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.

Purple Grace

The Long Shorts

Disco Lizards

Cat Elliott

Jim Bryant

Igloo Hearts

The Red Stars

Uke Box Glory

The Elephant Cage

Godless Suns

The Monday Grooves

Margarita Sleepover

Batala Portsmouth

Broadsheet Speak

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Mosaic

Oddball Savage

Kieran Snell

Jax Leonard

Big man with Small guitar

The Sky at Night

Colour of Heartache

Canis Arboris

The Restless Coast

Traitors

Twelve Caesars

McGriff

Emerson

OC Thomas

Halliwell

Alexander Bithell

Dj Sarah Nash

Silvermon

this occasional society

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Echo Mask

ALLEY the band

Jim Pearson

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Greeny & the Voyagers

Steve Weston

RELLiX

Way Down South

WooHabs

City of Southampton Orchestra

GaYeon Lee

71chain

Pacuk Band

Bad Alchemy

Romsey Shanty Crew

Sculpt

Maerefolk

NJT

Adventure State

Xènia Páez

Mick Gough

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Beardos and Weirdos

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Sebastian Horton

Space Ace Robot

Goffmog

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Reverence Sound

Club Bad

Tongue & Groove

Far Solar

Dawn of Dystopia

Bragging Rights

Andy White Poetry

NIKHITA

Rosie jay

Michael Devaux

Echo Union

Amie Lou Shaw

Interesting Wallpaper

Jordon Mulvoy

Jonny Sansom

Andrew Buchanan

Gig Night

DJ Drive

Chayz3r

Eternal Gloom

Ras Amankwatia

Puddleglum

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Ryan Watts

The Plummers

Roger James Shephard

DJ_MAJOR

Ben Flournoy

Flying Hearts

Spindrift

Ronk Torp

MoniQ

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Lyla Skyrim

Ocean Harmony

The Dark Poet

October Some When

The Salamanders

Hydeout

CJOHNSON

Roger Chantler

RUBY

Redz Man

PB Squared

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Accrington Stanley

Ribble

Hanterhir

Flipside

Angel Jones

Karl V

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Elemci

Lost without cause

Saxofony

Staff Discount

Pianoman Justie

Shiversa

Ian Kimber

Woodfalls band

Hobb Lane

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Innovator

Elie Pembrey

Nory-J

Madams Last Discovery

Psychedelic Skies

Brian Hooper

Kinesis 4

St Andrews Pipe Band

Rosie Hollins

Kindred Found

Ukofonics

The Flipside Society

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Hail

Hunch Power

9 Lives

Ron May

Kalopsia

Betterphor

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Giles Halski

Lucy RS Must c

Love Is Enough

ItsPetre

Jaquie Daniels

Aoife Scully

Ironhide

Waldo Salt

Neko Roshi

The Surge

Haeze

Mike and the Mojitos

Achoiring Voices

Southampton Grad Band

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Malcolm Carlo

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

The Sound Crew

Milkin' It

Jeannie

Adam Kammerling

Mike Lemin Band

KSJM

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

HAZE

Vexmantra

Zen Juddhism

Dusky Moon

Bees Knees

Alfie Ingram

The Outsiders

Naty Giachino

FREESPIRITS

Retro Rock'its

The Slow Cooked Bears

Kase the Myth

Bisola

Nia Nicholls

Diffy Dames

Moakz

Vermin

Dan James

OCB & Adam Turner

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Hanna Gibbons

The Slack 5

D'vonti

Maple Valentine

Ekoweko

Jess Breame

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

160

Zombie’ites

Eva Nicole

Guilty Pleasure

Will Walton

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

The Postmen

High Mileage

International Jet Set

The Tipsy Gypsies

Sean Bertram

Lounge Room Lizards

The Halliwells

James K. Barker

Jon Yale

Freestone

Origin

Voodoo Rays

Basharan

Days of Speed

Jack Walker

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

G-MAN 777

Laurie Bolger

Slap the Willow

Bob&the Bobettes

Greenish

The Duskers

Scarlett

The Pop Tarts

The Bob Squad

Silent Disco King

The Ben Poore Project

WOOHABS

Xionic

Charmtype

The Alternates

He Fired First

Industry Plant

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Arboresque

Rogue Awakening

Mai

The Static

Totton Ukulele Band

Helicopter Pirates

NoteWorthy

EVXN

The Zone

Theresa Lola

Voice FM

Geoff Williams

Wire -JD

CHIMAN 101

The Picton Readers Club

JJCornick

Carl Zed

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

The Wildcards

Blood Red Sky

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Mr. Buoyant

3's a Crowd

Velickaite Sisters

Sofia Gillani

SO Sound Choir

Bella Cameron

Eric Walker

GABRIELA

Eat Your Greens

The Howlin' Blackouts

Chris Payn

Amy Fox

Luna Acrobatics & Aerial Arts

Q Shaq

Nàila

Endless Talking

Citizen Perez

RENEGADE ROSE

Under The Attic

Vacant Shores

Angling For Farthings

Ibz & Da Goats

Mango In Euphoria

Hampshire Guitar Club

Adarna May Exist

Shallow Music

Tony Arthur

Cherry Go Steady

Lachlan Horne

H.AZ

Pooja Rajguru

The Latest

Mariano Korman

The Phantom Majors

Westingway

Madison Square

Suncliffe

Dompap

Mad Simple

Jonathan Klein

Broken Links

Bex&Cole

Mahoosive

JACKPUDDING

DJ JAMES B

Gaz Parker

SKAM

SkunkWorks

Roxy's Revenge

Continental Liaison

RODI

Watching the Buzzards

5 Degrees North

Tired Less

Arlo Star

Fate of the Magpie

Oscar Meades

Savoury Tooth Tiger

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

VALLEYBOYZERO

Stuart Evans

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

Dr. Beatroot

Arzenic

Fragile Lucy

Ajay Sahota

Munro

Arji Manuelpillai

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Noise Factory United

desperateBeauty

PG Trips

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Drew Mason

Ignitez

Hük

The Surroyal

Good-will

浪之乐队

Marsupial

Footless Kicks

Felis Leo

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Gimme a Break DJs

Cella

Lost Post

Southbound

Exhilaro

Shaun

Stephanio

Lula Gold

Chimney and I K 8OY

Ricco Sakona

Punkhub

Zakk Paules

SJ Ventįl

gaz909

Swan Samba

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jay Munday

King Louie

Room 18

Edith and the Kingpins

Loose Change

Funky Business

Days of closure

Heart & Voice

The Bex quartet

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Deepest Sense

Red Hot Chili Podders

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Anita Foxall Poetry

The Dandelion Chain

Bamboo and Bow

Frontline

Chaos from Order

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

The Slowdown

The Elderlys

The Daytonas

The Soulcatchers

Sonne

FancyWall

New Tide

Miriam

One foot in the rave

Rhythms of Resistance

SPLOOGE

Palookaville

Tesoro Duo

Steam Machine

James & Phil

Lee Huxtable

Jimmy b and the death rattles

AfroDeX

Royston Black

Paul Levi

Davey Jones' Locker

Elephants With Shotguns

Nick JT

Dean Antony

Red Light Spies

The Stokes

dj junk

Southbound

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

The Shantywomen

Alex Jeffrey

Mighty Magic Animal

Cocoa

Changing Melody

The Can Can Club.

Guillotine Union Boys

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Thundizzle

Reverb (Hampshire)

Bill Thompson

Nick Haynes

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jubilee

According to Brian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

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

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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 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!”

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

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

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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