Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

PB Squared

Watching the Buzzards

RELLiX

The Pop Tarts

Jess Breame

Flipside

Sean Bertram

Jaquie Daniels

Hail

Savoury Tooth Tiger

GaYeon Lee

The Howlin' Blackouts

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mr. Buoyant

He Fired First

Xionic

The Slack 5

Saxofony

October Some When

James B / James F

Carl Zed

Steve Weston

Kalopsia

Brian Hooper

DJ Drive

Innovator

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

One foot in the rave

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dan James

MoniQ

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Voice FM

Mike Lemin Band

Ajay Sahota

Pacuk Band

McGriff

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Hobb Lane

Laura Klima

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Felis Leo

RENEGADE ROSE

Angling For Farthings

Eat Your Greens

Stuart Evans

Citizen Perez

Adventure State

Roger James Shephard

JACKPUDDING

Ryan Watts

5 Degrees North

DJ Alex

Broken Links

Aoife Scully

Will Walton

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

International Jet Set

Mike and the Mojitos

Lounge Room Lizards

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Slow Cooked Bears

Freya Golding

Waldo Salt

Vermin

CHIMAN 101

Kinesis 4

160

The Dark Poet

Ollie Owen Jones

Earth Propellor

Andrew Buchanan

Mad Simple

Arzenic

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Hydeout

Houdini’s Hand

Amy Fox

Bella Cameron

WooHabs

SO Sound Choir

Alexander Bithell

Jonathan Klein

Lyla Skyrim

Slap the Willow

Laurie Bolger

ItsPetre

Jack Walker

Andy White Poetry

Roxy's Revenge

Amie Lou Shaw

D'vonti

Arji Manuelpillai

Ocean Harmony

Lottie Marie

Reverence Sound

The Postmen

The Red Stars

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Zen Juddhism

Ukofonics

H.AZ

The Outsiders

Space Ace Robot

Cosmic Sisters

The Picton Readers Club

Moakz

Maerefolk

Westingway

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Salamanders

Haeze

Kindred Found

High Mileage

Naty Giachino

Sofia Gillani

Kalopsia (duo)

Wire -JD

G-MAN 777

Theresa Lola

Vexmantra

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Riverside Blues Band

Geoff Williams

Achoiring Voices

Stereo Swan

Under The Attic

Godless Suns

The Daytonas

NoteWorthy

Milkin' It

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Industry Plant

Lucy RS Must c

Eternal Gloom

OC Thomas

Dompap

Angel Jones

Love Is Enough

Bad Alchemy

JJCornick

NJT

The Long Shorts

Greenish

Address soundsystem

Scarlett

Hanna Gibbons

Eva Nicole

Beardos and Weirdos

71chain

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

FREESPIRITS

Jim Pearson

Rosie jay

Michael Devaux

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Woodfalls band

Accrington Stanley

GABRIELA

Tony Arthur

Canis Arboris

Room 18

this occasional society

Nia Nicholls

Elie Pembrey

Jon Yale

Alfie Ingram

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Margarita Sleepover

Giles Halski

The Monday Grooves

The Surge

Hük

Gaz Parker

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Batala Portsmouth

The Zone

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Kase the Myth

Ian Kimber

Sebastian Horton

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Gig Night

Way Down South

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

Betterphor

Cat Elliott

Halliwell

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Freestone

Ronk Torp

Benana Student Showcase

RUBY

Oddball Savage

Mahoosive

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Romsey Shanty Crew

Elemci

Zombie’ites

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

desperateBeauty

Sculpt

Spindrift

Psychedelic Skies

The Wildcards

Dusky Moon

Purple Grace

Dawn of Dystopia

Arlo Star

Puddleglum

Mosaic

3's a Crowd

Good-will

NIKHITA

Hedgehogs

The Restless Coast

Arboresque

Fiesta FM

Madison Square

Vacant Shores

Rosie Hollins

Bisola

Bragging Rights

Ribble

Jim Bryant

Mai

DJ_MAJOR

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Sugar Bang

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Ben Poore Project

Continental Liaison

Olivia Marsha

The Sky at Night

Xènia Páez

St Andrews Pipe Band

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

EVXN

Days of Speed

Ekoweko

Sam Solace

My Black Poison

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Club Bad

Ibz & Da Goats

Velickaite Sisters

Totton Ukulele Band

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Helicopter Pirates

Roger Chantler

Lucy Smith

Hampshire Guitar Club

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

KSJM

Emerson

Big man with Small guitar

Mick Gough

Lachlan Horne

Dj Sarah Nash

James K. Barker

Munro

Q Shaq

Suncliffe

The Alternates

Mariano Korman

Southampton Grad Band

Ignitez

Charmtype

OCB & Adam Turner

Karl V

Bamboo and Bow

Diffy Dames

9 Lives

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Pianoman Justie

Silvermon

Fragile Lucy

Echo Union

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Jax Leonard

Echo Mask

Igloo Hearts

The Sound Crew

Tired Less

Southampton Ukulele Jam

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Duskers

Malcolm Carlo

Uke Box Glory

Harry Ryan

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

CJOHNSON

Shiversa

Adam Kammerling

The Halliwells

You

Far Solar

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Southampton's Music History

SKAM

The Bob Squad

According to Brian

dj junk

Royston Black

Steam Town Shanty Crew

South Central

Groove Bakers

Sonne

Craig Chalmers

Lamelle Shaw

Loose Change

Belle Saint

The Slowdown

James & Phil

SOS PRESENTS

The Soulcatchers

Zakk Paules

Matt Sanger

The Shantywomen

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Millie Woodrow

Marsupial

Ricco Sakona

Changing Melody

Reverb (Hampshire)

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Rachel Jeffcoat

Lula Gold

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Paul Levi

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Sea Ranch

Dara Blaxx

Katy Halliwell

Jackson Davies

The Elderlys

New Tide

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Nick Haynes

Guillotine Union Boys

Jubilee

Footless Kicks

Lee Huxtable

Punkhub

Steam Machine

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Anita Foxall Poetry

Funky Business

The Bex quartet

TBC

Stephanio

Days of closure

DJ / Open Mic

The Dandelion Chain

Amelia Simpson

Autorora

Jay Munday

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Miriam

The Can Can Club.

Chimney and I K 8OY

Exhilaro

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Elephants With Shotguns

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Deepest Sense

FancyWall

Mart Ward Talks

Cella

Nick JT

Tesoro Duo

Palookaville

Red Light Spies

Gimme a Break DJs

Frontline

Lost Post

gaz909

Dean Antony

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

“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 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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