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.

Greeny & the Voyagers

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Mosaic

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Mike Lemin Band

DJ Drive

Flying Hearts

The Wildcards

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Moakz

SkunkWorks

DJ JAMES B

Ronk Torp

Lounge Room Lizards

The Surge

Eat Your Greens

The Slack 5

EVXN

Milkin' It

Cherry Go Steady

Chris Payn

Redz Man

Colour of Heartache

McGriff

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Neko Roshi

ItsPetre

Nàila

Ryan Watts

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Andy White Poetry

Tongue & Groove

Club Bad

International Jet Set

Carl Zed

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Jonny Sansom

Oddball Savage

Arji Manuelpillai

Kieran Snell

Pianoman Justie

Greenish

Jim Pearson

Maerefolk

Diffy Dames

Chayz3r

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Jonathan Klein

Citizen Perez

Adam Kammerling

RELLiX

Bisola

CJOHNSON

Sofia Gillani

Flipside

St Andrews Pipe Band

Eva Nicole

Echo Mask

Dawn of Dystopia

The Phantom Majors

Andrew Buchanan

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Howlin' Blackouts

Space Ace Robot

Tony Arthur

RENEGADE ROSE

Way Down South

The Tipsy Gypsies

Nia Nicholls

Ocean Harmony

Pooja Rajguru

Kase the Myth

G-MAN 777

D'vonti

Mango In Euphoria

Dan James

Hydeout

Velickaite Sisters

Jordon Mulvoy

Oscar Meades

Roger Chantler

Uke Box Glory

Ignitez

Angel Jones

Xionic

PB Squared

Halliwell

Elemci

The Flipside Society

Steve Weston

Hail

The Postmen

Pacuk Band

WooHabs

The Halliwells

Gig Night

OCB & Adam Turner

RUBY

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

The Outsiders

9 Lives

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Saxofony

Ian Kimber

Mahoosive

Rosie Hollins

Lachlan Horne

Vexmantra

Ekoweko

Roxy's Revenge

Big man with Small guitar

PG Trips

Ben Flournoy

GABRIELA

Echo Union

Twelve Caesars

GaYeon Lee

Vacant Shores

Bees Knees

The Monday Grooves

Southampton Grad Band

High Mileage

Betterphor

The Plummers

Helicopter Pirates

Accrington Stanley

Arlo Star

NIKHITA

Xènia Páez

Origin

71chain

The Ben Poore Project

The Elephant Cage

Kalopsia

The Latest

Dr. Beatroot

HAZE

Hampshire Guitar Club

Angling For Farthings

JJCornick

Silvermon

The Red Stars

The Picton Readers Club

Kat Hutchings Yoga

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Voice FM

Guilty Pleasure

WOOHABS

The Zone

Suncliffe

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Vermin

Maple Valentine

Michael Devaux

Madison Square

Stuart Evans

Eric Walker

Ironhide

Voodoo Rays

this occasional society

Hobb Lane

Ukofonics

Scarlett

Sebastian Horton

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Lost without cause

Elie Pembrey

The Duskers

SKAM

Hunch Power

Malcolm Carlo

Brian Hooper

Traitors

Margarita Sleepover

3's a Crowd

Far Solar

Fate of the Magpie

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

City of Southampton Orchestra

Nory-J

Zen Juddhism

Ajay Sahota

Jim Bryant

VALLEYBOYZERO

Bella Cameron

Jon Yale

Goffmog

He Fired First

Amie Lou Shaw

Interesting Wallpaper

5 Degrees North

Amy Fox

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Under The Attic

Jess Breame

Continental Liaison

Rogue Awakening

Emerson

Disco Lizards

Broadsheet Speak

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Alfie Ingram

Purple Grace

Zombie’ites

H.AZ

Giles Halski

Madams Last Discovery

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Totton Ukulele Band

The Salamanders

Slap the Willow

James K. Barker

Love Is Enough

Charmtype

The Dark Poet

Broken Links

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Days of Speed

Aoife Scully

Industry Plant

Ras Amankwatia

Woodfalls band

Kindred Found

October Some When

Mad Simple

Alexander Bithell

Drew Mason

Godless Suns

Romsey Shanty Crew

Freestone

Mick Gough

Ibz & Da Goats

desperateBeauty

Arboresque

Eternal Gloom

Sean Bertram

Adarna May Exist

SO Sound Choir

Dusky Moon

Tired Less

The Static

The Slow Cooked Bears

Watching the Buzzards

The Long Shorts

Hanterhir

Endless Talking

KSJM

Mariano Korman

MoniQ

Mike and the Mojitos

NoteWorthy

DJ_MAJOR

Achoiring Voices

OC Thomas

Waldo Salt

Canis Arboris

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

Mai

Kinesis 4

Dj Sarah Nash

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Staff Discount

Spindrift

Psychedelic Skies

Haeze

Mr. Buoyant

Hük

Geoff Williams

Jeannie

JACKPUDDING

Shiversa

Ron May

Noise Factory United

Innovator

Will Walton

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Gaz Parker

Retro Rock'its

Jax Leonard

Westingway

Roger James Shephard

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Naty Giachino

Wire -JD

Ribble

Bragging Rights

RODI

FREESPIRITS

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

CHIMAN 101

The Alternates

Karl V

Reverence Sound

Shallow Music

The Sound Crew

Puddleglum

Bad Alchemy

Blood Red Sky

The Restless Coast

Silent Disco King

160

Q Shaq

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Arzenic

Lucy RS Must c

Lyla Skyrim

Theresa Lola

Dompap

Munro

Adventure State

Bex&Cole

Beardos and Weirdos

Bob&the Bobettes

Laurie Bolger

The Surroyal

The Sky at Night

Basharan

Sculpt

Igloo Hearts

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Pop Tarts

Jaquie Daniels

The Bob Squad

Fragile Lucy

Cat Elliott

ALLEY the band

Rosie jay

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Batala Portsmouth

Jack Walker

Hanna Gibbons

NJT

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Paul Levi

Frontline

The Dandelion Chain

The Can Can Club.

Loose Change

Funky Business

Lost Post

Palookaville

Tesoro Duo

New Tide

Anita Foxall Poetry

Southbound

The Stokes

Lee Huxtable

Steam Machine

SPLOOGE

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Chimney and I K 8OY

Davey Jones' Locker

The Shantywomen

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Slowdown

King Louie

Shaun

James & Phil

Gimme a Break DJs

According to Brian

Lula Gold

Footless Kicks

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Marsupial

Punkhub

The Elderlys

gaz909

The Soulcatchers

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Alex Jeffrey

Cella

Elephants With Shotguns

Good-will

Jay Munday

Bill Thompson

Cocoa

Room 18

The Daytonas

Guillotine Union Boys

Thundizzle

Heart & Voice

Changing Melody

Red Light Spies

Mighty Magic Animal

Bamboo and Bow

Ricco Sakona

The Bex quartet

Sonne

Royston Black

浪之乐队

Chaos from Order

Dean Antony

FancyWall

AfroDeX

dj junk

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Reverb (Hampshire)

Zakk Paules

Exhilaro

Stephanio

Rhythms of Resistance

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Days of closure

Swan Samba

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Felis Leo

SJ Ventįl

Deepest Sense

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Miriam

Edith and the Kingpins

Nick Haynes

Nick JT

Southbound

Red Hot Chili Podders

Jubilee

One foot in the rave

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 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 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!”

“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. ”

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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