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.

Psychedelic Skies

James K. Barker

Maple Valentine

Ribble

Sebastian Horton

Ekoweko

High Mileage

The Phantom Majors

Endless Talking

The Wildcards

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Vermin

Elemci

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Mick Gough

Sculpt

Ironhide

EVXN

Rosie Hollins

Pianoman Justie

Hanna Gibbons

Madison Square

Bisola

Hydeout

SkunkWorks

Zen Juddhism

Geoff Williams

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Andrew Buchanan

Moakz

MoniQ

Jonathan Klein

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Greeny & the Voyagers

Hunch Power

Canis Arboris

Continental Liaison

Bex&Cole

Wire -JD

9 Lives

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Jonny Sansom

Uke Box Glory

Amy Fox

Xionic

Velickaite Sisters

Redz Man

The Outsiders

Far Solar

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

H.AZ

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

KSJM

NIKHITA

The Duskers

Retro Rock'its

The Long Shorts

desperateBeauty

Fiesta FM

Silvermon

Mike Lemin Band

Madams Last Discovery

Eva Nicole

The Sky at Night

Mr. Buoyant

Club Bad

Reverence Sound

Jim Bryant

Echo Mask

The Latest

October Some When

Shallow Music

Dr. Beatroot

The Postmen

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hampshire Guitar Club

Carl Zed

Dompap

The Restless Coast

Basharan

Arboresque

Alexander Bithell

Q Shaq

Nàila

Flipside

Igloo Hearts

Lost without cause

Eric Walker

Noise Factory United

Michael Devaux

Elie Pembrey

Arzenic

Roger James Shephard

Slap the Willow

The Howlin' Blackouts

Hük

G-MAN 777

NoteWorthy

The Plummers

Totton Ukulele Band

Ajay Sahota

Space Ace Robot

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Adarna May Exist

Colour of Heartache

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Shiversa

Angel Jones

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

The Daytonas

Mariano Korman

Kinesis 4

Jim Pearson

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Naty Giachino

Lounge Room Lizards

Guilty Pleasure

Purple Grace

CJOHNSON

Mad Simple

Munro

Malcolm Carlo

Chayz3r

Ocean Harmony

WooHabs

Dj Sarah Nash

Way Down South

Dan James

160

Oddball Savage

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Industry Plant

Dawn of Dystopia

PG Trips

Silent Disco King

Suncliffe

Flying Hearts

Disco Lizards

RENEGADE ROSE

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Ryan Watts

Bob&the Bobettes

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Giles Halski

According to Brian

Romsey Shanty Crew

Helicopter Pirates

Ignitez

Godless Suns

The Zone

Jax Leonard

Adventure State

Amie Lou Shaw

Steve Weston

Broadsheet Speak

Nia Nicholls

The Surroyal

Mango In Euphoria

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Sofia Gillani

Southampton Grad Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

The Tipsy Gypsies

PB Squared

Watching the Buzzards

The Bob Squad

Innovator

Jess Breame

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Angling For Farthings

Bella Cameron

Staff Discount

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Freestone

Tongue & Groove

The Slow Cooked Bears

71chain

Cherry Go Steady

Andy White Poetry

Rogue Awakening

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Roxy's Revenge

Tired Less

Spindrift

The Flipside Society

Mike and the Mojitos

Origin

Eternal Gloom

Adam Kammerling

Cat Elliott

McGriff

Xènia Páez

Milkin' It

Voice FM

Fragile Lucy

Brian Hooper

Accrington Stanley

Bragging Rights

Diffy Dames

DJ Drive

Ukofonics

Aoife Scully

Charmtype

this occasional society

SO Sound Choir

WOOHABS

Tony Arthur

Stuart Evans

Jaquie Daniels

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Halliwell

Pooja Rajguru

Neko Roshi

Arji Manuelpillai

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Echo Union

Theresa Lola

Nory-J

The Sound Crew

Kindred Found

Lyla Skyrim

The Salamanders

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

JJCornick

Woodfalls band

Interesting Wallpaper

Vacant Shores

Laurie Bolger

The Ben Poore Project

Vexmantra

Chris Payn

The Dark Poet

Zombie’ites

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Dusky Moon

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

VALLEYBOYZERO

Ron May

Hobb Lane

Westingway

Gaz Parker

Days of Speed

Haeze

Eat Your Greens

Traitors

The Picton Readers Club

Puddleglum

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mai

He Fired First

Saxofony

DJ_MAJOR

ItsPetre

Scarlett

Kieran Snell

ALLEY the band

3's a Crowd

SKAM

Maerefolk

Margarita Sleepover

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

NJT

Ben Flournoy

The Monday Grooves

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

OCB & Adam Turner

Ronk Torp

Jeannie

Mahoosive

The Alternates

International Jet Set

Ras Amankwatia

Ibz & Da Goats

RODI

The Surge

Voodoo Rays

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

5 Degrees North

Big man with Small guitar

Batala Portsmouth

The Slack 5

Twelve Caesars

Under The Attic

Hanterhir

Jon Yale

Achoiring Voices

Roger Chantler

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

RUBY

Blood Red Sky

The Red Stars

Mosaic

Arlo Star

Beardos and Weirdos

Karl V

Betterphor

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Pop Tarts

Alfie Ingram

Citizen Perez

GaYeon Lee

Bad Alchemy

Waldo Salt

The Static

CHIMAN 101

Sean Bertram

FREESPIRITS

Goffmog

Ian Kimber

D'vonti

Greenish

Pacuk Band

Fate of the Magpie

Hail

Kase the Myth

St Andrews Pipe Band

Bees Knees

Will Walton

Lachlan Horne

Rosie jay

Lucy RS Must c

HAZE

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Halliwells

GABRIELA

The Elephant Cage

Jack Walker

RELLiX

Oscar Meades

DJ JAMES B

Drew Mason

Emerson

Kalopsia

Jordon Mulvoy

Gig Night

OC Thomas

Love Is Enough

Broken Links

JACKPUDDING

TBC

Heart & Voice

SJ Ventįl

Guillotine Union Boys

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Edith and the Kingpins

Red Hot Chili Podders

Cocoa

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Dandelion Chain

Marsupial

Felis Leo

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Mighty Magic Animal

The Shantywomen

James & Phil

Bill Thompson

One foot in the rave

Southbound

Nick JT

Funky Business

Jimmy b and the death rattles

浪之乐队

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Jay Munday

AfroDeX

Footless Kicks

Good-will

Zakk Paules

The Elderlys

FancyWall

Nick Haynes

New Tide

Ricco Sakona

Royston Black

Steam Machine

gaz909

Groove Bakers

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

SPLOOGE

Deepest Sense

The Bex quartet

Sonne

Stephanio

The Soulcatchers

Chaos from Order

Reverb (Hampshire)

Changing Melody

Bamboo and Bow

Jubilee

Davey Jones' Locker

King Louie

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Paul Levi

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Days of closure

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Elephants With Shotguns

Loose Change

Palookaville

Miriam

The Stokes

Lost Post

Lee Huxtable

Alex Jeffrey

The Can Can Club.

Cella

Southbound

Dean Antony

Tesoro Duo

Lula Gold

Room 18

Exhilaro

Swan Samba

Red Light Spies

Gimme a Break DJs

Punkhub

Thundizzle

Rhythms of Resistance

Frontline

The Slowdown

Anita Foxall Poetry

dj junk

Chimney and I K 8OY

“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.”

“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. ”

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

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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 inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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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