Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Hail

The Bob Squad

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Pianoman Justie

Dan James

Karl V

Oddball Savage

H.AZ

Ronk Torp

The Slack 5

Paul Levi

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Mahoosive

Xènia Páez

Lucy Smith

Hanna Gibbons

The Alternates

Elemci

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Sean Bertram

Shiversa

Space Ace Robot

City of Southampton Orchestra

Velickaite Sisters

Punkhub

The Surge

Betterphor

Benana Student Showcase

Pacuk Band

Eat Your Greens

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Nia Nicholls

Echo Mask

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Industry Plant

Canis Arboris

Slap the Willow

Dusky Moon

Gaz Parker

Mostly Harmless

Sugar Bang

The Halliwells

The Dark Poet

Laura Klima

Halliwell

Dawn of Dystopia

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Vacant Shores

The Red Stars

Roger James Shephard

Steve Weston

Angling For Farthings

this occasional society

Earth Propellor

Woodfalls band

Good-will

Hydeout

The Pop Tarts

Naty Giachino

Emerson

Kalopsia

Fragile Lucy

GaYeon Lee

Southampton Grad Band

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

One foot in the rave

Bella Cameron

Psychedelic Skies

Roxy's Revenge

Arji Manuelpillai

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Love Is Enough

The Restless Coast

Innovator

Ignitez

DJ Alex

G-MAN 777

PB Squared

Jess Breame

The Howlin' Blackouts

Kinesis 4

Diffy Dames

Westingway

Gig Night

Scarlett

Broken Links

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Address soundsystem

Zen Juddhism

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Jaquie Daniels

Fiesta FM

Roger Chantler

Malcolm Carlo

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

160

Echo Union

NX Panther

JJCornick

Sofia Gillani

Moakz

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Jim Bryant

Citizen Perez

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Suncliffe

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

The Salamanders

MoniQ

The Picton Readers Club

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

JACKPUDDING

Felis Leo

Ocean Harmony

Xionic

Munro

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

5 Degrees North

Cat Elliott

Kindred Found

The Long Shorts

Carl Zed

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

CHIMAN 101

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

NJT

Ryan Watts

Bamboo and Bow

desperateBeauty

Room 18

Amy Fox

According to Brian

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Tony Arthur

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

You

Saxofony

James K. Barker

Flossie James

Sculpt

Andy White Poetry

Will Walton

Accrington Stanley

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Ekoweko

Mai

Igloo Hearts

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Romsey Shanty Crew

Godless Suns

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Club Bad

3's a Crowd

NIKHITA

The Soulcatchers

The Sky at Night

Lucy RS Must c

The Sound Crew

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Ukofonics

DJ Drive

October Some When

Hampshire Guitar Club

Dj Sarah Nash

He Fired First

Purple Grace

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Silvermon

Freestone

RUBY

Batala Portsmouth

Puddleglum

The Postmen

James B / James F

Mick Gough

Under The Attic

Totton Ukulele Band

Vermin

Mike Lemin Band

Flipside

Lyla Skyrim

OCB & Adam Turner

Arzenic

Ribble

Jonathan Klein

Ian Kimber

Way Down South

Mosaic

The Zone

The Ben Poore Project

Aoife Scully

Harry Ryan

Ajay Sahota

McGriff

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

Mariano Korman

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Far Solar

Theresa Lola

Vexmantra

FREESPIRITS

Jack Walker

WooHabs

Charmtype

Wire -JD

Elie Pembrey

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Dara Blaxx

The Duskers

Angel Jones

Amie Lou Shaw

Zombie’ites

Laurie Bolger

Adam Kammerling

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

CJOHNSON

Stereo Swan

Mad Simple

Q Shaq

Alexander Bithell

Eternal Gloom

Southampton's Music History

Houdini’s Hand

Stuart Evans

Voice FM

Hedgehogs

Michael Devaux

Mike and the Mojitos

9 Lives

Arboresque

Reverence Sound

Maerefolk

Giles Halski

Sebastian Horton

Riverside Concert Wind Band

NoteWorthy

SO Sound Choir

Tired Less

Olivia Marsha

DJ_MAJOR

WAPPADUSA Sound System

OC Thomas

Bragging Rights

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Kase the Myth

Bad Alchemy

Bisola

High Mileage

Cosmic Sisters

Greenish

Watching the Buzzards

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Spindrift

International Jet Set

Vinyl Phillips

Eva Nicole

Achoiring Voices

EVXN

Jon Yale

Kalopsia (duo)

Lottie Marie

KSJM

Sam Solace

D'vonti

Geoff Williams

The Slow Cooked Bears

Riverside Blues Band

RELLiX

The Outsiders

The Wildcards

Hobb Lane

Helicopter Pirates

ItsPetre

Beardos and Weirdos

SKAM

Waldo Salt

Big man with Small guitar

Mr. Buoyant

Lachlan Horne

The Monday Grooves

Freya Golding

Jax Leonard

Adventure State

Andrew Buchanan

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Continental Liaison

Brian Hooper

Ollie Owen Jones

Days of Speed

Hannah in the Groove

Lost Post

Zakk Paules

The Can Can Club.

Rachel Jeffcoat

Crushcrushcrush

Frontline

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Nick JT

Red Light Spies

Stephanio

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Sea Ranch

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Exhilaro

Deepest Sense

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Jackson Davies

Intoxication

DJ / Open Mic

The Elderlys

New Tide

Jake Tilley

Swan Samba

FancyWall

dj junk

Lamelle Shaw

Changing Melody

The Slowdown

The Dandelion Chain

Matt Sanger

Guillotine Union Boys

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Amelia Simpson

Palookaville

gaz909

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Dean Antony

Elephants With Shotguns

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Shantywomen

Nick Haynes

Belle Saint

Lula Gold

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Footless Kicks

Solace

James & Phil

Dreamseeker

Autorora

Groove Bakers

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Royston Black

Reverb (Hampshire)

Steam Machine

Cella

Reverence Crew

Mart Ward Talks

Ricco Sakona

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Marsupial

Serendipity

Millie Woodrow

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Loose Change

Funky Business

Gimme a Break DJs

The Bex quartet

Ben Highness

Miriam

Craig Chalmers

Slaughterhouse Clive

Jay Munday

SOS PRESENTS

Lee Huxtable

Days of closure

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Sonne

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

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

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

“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

“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 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.”

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

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

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

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

“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?... 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.”

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

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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 whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

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

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

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

“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!”

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 took place on:

HUUUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS…

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