Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Igloo Hearts

Naty Giachino

Amy Fox

Earth Propellor

The Halliwells

PB Squared

The Slack 5

KSJM

Hampshire Guitar Club

Helicopter Pirates

Waldo Salt

Puddleglum

Jess Breame

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dan James

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Days of Speed

Big man with Small guitar

Harry Ryan

Psychedelic Skies

Gaz Parker

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

DJ Alex

Michael Devaux

Zen Juddhism

The Ben Poore Project

McGriff

The Soulcatchers

Maerefolk

Eva Nicole

Accrington Stanley

The Red Stars

Address soundsystem

Alexander Bithell

Ian Kimber

Mr. Buoyant

NX Panther

Canis Arboris

JACKPUDDING

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

International Jet Set

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

G-MAN 777

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Roger Chantler

Ignitez

The Sky at Night

Cosmic Sisters

CHIMAN 101

Arzenic

Ukofonics

Paul Levi

Mick Gough

CJOHNSON

Sugar Bang

Hanna Gibbons

Lachlan Horne

Angling For Farthings

Punkhub

Ryan Watts

Elie Pembrey

Q Shaq

One foot in the rave

Ocean Harmony

Southampton Grad Band

5 Degrees North

Roger James Shephard

EVXN

Mostly Harmless

Kindred Found

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Slap the Willow

D'vonti

Vinyl Phillips

Will Walton

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hedgehogs

Watching the Buzzards

Riverside Blues Band

desperateBeauty

Kalopsia (duo)

Spindrift

Xènia Páez

October Some When

Mad Simple

Emerson

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

NoteWorthy

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Vacant Shores

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Jack Walker

The Pop Tarts

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Vexmantra

Pianoman Justie

DJ_MAJOR

RELLiX

The Howlin' Blackouts

Munro

Tired Less

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Betterphor

Sam Solace

Eternal Gloom

Southampton's Music History

Benana Student Showcase

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Silvermon

Ronk Torp

Zombie’ites

RUBY

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Under The Attic

Sean Bertram

City of Southampton Orchestra

Elemci

Citizen Perez

Echo Union

Tony Arthur

9 Lives

The Long Shorts

The Zone

Adam Kammerling

Romsey Shanty Crew

Xionic

Andy White Poetry

Continental Liaison

Charmtype

Ollie Owen Jones

Dara Blaxx

Purple Grace

Shiversa

Sculpt

The Alternates

Wire -JD

Bad Alchemy

The Slow Cooked Bears

Lucy Smith

According to Brian

3's a Crowd

JJCornick

Mai

Jax Leonard

Eat Your Greens

Karl V

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Giles Halski

Saxofony

Arji Manuelpillai

The Restless Coast

Houdini’s Hand

Stereo Swan

Ribble

Ekoweko

Pacuk Band

Hail

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Bragging Rights

Space Ace Robot

Achoiring Voices

The Salamanders

The Outsiders

Nia Nicholls

You

Felis Leo

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Freya Golding

Lyla Skyrim

Laura Klima

Malcolm Carlo

Dawn of Dystopia

Jim Bryant

Flipside

Jonathan Klein

Moakz

WooHabs

Reverence Sound

The Surge

Velickaite Sisters

NIKHITA

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Hydeout

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Fragile Lucy

Oddball Savage

Sofia Gillani

Bamboo and Bow

The Wildcards

Kinesis 4

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Bisola

Scarlett

Room 18

The Sound Crew

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Angel Jones

ItsPetre

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Fiesta FM

NJT

The Postmen

Carl Zed

Batala Portsmouth

Cat Elliott

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Mariano Korman

Mike and the Mojitos

Club Bad

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

He Fired First

Mahoosive

Dusky Moon

Sebastian Horton

Love Is Enough

Far Solar

160

Geoff Williams

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Adventure State

Echo Mask

Broken Links

H.AZ

The Duskers

Vermin

Lottie Marie

Roxy's Revenge

Lucy RS Must c

Amie Lou Shaw

FREESPIRITS

Olivia Marsha

OC Thomas

Mike Lemin Band

Totton Ukulele Band

Stuart Evans

James B / James F

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Jaquie Daniels

Flossie James

this occasional society

The Picton Readers Club

Kase the Myth

The Bob Squad

Diffy Dames

Beardos and Weirdos

Halliwell

SO Sound Choir

Dj Sarah Nash

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kalopsia

GaYeon Lee

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Greenish

Arboresque

Good-will

Way Down South

DJ Drive

Innovator

Steve Weston

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

The Monday Grooves

Voice FM

Mosaic

Gig Night

Suncliffe

High Mileage

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Freestone

James K. Barker

Andrew Buchanan

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

MoniQ

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ajay Sahota

The Dark Poet

Godless Suns

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Woodfalls band

Industry Plant

Theresa Lola

Laurie Bolger

Jon Yale

Bella Cameron

Westingway

SKAM

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Aoife Scully

OCB & Adam Turner

Hobb Lane

Brian Hooper

Lula Gold

Changing Melody

Lost Post

Belle Saint

Elephants With Shotguns

Footless Kicks

Chimney and I K 8OY

James & Phil

Solace

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Funky Business

Swan Samba

Sea Ranch

Nick JT

The Bex quartet

FancyWall

Palookaville

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

SOS PRESENTS

Stephanio

Intoxication

Serendipity

Dean Antony

Crushcrushcrush

Loose Change

Days of closure

Millie Woodrow

Slaughterhouse Clive

DJ / Open Mic

Guillotine Union Boys

Exhilaro

Rachel Jeffcoat

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Amelia Simpson

Sonne

Mart Ward Talks

Cella

Jimmy b and the death rattles

gaz909

Gimme a Break DJs

Marsupial

New Tide

Groove Bakers

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Dreamseeker

Ben Highness

Jake Tilley

Reverence Crew

Jackson Davies

Steam Machine

The Dandelion Chain

Reverb (Hampshire)

Autorora

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Matt Sanger

The Can Can Club.

Lamelle Shaw

dj junk

Hannah in the Groove

Red Light Spies

Craig Chalmers

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Deepest Sense

Nick Haynes

Lee Huxtable

Zakk Paules

Royston Black

Miriam

Frontline

The Shantywomen

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jay Munday

The Elderlys

Ricco Sakona

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Slowdown

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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!”

“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 ❤️”

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

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

“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!”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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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