Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

JJCornick

Reverence Sound

Helicopter Pirates

MoniQ

Spindrift

GaYeon Lee

Godless Suns

Igloo Hearts

The Cali Cartel from Hell

3's a Crowd

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Xionic

Gaz Parker

Stereo Swan

Ignitez

Echo Union

Q Shaq

D'vonti

Ekoweko

CHIMAN 101

WooHabs

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

The Bob Squad

Will Walton

Lachlan Horne

Jim Bryant

Emerson

Flipside

Alexander Bithell

Bad Alchemy

Slap the Willow

Beardos and Weirdos

Elemci

Continental Liaison

CJOHNSON

The Surge

DJ Drive

Far Solar

The Wildcards

Hedgehogs

Halliwell

Sugar Bang

H.AZ

Innovator

The Salamanders

Eat Your Greens

James B / James F

9 Lives

Geoff Williams

Westingway

Room 18

Jess Breame

Rosie jay

Mosaic

GABRIELA

Diffy Dames

FREESPIRITS

Paul Levi

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Romsey Shanty Crew

Andrew Buchanan

Laura Klima

Giles Halski

Dan James

The Daytonas

Purple Grace

He Fired First

Puddleglum

Malcolm Carlo

Adventure State

Vexmantra

PB Squared

Mick Gough

Cat Elliott

Wire -JD

The Halliwells

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

ItsPetre

Pacuk Band

Mr. Buoyant

One foot in the rave

Club Bad

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Stuart Evans

Mike Lemin Band

Sculpt

G-MAN 777

Saxofony

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Earth Propellor

Ribble

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Scarlett

Broken Links

The Restless Coast

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

NJT

Rosie Hollins

Big man with Small guitar

Brian Hooper

Sam Solace

Carl Zed

Lucy RS Must c

Roger James Shephard

Echo Mask

Vacant Shores

Fragile Lucy

DJ Alex

Roger Chantler

Jaquie Daniels

Vermin

Ocean Harmony

Hampshire Guitar Club

Munro

Harry Ryan

October Some When

Amie Lou Shaw

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Lottie Marie

Andy White Poetry

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Slack 5

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dawn of Dystopia

Felis Leo

Houdini’s Hand

Good-will

Southampton Grad Band

Watching the Buzzards

The Monday Grooves

Moakz

Jim Pearson

Hanna Gibbons

Xènia Páez

Industry Plant

Ryan Watts

Steve Weston

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Dompap

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Ollie Owen Jones

Amy Fox

Southampton's Music History

Cosmic Sisters

OC Thomas

McGriff

The Zone

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

desperateBeauty

Naty Giachino

The Long Shorts

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Kase the Myth

Arji Manuelpillai

Accrington Stanley

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Ian Kimber

Benana Student Showcase

Mad Simple

Canis Arboris

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Angel Jones

Woodfalls band

Betterphor

KSJM

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Freya Golding

The Postmen

Ibz & Da Goats

Lucy Smith

Alfie Ingram

Ronk Torp

Ajay Sahota

Bisola

RUBY

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

DJ_MAJOR

St Andrews Pipe Band

OCB & Adam Turner

Days of Speed

The Sky at Night

Eternal Gloom

Way Down South

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Sean Bertram

EVXN

Jonathan Klein

5 Degrees North

The Picton Readers Club

Address soundsystem

Kalopsia (duo)

Freestone

NoteWorthy

Fiesta FM

The Red Stars

The Alternates

this occasional society

Eva Nicole

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Adam Kammerling

Psychedelic Skies

Tony Arthur

Charmtype

RELLiX

Mariano Korman

Dj Sarah Nash

Jack Walker

Batala Portsmouth

Citizen Perez

Greenish

Kalopsia

Mike and the Mojitos

160

Angling For Farthings

Zombie’ites

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Arzenic

Hydeout

Theresa Lola

Tired Less

Silvermon

Olivia Marsha

Lyla Skyrim

Zen Juddhism

James K. Barker

International Jet Set

Achoiring Voices

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Waldo Salt

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Voice FM

Ukofonics

Arboresque

Riverside Concert Wind Band

According to Brian

Sofia Gillani

You

Suncliffe

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mahoosive

Hail

The Ben Poore Project

Laurie Bolger

Jon Yale

The Outsiders

The Pop Tarts

The Sound Crew

JACKPUDDING

Gig Night

Dusky Moon

City of Southampton Orchestra

Bamboo and Bow

Karl V

The Dark Poet

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Roxy's Revenge

Kinesis 4

Aoife Scully

Mai

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Oddball Savage

Velickaite Sisters

Margarita Sleepover

Shiversa

Under The Attic

NIKHITA

Totton Ukulele Band

Maerefolk

Riverside Blues Band

Hobb Lane

Pianoman Justie

Bella Cameron

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

Mostly Harmless

Michael Devaux

Love Is Enough

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Hük

Kindred Found

Nia Nicholls

The Soulcatchers

The Slow Cooked Bears

Sebastian Horton

The Duskers

SKAM

Jax Leonard

Bragging Rights

Elie Pembrey

Space Ace Robot

SO Sound Choir

Nick JT

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Zakk Paules

Swan Samba

Vinyl Phillips

Rachel Jeffcoat

Matt Sanger

Craig Chalmers

Marsupial

Lost Post

Palookaville

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Lamelle Shaw

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Loose Change

Tesoro Duo

Nick Haynes

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Reverb (Hampshire)

Gimme a Break DJs

Steam Machine

Chimney and I K 8OY

Footless Kicks

Sonne

The Elderlys

Days of closure

Dara Blaxx

Elephants With Shotguns

The Dandelion Chain

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dean Antony

Frontline

FancyWall

Millie Woodrow

Guillotine Union Boys

Changing Melody

Reverence Crew

Cella

Deepest Sense

Katy Halliwell

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Mart Ward Talks

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Stephanio

Groove Bakers

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Lula Gold

Belle Saint

Lee Huxtable

The Bex quartet

Punkhub

James & Phil

Funky Business

Exhilaro

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Jay Munday

DJ / Open Mic

The Slowdown

Amelia Simpson

gaz909

Autorora

Miriam

Jackson Davies

SOS PRESENTS

New Tide

The Can Can Club.

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Ricco Sakona

Red Light Spies

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Anita Foxall Poetry

Royston Black

Sea Ranch

Ben Highness

The Shantywomen

dj junk

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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 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!”

“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?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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