Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

The Ben Poore Project

Stereo Swan

Laura Klima

Lottie Marie

Under The Attic

Oddball Savage

Maerefolk

Spindrift

Geoff Williams

Waldo Salt

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Eva Nicole

Xionic

Angling For Farthings

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Slack 5

Dan James

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Ribble

The Postmen

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Southampton Grad Band

Freestone

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Vacant Shores

Aoife Scully

Hanna Gibbons

NIKHITA

Flossie James

Andy White Poetry

Hedgehogs

Beardos and Weirdos

Address soundsystem

Adventure State

Diffy Dames

Nia Nicholls

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Arboresque

Woodfalls band

The Slow Cooked Bears

Canis Arboris

Romsey Shanty Crew

Voice FM

Bisola

Earth Propellor

Zombie’ites

Sam Solace

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Elie Pembrey

3's a Crowd

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Slap the Willow

One foot in the rave

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

You

Club Bad

Freya Golding

According to Brian

The Alternates

Bragging Rights

Brian Hooper

FREESPIRITS

Vexmantra

Shiversa

Mostly Harmless

Tired Less

Flipside

Cosmic Sisters

Stuart Evans

5 Degrees North

Zen Juddhism

Jess Breame

Fiesta FM

Kalopsia (duo)

Igloo Hearts

Tony Arthur

The Monday Grooves

SKAM

Betterphor

The Halliwells

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

PB Squared

160

The Howlin' Blackouts

Suncliffe

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Gaz Parker

Lucy Smith

Jon Yale

DJ_MAJOR

Saxofony

JJCornick

Jonathan Klein

Arji Manuelpillai

Roger James Shephard

Andrew Buchanan

Mad Simple

Moakz

Ian Kimber

Charmtype

The Bob Squad

Kase the Myth

Will Walton

Bamboo and Bow

The Salamanders

Mick Gough

Sebastian Horton

Steve Weston

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

D'vonti

Velickaite Sisters

Sean Bertram

Continental Liaison

The Sky at Night

Vermin

Wire -JD

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Jax Leonard

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Love Is Enough

Accrington Stanley

DJ Drive

Kinesis 4

Godless Suns

Giles Halski

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Ryan Watts

Watching the Buzzards

Harry Ryan

Halliwell

The Long Shorts

Roxy's Revenge

Eternal Gloom

The Wildcards

Westingway

Gig Night

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Paul Levi

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Eat Your Greens

Totton Ukulele Band

G-MAN 777

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Sugar Bang

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Pianoman Justie

Mariano Korman

The Red Stars

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

James B / James F

Silvermon

Adam Kammerling

Hampshire Guitar Club

Purple Grace

Mahoosive

The Sound Crew

CJOHNSON

9 Lives

Savoury Tooth Tiger

NJT

Good-will

Amy Fox

Felis Leo

Hydeout

The Pop Tarts

He Fired First

Innovator

Lachlan Horne

Batala Portsmouth

Room 18

Riverside Blues Band

Kat Hutchings Yoga

H.AZ

Scarlett

CHIMAN 101

OCB & Adam Turner

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

The Restless Coast

Kindred Found

Big man with Small guitar

Munro

The Picton Readers Club

Laurie Bolger

Jack Walker

Achoiring Voices

Mike and the Mojitos

Theresa Lola

Elemci

Benana Student Showcase

The Soulcatchers

Q Shaq

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Dara Blaxx

Malcolm Carlo

NX Panther

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

RUBY

Bella Cameron

DJ Alex

desperateBeauty

GaYeon Lee

Houdini’s Hand

City of Southampton Orchestra

ItsPetre

Alexander Bithell

McGriff

The Zone

Mai

this occasional society

Pacuk Band

Ocean Harmony

Dusky Moon

Carl Zed

Dj Sarah Nash

Ronk Torp

The Duskers

Lyla Skyrim

WAPPADUSA Sound System

SO Sound Choir

Days of Speed

Ukofonics

Echo Mask

Space Ace Robot

Ollie Owen Jones

Far Solar

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Jim Bryant

NoteWorthy

International Jet Set

Ekowe (Acoustic)

MoniQ

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Mosaic

Broken Links

Punkhub

Emerson

Helicopter Pirates

Karl V

Ekoweko

Mr. Buoyant

Cat Elliott

Bad Alchemy

October Some When

Greenish

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

Xènia Páez

The Outsiders

Psychedelic Skies

Mike Lemin Band

Jaquie Daniels

RELLiX

Arzenic

Naty Giachino

The Surge

James K. Barker

Olivia Marsha

WooHabs

Way Down South

The Dark Poet

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Hail

Reverence Sound

JACKPUDDING

Roger Chantler

Ignitez

Angel Jones

Vinyl Phillips

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Kalopsia

Lucy RS Must c

OC Thomas

Echo Union

Sculpt

Dawn of Dystopia

KSJM

Sofia Gillani

Amie Lou Shaw

Puddleglum

Fragile Lucy

Hobb Lane

Southampton's Music History

Citizen Perez

Ajay Sahota

Industry Plant

Michael Devaux

High Mileage

EVXN

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

The Elderlys

Dean Antony

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

The Shantywomen

Lula Gold

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Intoxication

Steam Machine

Lost Post

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Zakk Paules

The Slowdown

James & Phil

Amelia Simpson

The Bex quartet

Red Light Spies

Gimme a Break DJs

Matt Sanger

Jake Tilley

Miriam

Days of closure

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Loose Change

Palookaville

Jackson Davies

Lamelle Shaw

Crushcrushcrush

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Deepest Sense

Sea Ranch

Guillotine Union Boys

Lee Huxtable

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Solace

The Can Can Club.

Reverb (Hampshire)

Millie Woodrow

gaz909

Cella

Reverence Crew

Autorora

Groove Bakers

SOS PRESENTS

Nick JT

Exhilaro

Funky Business

Chimney and I K 8OY

Serendipity

Anita Foxall Poetry

Changing Melody

Hannah in the Groove

Royston Black

Steam Town Shanty Crew

New Tide

FancyWall

Nick Haynes

Ben Highness

Swan Samba

Sonne

Dreamseeker

DJ / Open Mic

Marsupial

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Ricco Sakona

Slaughterhouse Clive

Craig Chalmers

Stephanio

Belle Saint

Mart Ward Talks

Jay Munday

Frontline

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

The Dandelion Chain

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Rachel Jeffcoat

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

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

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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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