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.

The Bob Squad

Nia Nicholls

Voice FM

Jonathan Klein

Tony Arthur

D'vonti

71chain

RENEGADE ROSE

Mike Lemin Band

Rosie Hollins

Blood Red Sky

Eric Walker

Ignitez

Waldo Salt

Industry Plant

Far Solar

Mariano Korman

Romsey Shanty Crew

Steve Weston

Igloo Hearts

October Some When

Godless Suns

Zombie’ites

GABRIELA

Adventure State

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Nàila

Uke Box Glory

Broken Links

Gaz Parker

Ben Flournoy

Mr. Buoyant

Westingway

Angel Jones

Jordon Mulvoy

RELLiX

Disco Lizards

Purple Grace

Xènia Páez

CHIMAN 101

Ian Kimber

Guilty Pleasure

Chayz3r

PB Squared

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Jack Walker

Ryan Watts

Ras Amankwatia

Lounge Room Lizards

Sofia Gillani

The Elephant Cage

GaYeon Lee

Tongue & Groove

Michael Devaux

desperateBeauty

Roger Chantler

Drew Mason

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Surge

Helicopter Pirates

Beardos and Weirdos

The Monday Grooves

Bex&Cole

Mosaic

Halliwell

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Eva Nicole

Hobb Lane

The Picton Readers Club

Kindred Found

Ron May

Echo Union

The Cali Cartel from Hell

H.AZ

NJT

Staff Discount

Karl V

OC Thomas

Oscar Meades

Malcolm Carlo

The Wildcards

Days of Speed

Carl Zed

Dj Sarah Nash

Vexmantra

Sean Bertram

Ironhide

Bees Knees

Arji Manuelpillai

Scarlett

Hail

Andrew Buchanan

Woodfalls band

Mike and the Mojitos

Greeny & the Voyagers

The Slow Cooked Bears

Andy White Poetry

The Long Shorts

3's a Crowd

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

The Flipside Society

Mad Simple

Pacuk Band

EVXN

Adarna May Exist

PG Trips

Endless Talking

Angling For Farthings

Echo Mask

Eternal Gloom

NIKHITA

Ekoweko

Interesting Wallpaper

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

He Fired First

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Colour of Heartache

Maerefolk

Flipside

Ibz & Da Goats

The Sound Crew

Accrington Stanley

Voodoo Rays

Jaquie Daniels

Roxy's Revenge

Madison Square

Mango In Euphoria

Arlo Star

Redz Man

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Halliwells

Fate of the Magpie

Lucy RS Must c

Southampton Grad Band

Amy Fox

Charmtype

5 Degrees North

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Kieran Snell

Pooja Rajguru

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Basharan

Reverence Sound

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Traitors

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Arboresque

Hanterhir

Achoiring Voices

Aoife Scully

Hunch Power

Batala Portsmouth

Jim Bryant

Canis Arboris

RUBY

G-MAN 777

St Andrews Pipe Band

James K. Barker

ALLEY the band

Slap the Willow

The Howlin' Blackouts

Brian Hooper

Chris Payn

Dawn of Dystopia

Moakz

The Latest

Cherry Go Steady

The Postmen

Under The Attic

Naty Giachino

The Alternates

Neko Roshi

WooHabs

Nory-J

Hanna Gibbons

KSJM

Betterphor

Elie Pembrey

Giles Halski

Hük

Roger James Shephard

Dr. Beatroot

Bragging Rights

Retro Rock'its

Geoff Williams

Shiversa

The Surroyal

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Maple Valentine

International Jet Set

JACKPUDDING

Noise Factory United

McGriff

Bad Alchemy

Broadsheet Speak

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

The Zone

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Bisola

Zen Juddhism

The Tipsy Gypsies

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

Margarita Sleepover

Sebastian Horton

The Restless Coast

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Gig Night

The Outsiders

Way Down South

Silvermon

CJOHNSON

Goffmog

Space Ace Robot

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Jim Pearson

Alfie Ingram

Haeze

Citizen Perez

Bella Cameron

Puddleglum

Bob&the Bobettes

Theresa Lola

Mick Gough

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

DJ Drive

Rogue Awakening

The Slack 5

FREESPIRITS

Jeannie

Dompap

Adam Kammerling

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Plummers

The Duskers

WOOHABS

SkunkWorks

Elemci

OCB & Adam Turner

The Dark Poet

The Pop Tarts

Spindrift

Vermin

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Tired Less

Cat Elliott

ItsPetre

Ocean Harmony

The Static

Lost without cause

Fragile Lucy

Love Is Enough

9 Lives

Dan James

Emerson

Milkin' It

Velickaite Sisters

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Continental Liaison

Oddball Savage

Kase the Myth

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Madams Last Discovery

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Ben Poore Project

Totton Ukulele Band

Flying Hearts

160

Kinesis 4

Mai

Innovator

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Stuart Evans

Ajay Sahota

Hydeout

Freestone

Amie Lou Shaw

Ken Wood and the Mixers

City of Southampton Orchestra

Migh Mileage

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Ribble

SO Sound Choir

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Pianoman Justie

HAZE

Lyla Skyrim

this occasional society

Dusky Moon

Eat Your Greens

Greenish

Will Walton

Ronk Torp

The Phantom Majors

Xionic

RODI

DJ JAMES B

SKAM

Arzenic

Ukofonics

Lachlan Horne

Club Bad

The Red Stars

Silent Disco King

Alexander Bithell

Wire -JD

Hampshire Guitar Club

Watching the Buzzards

Origin

The Salamanders

Twelve Caesars

VALLEYBOYZERO

Laurie Bolger

Kalopsia

Big man with Small guitar

Shallow Music

Psychedelic Skies

Jonny Sansom

Saxofony

Mahoosive

Q Shaq

Munro

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Vacant Shores

Sculpt

JJCornick

Jax Leonard

Jess Breame

NoteWorthy

DJ_MAJOR

Diffy Dames

Jon Yale

Rosie jay

The Sky at Night

MoniQ

Suncliffe

The Elderlys

Lee Huxtable

Dean Antony

Changing Melody

One foot in the rave

Reverb (Hampshire)

Southbound

The Bex quartet

gaz909

Davey Jones' Locker

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Frontline

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Shantywomen

FancyWall

Swan Samba

The Slowdown

Edith and the Kingpins

Marsupial

AfroDeX

Footless Kicks

The Daytonas

Heart & Voice

James & Phil

Ricco Sakona

Exhilaro

Tesoro Duo

Alex Jeffrey

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Gimme a Break DJs

Lula Gold

Jimmy b and the death rattles

浪之乐队

Nick JT

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Dandelion Chain

Bill Thompson

dj junk

Elephants With Shotguns

Shaun

Paul Levi

Chimney and I K 8OY

Thundizzle

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Zakk Paules

Sonne

Nick Haynes

Punkhub

Loose Change

SPLOOGE

Lost Post

Funky Business

Stephanio

The Stokes

Guillotine Union Boys

Miriam

Royston Black

According to Brian

Rhythms of Resistance

Mighty Magic Animal

Bamboo and Bow

Red Hot Chili Podders

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Felis Leo

Jay Munday

Cella

Chaos from Order

Good-will

Days of closure

Red Light Spies

Jubilee

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

King Louie

Deepest Sense

SJ Ventįl

The Can Can Club.

New Tide

Southbound

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Room 18

Cocoa

The Soulcatchers

Palookaville

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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 👏👏.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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.”

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

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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