Music in the City Southampton

Our performers…

Kinesis 4

Love Is Enough

Vermin

Elemci

Mahoosive

Bragging Rights

Mariano Korman

Pianoman Justie

WooHabs

Purple Grace

The Slow Cooked Bears

RUBY

Lucy RS Must c

Sam Solace

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Ribble

Echo Union

October Some When

Earth Propellor

Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

DJ_MAJOR

Puddleglum

The Picton Readers Club

Oddball Savage

Karl V

Slap the Willow

High Mileage

The Surge

Savoury Tooth Tiger

PB Squared

Canis Arboris

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Romsey Shanty Crew

9 Lives

Punkhub

this occasional society

Reverence Sound

Mr. Buoyant

Velickaite Sisters

You

City of Southampton Orchestra

Jon Yale

The Halliwells

Tony Arthur

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

Arboresque

Jaquie Daniels

Wire -JD

Elie Pembrey

GaYeon Lee

Big man with Small guitar

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

NX Panther

Hanna Gibbons

Sean Bertram

The Sky at Night

Theresa Lola

Diffy Dames

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Helicopter Pirates

Steve Weston

Shiversa

Hail

Ian Kimber

Maerefolk

WAPPADUSA Sound System

Dj Sarah Nash

Olivia Marsha

Halliwell

Bamboo and Bow

Citizen Perez

Freestone

The Slack 5

The Red Stars

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

The Dark Poet

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Fragile Lucy

Mai

SKAM

Benana Student Showcase

Godless Suns

DJ Drive

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

RELLiX

Ukofonics

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

The Sound Crew

3's a Crowd

Ronk Torp

JJCornick

International Jet Set

NJT

Adventure State

Mike Lemin Band

Laura Klima

Mick Gough

Broken Links

Southampton Grad Band

Hampshire Guitar Club

Way Down South

According to Brian

The Wildcards

Ekoweko

Psychedelic Skies

Cat Elliott

The Howlin' Blackouts

Ryan Watts

Malcolm Carlo

Roger James Shephard

Woodfalls band

Angel Jones

D'vonti

Geoff Williams

Accrington Stanley

Suncliffe

Will Walton

NIKHITA

The Long Shorts

Saxofony

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Cosmic Sisters

Angling For Farthings

The Cali Cartel from Hell

Carl Zed

Mad Simple

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Dawn of Dystopia

Scarlett

Innovator

Pacuk Band

Waldo Salt

The Ben Poore Project

KSJM

James K. Barker

Hydeout

Roxy's Revenge

Bella Cameron

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Xènia Páez

Alexander Bithell

Dara Blaxx

Houdini’s Hand

Space Ace Robot

Lucy Smith

The Soulcatchers

DJ Alex

Ignitez

MoniQ

Gig Night

Arzenic

Days of Speed

Xionic

Naty Giachino

Lottie Marie

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Dan James

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Beardos and Weirdos

Bad Alchemy

Jack Walker

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Moakz

Felis Leo

Good-will

Achoiring Voices

ItsPetre

Room 18

CHIMAN 101

Mostly Harmless

Sculpt

Batala Portsmouth

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Pop Tarts

Dusky Moon

Hobb Lane

Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Industry Plant

Andrew Buchanan

EVXN

Fiesta FM

FREESPIRITS

Freya Golding

Paul Levi

NoteWorthy

Kalopsia (duo)

5 Degrees North

Under The Attic

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Aoife Scully

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Giles Halski

JACKPUDDING

The Outsiders

Charmtype

Sugar Bang

The Duskers

Roger Chantler

Zen Juddhism

Gaz Parker

H.AZ

160

Amie Lou Shaw

Eat Your Greens

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Greenish

Hedgehogs

Munro

Eva Nicole

OC Thomas

Ocean Harmony

Doc Martin & the Mayhem

Emerson

Club Bad

Igloo Hearts

Far Solar

Brian Hooper

Flossie James

desperateBeauty

Eric Walker & Sarah Rose

G-MAN 777

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

Sofia Gillani

Voice FM

Silvermon

Riverside Blues Band

The Postmen

Michael Devaux

Kindred Found

Mosaic

Zombie’ites

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Vinyl Phillips

Stuart Evans

McGriff

Andy White Poetry

Echo Mask

Lyla Skyrim

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Gods House Tower Poetry Group

Spindrift

Amy Fox

Adam Kammerling

Jess Breame

The Salamanders

Kase the Myth

Jax Leonard

Mike and the Mojitos

Nia Nicholls

Eternal Gloom

James B / James F

The Restless Coast

Lachlan Horne

The Zone

Ajay Sahota

Betterphor

The Monday Grooves

Flipside

Jonathan Klein

The Bob Squad

Harry Ryan

OCB & Adam Turner

Bisola

Vexmantra

Arji Manuelpillai

Address soundsystem

Q Shaq

CJOHNSON

The Alternates

One foot in the rave

Kalopsia

Southampton Ukulele Jam

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

Continental Liaison

Laurie Bolger

Sebastian Horton

Jim Bryant

Stereo Swan

Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's

Totton Ukulele Band

Vacant Shores

Tired Less

He Fired First

SO Sound Choir

Westingway

Ollie Owen Jones

Southampton's Music History

Watching the Buzzards

dj junk

Zakk Paules

Intoxication

Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Crushcrushcrush

New Tide

Jay Munday

Anita Foxall Poetry

Lost Post

The Slowdown

Lula Gold

The Dandelion Chain

Royston Black

Elephants With Shotguns

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Palookaville

Deepest Sense

Reverence Crew

Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Hannah in the Groove

DJ / Open Mic

Rachel Jeffcoat

Jackson Davies

Matt Sanger

James & Phil

Groove Bakers

Autorora

Lee Huxtable

Chimney and I K 8OY

gaz909

Miriam

Loose Change

SOS PRESENTS

Mart Ward Talks

Changing Melody

Steam Machine

Ben Highness

Exhilaro

Funky Business

Red Light Spies

MJs Whipround Extravaganza

The Elderlys

Haeze - Andrew Cummings Tribute

Footless Kicks

Dean Antony

Slaughterhouse Clive

Belle Saint

Swan Samba

Days of closure

Solace

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Dreamseeker

Jake Tilley

FancyWall

Ricco Sakona

Serendipity

Lamelle Shaw

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Stephanio

Guillotine Union Boys

The Shantywomen

Nick Haynes

Amelia Simpson

Nick JT

Craig Chalmers

Gimme a Break DJs

The Can Can Club.

The Bex quartet

Sea Ranch

Millie Woodrow

Cella

Sonne

Reverb (Hampshire)

Mongoose (BaB Collective)

Marsupial

Frontline

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

“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.”

“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 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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“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. ”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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. ”

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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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