Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

9 Lives

Houdini’s Hand

He Fired First

Citizen Perez

Cat Elliott

RELLiX

Sean Bertram

Far Solar

Ekoweko

Vinyl Phillips

Bad Alchemy

Alexander Bithell

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Sound Crew

160

The Soulcatchers

SO Sound Choir

Vermin

Good-will

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

this occasional society

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Space Ace Robot

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Puddleglum

Punkhub

Broken Links

Flipside

Helicopter Pirates

Club Bad

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Lottie Marie

Arboresque

SKAM

The Wildcards

Hanna Gibbons

Pacuk Band

Hail

Lachlan Horne

Maerefolk

Emerson

Waldo Salt

Roxy's Revenge

The Restless Coast

Bamboo and Bow

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Sebastian Horton

Harry Ryan

Q Shaq

Spindrift

Ian Kimber

Echo Union

Mariano Korman

The Outsiders

Echo Mask

Cosmic Sisters

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Sculpt

Felis Leo

The Postmen

Kalopsia (duo)

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ukofonics

Hedgehogs

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

James B / James F

OCB & Adam Turner

Laurie Bolger

Mostly Harmless

CHIMAN 101

H.AZ

High Mileage

According to Brian

D'vonti

Andrew Buchanan

Mosaic

Bragging Rights

Days of Speed

DJ_MAJOR

JACKPUDDING

Will Walton

Godless Suns

Room 18

Igloo Hearts

Angling For Farthings

The Dark Poet

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Under The Attic

DJ Drive

Southampton's Music History

Moakz

JJCornick

Sam Solace

CJOHNSON

Kinesis 4

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Industry Plant

WooHabs

Geoff Williams

Riverside Blues Band

MoniQ

NX Panther

Ekowe (Acoustic)

The Pop Tarts

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Mick Gough

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Gig Night

Woodfalls band

Kindred Found

Stuart Evans

Innovator

Fiesta FM

Fragile Lucy

Roger James Shephard

Eat Your Greens

Pianoman Justie

The Slow Cooked Bears

Shiversa

The Long Shorts

Dj Sarah Nash

Ollie Owen Jones

Munro

Roger Chantler

Jax Leonard

desperateBeauty

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Batala Portsmouth

Mr. Buoyant

Suncliffe

The Halliwells

Kase the Myth

Carl Zed

Xènia Páez

Zen Juddhism

Amie Lou Shaw

Zombie’ites

3's a Crowd

Vacant Shores

Jon Yale

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

PB Squared

KSJM

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Lyla Skyrim

Bisola

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

The Monday Grooves

Ryan Watts

Freestone

Brian Hooper

The Duskers

Scarlett

Ronk Torp

Westingway

Jaquie Daniels

Kalopsia

Watching the Buzzards

The Zone

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Way Down South

Mai

Diffy Dames

Canis Arboris

The Salamanders

Tired Less

Arji Manuelpillai

Mike and the Mojitos

The Surge

NJT

Continental Liaison

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

The Picton Readers Club

Olivia Marsha

Address soundsystem

ItsPetre

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Jim Bryant

OC Thomas

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Theresa Lola

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

Oddball Savage

Elemci

Halliwell

Ajay Sahota

Laura Klima

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Hobb Lane

The Slack 5

Stereo Swan

Purple Grace

Eva Nicole

Malcolm Carlo

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Sofia Gillani

Steve Weston

Benana Student Showcase

One foot in the rave

Southampton Ukulele Jam

5 Degrees North

DJ Alex

Elie Pembrey

Wire -JD

Charmtype

The Cali Cartel from Hell

October Some When

Angel Jones

Aoife Scully

Jess Breame

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Ignitez

Adventure State

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Xionic

NIKHITA

Flossie James

Andy White Poetry

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Adam Kammerling

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

RUBY

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Freya Golding

Nia Nicholls

Silvermon

G-MAN 777

Achoiring Voices

Romsey Shanty Crew

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Mad Simple

The Sky at Night

Lucy RS Must c

Earth Propellor

City of Southampton Orchestra

Totton Ukulele Band

Ribble

Gaz Parker

Psychedelic Skies

Sugar Bang

The Bob Squad

FREESPIRITS

Lucy Smith

Reverence Sound

Ocean Harmony

Dara Blaxx

International Jet Set

Saxofony

Hampshire Guitar Club

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

McGriff

Michael Devaux

Slap the Willow

Dawn of Dystopia

Accrington Stanley

GaYeon Lee

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

The Alternates

Mike Lemin Band

Jack Walker

The Red Stars

You

Tony Arthur

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

Karl V

EVXN

Eternal Gloom

Beardos and Weirdos

James K. Barker

Mahoosive

Dusky Moon

Jonathan Klein

Southampton Grad Band

Betterphor

NoteWorthy

Big man with Small guitar

Amy Fox

Bella Cameron

Velickaite Sisters

Vexmantra

Hydeout

Love Is Enough

Dan James

Naty Giachino

Paul Levi

Arzenic

The Ben Poore Project

Greenish

Giles Halski

Voice FM

The Slowdown

Crushcrushcrush

Slaughterhouse Clive

Sonne

Swan Samba

Lamelle Shaw

Craig Chalmers

Sea Ranch

Gimme a Break DJs

Nick Haynes

Millie Woodrow

The Elderlys

Royston Black

Matt Sanger

New Tide

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Jay Munday

Solace

Groove Bakers

Mart Ward Talks

SOS PRESENTS

Ben Highness

Jackson Davies

FancyWall

Intoxication

The Dandelion Chain

Reverence Crew

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Footless Kicks

Loose Change

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Stephanio

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Red Light Spies

Exhilaro

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Lee Huxtable

James & Phil

Reverb (Hampshire)

Marsupial

Steam Machine

Cella

Funky Business

Palookaville

Autorora

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Lost Post

Hannah in the Groove

gaz909

Zakk Paules

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Chimney and I K 8OY

Jimmy b and the death rattles

dj junk

The Can Can Club.

Deepest Sense

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

The Shantywomen

Rachel Jeffcoat

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Changing Melody

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lula Gold

Amelia Simpson

Frontline

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

Days of closure

Elephants With Shotguns

Guillotine Union Boys

Jake Tilley

Dean Antony

Dreamseeker

Belle Saint

DJ / Open Mic

Nick JT

Ricco Sakona

Miriam

Serendipity

The Bex quartet

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

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

“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. ”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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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