Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Ajay Sahota

ItsPetre

Greenish

City of Southampton Orchestra

Diffy Dames

Karl V

Laurie Bolger

PB Squared

GaYeon Lee

Eternal Gloom

160

Bex&Cole

Alexander Bithell

9 Lives

Tired Less

The Duskers

Roger James Shephard

Bees Knees

Gig Night

SO Sound Choir

Echo Mask

Club Bad

Westingway

The Bob Squad

EVXN

Roxy's Revenge

KSJM

Margarita Sleepover

Fate of the Magpie

Adam Kammerling

Hük

RELLiX

Lounge Room Lizards

Andrew Buchanan

Madison Square

Greeny & the Voyagers

Will Walton

Michael Devaux

DJ Drive

Adventure State

Jonathan Klein

The Zone

Pianoman Justie

Dusky Moon

The Sound Crew

Southampton Grad Band

Arlo Star

Milkin' It

Achoiring Voices

Zombie’ites

Vexmantra

Room 18

High Mileage

Jonny Sansom

Bisola

JACKPUDDING

The Plummers

Silvermon

Mahoosive

Theresa Lola

McGriff

JJCornick

The Latest

Bamboo and Bow

The Wildcards

Shiversa

DJ_MAJOR

Lucy RS Must c

Rosie Hollins

Q Shaq

Xionic

Mike Lemin Band

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Dompap

Colour of Heartache

Woodfalls band

Giles Halski

Haeze

Sebastian Horton

Emerson

Alfie Ingram

CHIMAN 101

Broken Links

Eat Your Greens

OC Thomas

Good-will

SKAM

Nia Nicholls

Hobb Lane

NJT

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Sean Bertram

Lost without cause

Steve Weston

Lyla Skyrim

Chris Payn

Romsey Shanty Crew

Purple Grace

Jeannie

The Sky at Night

CJOHNSON

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

The Salamanders

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Citizen Perez

Dan James

Ben Flournoy

Under The Attic

Spindrift

Hail

Kase the Myth

Cat Elliott

G-MAN 777

Hanna Gibbons

Geoff Williams

D'vonti

The Postmen

Ras Amankwatia

Goffmog

Ronk Torp

Lachlan Horne

Far Solar

Elemci

Guilty Pleasure

Munro

Ukofonics

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

OCB & Adam Turner

Hanterhir

Saxofony

Xènia Páez

Slap the Willow

Batala Portsmouth

Suncliffe

He Fired First

Ocean Harmony

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Continental Liaison

Ekoweko

The Surge

The Dark Poet

Sculpt

Rogue Awakening

Silent Disco King

Psychedelic Skies

Mosaic

Canis Arboris

Jack Walker

Ryan Watts

Madams Last Discovery

Bella Cameron

The Red Stars

RUBY

October Some When

H.AZ

3's a Crowd

Moakz

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Vacant Shores

NIKHITA

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Kindred Found

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

71chain

Kinesis 4

The Long Shorts

Days of Speed

Gaz Parker

Maerefolk

Voodoo Rays

Dawn of Dystopia

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Eric Walker

Bob & the Bobettes

Mick Gough

The Picton Readers Club

Jon Yale

Benana Student Showcase

Amy Fox

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Ribble

The Elephant Cage

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

WooHabs

Dj Sarah Nash

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Charmtype

desperateBeauty

Arboresque

Flying Hearts

Jim Bryant

HAZE

Industry Plant

Way Down South

Hampshire Guitar Club

Roger Chantler

Love Is Enough

Voice FM

MoniQ

Arzenic

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Kalopsia

Retro Rock'its

PG Trips

Tongue & Groove

FREESPIRITS

Drew Mason

Scarlett

Uke Box Glory

NoteWorthy

GABRIELA

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Angling For Farthings

Origin

Bragging Rights

Broadsheet Speak

Stuart Evans

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Mad Simple

St Andrews Pipe Band

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

DJ JAMES B

this occasional society

Ian Kimber

The Monday Grooves

Blood Red Sky

The Halliwells

Amie Lou Shaw

Tony Arthur

Hunch Power

Totton Ukulele Band

Naty Giachino

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Vermin

The Restless Coast

Reverence Sound

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Mike and the Mojitos

Traitors

Jaquie Daniels

Fiesta FM

Puddleglum

Jess Breame

RODI

Godless Suns

Eva Nicole

Big man with Small guitar

Sofia Gillani

Shallow Music

Arji Manuelpillai

The Howlin' Blackouts

Waldo Salt

Ironhide

Jim Pearson

Hydeout

The Surroyal

The Black Bear Killing Spree

According to Brian

The Slack 5

Mariano Korman

Fragile Lucy

The Outsiders

Oscar Meades

The Slow Cooked Bears

Velickaite Sisters

Kieran Snell

The Ben Poore Project

Rosie jay

Echo Union

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Brian Hooper

Jax Leonard

Pooja Rajguru

Wire -JD

Igloo Hearts

James K. Barker

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Beardos and Weirdos

Bad Alchemy

SkunkWorks

Mango In Euphoria

Halliwell

Mai

Andy White Poetry

Freestone

Ignitez

Aoife Scully

Disco Lizards

Watching the Buzzards

Elie Pembrey

Betterphor

Zen Juddhism

Space Ace Robot

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Nàila

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

The Pop Tarts

Angel Jones

Mr. Buoyant

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Malcolm Carlo

Helicopter Pirates

Accrington Stanley

5 Degrees North

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Dr. Beatroot

Flipside

Carl Zed

The Daytonas

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Palookaville

Rhythms of Resistance

Cella

The Slowdown

The Dandelion Chain

Cocoa

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Mighty Magic Animal

Elephants With Shotguns

Gimme a Break DJs

SJ Ventįl

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Jubilee

SPLOOGE

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Marsupial

The Elderlys

Nick JT

Lost Post

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Frontline

gaz909

Lula Gold

浪之乐队

Days of closure

The Soulcatchers

Dean Antony

AfroDeX

Guillotine Union Boys

Anita Foxall Poetry

Ricco Sakona

Reverb (Hampshire)

Matt Sanger

Chaos from Order

FancyWall

DJ / Open Mic

Edith and the Kingpins

Changing Melody

Jay Munday

TBC

One foot in the rave

The Shantywomen

The Can Can Club.

The Bex quartet

Bill Thompson

Steam Machine

Alex Jeffrey

Groove Bakers

dj junk

Red Light Spies

Red Hot Chili Podders

Royston Black

Deepest Sense

Funky Business

Swan Samba

Exhilaro

Footless Kicks

James & Phil

Sonne

Lee Huxtable

The Stokes

Miriam

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Stephanio

Loose Change

New Tide

Tesoro Duo

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Zakk Paules

Southbound

Punkhub

Nick Haynes

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

“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?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“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?... 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. ”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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