournoy

Mick Gough

Echo Union

Bob&the Bobettes

Saxofony

Stuart Evans

Ron May

Dawn of Dystopia

Blood Red Sky

Mad Simple

Space Ace Robot

Ribble

H.AZ

Jim Bryant

Uke Box Glory

Roger James Shephard

NIKHITA

Jax Leonard

D'vonti

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Ras Amankwatia

Brian Hooper

Jon Yale

desperateBeauty

SKAM

Ekoweko

Gig Night

Kieran Snell

OCB & Adam Turner

Alfie Ingram

Velickaite Sisters

RELLiX

Lyla Skyrim

Malcolm Carlo

Noise Factory United

Mango In Euphoria

Ironhide

Goffmog

Southampton Grad Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Bad Alchemy

Purple Grace

Cat Elliott

Pooja Rajguru

The Pop Tarts

Under The Attic

Accrington Stanley

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

3's a Crowd

G-MAN 777

Lounge Room Lizards

He Fired First

Guilty Pleasure

KSJM

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Slack 5

Bragging Rights

The Outsiders

Westingway

Mariano Korman

Jack Walker

Dr. Beatroot

The Picton Readers Club

Eric Walker

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Lost Post

The Can Can Club.

The Dandelion Chain

TBC

Cocoa

Jay Munday

New Tide

Swan Samba

Red Light Spies

Tesoro Duo

Miriam

Mighty Magic Animal

Zakk Paules

Thundizzle

The Soulcatchers

Reverb (Hampshire)

Footless Kicks

Punkhub

Days of closure

Edith and the Kingpins

Cella

Changing Melody

Loose Change

Lula Gold

SPLOOGE

The Elderlys

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Dean Antony

Room 18

The Slowdown

Sonne

Bill Thompson

Good-will

The Bex quartet

Bamboo and Bow

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

King Louie

Steam Town Shanty Crew

FancyWall

Steam Machine

Guillotine Union Boys

Frontline

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Elephants With Shotguns

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Funky Business

Nick Haynes

Palookaville

The Stokes

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Lee Huxtable

Jubilee

Southbound

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Groove Bakers

James & Phil

浪之乐队

Chimney and I K 8OY

Marsupial

Red Hot Chili Podders

Alex Jeffrey

Nick JT

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Rhythms of Resistance

The Shantywomen

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

“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.”

“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!!!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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 the best festival there is. Love it.”

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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:

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