Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Mai

PB Squared

Lyla Skyrim

Alfie Ingram

Kindred Found

St Andrews Pipe Band

Flipside

Club Bad

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Stuart Evans

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Nia Nicholls

Kinesis 4

The Slow Cooked Bears

Industry Plant

Bob & the Bobettes

Nàila

Hanna Gibbons

RELLiX

Ocean Harmony

D'vonti

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Jonathan Klein

Halliwell

Southampton Grad Band

Kalopsia

Elemci

Rosie Hollins

Ekowe (Acoustic)

DJ_MAJOR

Lounge Room Lizards

Hunch Power

Laurie Bolger

H.AZ

Theresa Lola

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

G-MAN 777

Sofia Gillani

Days of Speed

Bamboo and Bow

Charmtype

Mr. Buoyant

Betterphor

Gaz Parker

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

The Ben Poore Project

Sebastian Horton

Continental Liaison

City of Southampton Orchestra

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

JACKPUDDING

The Outsiders

this occasional society

Jaquie Daniels

Xènia Páez

The Salamanders

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Roxy's Revenge

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Ian Kimber

Eternal Gloom

Dan James

Amie Lou Shaw

Andrew Buchanan

Cat Elliott

Angel Jones

Mike Lemin Band

Scarlett

CHIMAN 101

Carl Zed

The Zone

Lucy RS Must c

Bella Cameron

Dompap

Mad Simple

Romsey Shanty Crew

Haeze

Guilty Pleasure

Alexander Bithell

The Surroyal

Arlo Star

Margarita Sleepover

Ajay Sahota

Sculpt

Totton Ukulele Band

Mike and the Mojitos

He Fired First

Waldo Salt

The Wildcards

Adam Kammerling

Innovator

Sugar Bang

Hük

Fiesta FM

Milkin' It

Helicopter Pirates

Fragile Lucy

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Pianoman Justie

FREESPIRITS

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Saxofony

Karl V

Voice FM

CJOHNSON

Big man with Small guitar

9 Lives

Ribble

GABRIELA

Shiversa

Jon Yale

Oscar Meades

Space Ace Robot

Q Shaq

Mosaic

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Michael Devaux

Eva Nicole

Naty Giachino

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Arboresque

Voodoo Rays

Lucy Smith

Jim Bryant

Retro Rock'its

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Pop Tarts

Geoff Williams

The Halliwells

MoniQ

RUBY

Lost without cause

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Duskers

Kieran Snell

Arzenic

Ben Flournoy

JJCornick

The Dark Poet

The Long Shorts

Laura Klima

Batala Portsmouth

Giles Halski

Canis Arboris

The Latest

Munro

desperateBeauty

Maerefolk

Wire -JD

Bragging Rights

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Origin

Psychedelic Skies

Will Walton

Sean Bertram

Eric Walker

NJT

Lachlan Horne

SkunkWorks

Ukofonics

Adventure State

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Suncliffe

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Purple Grace

Jim Pearson

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

NoteWorthy

Arji Manuelpillai

Freestone

Love Is Enough

The Plummers

Eat Your Greens

Way Down South

Ras Amankwatia

Amy Fox

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Traitors

Woodfalls band

Westingway

Greeny & the Voyagers

DJ Drive

Madison Square

Endless Talking

Bex&Cole

Bees Knees

Igloo Hearts

Dj Sarah Nash

The Monday Grooves

Brian Hooper

Steve Weston

Hobb Lane

Mahoosive

Moakz

The Sound Crew

Hail

Flying Hearts

Bad Alchemy

Jeannie

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

Dawn of Dystopia

RODI

High Mileage

Mick Gough

OC Thomas

Gig Night

Elie Pembrey

Diffy Dames

The Surge

James K. Barker

Watching the Buzzards

SKAM

Uke Box Glory

Harry Ryan

Aoife Scully

The Howlin' Blackouts

Greenish

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Puddleglum

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Freya Golding

KSJM

Broken Links

Chris Payn

Slap the Willow

71chain

According to Brian

The Postmen

The Alternates

Zombie’ites

Andy White Poetry

The Slack 5

160

Colour of Heartache

Vacant Shores

Xionic

Achoiring Voices

Ronk Torp

The Picton Readers Club

Reverence Sound

Ignitez

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Lottie Marie

Olivia Marsha

Good-will

OCB & Adam Turner

Roger James Shephard

Silvermon

SO Sound Choir

Rosie jay

Riverside Blues Band

Kase the Myth

Ollie Owen Jones

Echo Mask

Bisola

DJ JAMES B

The Sky at Night

Jax Leonard

Dusky Moon

The Bob Squad

Godless Suns

Tony Arthur

Dr. Beatroot

WooHabs

Jack Walker

HAZE

3's a Crowd

ItsPetre

The Red Stars

Spindrift

Ironhide

McGriff

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Vexmantra

Under The Attic

Accrington Stanley

The Daytonas

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Benana Student Showcase

Hampshire Guitar Club

Jonny Sansom

October Some When

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Jess Breame

Ryan Watts

The Restless Coast

GaYeon Lee

NIKHITA

Far Solar

Angling For Farthings

EVXN

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Goffmog

Oddball Savage

Room 18

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Hydeout

Mariano Korman

Roger Chantler

5 Degrees North

Beardos and Weirdos

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Malcolm Carlo

Vermin

Tired Less

Velickaite Sisters

The Stokes

Frontline

Jubilee

James & Phil

Reverb (Hampshire)

Lee Huxtable

Gimme a Break DJs

Elephants With Shotguns

Chimney and I K 8OY

Changing Melody

Matt Sanger

The Can Can Club.

dj junk

The Bex quartet

Swan Samba

Steam Town Shanty Crew

浪之乐队

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Slowdown

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Miriam

New Tide

Dean Antony

Nick Haynes

Bill Thompson

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Rachel Jeffcoat

TBC

The Dandelion Chain

Southbound

Jackson Davies

Amelia Simpson

Cocoa

Red Hot Chili Podders

Millie Woodrow

Mart Ward Talks

Groove Bakers

Marsupial

Exhilaro

Sonne

The Shantywomen

Edith and the Kingpins

Palookaville

Guillotine Union Boys

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Stephanio

DJ / Open Mic

Punkhub

Craig Chalmers

Deepest Sense

Footless Kicks

Red Light Spies

Funky Business

Tesoro Duo

Zakk Paules

One foot in the rave

Dara Blaxx

Ricco Sakona

The Elderlys

Cella

Royston Black

Lula Gold

Lamelle Shaw

Steam Machine

Loose Change

FancyWall

gaz909

Jay Munday

SPLOOGE

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Chaos from Order

Lost Post

Shaun Shears & The Locals

AfroDeX

SJ Ventįl

Nick JT

Mighty Magic Animal

The Soulcatchers

Rhythms of Resistance

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”

“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.”

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 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 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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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